# Jaguars Coach Coen on Colts Matchup

> Jaguars coach Liam Coen details key strategies for Week 8 Colts game.
- Title: Jaguars Coach Coen on Colts Matchup | Shortify
- Summary: Jaguars coach Liam Coen details key strategies for Week 8 Colts game. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen emphasizes rebounding from recent loss and improving pass…
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- Source: Jacksonville Jaguars On SI — https://si.com/nfl/jaguars/onsi/trades-and-btj-3-most-important-things-jacksonville-liam-coen-said-about-week-8-colts-matchup
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:00:01+00:00
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## Jaguars Need Motivation
Jacksonville Jaguars do not need extra motivation heading into Week 8 battle with Indianapolis Colts.
## Week 8 Significance
Jacksonville knows Week 8 tilt with Colts means moving forward in AFC South title race.
## Rebound from Loss
Jaguars must rebound from 34-31 loss to Houston Texans in Week 6 before bye week.
## Coen's Post-Bye Focus
Coen said going on bye after loss makes it hardest to stay motivated and compete.
## Coen's Sleep Pattern
Coen didn't sleep much Sunday night wanting to get back to work with players.
## Colts' Fire Sale
Colts traded All-Pros Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner to Seahawks and 49ers.
## Colts' Weakened Status
Colts are weakened entering Sunday after fire sale to concede AFC South race.
## Coen on Player Quality
Coen respects Nelson and Buckner as top players who disrupt both run and pass.
## Jaguars' Focus Strategy
Coen stressed Jaguars must focus on their improvements not Colts' sideline changes.
## Post-Bye Momentum
Jaguars need to build post-bye momentum by focusing on execution and fundamentals.
## Pass-Rush Challenges
Jaguars rank 24th in sack rate despite being quick to pressure in NFL.
## Coen on Pass Defense
Coen said pass defense needs better hand usage and matchups to improve.
## Brian Thomas Jr. Status
Brian Thomas Jr. hasn't caught a pass since Week 4 against Bengals.
## Thomas' Performance
Thomas didn't play in second half of Week 6 loss after two first-half drops.
## Coen on Thomas
Coen believes Thomas will make plays for Jaguars this Sunday against Colts.
## Thomas' Future
Thomas' future with Jaguars remains in doubt until trade or production.
## Key takeaway

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen emphasizes rebounding from recent loss and improving pass defense ahead of Week 8 AFC South clash with Colts.