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The 2025 NFL season has delivered its usual share of drama and unexpected turns, but perhaps no story is more compelling than the resurgence of\u00a0Indianapolis Colts\u00a0running back\u00a0Jonathan Taylor. A couple years after the Colts organization seemed ready to move on from their former All-Pro, Taylor has not only reclaimed his elite form but is now the clear frontrunner for the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award and a dark-horse MVP candidate, powering Indianapolis to a surprising start in the AFC South.<\/p>\n
Entering the 2025 season, the narrative around Taylor in Indianapolis was fraught with uncertainty. Dealing with multiple injuries throughout his career and an offseason marked by a public contract dispute in 2023, many wondered if he had a future in Indianapolis. The Colts had even explored trade options in the past, signaling a potential split if Indianapolis struggled early on in 2025 as expected. The situation was further complicated by the team\u2019s quarterback dynamics, with 2023 first-round pick\u00a0Anthony Richardson\u00a0seemingly falling out of favor and veteran\u00a0Daniel Jones\u00a0named the starter for 2025.<\/p>\n
But once the regular season began, Taylor provided an emphatic answer. He quickly put the drama and previous injuries behind him, showcasing the explosive, game-breaking talent that made him a first-team All-Pro in 2021.<\/p>\n
Through the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season, Taylor has been a dominant force, leading the league in rushing yards and total expected points added (EPA) among running backs. He has rushed for over 100 yards in multiple games and has been the engine of the Colts\u2019 offense. His ability to control the clock and consistently break tackles has been instrumental in the team\u2019s unexpected 8-2 record through the first 10 games.<\/p>\n
Taylor\u2019s success has also taken immense pressure off of Jones and the entire offense. The Colts\u2019 game plan has effectively leaned into their potent ground game, a strategy that has stifled opposing defenses and kept the chains moving. This shift in offensive identity has transformed Indianapolis from an overlooked team to a legitimate Super Bowl contender and they are currently fighting for the top seed in the AFC.<\/p>\n
The conversation around the 2025 NFL MVP has been dominated by perennial favorites like\u00a0Patrick Mahomes,\u00a0Josh Allen, and\u00a0Lamar Jackson, along with the surprising emergence of\u00a0Drake Maye.\u00a0However, Taylor\u2019s undeniable impact has forced his way into the conversation. A running back winning MVP is a rare feat in the modern, pass-heavy NFL, but his production is making a compelling case.<\/p>\n
The Colts success is intrinsically tied to Taylor\u2019s performance. When he gets at least 18 carries, the team is undefeated, a stark indicator of his value. With the AFC having a ferocious chess match at the top, having a player who can single-handedly alter the course of a game provides Indianapolis with a unique edge. If you were to take Taylor off the Colts, they would no longer be\u00a0Super Bowl contenders\u00a0and an argument could be made that they wouldn\u2019t even be the best team in the AFC South. This makes Taylor just as valuable as the quarterbacks he is competing against for the award.<\/p>\n
As the second half of the season is underway, all eyes are on Taylor to see if he can maintain this historic pace and carry the Colts deep into the postseason. It is an inspiring tale of redemption and resilience, reminding the football world that even in a league dominated by quarterbacks, a superstar running back can still be the heart and soul of a\u00a0championship-caliber team.<\/p>\n
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a rough stretch after the 2025 season started out so great. They began the year with a record of 4-1, but now the group is 5-4 after going 1-3 in their last four games. The franchise’s lead in the AFC North has dwindled down to just one game, and it is hard to imagine the Steelers are going to be able to hang onto the lead in the division with the Baltimore Ravens surging and the Cincinnati Bengals still within reach while Joe Burrow returns to practice. Tensions are clearly rising in Pittsburgh, but the group is going to have to manage that in order to get back in the win column.<\/p>\n
There was obvious frustration on the field during Pittsburgh’s most recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers\u00a0in Week 10. The offense had just three points throughout most of the game, and quarterback\u00a0Aaron Rodgers\u00a0let his emotions be seen as there were multiple shots of him being disappointed with himself, or of him getting frustrated with teammates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
NFL insider Mike Garafolo\u00a0spoke about this on Thursday during an episode of\u00a0Good Morning Football<\/em>, and he shared that things might not be on solid ground in Pittsburgh at the moment.<\/p>\n “Something’s bothering me with the Steelers right now,” Garafolo said. “Aaron Rodgers’ reactions to his own teammates, to maybe himself, I don’t know. There’s been a lot of this. I don’t love it, right? He strongly hinted that this could be his last NFL season. He hasn’t really closed the door or solidified that. I’m not gonna pretend like I know what’s going on in his head, but this leads me to believe the whole thing’s just not on solid ground right now.”<\/p>\n Everyone always overreacts whenever Rodgers acts in certain ways because the media has always attempted to paint him to be the villain, especially during the latter parts of his career with the New York Jets. He has been a great teammate and leader with the Steelers, but Garafolo pointed out that the veteran’s reactions on Sunday night were notable, and not in a good way.<\/p>\n The national media jumps at every opportunity to paint Rodgers in a bad light it seems. It is not the best look in the world to be yelling at teammates on the field and whatnot, but that is what comes with playing football, especially quarterback. He is a 41-year old who won the league’s MVP Award four times. It’s hard to imagine his younger teammates take too much offense when he criticizes their play or voices his displeasure with a miscommunication.<\/p>\n Rodgers has earned the right to act the way he does on the field, but it probably doesn’t come off as well\u00a0during games when he is struggling. That was the case on Sunday night as the quarterback missed plenty of throws, which could be a reason things might be shaky in the locker room.<\/p>\n Garafolo also spoke about whether or not Rodgers would be retiring in 2026 or returning to play. He is only on a one-year deal with Pittsburgh, so he would technically be a free agent again during the offseason. However, if he decided to play again, hopefully he would want to return to Pittsburgh. Garafolo spoke as if that pending decision was also causing issues, but that wouldn’t make any sense as the entire organization and the entire roster knew that the 2025 season could probably be Rodgers’ last.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pittsburgh will look to get back in the win column against a poor defense on Sunday as the team faces the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2025 NFL season has delivered its usual share of drama and unexpected turns, but perhaps no story is more compelling than the resurgence of\u00a0Indianapolis Colts\u00a0running back\u00a0Jonathan Taylor. A couple years after…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9834,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t