Jonathan Taylor made history on Sunday by breaking the franchise record for rushing touchdowns with an impressive 83-yard score during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons. This remarkable play, which took place at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, marked the 65th rushing touchdown of his career, surpassing the previous record of 64 set by Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James.
In a standout performance, Taylor not only broke the record but also added two more touchdowns during the game, giving him a total of three scores. His achievement further established him in the Colts” record books, with another Hall of Famer, Lenny Moore, trailing with 63 rushing touchdowns in franchise history.
As the game went to overtime, Taylor scored again, this time rushing for 8 yards to secure a 31-25 victory for the Colts. Before facing the Falcons, he was leading the league with 895 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, and 14 total scores. Against Atlanta, he carried the ball 32 times for 244 yards, averaging an impressive 7.6 yards per carry, which pushed him over the 1,100-yard mark for the season.
In 2021, Taylor set personal bests with 1,811 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns, earning a first-team All-Pro selection. His 83-yard touchdown on Sunday was not only the longest of his career but also the longest in the NFL this season. Now in his sixth NFL season, all with the Colts, Taylor, who is 26 years old, still has a long way to go to catch Emmitt Smith, the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns, who holds the record at 164.
