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Stephen Holder, ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts back to work Jonathan Taylor will return to the lineup Sunday after missing three games with a high ankle sprain.
Taylor practiced for the third straight year on Friday and did not receive a status designation in the event’s latest surprise report, indicating he is ready for Sunday’s crucial AFC showdown against the Houston Texans.
Taylor was a full player Thursday and Friday and then trained on a limited basis Wednesday.
Prior to this event, Taylor had not practiced since causing an upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Time 4. The Colts experienced difficulty handling the ball in his absence, averaging 89.6 rushing yards during Weeks 5 and 6. The return of dual-threat quarterback Anthony Richardson from his own two-game absence last night gave the rushing tournament a boost, with the Colts posting a season-high 155 rushing yards behind the team’s 56 Richardson yards on the field.
Now, Taylor’s return gives the Colts another chance to determine the potent speed attack they hoped to have with the combined efforts of Richardson and Taylor, who have shared the backfield for at least four full games since Richardson was drafted last season. due to their respective injuries.
In four games this season, Taylor is averaging 87.3 yards per tournament with four touchdowns and 11 explosive runs, defined as 10 yards or more.
“It felt great to finally be out there because you’ve been in the training room,” Taylor mentioned this time. “It’s a great place, but it’s not really where you want to be.”
The defensive version of DeForest Buckner, who has missed five games due to his own sprained ankle, practiced this time and is considered questionable for the game.
