Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. It's the first time Taylor has won the award. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in December 2020.
Taylor had 478 yards and six touchdowns on 79 carries, a 6.1 average; and 13 catches for 195 yards and a score. He led the NFL in scrimmage yards and rushing average during the month, while also tying for first in touchdowns and ranking second in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Taylor was the only player to have at least 100 scrimmage yards in all five games and also had at least one rushing touchdown in each game.