Jonathan Taylor’s Moment of Truth: The Unexpected Instant He Knew the Colts Were Destined for Greatness

So here’s the thing about the 2025 Indianapolis Colts — before the season kicked off, hardly anybody pegged them for anything more than just a blip on the playoff radar. Fast forward to now? Sitting pretty at 7-1, they’ve not only flipped the script but have the entire league scratching their heads. The engine behind this unexpected surge? None other than Jonathan Taylor, whose MVP-level hustle is making us all wonder: what if the “quarterback-only” MVP crown is long overdue for a shake-up? Taylor’s recent confession on the Up & Adams show about recognizing this team’s magic right from training camp adds a layer of intrigue — it’s like he spotted a diamond in the rough before most of us even unpacked our expectations. With precision offense, clutch defense, and Taylor’s relentless October showcase, the Colts aren’t just playing — they’re rewriting the playbook on what a “special” team looks like. Wonder if this magic can stick, or are we witnessing just a strong start to something fleeting? Stick around—this rollercoaster isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. — (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 season with little expectations and no presence in playoff conversations.

Now sitting at 7-1, they have forced the league to reconsider everything about their roster and potential.

Jonathan Taylor has been the driving force behind that shift, putting together a campaign that has elevated him into legitimate MVP discussions while challenging the notion that only quarterbacks deserve consideration for the award.

Taylor recently appeared on the Up & Adams show and discussed the moment he recognized this Colts team possessed something different from previous seasons.

“I knew the type of team we had. Once we got into camp, I just saw the way we worked. I saw how things were clicking very early. I knew we had something special. Of course we know that it was going to take work, we gotta go out and prove that every Sunday, but just from that first week of camp, I’m like, ‘We have something special here.’ As long as we continue to keep focus and don’t get complacent, we can be really special,” Taylor said.

RB Jonathan Taylor knew this Colts team was special from Week One… of training camp?!@JayT23 | @Colts | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/qu7qMAMScO

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) October 30, 2025