Jaguars inactives against the Colts in Week 18

The Jacksonville Jaguars will try to finish the season on a high note when they face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. Sure, they've already been eliminated from playoff contention, and a win would affect their draft position. However, sweeping their division foes is something the Jags could feel good heading into the offseason.

On the other hand, defeating Indy won't probably help Doug Pederson keep his job, but he could at least leave with his head held high knowing that at least he won his last game with the Jags. The head coach told the local media that things didn't go the way everybody wanted this season but still feels blessed to have another opportunity to take the field.

"I think you look back on the season and how disappointed we are as a team, and the things that have kept us from winning, obviously, more games," Pederson told the local media ahead of the AFC South matchup. "And then there's the excitement of playing another game, you got a great opportunity to stand on the field that you've been blessed to play on and coach on.

Pederson continued, "You got one more opportunity with these guys because, you know, come Monday, Tuesday the team goes there their own way, and that it'll be the last time that this team is together ever again, right? So it's a little bit of a mixed emotion. But at the same time, I think once the ball is teed up and kicked off, you're in it, you're coaching it to win it.

The Jags are currently a 5-point underdog for the game, which makes sense when you take into account that the game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium. That said, they'll have a slight edge because starting quarterback Anthony Richardson won't be suiting up for the Colts. Veteran Joe Flacco will be filling in for him. Then again, the Jags will be without a couple key players.

Jacksonville ruled out left tackle Walker Little for the finale. This doesn't come as a surprise when you consider that Doug Pederson said a couple weeks ago that the fourth-year pro would be sitting out the last two games. Linebacker Ventrell Miller got the questionable tag for the game, but the Jaguars head coach isn't optimistic he'll play.

On a related note, Josh Hines-Allen won't play in the finale, but his absence is due to personal reasons, not injury. With him out of the mix, defensive end Arik Armstead will see an uptick in playing time opposite Travon Walker.

Jaguars inactives for Week 18

Here's the list of Jaguars inactives for Week 18:

• Walker Little, OL
• Ronald Darby, CB
• Josh Hines-Allen, DE
• Ventrell Miller, LB
• Esezi Otmewo, DT
• Tyler Lacy, DT

Colts inactives for Week 18

Here are the Colts inactives for Week 18:

• Isaiah Land, DE
• Cameron McGrone, LB
• Anthony Richardson, QB
• Dalton Tucker, OG

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