ESPN Fantasy Football on Jonathan Taylor

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One of the few running backs with a legitimate chance at 300 rushing attempts and 15 touchdowns -- his per-game averages of 19.4 carries and 0.88 rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons paced the position
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Taylor has best per-game carry (19.4) and rushing TD (0.88) rates; minimal backfield competition.

Taylor is listed as an 'unlocked' player in Round 1 from slot 5 and is the optimal Round 1 pick from slot 7. The source notes that Taylor is one of the few running backs with a legitimate chance at 300 rushing attempts and 15 touchdowns, with per-game averages of 19.4 carries and 0.88 rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons pacing the position. Taylor is worth the plunge despite a checkered injury history from 2022 to 2024; he's prime-age 27 and faces minimal competition for carries in the Indianapolis Colts' backfield.

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