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Five weeks into 2025’s season, one name sits atop the running back leaderboards in carries, yards, and touchdowns; after Oct. 5, 2025’s trip to Indianapolis, the Raiders’ defense didn’t need much guessing on who that might be. Introducing himself to the NFL’s history books on seemingly a game-to-game basis, Jonathan Taylor produced something quite special in Week 5 — a three-touchdown “hat trick” — against Las Vegas. Unguardable in short-yardage situations throughout the afternoon, Taylor outmaneuvered his opponents for three, one, and six-yard scores, presenting himself as the engine for a 40-6 blowout win. Fueling the Colts’ 4-1 start and still-perfect home play, Taylor turned 20 touches into 86 yards and three touchdowns.