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Colts Roll Titans 38-14 to Reach NFL-Best 7-1 as Taylor Scores Three

Indianapolis' surge is fueling reported interest in a Daniel Jones extension.

Overview

  • Jonathan Taylor ran for 153 yards on 12 carries with two rushing touchdowns and added a 19-yard receiving score, including an 80-yard burst that tied franchise marks and extended his dominant run against Tennessee.
  • Taylor became the first NFL player to notch three touchdowns in three straight games against the same opponent, according to the Associated Press.
  • Daniel Jones went 21-of-29 for 272 yards and three touchdowns, with Michael Pittman Jr. making a one-handed 21-yard TD catch and Josh Downs adding a 10-yard score.
  • The Colts have topped 30 points in six of eight games and lead the league in scoring and key efficiency metrics such as points per drive and yards per play.
  • Tennessee fell to 1-7 under interim coach Mike McCoy as rookie Cam Ward finished 22-of-38 for 259 yards with one touchdown and one interception; Ian Rapoport also reported the Colts' interest in extending Jones and that Anthony Richardson had orbital-fracture surgery with a chance to return this season.