It has been an up-and-down season for the Colts. Earlier in the year, it looked like they were a lock to win the AFC South. But now, there’s a possibility that they won’t even make the playoffs. The 8-4 Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> and the 7-4 Houston Texans<\/a> have emerged as tough competitors in the division.<\/p>\n The Colts could win the AFC South for the first time since 2014. But for that to happen, they\u2019ll need Jonathan Taylor to bring his \u201cA Game\u201d for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n Jonathan Taylor is one of the top candidates for Offensive Player of the Year. But don’t forget about Jaxon Smith-Njiba. The Seattle Seahawks<\/a> wide receiver leads the NFL in receiving yards with 1,336.<\/p>\n Smith-Njiba has also reached the 100-yard mark eight times this season. He recorded 167 yards in a Week 12 win over the Tennessee Titans.<\/p>\n Running back Christian McCaffrey<\/a> is another Offensive Player of the Year candidate. He\u2019s no stranger to the award. The San Francisco 49ers star won it in 2023. This season, McCaffrey has 237 carries (first), 849 rushing yards and 806 receiving yards for the 9-4 49ers.<\/p>\n Fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been a force for the Detroit Lions. This year, he has rushed for 1,019 yards (fourth) and 10 touchdowns (tied for third). In Week 12, he rushed for 21a 9 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, along with 45 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in Detroit\u2019s win over the New York Giants.<\/p>\n Drake Maye<\/a> is also a candidate. The New England Patriots quarterback is having a breakout year. The second-year star leads the league with 3,412 passing yards and is fourth in touchdowns (23). More importantly, he has led New England to a 11-2 record, which is the best in the league.<\/p>\n A quarterback hasn\u2019t won Offensive Player of the Year since 2018. That was when the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Patrick Mahomes received the honors. While Maye could end the streak and win it this season, look for him to win MVP instead.<\/p>\n Jonathan Taylor has had several memorable performances in 2025. He was amazing in Week 10, rushing for 244 yards and three touchdowns in a win<\/a> over the Atlanta Falcons. He also caught three passes for 42 yards in that contest.<\/p>\nColts Superstar Jonathan Taylor Is Primed to Win Offensive Player of the Year<\/h2>\n
Other Notable Candidates<\/h3>\n
Will Taylor Win It?<\/h3>\n
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