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Colts’ player of the game vs. Patriots: RB Jonathan Taylor

Player of the Game? You already know.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-6) pulled off an impressive 27-17 win at home against the New England Patriots (9-5), snapping the latter’s seven-game win streak.

It was an all-around team win, with all three phases of the game playing well. The player who shined the list was, you guessed it, Jonathan Taylor.

Taylor finished with 29 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown against a defense that came into this game allowing the fewest amount of touchdowns on the ground. When the Colts needed an offensive boost, Taylor was there to pull off a 67-yard rushing touchdown to seal the victory.

The Colts have another tough test next week as they head to Arizona to take on the Cardinals. With Jonathan Taylor running the ball like this, it’s hard to believe anything can stand in Indy’s way of making the postseason.

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Colts’ player of the game vs. Saints: LB Darius Leonard

Darius Leonard is the player of the game.

In the most frustrating game in recent Colts history, Indianapolis fell to the New Orleans Saints, 34-7. Where no player really stood out, Darius Leonard is the player of the game as his leadership on defense and ability to always be near the tackle is unmatched.

Leonard finished the game with 12 total tackles, which led the team for the Monday night debacle in the “Big Easy.” Although the defense did not play well in coverage all night, Leonard did well against tight ends Jared Cook and Josh Hill.

Leonard is getting better at the little things as an inside linebacker. His coverage is improving drastically from last season and he has stopped over-pursuing tackles as well. The overall talent in this young linebacker is really impressive and his future is beyond bright.

The Colts host the Carolina Panthers for the home finale of 2019 next Sunday, Leonard will need to have another amazing game to keep Christian McCaffrey and the other talented Panthers in check.

The Colts playoff chances may be lost, but you can be sure Leonard will be out there giving it his all week after week.