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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Jonathan Taylor
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Jonathan Taylor
PositiveValueSep 8, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is viewed as a high-volume back with minimal backfield competition. Despite a difficult Week 1 matchup against the Ravens, he is expected to benefit from a healthy supporting cast and potential for increased passing-game usage, particularly if Daniel Jones's mobility is limited. The source remains highly confident in his value, noting he was the RB1 overall before Jones's injury last season, and personally drafted him third overall in a staff league.NegativeValueAug 30, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is a running back the speaker has been comfortable with in round 1, but the speaker is pushing risk tolerance even further away from Taylor after considering other factors like Monroe Brown and Jackson Smith-Njigba. Taylor is presented as a middle-ground option between McCaffrey's high risk and other alternatives, but the speaker's conviction is eroding.NegativeUsageAug 26, 2026
Jonathan Taylor serves as a statistical benchmark, trailing only Travis Etienne in fantasy points on drives starting in opponent territory last season (52.4 points). His presence in the Colts' offense facilitates a balanced approach, particularly in the red zone, which the source suggests may limit passing volume for other pass-catchers.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked ninth overall as a high-value asset. While analysts note he is close in value to Christian McCaffrey in half-PPR formats, McCaffrey remains ranked higher due to his superior passing game involvement.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Jonathan Taylor has been moved to fifth overall, ahead of Christian McCaffrey, due to his high upside and proven production; he averaged over 30 half-PPR points in Colts wins last season and maintains a high team running back usage market share.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
The source ranks Jonathan Taylor within their top 12 overall players and notes he led the league in backfield touch share last season, serving as the benchmark for high-volume usage.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
The source moved Jonathan Taylor up in their rankings, citing his massive production splits with Daniel Jones, noting he averaged over 30 half-PPR points per game in wins when Jones was the starter.NegativeProjectionApr 28, 2026
The Colts scored a touchdown on 94% of their goal-to-go situations last year, an outlier number that may regress, which would hurt Taylor's touchdown production the most.PositiveProjectionApr 28, 2026
Taylor was the RB3 and third overall player in fantasy points over replacement per game last year, and with Daniel Jones returning from injury, he's expected to remain a focal point in the Colts' offense.PositiveProjectionNo date
Ranked as the RB3, Jonathan Taylor remains a focal point of the Colts' offense. He demonstrated massive upside last season, averaging 30.5 half-PPR points in Colts wins. He is expected to dominate goal-line work, with potential for increased reception volume if the quarterback runs less.PositiveValueNo date
Ranked 8th overall in full PPR despite not being a full PPR-type running back; still considered really awesome in the format if the Colts can keep moving the offense. The source is still probably going to be looking at Jonathan Taylor at this ranking, positioning him as a strong value relative to format expectations. Also selected as the first pick in the PPR draft in the mock, indicating he remains a consensus top-tier running back.NegativeProjectionNo date
Ranked 7th overall (later revised to 10th). RB3 overall usage over past three seasons under Shane Steichen with low-end RB1 to elite RB1 ceiling. First 13 weeks with healthy Daniel Jones: RB1 overall on RB2 usage in half PPR. Averaged over 30 half PPR points in Colts' 8 wins (first 10 games); led league with 6 yards per carry and 47–48% success rate in opening 10 games before Jones injury. Owned 84% of Colts backfield touches last season; only backfield addition is 7th-round rookie (26 years old). Entire focal point of offense with limited receiving competition (Alec Pierce injured, Josh Downs uncertain, Michael Pittman Jr. gone). Strong offensive line and faith in Shane Steichen. Concern: less involved in negative game script versus other top backs; Colts favored for only 6 games heading into season. When the Colts are in negative game script, Taylor is not as involved as other top backs across the league. With the Colts favored for only six wins heading into the season, Taylor's season might be viewed as a disappointment despite strong per-game efficiency; he may have the biggest difference between wins and losses in terms of fantasy score gap.PositiveValueNo date
Jonathan Taylor is the eighth overall pick on Yahoo under Shane Steichen's playcalling. Steichen ranks among the top playcallers in designed run rate, supporting Taylor's elite draft capital in a run-heavy offensive system.