Jonathan Taylor puts Colts up 7-0 after Vikings fail on fourth down
The Vikings got a big kickoff return to open Sunday's home game, but the Colts are on the board first.

Jonathan Taylor: What Happened
ProFootballTalk reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Colts, Vikings, Jonathan Taylor. Here is how the report opens:
The Vikings got a big kickoff return to open Sunday's home game, but the Colts are on the board first.
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Jonathan Taylor puts Colts up 7-0 after Vikings fail on fourth down
- Who’s involved: Colts, Vikings and Jonathan Taylor
- League: NFL
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by ProFootballTalk
Background: National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.
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What’s Next for Jonathan Taylor
For fans following Jonathan Taylor, the next things to watch are the injury report, depth chart, trade rumors and playoff picture. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Jonathan Taylor?
The Vikings got a big kickoff return to open Sunday's home game, but the Colts are on the board first. ProFootballTalk reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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ProFootballTalk first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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