Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor fumbled the ball before crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback and a missed opportunity for a crucial score against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos capitalized on the mistake, scoring 24 unanswered points to secure the victory.
Jonathan Taylor (28) of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a first down as Ja’Quan McMillian (29) and Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos defend during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)couldn’t understand why anyone coasting in for a touchdown would let go of the football before crossing the goal line.Taylor’s 41-yard touchdown-turned-touchback “I don’t know, man.
It was a big run in the game for a sure touchdown,” Broncos safety P.J. Locke said. “Because, I mean, he has some jets. On God, he has some freakin’ jets. And I just think he was already ready for his celebration.snapped the franchise’s seven-year run of losing records and put them on the cusp of their first playoff berth since the 2015 season. Taylor sliced through Denver’s defense for a 41-yard touchdown run in the third quarter but as the teams lined up for the extra point that would have given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead, the crowd went crazy watching the replay on the stadium’s giant scoreboard.“And I’m thinking, why are they reviewing it?” recounted Taylor, who, up to that point, had no idea he’d goofed up. “No, you’re never consciously aware you’re dropping the ball,” Taylor said. “Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.” The Broncos responded to the gift by closing the game on a 24-0 blitz after scoring just seven points in their first nine drives. “I don’t know how it would have played out after that, but I do know we would have had six more points if I had crossed the goal line with that ball,” Taylor said.Upon Further Review: The Broncos’ rookie class already looked goo
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