Jaguars' defense records four turnovers, defeat Colts 37-20. Here are our takeaways.

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The Jaguars picked up right where they left off.

Jacksonville (4-2) continued its winning streak, capturing its third victory in a row with a 37-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) on Sunday.

Sunday's win marks the ninth straight time the Jaguars have defeated the Colts at home dating back to 2015. The nine wins include a game in London (2016).

The Jaguars entered Sunday's matchup against the Colts with altered circumstances as the team became the first to win two international games in one year, winning back-to-back games in London.

The Jaguars were 3-6 in games immediately following their London series (since 2013). They have improved that number to 4-6 in 10 years of going to London for at least one game a season.

Game recap: Jaguars defeat Colts 37-20

Jacksonville captured sole possession of first place in the AFC South with the win over the Colts. The Jaguars won the AFC South last season for the first time since 2017 and the second time since the AFC South became a division in 2002.

Houston defeated New Orleans to improve to 3-3 while Tennessee lost to Baltimore and fell to 2-4.

The win streak has brought some renewed energy to the franchise after losing two out of their first three games of the season.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence entered the game having completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,258 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.

Against the Colts, Lawrence completed 20 of 30 passes for 181 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

Due to a shoulder injury, Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson did not suit up for Sunday's contest. In his place was backup QB Gardner Minshew II, who had a tough day against his former team.

Minshew completed 33 of 55 passes for 359 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

Jaguars defense comes away with 4 turnovers

The Jaguars' defense once again proved why its one of the best at taking the ball away from the opposing offense.

The Jaguars forced two turnovers during the first half of the contest against the Colts, including a sack-fumble forced by outside linebacker Josh Allen, recovered by defensive lineman Angelo Blackson.

The Jaguars immediately scored a touchdown with Travis Etienne following the offensive line for a 2-yard touchdown.

The second turnover of the day was forced by safety Andre Cisco, who picked off Minshew with 4:50 remaining in the second quarter. The Jaguars scored a touchdown off of that turnover, too, thanks to a 29-yard Lawrence pass to receiver Christian Kirk.

Jacksonville's turnover streak continued during the second half. On the Colts' first drive of the second half, safety Rayshawn Jenkins picked off an ugly Minshew toss in the middle of the field, giving Jacksonville's offense great field position.

The Jaguars scored a field goal, increasing their points from turnovers to 17, and increasing their lead to 24-6.

Jacksonville's fourth forced turnover of the game came during the fourth quarter. With the Colts trailing 31-13, they went for it on fourth-and-five from Jacksonville's 15-yard line.

Minshew lobbed up a pass intended for Michael Pittman, intercepted by Jaguars CB Darious Williams for a touchback. Williams now has an interception in three-straight games, dating back to the team's Week 4 win against the Atlanta Falcons.

Williams' three interceptions in as many games ties a franchise record for consecutive games with an interception. He's tied with Rasheen Mathis (Week 17 2005-Week 2, 2006) and Brian Williams (Week 6-10, 2007).

Jaguars' offense posts middling day vs. Colts

Though Jacksonville's defense had a remarkable performance against the Colts' offense, the team's offense didn't have as much success even with 37 points scored.

The Jaguars' offense mustered just 235 total net yards of offense. They converted just 4-of-13 third downs and had just 87 rushing yards and 17 first downs total.

With just over three minutes remaining in the game, Lawrence took a sack and appeared to grab his left leg before limping a bit onto the Jaguars' sideline, where he was looked at by trainers.

His return to the game was ruled as questionable with a knee injury.

His status should be updated early this week with the Jaguars playing on Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints.

Tyler Shatley sets franchise record for most consecutive games played

By playing in today's game, Jaguars offensive lineman Tyler Shatley set a franchise record for the most consecutive games played at 129. He passed former Jaguars long-snapper Joe Zelenka.

Shatley has been with Jacksonville since 2014 after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent that year. His consecutive games streak dates back to Nov. 8, 2015.

Travis Etienne posts two-touchdown first-half performance

Travis Etienne didn't take long to make his presence known in Sunday's game against the Colts. During the first half, Etienne picked up right where he left off with 11 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns to give Jacksonville a 14-3 lead early.

Etienne totaled 184 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5 and came into the game with 396 total rushing yards and 144 total receiving yards.

Etienne has quickly become one of the Jaguars' best offensive players.

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X,  formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82.

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