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Jonathan Taylor's 218 yards, 3 TDs, including two long runs, lead Colts to 38-30 win over Titans

Dec 22, 2024, 08:04 PM

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns, surpassing 1,000 yards for the season, as the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans 38-30. Taylor's performance included two long scoring runs of 65 and 70 yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to record two touchdown runs of 65 yards or more in a single game. The Colts, who amassed a season-high 311 rushing yards, overcame an early 7-0 deficit by scoring 38 unanswered points to lead 38-7 in the third quarter. The Titans rallied with 23 straight points, narrowing the gap to 38-30 late in the fourth quarter, but Indianapolis held on to secure the win. Taylor's 218 rushing yards marked the second-highest single-game total of his career. The victory keeps the Colts' slim playoff hopes alive.