Former Wisconsin and current Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor was named the AFC’s Offensive Player of Week 16 on Tuesday.
The two-time Doak Walker Award winner, who played at Wisconsin from 2017-19, earned the designation for his dominant performance in the Colts’ 38-30 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
In the contest, the former Badger rushed 29 times for 218 yards and three touchdowns. Those 218 yards exceeded Taylor’s previous season high by 104 yards.
With the monster output, he also became the second-leading rusher in Colts franchise history — now only behind Hall of Fame RB Edgerrin James (9,226 yards).
Taylor has rushed for 1,129 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games in 2024. He’s also reeled in 15 catches for 122 yards and one receiving touchdown this season.
The New Jersey native joined Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Moa and Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders on the AFC ‘Players of the Week’ group of standouts from Week 16.
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Taylor joins Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel as former Badgers to receive ‘Player of the Week’ recognition this season.
The Colts, searching for a playoff berth, are back in action on Dec. 29 against the New York Giants.