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4 Colts responsible for the Week 1 tie with the Texans

By Jaleel Grandberry

Sep 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the ground and Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) celebrates after an interception during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the ground and Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) celebrates after an interception during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Colts, Jonathan Taylor
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes against Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21). Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Taylor tried putting the Colts on his back

Much like last season, Jonathan Taylor tried putting Indianapolis on his back and running towards a victory. He almost did it, but Indy couldn’t pull things off, to no fault of Taylor. In his first action of the season, the Colts came to Taylor early and often and he delivered all throughout the game.

Taylor had 31 carries for 161 yards and one touchdown. He also was a factor in the passing game catching four passes for 14 yards. If there was any fear of regression for Taylor, he quickly showed that won’t be the case.

Unfortunately, Indianapolis was 9-1 last season when Taylor ran for at least 100 yards. While the Colts could have another similar record with big days from Taylor this season, they got things started off in the wrong direction.

Taylor did everything he possibly could to keep Indianapolis in the game. Even when the Texans were leading late, Indy still was confident in handing the ball off to Jonathan Taylor because they knew he would make something happen.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough happening around Taylor. Let’s transition to the players that struggled in Week 1 and will have to do more moving forward.

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