Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor reached the end zone in his first game in nearly a month on Sunday vs. the Houston Texans.
After being sidelined for three consecutive weeks with a high ankle injury, Taylor suited up for the Colts in the team’s eighth game of the year against division foe Houston at NRG Stadium.
The two-time Doak Walker Award winner took 20 carries for 105 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the Colts’ 23-20 loss.
Taylor’s score arrived at the 8:33-minute mark of the fourth quarter. With the ball at Houston’s one-yard line, quarterback Anthony Richardson handed the ball to Taylor. The Badger alumnus lowered his shoulder and powered into the end zone to cut the Texans’ lead to 23-19.
It was great to see @JayT23 back on the field yesterday!
🔹20 Carries
▫️105 Rushing Yards
🔹1 Rushing TD
▫️5.3 YPC#NFLBadgers x #ForTheShoe(📸 via Indianapolis Colts) pic.twitter.com/OomLi8QzNf
— NFL Badgers (@NFLBadgers) October 28, 2024
The Colts continued to fumble and punt on their final two possessions, failing to erase the three-point deficit.
Despite Taylor’s extensive injury history, his output this season is on par with what he produced in years prior. In just five games, Taylor has rushed 92 times for 454 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. He has also reeled in seven passes for 89 yards.
Taylor and the Colts will face Minnesota Vikings in their next game of the 2024 season on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7:20 p.m. CT in Minneapolis, Minnesota.