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Jonathan Taylor carried the Indianapolis Colts back into the thick of the playoff race and into the thick of theMVP race.
Taylor had a career-high 32 carries for 185 yards and he became just the 18th player in NFL history to have five touchdown runs. The Colts have won five of their last six games to move above.500 for the first time this season.
The 185 yards moved Taylor to the top of the league's rushing chart, ahead of Tennessee's Henry. Taylor may stay at the top for the rest of the season because of the possibility of Henry being out the rest of the year with a foot injury.
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Jonathan Taylor.
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The year 2021.
A man named Alvin Kamara.
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The man is named Jamaal Charles.
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Clinton Portis is a person.
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The man is named Shaun Alexander.
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James Stewart is a man.
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Taylor is the third-fastest player to have five touchdown in a game and the third to do it in three quarters.
Frank Reich said earlier this season that Taylor should get at least 20 carries a game. Taylor has only topped 20 carries twice this season, with the other coming in the past two games.
The lack of being tired is paying off because the Colts can lean on him more down the stretch.
Reich said last week that he doesn't feel battered or bruised. Looks strong, if not stronger. That's a credit to him - his mindset, the way he works, the condition that he's in and maintains. He's a unique athlete and I'm sure he's continuing to get stronger.
We are hoping that we can build that workload like in the track and field. The second half of the year is stronger and faster than the first half. The goal would be that.
