Week 8
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
November 1, 2026
EverBank Stadium
AFC South Rivalry
Colts–Jaguars
The underdog's upset specialty
The Colts-Jaguars rivalry is an AFC South series defined by Jacksonville's knack for landing big upsets against Indianapolis. It began in the 1990s and became a twice-yearly division fixture when the AFC South formed in 2002.
The Rivalry
The Colts and Jaguars first met in 1995, Jacksonville's debut NFL season, but did not play again in the regular season until they were grouped together in the new AFC South in 2002. Indianapolis dominated the early divisional years, winning the first several meetings, with Peyton Manning building a strong personal record against Jacksonville. The Andrew Luck era kept the Colts competitive, including a 37-3 win in 2013, though Jacksonville landed its own blowout with a 51-16 victory in 2015 and a 10-sack shutout in 2017. In recent seasons the Jaguars have surged, taking advantage of upset opportunities, including a 2021 win that knocked Indianapolis out of the playoffs. The rivalry runs hot because Jacksonville has repeatedly spoiled the Colts' bigger ambitions.
What's at Stake
As permanent AFC South opponents, Indianapolis and Jacksonville meet twice every regular season, and those games frequently swing the division race and the conference playoff field. The rivalry's edge comes from Jacksonville's history of upsetting a traditionally stronger Colts team, so each meeting carries spoiler potential.
Famous Moments
- 2006 — Jacksonville ran for a franchise-record 375 yards in a 44-17 win over Indianapolis.
- 2013 — Indianapolis posted its largest series win, 37-3.
- 2015 — Jacksonville recorded its biggest win in the series, 51-16.
- 2017 — The "Sacksonville" defense sacked the Colts 10 times in a 27-0 shutout.
- 2021 — Jacksonville upset Indianapolis 26-11 in the finale, eliminating the Colts from the playoffs.
The Colts–Jaguars Games in 2026
The Two Teams
AFC South
Indianapolis Colts
Lucas Oil Stadium · Indianapolis
Relocated from Baltimore in 1984, the Colts have won four NFL championships, including two Super Bowls.
AFC South
Jacksonville Jaguars
EverBank Stadium · Jacksonville
An expansion franchise since 1995, the Jaguars reached the AFC Championship Game in just their second season.
Plan the Trip
This AFC South trip joins two appealing and distinct cities. Indianapolis hosts at downtown Lucas Oil Stadium, within walking distance of hotels and nightlife, while Jacksonville plays at EverBank Stadium near the St. Johns River. A Colts-Jaguars game delivers a division rivalry with real upset drama, an easy walkable weekend in Indianapolis, and warm-weather football in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions: Colts–Jaguars
The two teams first met in 1995. The Colts-Jaguars rivalry is an AFC South series defined by Jacksonville's knack for landing big upsets against Indianapolis. It began in the 1990s and became a twice-yearly division fixture when the AFC South formed in 2002.
As permanent AFC South opponents, Indianapolis and Jacksonville meet twice every regular season, and those games frequently swing the division race and the conference playoff field. The rivalry's edge comes from Jacksonville's history of upsetting a traditionally stronger Colts team, so each meeting carries spoiler potential.
Yes — they meet 2 times in the 2026 NFL season. The game pages, each with a fan-travel guide, are linked on this page.
Indianapolis Colts host at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis; Jacksonville Jaguars play at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
