Jonathan Taylor has turned the NFL season into his personal highlight reel, and even fans and analysts are running out of superlatives. His latest masterpiece, 153 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-14 win over the Titans, has pushed both the Indianapolis Colts and Taylor’s MVP campaign into the national spotlight.
The explosive back dazzled with an 80-yard touchdown run that instantly went viral, his fastest sprint since entering the league. The play not only tied a franchise record but also encapsulated the dominance of a player making football’s toughest position look effortless. At 7-1, Indianapolis sits atop the league standings, led by an offense that has found its rhythm behind Taylor’s historic form.
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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Taylor’s production puts him among elite company. He’s tied Hall of Famer Lenny Moore for second in franchise career touchdowns and sits just one shy of Edgerrin James. This season alone, he’s scored 14 times while averaging nearly six yards per carry, numbers rarely seen in today’s pass-heavy NFL. Teammates and fans have responded accordingly, chanting “MVP” as he continues to rewrite franchise and league records.
At Lucas Oil Stadium, Taylor’s ability to turn routine carries into breakaway runs has transformed the Colts into an offensive juggernaut. His 80-yard dash against Tennessee, aided by stellar blocking and sheer acceleration, sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Analysts like ESPN’s Stephen Holder have noted that the speed and balance Taylor displayed make him not only the best running back in football but one of the league’s most feared weapons overall.
NFL Reacts to What Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Has Been Doing This Season
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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs for a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The NFL has shared its reaction to Taylor’s insane run this season. This can be seen in a post shared by the league’s official Instagram account.
Jonathan Taylor’s 2025 game logs are UNREAL
Week 1: 21 touches, 98 yards
Week 2: 27 touches, 215 yards, 1 rec. TD
Week 3: 20 touches, 118 yards, 3 rush TD
Week 4: 22 touches, 96 yards
Week 5: 20 touches, 86 yards, 3 rush TD
Week 6: 25 touches, 137 yards, 1 rush TD
Week 7: 19… pic.twitter.com/Io93XCLhdB
— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025
Colts coaches have credited his consistency, noting his improvement not just as a rusher but as a receiver and leader. Whether pounding through defenders or outrunning entire secondaries, Taylor has rekindled an appreciation for the greatness of the position.
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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Each week seems to bring a new chapter in Taylor’s rise, and opposing defenses continue to find no answers. “Unreal” has become the trending word for what Indianapolis fans are witnessing, which is a a season so dominant it feels destined to end with MVP history.
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Sep 28, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) is stopped by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman (53) after a gain in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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