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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 totaled 244 rushing yards on 32 carries and scored three touchdowns, including the game-winning field goal 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 on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
James had 64 rushing touchdowns with the Colts from 1999-2005, but never led the NFL in rushing touchdowns. Taylor entered 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 trailed 17-16. Taylor took over, ran into a group of players before bouncing to the outside and beating all defenders to run for an 84-yard touchdown.
The veteran running back’s 8-yard touchdown run 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 finished 19 of 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 a great grab on Indianapolis’ final drive of regulation that set up the tying field goal.
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier helped Atlanta gain three points late in the game. He had two touchdowns that day, but it wasn’t enough.
Falcons quarterback Michel Penix Jr. was 12 of 28 with 177 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Drake London. The wide receiver had six catches 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 win eight times this season, improving to 8-2 on the year. Atlanta fell to 3-6.
