Jonathan Taylor Week 3 Preview vs. the Texans

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Jonathan Taylor has a tough matchup when his Indianapolis Colts meet the Houston Texans in Week 3 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET). The Texans give up 85.5 rushing yards per game, sixth-best in the NFL.

On 43 carries this year, Taylor has rushed for a team-high 190 yards (95 ypg). He has scored four TDs on the ground. On the season, Taylor also has seven receptions for 63 yards (31.5 ypg).

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Taylor vs. the Texans

  • Taylor vs the Texans (since 2021): 6 GP / 95.5 RUSH YPG / 5 RUSH TD
  • No player has racked up more than 100 yards on the ground in a game against the Texans in the 2026 season.
  • One opposing rusher has scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Houston this year.
  • The Texans have given up two or more rushing TDs to one opposing rusher this season.
  • Taylor will play against the NFL's sixth-ranked run defense this week. The Texans concede 85.5 yards on the ground per contest.
  • So far this year, the Texans have surrendered two passing TDs to opponents, averaging one per game. That ranks 16th in league play.

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Taylor Rushing Insights

  • The Colts, who are 11th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 54.4% of the time while running 45.6%.
  • He has handled 82.7% of his team's 52 rushing attempts this season (43).
  • Taylor has multiple rushing touchdowns in all two games he's played this season.
  • He has four total touchdowns this season (66.7% of his team's six offensive TDs).
  • He has 10 carries in the red zone (100.0% of his team's 10 red zone rushes).

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Taylor's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Chiefs 9/20/2026 Week 2 24 ATT / 92 YDS / 2 TDs 4 TAR / 4 REC / 40 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Ravens 9/13/2026 Week 1 19 ATT / 98 YDS / 2 TDs 4 TAR / 3 REC / 23 YDS / 0 TDs