WATCH: Jonathan Taylor runs in second TD vs. Bucs

Jonathan Taylor gave the Colts a crucial 10-point lead with his second touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor helped the offense put together a vital answer drive during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After the Bucs made it a one-score game with another touchdown to Mike Evans, the Colts went for it on fourth down with a beautiful play call from Shane Steichen.

Taylor followed up that crucial play with two carries for 18 yards getting the offense down to the one-yard line.

He then finished the drive with his second rushing touchdown of the game, giving the Colts a 27-17 lead halfway through the fourth quarter.

 

WATCH: Gardner Minshew shakes his way into end zone for TD

Gardner Minshew shook his way into the end zone!

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew got the offense back in the end zone on consecutive drives, doing so with his legs in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After a 24-yard gain by Michael Pittman Jr. on a fourth-down play at midfield, the Colts got to the goal line on a 13-yard catch by Josh Downs.

On third down at the two-yard line, Minshew took a bootleg to the right and wound up taking it into the end zone himself, shaking Bucs linebacker Devin White right before.

This gave the Colts a 17-3 lead in the second quarter.

WATCH: Jonathan Taylor punches in touchdown vs. Bucs

Jonathan Taylor found pay dirt in the first quarter.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor got off to a strong start in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scoring a touchdown on the second offensive drive.

Coming off Ronnie Harrison Jr.’s first interception with the team since being signed to the active roster, Taylor had a strong 17-yard run that set up this touchdown, giving the Colts a 10-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.

WATCH: Jonathan Taylor punches in fourth-down TD vs. Pats

JT got the Colts on the board on the opening drive.

The Indianapolis Colts offense answered in a big way on their opening drive in Frankfurt against the New England Patriots, riding running back Jonathan Taylor all the way into the end zone.

In what was a 14-play, 75-yard drive, the Colts leaned heavily on their star running back. After Isaiah McKenzie came through with a big 30-yard gain on the third down of the opening set of downs, the offensive line paved the way for Taylor during the remainder of the drive.

Taylor wound up taking nine carries for 31 rushing yards, converting three first downs and this goal line touchdown to get the Colts on the board.

WATCH: Kenny Moore II gets second pick-six vs. Panthers

Kenny Moore II pick-six encore.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II figured one pick-six wasn’t enough.

Early in the fourth quarter as the Carolina Panthers were threatening to make it a one-score game, Moore came through with his second interception-returned-for-a-touchdown.

Bryce Young overthrew a screen to Miles Sanders, and Moore was right there for the interception. He raced 66 yards for his second score of the game to give the Colts a 27-10 lead early in the fourth quarter.

He’s the first player in franchise history to record two pick-sixes in a single game. Take a look here:

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WATCH: Kenny Moore houses pick-six vs. Panthers

Kenny Moore II grabbed his first pick-six since 2020.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II has been enjoying a bounce-back season, and he continued that strong campaign with a pick-six against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

As the Panthers were trying to get into field-goal range just before the end of the first half, Moore perfectly jumped a route by running back Chuba Hubbard. He took the interception 49 yards for a touchdown, giving the Colts a 20-3 lead going into halftime.

This was his second interception of the season and the second pick-six of his career.

WATCH: Jonathan Taylor takes screen for TD vs. Panthers

Jonathan Taylor found pay dirt in the second quarter.

The Indianapolis Colts rectified the lack of touches for star Jonathan Taylor last week, making it a point to feature him against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

On the third offensive possession, Taylor capped a nine-play, 51-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown reception on a screen from Gardner Minshew. Through that drive, Taylor had 13 touches, matching his total from Week 8.

Take a look at the touchdown from Taylor in the second quarter:

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WATCH: Colts’ Gardner Minshew runs for 17-yard TD vs. Browns

Gardner Minshew was moving on this 17-yard touchdown run.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson may be done for the season, but he’s already rubbing off on Gardner Minshew.

To cap off a six-play, 57-yard drive, Minshew shook his way to a 17-yard touchdown run to give the Colts a 14-7 lead near the end of the first quarter.

WATCH: Josh Downs races down sideline for 59-yard TD

No one was catching Josh Downs on this touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver continues to make plays when his number has been called, and his lastest highlight play came on a 59-yard touchdown catch against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.

After the Browns scored a touchdown on their opening drive with a 69-yard run by Jerome Ford, the Colts answered with this long touchdown. On a free play thanks to Myles Garrett jumping offsides, Downs found his way behind the zone in the secondary and raced his way down the field for a touchdown.

Take a look at the longest touchdown of Downs’ career:

WATCH: Colts’ Josh Downs scores first career touchdown

Josh Downs found pay dirt for the first time in his career.

The Indianapolis Colts offense struggled for the majority of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it will be a game to remember for rookie wide receiver Josh Downs.

The third-round pick has been producing as the No. 2 target in the passing game since the start of the season, and he found the end zone for the first time in his career to begin the fourth quarter.

On a fourth-down play at the goal line, Downs did a nice job selling the inside route before sticking his foot in the ground to the outside. This capped a 12-play, 75-yard drive.