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RB Jonathan Taylor
The rookie rusher out of Wisconsin finished with 26 carries for 101 yards and a TD.
TE Mo Alie-Cox
The former college basketball standout had five catches for 111 yards, giving the Colts a 100-yard rusher and receiver in the same game for the first time since Dec. 17, 2010.
DT DeForest Buckner
His four QB hits included 1.5 sacks and a safety.
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