NFL analyst projects 2,000-yard rushing season for Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is projected by NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter to reach 2,000 rushing yards during the 2026 season. Reuter suggests that a healthy Colts offense, led by quarterback Daniel Jones, will allow Taylor to break through the 2,000-yard milestone by preventing opposing defenses from focusing solely on the run game. Taylor previously recorded a career-high 1,811 rushing yards in 2021 while maintaining an average of 5.5 yards per carry. Last season, he totaled 1,585 rushing yards on 323 carries, though the team's offensive performance declined following an injury to Jones. To achieve the 2,000-yard mark, projections suggest Taylor would need a increased workload in the range of 350 to 375 carries while maintaining an average of 5.0 yards or more per attempt. Reuter’s projection relies on Taylor remaining healthy throughout the season and the offense sustaining high performance levels.

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