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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
NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Colts RB produced season-low expected fantasy points in Week 8; market share of Colts backfield declined significantly with backup Seth McGown receiving 30% of snaps and backfield work. Taylor's market share fell below 81% for only the second time this season (previously Week 4), indicating potential trade rumors and reduced role. Blew two pass protection assignments against Vikings.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Taylor scored a 38-yard rushing touchdown in the early part of the game against Minnesota; the source notes Bernard Raimon did excellent work getting to the second level, and Taylor then had a tremendous run from there with minimal contact.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as RB12, significantly lower than his consensus ranking of RB7, due to a brutal matchup against the Vikings. Minnesota allows the fewest fantasy points to RBs, ranks 3rd against the run and 2nd against receiving backs, and the Colts have a low 17.5-point team total. Taylor is also averaging a career-low 4.0 yards per carry.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as the RB2 and remains in the S-tier. Despite being held to 82 scoreless yards by the Steelers, he has a dominant historical track record against the Titans, having finished as the overall RB1 in three consecutive games against them with at least 118 total yards and three touchdowns in each.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as the RB3 for Week 5. While he is averaging a career-low 4.1 yards per carry, this is attributed to mediocre offensive line play rather than a decline in talent. He remains a high-usage asset, ranking RB5 and RB7 in usage metrics this season.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is an A-tier running back (RB8 by the source, RB6 consensus) and one of only four backs averaging over 25 fantasy points per game. He is seeing increased passing game involvement, with seven catches for 63 yards through two games, putting him on pace for a career-high 60 receptions. He remains a pivotal red zone threat inside the 10-yard line and is considered close in value to Ashton Genty and James Cook, with rankings largely matchup-dependent.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked in the S-tier, supported by his status as the RB1/RB2 in overall usage over his last 14 games with Daniel Jones. Despite being a touchdown underdog against the Chiefs, he is expected to remain a focal point of the offense.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
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as the RB4, ahead of the consensus RB6, and is considered an S-tier asset. Despite a scoreless outing against the Texans, he has been excellent in every other game with Daniel Jones available, averaging over 100 rushing yards and 1.25 touchdowns per game. The upcoming matchup against the Commanders is favorable due to their depleted linebacker corps, including the absence of Leo Chenal and injury concerns for Frankie Luvu. In auction formats, he has commanded significant capital, with one manager spending $451 of a $1,000 budget.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.