Stampede Blue on Jonathan Taylor
From the article
Indianapolis Colts star workhorse Jonathan Taylor is the team's best candidate among non-quarterbacks to win the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award for the 2026 campaign... An every-down workhorse with explosive potential... rushing for 1,585 total rushing yards and a league-leading 18 rushing touchdowns on his also league-leading 323 total carries during all 17 starts this past year.
STACKED’s take
Taylor is Colts' non-QB MVP candidate with 1,585 yards and 18 TDs; workload durability is the key question.
Jonathan Taylor is listed as the Indianapolis Colts' best non-quarterback candidate to win the 2026 NFL MVP Award. The source notes Taylor is an every-down workhorse with explosive potential; he rushed for 1,585 yards and a league-leading 18 touchdowns on 323 carries in 2025. With Daniel Jones recovering from an Achilles injury that could slow the passing game early in the season, head coach Shane Steichen is expected to lean heavily on Taylor. The primary concern is whether back-to-back seasons with 300-plus carries will wear on him or force the Colts to reduce his workload as the season progresses. If Indianapolis rebounds from last year's collapse, it will hinge on Taylor's performance as the team's focal point.
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