NFL: Jonathan Taylor scores three touchdowns in Colts' win over Titans

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans 38-30 on Sunday and improved their record to seven wins and eight losses in the 2024 NFL season.

Running back Jonathan Taylor, 25, scored three touchdowns totaling 218 yards for the Colts for the first time this season and second in his career. He had five touchdowns in November 2021 against the Buffalo Bills.

The win allows the Colts to maintain an 11 percent chance of qualifying for the playoffs, according to the NFL's official website in an estimate reported by AFP.

In another result, the Detroit Lions remain in the fight for the best record in the league by defeating the Chicago Bears 34-17. Jared Goff had another stellar day with 336 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions, for the Lions.

A Jamison Crowder touchdown with six seconds on the clock gave the Washington Commanders a 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels, 24, had a stellar game for Washington with five touchdowns.

In overtime, the Carolina Panthers pulled off the upset by beating the Arizona Cardinals 36-30; a 21-yard carry by Chuba Hubbard made the difference with 3:18 left on the clock.

The Los Angeles Rams remain in playoff contention after a 16-9 victory over the already eliminated New York Jets. Matthew Stafford finished with 110 passing yards and one touchdown in a game marked by limited offensive production from the Rams.

Elsewhere, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Seattle Seahawks 27-24, in a game in which Justin Jefferson scored two touchdowns for 144 yards being the main ally of a Sam Darnold who completed 22 of his 35 passes.

Jason Sanders kicked five field goals, all over 30 yards, in the Miami Dolphins 29-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, which allows the Florida team to continue with possibilities of qualifying for the playoffs.

The Buffalo Bills rallied after being down by 14 points and defeated the New England Patriots 24-21. With a playoff spot clinched, the Bills improve their record to 12 wins and three losses.