Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Jonathan Taylor
RB
, Indianapolis Colts

Age: 25
Weight: 219 lbs
Height: 5' 11"

ADP: 9
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
137	741	7	19	153

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by Brandon Niles

· Nov 13, 2022 · 11:29 AM EST

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Las Vegas Raiders

Jonathan Taylor may make his return this week against the Las Vegas defense, which ranks 25th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Watch the last-minute inactives reports, but if he starts, he's worth considering as a solid RB2 option in a nice matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 01, 2022 · 4:02 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at New England Patriots

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 76 yards on 16 carries last week against the Commanders in a losing effort, and he’s still dealing with an ankle issue. He’s expected to suit up against the Patriots, and his role in the offense and talent make him a must-start as long as he’s ready to go. Still, temper expectations a bit in a struggling offense against a tough opponent. New England ranks number one in aFPA to opposing running backs, so we have him hanging around high-end RB2 territory, instead of his traditional status as a bona fide RB1.

Update: Taylor is out this week, so be sure to bet him out of your lineup. Deon Jackson should once again see RB2 numbers, even in a very tough matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 26, 2022 · 4:58 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Washington Commanders

Jonathan Taylor was limited to 58 yards on 10 carries last week in a loss to the Titans. Luckily, he salvaged an otherwise poor fantasy performance with 27 yards on seven receptions. Getting him involved in the passing game will help raise his floor, even if this team doesn’t improve under a new quarterback. His eight targets were the most he’s had this season.

This week, Taylor should get back on track against the Commanders. Washington ranks 14th in aFPA to opposing running backs, but the Colts will be starting Sam Ehlinger at quarterback, so a run-based approach is likely. Expect a busy day for Taylor and a trip back to RB1 numbers as we have him ranked just inside our top 10 this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 19, 2022 · 4:17 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Tennessee Titans

Jonathan Taylor has missed the past two games with injury, and while he was gone last week, the Colts started to play some actual offense. That should spell good things for Taylor moving forward. Hopefully, he’ll face less defenders in the box as Matt Ryan gets more comfortable in the offense.

This week, Taylor gets a tough matchup against the Titans and their eighth-ranked defense in aFPA to opposing running backs. Taylor’s health is the bigger issue, as he’s still a question mark going into Week 7, but was at least practicing this week. Fantasy managers should be ready with an emergency lineup change if needed, but if he’s active, Taylor is a must-start in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 11, 2022 · 5:53 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jonathan Taylor missed last week with an ankle injury and his status for this week against the Jaguars is still uncertain. If he starts, he should definitely be in fantasy lineups given his potential for big numbers, but temper expectations coming off an injury and watch the injury report diligently with a backup plan in place in case he’s a late scratch. Should Taylor miss another outing, expect Deon Jackson and Philip Lindsay to once again split the work, and for neither to be super appealing fantasy targets.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 04, 2022 · 6:04 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Denver Broncos

Jonathan Taylor hurt his ankle against the Titans last week, and was held to just 45 yards on 20 carries and a reception. Taylor’s status for Thursday night is in doubt, so monitor his health right up until game time. The Broncos rank 11th in aFPA to opposing running backs, so it’s not a great matchup anyway. If you have Taylor, and he’s active, you’re starting him. However, be ready with a backup plan in case you have to take him out of your lineup at the last minute. Philip Lindsay and/or Deon Jackson seem most likely to benefit, but I’d just stay away entirely.

Update: Officially out, so make sure he's out of your lineups.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 27, 2022 · 6:29 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Tennessee Titans

Jonathan Taylor hasn’t put up those lofty numbers he did a year ago the last two weeks, but he’s still clearly the primary cog in the Colts offense. He ran for 71 yards on 21 carries in a win against the Chiefs last week, and added another 20 yards on three receptions.

This week, Taylor faces a Titans defense that ranks 28th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Expect another busy day for Taylor and for a hard-fought battle between these two division rivals. Taylor should be considered a must-start in any week given his talent and role, but he’s extra appealing in a nice matchup. Start him as our RB1 this week.