Jaguars Rout Colts 42-7: Trevor Lawrence Throws 3 TDs, Bhayshul Tuten Breaks Out

The Jacksonville Jaguars turned their AFC South matchup with Indianapolis into a blowout before halftime. Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, running back Bhayshul Tuten scored twice, and safety Rayuan Lane III returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown as the Jaguars beat the Colts 42-7 on Sunday at EverBank Stadium.

Jacksonville (5-2), wearing its new “Rivalry” uniforms for the first time, led 28-0 at the break. The win stretched the Jaguars’ division lead to three games over the idle Houston Texans (2-5), according to the team’s game report. The Colts (2-6) have lost four straight.

Colts vs. Jaguars: how it got out of hand

Jacksonville opened the scoring with a 12-play, 98-yard drive, finished by Lawrence’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Brian Thomas Jr. A 46-yard completion to tight end Brenton Strange was the big play.

In the second quarter, rookie defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. recovered a Colts fumble at midfield, and four plays later Lawrence found tight end Nate Boerkircher for a 31-yard score. Tuten followed with a 39-yard, tackle-breaking touchdown run with 1:50 left in the half.

Rayuan Lane III’s 92-yard pick-six

The Colts were driving late in the half when Lane intercepted Daniel Jones and went the length of the field. His 92-yard return made it 28-0 with 10 seconds left before halftime.

Tuten’s breakout day

Chris Rodriguez added a 28-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter for a 35-0 lead. Tuten then closed the scoring by turning a screen pass into a 25-yard touchdown on the final play of the third quarter.

Tuten finished with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, plus the receiving score. Jacksonville ran for a season-best 183 yards.

Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr.

Jones completed 19 of 28 passes for 144 yards, with a 6-yard touchdown to Josh Downs and two interceptions, per the Jaguars’ report. ESPN’s box score shows Anthony Richardson Sr. came on late and went 2 for 2 for 8 yards. Neither the team nor coaches have publicly detailed the quarterback plan going forward in the reports we reviewed. All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor was held to 23 yards on eight carries.

Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars match player stats

Jacksonville - Trevor Lawrence: 10 of 14, 210 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT (left early in the fourth quarter) - Bhayshul Tuten: 16 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD; 25-yard receiving TD - Chris Rodriguez: 28-yard rushing TD - Brian Thomas Jr.: 12-yard TD catch - Nate Boerkircher: 31-yard TD catch - Rayuan Lane III: 92-yard interception return TD - Defense: 4 sacks (Travon Walker; Josh Hines-Allen and Arik Armstead shared; Jalen Huskey; Foye Oluokun), 3 takeaways

Indianapolis - Daniel Jones: 19 of 28, 144 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT - Anthony Richardson Sr.: 2 of 2, 8 yards - Jonathan Taylor: 8 carries, 23 yards - Josh Downs: 6-yard TD catch

Linebacker Branson Combs added a second-half interception for Jacksonville.

What it means

The Jaguars have now beaten the Colts 12 straight times at home, and Indianapolis has not won in Jacksonville since 2014, according to Jaguars.com. Jacksonville has also won seven straight regular-season home games, all by 17 or more points.

Next up, the Jaguars play three straight road games before returning home Nov. 29 against the Tennessee Titans. For the Colts, who the AP described as rebuilding, a four-game skid raises fresh questions about the offense.