Jonathan Taylor seeks redemption against Chiefs after tough 2025 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor faces the Kansas City Chiefs after a disappointing performance in 2025. In their last meeting, the Chiefs effectively limited Taylor to 58 rushing yards in a 23-20 overtime loss for Indianapolis. Following a 41-23 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens in their season opener, the Colts need a strong showing from Taylor to strengthen their ground game. Kansas City has identified Taylor as a key focus for their defense in this year's matchup.
- •Taylor was the NFL rushing leader before last year's meeting.
- •The Colts lost to the Chiefs in overtime last season.
- •Taylor finished the 2025 season without reaching 100 rushing yards again.
- •Indianapolis seeks to rebound after losing their 2026 opener.
- •Kansas City's defense pressured Bo Nix significantly in Week 1.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Taylor gets shot at redemption after Chiefs halted 2025 surge
"Colts running back Jonathan Taylor gets another shot at the Chiefs after Kansas City shut down his dominant 2025 run.
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