Colts star’s offensive explosion helps rewrite team’s history books in overtime win

Jonathan Taylor’s offensive explosion helped the Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the NFL’s regular-season opener in Berlin, 31-25, in overtime.

Taylor had 244 rushing yards on 32 carries and scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. The three rushing touchdowns made him Indianapolis’ all-time leading rushing touchdown scorer, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

James had 64 rushing touchdowns with the Colts from 1999 to 2005, but never led the NFL in rushing touchdowns. Taylor came into the game leading the league with 12 rushing touchdowns and 63 total. He will leave Germany with 66 in total.

Taylor’s number was called with just over 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Indianapolis lost 17-16. Taylor took the handoff, crashing into a group of players before leaping out and beating all the defenders to run for an 84-yard touchdown run.

The veteran running back’s 8-yard rushing touchdown in overtime helped the Colts win the game.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noorozi)

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was 19-for-26 with 255 yards, a touchdown pass to Alec Pierce and an interception. Rookie tight end Tyler Warren had eight catches for 99 yards and made an excellent grab on Indianapolis’ final regular drive that set up the game-tying field goal.

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier helped lead Atlanta to three points late in the game. He had two touchdowns that day, but it wasn’t enough.

Falcons quarterback Michel Penix Jr. was 12-for-28 with 177 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Drake London. The wide receiver had six receptions for 104 yards.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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The Colts became the second team to reach eight wins on the season, improving to 8-2 on the year. Atlanta fell to 3-6.

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