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    Jonathan Taylor storms through the Steelers defense for an early TD

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

    • Stephen Holder, ESPNSeptember 29, 2024, 1:23 p.m. ET

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        Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL as a whole. Stephen placed first in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition and was previously a top 10 winner in explanatory journalism in the national Associated Press Sports Editors competition. He has been covering the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005 to 2013 and the Colts since 2013. He previously worked for the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, the Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts made the Pittsburgh Steelers’ vaunted defense look lethal on their first drive.

    Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored a 2-yard touchdown run, capping an eight-play, 70-yard drive that gave Indianapolis a 7-0 lead over Pittsburgh and its fearsome defense.

    Before Sunday, the Steelers hadn’t allowed an opening TD against the Patriots since Week 14 of last season, according to ESPN Research. But on this drive, the Colts capitalized on a huge 32-yard completion between quarterback Anthony Richardson and Michael Pittman Jr. on the first play. Taylor then contributed 29 yards on five carries.

    The Steelers entered the game ranked best in the league in yards allowed per game (229) and points allowed per game (8.7).

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