Coach speak: Colts 34, Jaguars 27

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior writer John Oehser examines Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson’s postgame press conference following a 34-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday

1.Pederson remains resolved – and confident. The Jaguars’ loss Sunday was their third in as many games following a two-game winning streak that had them leading the AFC South at 2-1. The Jaguars since then have lost to the Philadelphia Eagles (29-21), Houston Texans (13-6) and the Colts. As has been the case with all four losses this season, Sunday’s loss was decided in the final minute – with Colts quarterback Matt Ryan passing 32 yards to rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce for the winning touchdown with :17 remaining in the fourth quarter. The play capped an 11-play, 66-yard drive and marked the fifth consecutive drive on which the Colts scored. “This is one of the things we talk about a lot, is the finish,” Pederson said. “Credit them. Our guys battled for 60 minutes. We just got to find a time, a place, a play somewhere that we can win these games. It’s obviously an opportunity to do that, and our guys will be better. We’ll be better for it as we go. Great opportunities to teach.” Added Pederson, “We keep talking about it’s about us, and focusing on our jobs and what we do, players and coaches. We’re all in this thing together. We’re going to learn from it and we’re going to fix it. One thing I like about this team is there is no quit in these guys. They battle for 60 minutes. They don’t shut it down at all. They play hard. They play fast. We’re going to end up – whenever that is, whether it’s through time or what – we’re going to come out ahead on most of these as we go.”

2.Big change. The Jaguars had their best defensive day of the season in Week 2, shutting out the Colts – 24-0 – and registering a season-high five sacks and three interceptions. The Jaguars did not register a sack Sunday and finished without a takeaway for a second consecutive game. “Their…