Colts’ Manning pounces to tame Jaguars

PEYTON MANNING threw for four touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts edged Jacksonville 28-25 to deny the Jaguars a share of the NFL AFC South division lead.

Manning completed 20-of-29 passes for 288 yards, giving him 23 touchdown passes for the season — his 10th consecutive year with at least 20 touchdown throws — as the Colts improved to 10-2 with their third triumph in a row.

The Jaguars fell to 8-4 and saw their three-game win streak snapped. The Colts also own a tie-break edge on Jacksonville, aiding their title hopes.