Jaguars vs. Colts: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 8

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   ​JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 7: Brenton Strange #85 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL 2025 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Everbank Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable! This week, we’re previewing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ second divisional matchup of the season. They look to extend their 11-game home win streak against the rebuilding Indianapolis Colts. Question 1: What’s your top question/concern about the Jaguars this week? Dillon Appleman: Can they stop playing down to their competition? In their last two games, the Jaguars have lost to the Texans and were eight seconds away from losing to the Eagles. Those two opponents have a combined record of 4-10 this season, so it’s fair to question if they have a problem with elevating their game when the competition is poor. The Colts fit that same mold as a team that has basically punted on the season already, so I would like to see a more focused Jaguars team as they look to take a stranglehold over the AFC South.Travis Holmes: The Jaguars have been one of the NFL’s top run-stopping defenses over the last two seasons. But as my college coach always tells me, you’re only as good as your last game played. Can Anthony Campanile’s unit rebound from the 114-yard rushing performance it surrendered against the Houston Texans before the bye week? One major strength-versus-strength matchup to watch is that the Jaguars rank second in the NFL in explosive rushing gains allowed, surrendering just 7 over the first six games, while the Colts’ offense ranks eighth with 23. Limiting Jonathan Taylor is the first test. Eliminating the game-changing runs is the second.Gus Logue: Can Jacksonville’s secondary survive without Antonio Johnson? He should be back soon from his ankle injury, but with No. 3 safety Caleb Ransaw on injured reserve, depth is a concern at the position. The good news is that the limping Colts probably aren’t equipped to do anything about it. But could another worrisome game from the secondary spark a trade for a veteran to help solidify the unit, the way that Jakobi Meyers did for the passing offense last season?Henry Zimmer: My top questions are simply about if the Jaguars are going to add any talent at the deadline. Trades within the AFC South are not happening, but can the Jags get better by adding a player late? Defensive line help comes to mind first, but does adding someone there benefit or hurt in the long run?Question 2: What’s the key to a Jaguars victory this week?Dillon: The key to a Jaguars victory is to simply keep Jonathan Taylor from wrecking the game. The Colts are just 3-6 all-time against the Jaguars with Taylor in the backfield, but all three wins have come when Taylor has gone for over 100 yards. He drives the success of that offense, so the key is to prevent a big day, which should   

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