A pivotal matchup awaits the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14.

The 8-4 Jaguars are facing the 8-4 Indianapolis Colts, and the winner will have sole control of the AFC South with only four games to play.

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After taking a look at the keys to victory in this game for the Jaguars, let’s take a look at the other side of that conversation. What concerns are there heading into this game?

Colts’ TE Tyler Warren

Warren has put together an excellent rookie season. He is second on the Colts in receiving, and among all tight ends, he ranks fifth in receptions and third in yards.

Opposing tight ends have also found success against the Jacksonville defense this season. According to CBS Sports, tight ends are averaging seven receptions per game and totaling 69.25 yards — the fourth-most in the NFL.

The Colts’ ability to force interceptions

The Colts will enter this game with 12 interceptions this season. That is tied for the fourth-most in football. In the secondary, Indianapolis has some ball-hawking defensive backs in Kenny Moore, Cam Bynum, and Charvarius Ward, but defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo also plays a role in that ball production.

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This is a disguise-heavy Colts’ defense that throws a variety of looks at opposing quarterbacks. What Trevor Lawrence sees pre-snap, likely isn’t what he is going to see as the play unfolds. When quarterbacks have to decipher what’s happening on the fly, that is when mistakes can happen.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

The Jaguars’ run defense has been quite good this season, but anytime you’re facing a premier player at any position, there is always going to be a level of concern.

Taylor currently leads the NFL in rushing yards, yards per carry, and rushing touchdowns.

Beyond Taylor’s own production, if he and the Colts’ run game can get going, that then opens up the Indianapolis passing game as well, and this offense becomes a lot more difficult to defend.

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In recent weeks, Kansas City and Houston have been able to limit Taylor’s production by playing with heavier boxes.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars vs. Colts: 3 reasons to be concerned