“UNREAL”: NFL Can’t Believe What Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Is Doing This Season
Jonathan Taylor has turned the NFL season into his personal highlight reel, and even fans and analysts are running out of superlatives. His latest masterpiece, 153 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-14 win over the Titans, has pushed both the Indianapolis Colts and Taylor’s MVP campaign into the national spotlight.
The explosive back dazzled with an 80-yard touchdown run that instantly went viral, his fastest sprint since entering the league. The play not only tied a franchise record but also encapsulated the dominance of a player making football’s toughest position look effortless. At 7-1, Indianapolis sits atop the league standings, led by an offense that has found its rhythm behind Taylor’s historic form.
Taylor’s production puts him among elite company. He’s tied Hall of Famer Lenny Moore for second in franchise career touchdowns and sits just one shy of Edgerrin James. This season alone, he’s scored 14 times while averaging nearly six yards per carry, numbers rarely seen in today’s pass-heavy NFL. Teammates and fans have responded accordingly, chanting “MVP” as he continues to rewrite franchise and league records.
At Lucas Oil Stadium, Taylor’s ability to turn routine carries into breakaway runs has transformed the Colts into an offensive juggernaut. His 80-yard dash against Tennessee, aided by stellar blocking and sheer acceleration, sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Analysts like ESPN’s Stephen Holder have noted that the speed and balance Taylor displayed make him not only the best running back in football but one of the league’s most feared weapons overall.
NFL Reacts to What Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Has Been Doing This Season
The NFL has shared its reaction to Taylor’s insane run this season. This can be seen in a post shared by the league’s official Instagram account.
Colts coaches have credited his consistency, noting his improvement not just as a rusher but as a receiver and leader. Whether pounding through defenders or outrunning entire secondaries, Taylor has rekindled an appreciation for the greatness of the position.
Each week seems to bring a new chapter in Taylor’s rise, and opposing defenses continue to find no answers. “Unreal” has become the trending word for what Indianapolis fans are witnessing, which is a a season so dominant it feels destined to end with MVP history.
Cowboys Trade for Myles Garrett Just Got a Lot More Likely After New Report
A notable NFL insider has offered up a detailed explanation for why the Dallas Cowboys making a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett in the next week is very realistic.
After the Cleveland Browns gave superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett a four-year extension worth $160 million earlier this year, it seemed even more likely that the six-time Pro Bowler would actually finish his career in Cleveland. Then Week 8 happened.
On Sunday, Garrett had a game of a lifetime as he posted five sacks against the New England Patriots. However, it meant nothing as the Browns were still blown out by a score of 32-13. Garrett was seen enraged on the sidelines late in the game, and speculation grew louder that he could push for an exit like he reportedly did earlier this year.
However, many around the game believe his massive contract would make a trade very difficult. But, according to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, that may not necessarily be the case. He admits that trading Garrett now would mean a big dead cap hit to Cleveland in the years ahead. But various teams have taken on bigger cap hits while getting nothing in return.
“That’s a lot of dead money, but it’s not even close to the record,” Graziano writes. “The Broncos took on about $80 million when they cut Russell Wilson last year, and they made the playoffs last season and look poised to do so again. The Buccaneers are still carrying Tom Brady’s dead money and they won their division every season. We see teams do this more and more as the salary cap continues to rise significantly each year.”
Cowboys could create perfect draft scenario for Browns in Myles Garrett trade
Along with that, Graziano added that there are two other key factors in a potential trade before the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline. First, Garrett has to want it. Considering the Browns’ long-term outlook and where he would go in the deal, waiving his no-trade clause shouldn’t be a big problem. But Cleveland also must get an offer that makes it worth taking on all that dead money.
Well, the Cowboys are one of the few teams that can make the sort of offer the Browns would want, and that is two first-round picks in April, according to Graziano. After the Micah Parsons trade, they will have two first-rounders in 2026, and following his exit, they still have a desperate need for pass-rushing help this season and beyond.
- Myles Garrett stats: 8 games, 10 sacks, 31 tackles, 15 tackles for loss
“Cleveland would be looking at the possibility of having four first-round selections in the 2026 draft,” Graziano wrote. “The Browns would be able to completely control Round 1 and come out of it with whichever quarterback they wanted. The acquiring team would have to pay Garrett a fairly reasonable $31.5 million in fully guaranteed money in 2026 and about $30.5 million in 2027.”
Based on those details, it sure seems like a blockbuster Myles Garrett trade for the Dallas Cowboys is there for the taking if the star pass rusher really wants out. Especially since the Browns could have a franchise-changing draft next year from what they could get in the deal.
