Colts on the Brink of Elimination Ahead of Crucial Jaguars Showdown
The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for a must-win encounter against the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking the second clash between these teams this season. After a disappointing five-game losing streak, the Colts find themselves on the outside looking in regarding the playoff picture. Their last victory came before their Week 11 bye, and now they face the daunting challenge of needing to win their remaining games to have any hope of claiming the seventh seed in the AFC, currently held by the Houston Texans.
Before the Colts take the field on Sunday, they will have a clearer picture of their playoff hopes. The Texans face off against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, and a victory for Houston would seal the Colts’ fate, eliminating them from postseason contention.
Injury Report Highlights Concerns
On Christmas Eve, the Colts released their initial injury report of the week, which reveals significant concerns as they prepare for this critical matchup. While the team did not hold an official practice, the designations provided offer an estimation of player participation levels.
Key injuries include:
CB Sauce Gardner (Calf) – Did Not Participate (DNP)
C Tanor Bortolini (Concussion) – DNP
WR Anthony Gould (Foot) – DNP
DT DeForest Buckner (Neck) – DNP
RB Tyler Goodson (Ankle) – DNP
TE Drew Ogletree (Neck) – DNP
G Dalton Tucker (Shoulder) – DNP
DE JT Tuimoloau (Oblique) – DNP
QB Anthony Richardson Sr. (Eye) – Limited Participation (LP)
LT Bernhard Raimann (Elbow) – LP
WR Ashton Dulin (Hamstring) – Full Participation
CB Jaylon Jones (Knee) – Full
S Daniel Scott (Knee) – Full
The Colts conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday, and today’s practice report serves solely as an estimation of player participation had there been an official practice. As the clock ticks down to Sunday’s game, the team must navigate these injury challenges while clinging to their slim playoff hopes.
