In a disappointing outing against the Vikings, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 48 yards and caught three passes for 11 yards, marking a stark contrast to his previous performances. This game was notable for being the first start by Joe Flacco at quarterback, which may have impacted Taylor's performance. Despite this setback, Taylor's track record suggests he is unlikely to remain in a slump for long, especially with a favorable matchup against the Bills in Week 10.
- Jonathan Taylor's performance dipped significantly with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback.
- Taylor's previous four games had seen him rush for at least 88 yards, indicating this was an outlier.
- Looking ahead, Taylor faces a Bills defense that has struggled against running backs.
Jonathan Taylor | RB
Injury
Pickup
Week 9
3 receptions
5 targets
11 rec yards
13 carries
48 rush yards
- Had a disappointing game with 48 rushing yards and 11 receiving yards.
- Performance was similar to his Week 1 outing against the Texans.
- Expected to improve in Week 10 against the Bills.
Indianapolis Colts
- Struggled offensively with Joe Flacco at quarterback.
- Need to improve ground game with Anthony Richardson's return expected.
Jonathan Taylor | RB
Pickup
Week 9
3 receptions
5 targets
11 rec yards
13 carries
48 rush yards
- Rushed 13 times for 48 yards and caught 3 passes for 11 yards against the Vikings.
- His performance was reminiscent of his disappointing Week 1 outing.
- Expected to bounce back in Week 10 against a struggling Bills defense.
Indianapolis Colts
- Struggled offensively with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback.
- Will look to improve as Anthony Richardson is expected to return soon.