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Colts: Jonathan Taylor’s absence clearly affected backfield plans vs Titans

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Colts’ backfield plans for Sunday were clearly derailed after Jonathan Taylor was ruled out.

Fans in Indianapolis have been quick to criticize running back Jonathan Taylor for his lackluster rookie campaign, and we’ve echoed those concerns when it’s been warranted. After all, he hasn’t been close to the stud workhorse we all expected him to become after starter Marlon Mack was lost for the season back in Week 1.