Colts Week 12 Player of the Week
The Indianapolis Colts improved to 6-5 on the year after their 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. A huge contributor to the team's win was none other than RB Jonathan Taylor Taylor found the endzone twice on the day and helped the Colts ice the game late in the 4th quarter […]
The Indianapolis Colts improved to 6-5 on the year after their 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12.
A huge contributor to the team's win was none other than RB Jonathan Taylor
Taylor found the endzone twice on the day and helped the Colts ice the game late in the 4th quarter with multiple impressive runs. In recent performances, Taylor has looked like his old dominant self after dealing with an ankle injury for most of last season and early this year.
Taylor's Week 12 statline:
15 carries, 91 yards (6.1 ypc), 2 touchdowns
The Colts seem to be feeling more and more comfortable as each week passes to have Taylor operate as their lead back, with backup Zack Moss still having a role as well. What made Taylor's performance even more impressive was that it was against one of the most respected run defenses in the entire NFL, the Buccaneers.
Leading rushers Vs. Buccaneers
- Week 1: @ Minnesota Vikings
Alexander Mattison: 11 carries, 34 yards - Week 2: Vs. Chicago Bears
Khalil Herbert: 7 carries, 35 yards - Week 3: Vs. Philadelphia EaglesTa
D'Andre Swift: 16 carries, 130 yards - Week 4: @ New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara: 11 carries, 51 yards - Week 5: BYE WEEK
- Week 6: Vs. Detroit Lions
Craig Reynolds: 10 carries, 15 yards - Week 7: Vs. Atlanta Falcons
Tyler Allgeier: 21 carries, 59 yards - Week 8: @ Buffalo Bills
James Cook: 14 carries, 67 yards - Week 9: @ Houston Texans
Devin Singletary: 13 carries, 26 yards - Week 10: Vs. Tennesee Titans
Derrick Henry: 11 carries, 24 yards - Week 11: @ San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey: 21 carries, 78 yards - Week 12: @ Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor: 15 carries, 91 yards, 2 touchdowns
Taylor became the first RB to score a rushing touchdown against the Buccaneers this season, and he decided to do it twice for good measure. He also rushed for the 2nd most yards that the Buccaneers have allowed this season. The Colts offensive line also deserves credit for their efforts, including backup center Wesley French who filled in for starter Ryan Kelly.
With the team's focus on a late-season playoff push, Taylor will have to play a big role in those efforts. And hopefully, Week 12 is the first of many Colts Player of the Week awards in Taylor's near future.
The Colts have entered the AFC Playoff Picture with their Week 12 win
Breaking down the Indianapolis Colts 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL Season.
