Despite a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Colts remain in second place in the AFC South eight weeks into the 2024 season with a 4-4 record. The Texans (6-2) hold a commanding lead over the division, as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans both lost on Sunday, dropping to 2-6 and 1-6, respectively.
Six Jaguars starters suffer injuries in loss to Packers
The Jaguars traded blows with the Green Bay Packers throughout Sunday’s game at EverBank Stadium in a back-and-forth game that ended with a Packers field goal with two seconds left on the clock, but the biggest blows the Jaguars suffered were, arguably, not score-related.
A total of six Jaguars starters, including top wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., sustained injuries during the game and five of them did not return. Here’s the full list:
- OL Brandon Scherff (returned to game)
Thomas was listed as questionable to return in the fourth quarter, but before he exited the game Thomas was responsible for a crucial touchdown that put the Jaguars up 17-13 in the third quarter. Thomas will have an MRI on his ribs to determine his status for Week 9, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport also reported Kirk suffered a broken collarbone and is out for the season.
“It’s a warrior league, and we’re getting to that point in the season,” safety Andre Cisco said.
Lawrence completed 21-of-32 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns, finishing the game with a passer rating of 104.7. Lawrence also recorded a rushing touchdown of his own, running six yards to reach the end zone to put Jacksonville’s first points up on the board in the first quarter.
However, Lawrence committed two turnovers on Sunday as well, with the second one leading directly to a Green Bay touchdown that put the Packers up 27-17 at the beginning of the fourth quarter. And while the Jaguars were able to fight their way back to tie the game – at…
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