Trey Sermon Set to Start for Colts Amid Jonathan Taylor’s Injury

Trey Sermon is poised to take on a significant role for the Indianapolis Colts as the team prepares to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 of the NFL season. This comes after Jonathan Taylor, the Colts’ primary running back, was ruled out due to an ankle injury. Taylor suffered a mild high-ankle sprain during the Colts’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, an injury that has kept him out for the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and potentially beyond.

Sermon, who is in his second season with the Colts, will be stepping into the starting role. He has had limited but varied performances this season. In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sermon had his best game of the season, scoring 12.3 fantasy points with 10 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown. However, his performance has been inconsistent, with lower fantasy points in other games.

The matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, who boast the third-ranked run defense in the NFL, will be a challenging one for Sermon. The Vikings allow only 83.9 yards per game on the ground, making it a tough test for Sermon to produce significant fantasy points or real-world impact.

Despite the challenges, Sermon’s role is crucial given the Colts’ current situation. With Taylor’s history of ankle injuries and the team’s decision to start veteran quarterback Joe Flacco over Anthony Richardson, the Colts are signaling a focus on immediate success rather than long-term development. This could also lead to speculation about potential trades to strengthen the running back position, with names like Miles Sanders being mentioned as potential additions.