Colts' Jonathan Taylor 'has a chance' to play Week 5 vs. Broncos

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Colts All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor 'has a chance' to play Week 5 vs. Broncos

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 10/3/22

A slew of big-name NFL running backs suffered injuries during Week 4 play on Sunday, including Javonte Williams of the Denver Broncos and Cordarrelle Patterson of the Atlanta Falcons. Perhaps the most notable name to make his way onto the injury report coming out of the weekend, however, is Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor.

The 2021 First Team All-Pro and first-time Pro Bowler suffered a turf toe injury during practice last week but still suited up for the Colts' Sunday loss to the Tennessee Titans. "JT" had a tough game, producing a season-low 42 rushing yards on 20 carries without a touchdown, and losing a fumble as well.

Taylor suffered an ankle sprain on the lost fumble as well. Despite the pair of injuries, the team is still monitoring the Wisconsin product's status and he reportedly still has a shot at playing in Week 5.

Tests on Colts’ RB Jonathan Taylor’s ankle were negative and he has a chance to play Thursday night vs. Denver, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2022

No Shaquille Leonard (concussion) for the #Colts on Thursday night and possibly no Jonathan Taylor, whose X-rays and MRI were clean, but is now dealing with an ankle sprain in addition to mild turf toe. Meanwhile, #Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) lands on IR. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/2G3ToMXcFi
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 3, 2022

Was told scans revealed no further damage from ankle injury he had entering Week 4. Taylor expected to make every attempt to play RT @AdamSchefter: Tests on Colts’ RB Jonathan Taylor’s ankle were negative and he has a chance to play Thursday night vs. Denver, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 3, 2022

Taylor's one missed practice last week was his first missed session not only in his NFL career but dating back to before his high school days. Taylor played in all 17 games in 2021, pacing the league in rushing attempts (332), rushing yards (1,811), rushing touchdowns (18), longest rushing attempt (83 yards), rushing yards per game (106.5), and yards from scrimmage (2,171).

Since a big Week 1 where he ran for 161 yards and scored his only touchdown of the season, the 23-year-old has struggled, gaining only 167 yards in his last three contests.

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