Watch: Jonathan Taylor makes massive mistake vs. Broncos

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Watch: Colts' Jonathan Taylor makes massive mistake vs. Broncos

By Kevin Henry | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 6:32 PM ET

In a key AFC matchup between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, running back Jonathan Taylor made a big mistake.

With the 6-7 Colts holding a 13-7 halftime lead in the Mile High City over the 8-5 Broncos, Indianapolis came out of the locker room and grabbed the momentum with an interception of Bo Nix that halted Denver's first second-half drive.

Taking over at their own 38-yard line, Indianapolis needed just two plays to appear to expand its lead, with Taylor bolting through the Denver defense for a 41-yard touchdown run. However, upon review, it was determined that Taylor dropped the ball as he celebrated the score just before he crossed the plane of the end zone.

Call overturned! This TD was ruled a touchback pic.twitter.com/jRlTeq9QQs
— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2024

The play was ruled a fumble, and the ball went out of bounds before it was recovered, leading to a touchback and a sudden and heartbreaking end to the Colts' drive.

Taylor's fumble was part of a turnover-filled third quarter, with Nix throwing a pair of interceptions and the Colts fumbling the ball away twice.

Kevin Henry

A member of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), Kevin Henry has been covering MLB and MiLB for nearly two decades. Those assignments have included All-Star Games and the MLB postseason, including the World Series. Based in the Denver area, Kevin calls Coors Field his home base, but travels throughout North America during the season to discover the best stories possible

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