Colts vs Jaguars predictions, graded
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars · Week 8, 2026 · Sun, Nov 1 · Final: Colts 7, Jaguars 42 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Colts vs Jaguars? Of 13 pundits with a call on record, all 13 take the Jaguars. 5 named a score; the median has the Jaguars by 14. The Jaguars won 42-7, so 13 of 13 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 84 out of 100.
Who the room took
13 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callColts vs Jaguars picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 2 Jaguars
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
- Locked On Colts (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Jaguars.
Colts vs Jaguars score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Jaguars by 14, and the final was Jaguars by 35.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jake ArthurJaguars 31, Colts 13Close · 60
- Zach HicksJaguars 38, Colts 20Close · 60
- Chris SimmsJaguars 31, Colts 19Close · 50
- Pete PriscoJaguars 30, Colts 16Close · 50
- John BreechJaguars 30, Colts 27Close · 50
Colts at Jaguars: how they came in
The Colts are 2-5 and have lost 3 straight; the Jaguars are 4-2. It is a division game. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Colts at 7.6 wins on average, and 11 pundits put the Jaguars at 10.6 wins on average.
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida · Division game
- Record coming in
- 2-5 · lost 3 straight · 154 scored, 180 allowed
- Last games
- L 10-16 at Vikings Week 7
- L 20-26 vs Titans Week 6
- L 22-34 at Steelers Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 32nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 7.6 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 7 Colts games
- Record coming in
- 4-2 · 154 scored, 104 allowed
- Last games
- L 31-34 vs Texans Week 6
- W 19-17 vs Eagles Week 5
- W 22-17 at Bengals Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 3rd, defense 4th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 13-4
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.6 · 6 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 6 Jaguars games
Colts and Jaguars players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
1,722 passing yards · 6 TD, 10 INT · 60.3% completions · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to move to Minnesota Vikings
“with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will carry a $46.8 million salary cap hit next season, so the Colts are likely committed to him as the starter for another year.” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
656 rushing yards on 161 carries · 8 TD · 26 catches for 220 · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to move — “the Colts will move him before the deadline”
“The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and there's a good chance the Colts will move RB Jonathan Taylor before the deadline.” the article →
“I do think that he plays and I do think the Colts run him out there. (Week 9, Cowboys at Colts)” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 48th in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
38 catches for 275 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 82nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
Tyler Warren to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“You're not gonna go get Tyler Warren from him. He's one of the few players we're gonna keep around and build around.” the article →
- Adetomiwa AdebaworeSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 7 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
Adetomiwa Adebawore to sign a new deal
“Ade Adebare, the fourth year defensive tackle for the Colts, has had a light bulb go on sort of moment in a contract year... he's gonna get paid this offseason.” the article →
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
32 solo tackles · 8 games · 31st in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Jaguars
- Trevor LawrenceStarting QB · QB
1,932 passing yards · 18 TD, 4 INT · 65.2% completions · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in passing yards
Trevor Lawrence to stay with Jacksonville Jaguars
“QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
“There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).” the article →
- Bhayshul TutenRB1 · RB
521 rushing yards on 122 carries · 7 TD · 15 catches for 181 · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has no stand-alone value. The Jacksonville backfield belongs to Bhayshul Tuten.” the article →
Bhayshul Tuten to finish top 22 at his position, by fantasy points
“Facial Twoton my RB twenty two in my rankings, and I think he's gonna have a fantastic season.” the article →
- Parker WashingtonWR1 · WR
29 catches for 493 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR35, 83rd overall)
“FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.” the article →
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.” the article →
- Brenton StrangeTE1 · TE
30 catches for 356 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.” the article →
Brenton Strange to be 5th on the depth chart
“as the depth chart currently stands, he’s likely the fourth or fifth option in the target hierarchy” the article →
- Travon WalkerSack leader · DE
3 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Foye OluokunTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 35 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 8 games · 18th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Colts at Jaguars
1–14 of 14
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
Yeah, they're going to get murdered by Jacksonville tomorrow.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
I'm expecting the Jacks to smash in this game, to be perfectly honest with you. They're 10 point favorites.
Jacksonville Jaguars 38 — Colts 20
I hate how the Colts are going into this game, and I have it 38 to 20, Jacksonville, in this game.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31 — Colts 13
I think I'm gonna go, like, 31 to 13 Jacksonville. It feels another two plus score game, another 30 points for Jackson.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31 — Colts 19
So I'm gonna go thirty one nineteen Jags.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
I'm picking the Jacks to win the game... I think Jacksonville takes care of their business.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
Would anyone be shocked if Jacksonville just runs them out of the building? ... I could see this thing being a bloodbath.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
Jacksonville is now significantly better on both sides of the ball. You would expect them to roll.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Indianapolis Colts
Yeah, I expect them to dominate this game... Going away, give me Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Indianapolis Colts
But again, give me Jacksonville in this game.
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Colts 16
Pick: Jaguars 30, Colts 16
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Colts 27
Jaguars 30-27 over Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
Twelve and four at the Colts. Win.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Colts
after a buy home for the Colts. Win.