Indianapolis Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor is on the verge of achieving a remarkable milestone in the NFL. During the 2025 season, he is pursuing the elusive running back Triple Crown.
What is the Running Back Triple Crown?
The running back Triple Crown involves leading the league in three significant categories: carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. This achievement is extremely rare in NFL history.
Taylor’s Current Standing
As the season progresses into Week 8, Taylor’s performance has been outstanding. Currently, he ranks second in carries with 131 attempts, just one behind Christian McCaffrey. Notably, Taylor leads the league with 697 rushing yards and has recorded 10 rushing touchdowns, as reported by PFF.
Previous Achievement
Jonathan Taylor previously secured the running back Triple Crown in the 2021 season. During that year, he rushed for an impressive 1,811 yards across 332 carries and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. This accomplishment solidified his status as one of the elite running backs in the league.
Historical Context
If Taylor accomplishes this feat again in 2025, he would become the first running back to lead the NFL in all three categories twice. The last player to achieve this was Jim Brown, who accomplished the feat in 1958 and 1959.
Jim Brown’s Legacy
- Brown is a Hall of Famer.
- He was a nine-time Pro Bowler.
- He earned eight All-Pro selections.
- Brown won the MVP award three times.
The Indianapolis Colts currently lead the NFL in scoring, and Taylor’s contributions are crucial to their offensive success. As the 2025 season unfolds, all eyes will be on this dynamic running back as he aims for yet another remarkable achievement.
