Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor detailed how he has gotten off to a hot start before a matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
and the running game to shoulder the load on offense. Luckily for the Colts, Taylor is off to a hot start and has no plans of slowing down.. Taylor sits seventh in the NFL in rushing after three weeks with 261 yards and is averaging 5.1 yards per carry. The running back has found a groove early despite extra attention from defenses.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks to move past Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, during a game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Quarterbacks are typically known for the insane amount of preparation they put in each week to be ready for the next opponent. However, preparation is not discussed as much at the running back position. While the level of preparation and film study by running backs is not universal across the NFL, it could be the difference between good and great running backs. Taylor believes it helps him know what will happen on the field so he can play faster.
"Great players make great coaches," Steichen said about Taylor. "So, he's a phenomenal player – makes you miss. We've talked about the vision, the speed to power. Just very fortunate to have him on our team for sure.”defense. The Steelers are tied for second in the NFL in rushing yards allowed at 71.3 per game. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has expressed publicly how his team is focused on stopping Taylor, and the running back understands the challenge ahead.
Taylor has a lot of respect for the Steelers' defense and the physical nature they bring to the game. A unit that includes T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward up front with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr. in the secondary has heavy hitters throughout. It'll be up to Taylor and the rest of the Colts offense to make sure they do not take over the game.
Taylor has had success against the Steelers' defense in the past. In two previous meetings, Taylor has amassed 160 yards and three touchdowns against the AFC North foe. However, the Colts lost both of those contests in 2020 and 2022.
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