On Christmas Eve, the NFL announced that the outstanding effort earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. "AFC Players of the Week! (Week 16)," the NFL wrote on social media. Taylor was joined by Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Moa (Defensive) and Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (Special Teams) as the players of the week from the AFC.

All it takes is two games to knock the Colts out of the playoffs before they play Sunday. What to watch this week

Following a loss in Week 15 to the Denver Broncos, the Colts will return home to Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16 to face the Tennessee Titans. Even after Sunday’s loss in Denver, the Colts’ playoff hopes were still alive; however, they would take another hit during Thursday Night Football with the LA Chargers win over those same Broncos.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Ryan Kelly #78 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Houston,...

Explore fascinating facts about Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, from his astrophysics passion to his record-breaking NFL career.

The Indianapolis Colts Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos put their playoff hopes on life support. They are still holding on to a slim chance to punch their ticket to the AFC playoffs, but they no longer control their own destiny. They now need some help ...

There are still four games left in the NFL’s regular season, and the Indianapolis Colts are still hanging on to their playoff hopes as they head to Denver for a crucial Week 15 matchup. However, with the 2024 season also much closer to the end than the ...

The Indianapolis Colts visit the New York Giants in NFL Week 17 action. Both teams will be watching injuries to key players.

Long helped fill the void at linebacker over the last five games. But he's out with Pittman back in the fold, not to mention Reeves-Maybin nearing a return.

One team looking to secure a spot in the AFC playoffs and another trying to simply stay alive meet on Saturday afternoon when the Denver Broncos visit the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Colts were propelled by their elite rushing attack in this game, as the team ran for a franchise-record 335 rushing yards. Running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Anthony Richardson will deservedly get their praise in the media this week, but superstar guard Quenton Nelson also deserves his fair share of love for the performance.