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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Jonathan Taylor
NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
A potential Jonathan Taylor trade is on the horizon for Boone, who stashed Seth McGowan in preparation.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
The source states that Jonathan Taylor faces an even higher uphill battle with the Colts, noting it's possible he's traded next as Indianapolis figures to trade away star DT DeForest Buckner, indicating significant downside risk and potential role loss.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
With Quenton Nelson traded to the Seahawks, Jonathan Taylor faces an even higher uphill battle with the Colts' offensive line. It's possible he's traded next.NegativeDepth ChartOct 27, 2026
Jonathan Taylor's backup is highlighted as a potential waiver wire target in Week 8, with the premise that this rookie running back could seize control of the Colts backfield if Jonathan Taylor is traded post-deadline.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is potentially on the move at the trade deadline; Vikings may have given him an in-person audition.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Taylor's down-to-down efficiency (40.0%) and adjusted YAC per attempt (3.36) sit nearly level with Tony Pollard (39.3% and 3.42 respectively), which the source notes is somewhat surprising given the Colts' superior offensive situation compared to the Titans.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Faces the Vikings, who have yielded the second fewest rushing yards and total TDs (2), the fewest receptions, and the fewest FPPG to opposing RBs. The Vikings are rested off a bye and favored by a touchdown. Historically, Taylor's numbers go way down when the Colts are playing catch-up, which is likely this week.PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026
Taylor rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown against the Titans while adding 57 yards on two catches for 151 total scrimmage yards, his highest output of the season so far in his seventh year; like McCaffrey, he has yet to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a single game this season.NegativeMatchupOct 21, 2026
Taylor faces Minnesota defense that ranks 32nd in half PPR points allowed to running backs at just 12.7 per game, described as the most dominant defense in the league. Minnesota is third-best against RB runs and second-best against RB receiving, so there hasn't been anywhere to hide. Indianapolis visits as 6-point road underdogs with an implied total of 17.75 points (26th), likely the lowest team total of the year.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Taylor needs to be dropped to the mid-range RB1 tier, rather than competing for the top spots. He's the RB11 on RB6 usage this month without Alec Pierce threatening defenses or moving the chains himself, and the Colts could be sellers at the deadline after firing their GM. The Colts are just one of the 10 worst offenses in the NFL moving forward.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Taylor is a sell, though not at a low point; the source advises flipping him for quality value before the Colts' situation deteriorates further. Taylor's floor has lowered with the Colts struggling, and the next two matchups against the Vikings and Jaguars are concerning spots, as both defenses rank inside the top five for fewest fantasy points permitted to running backs. The Colts' front office is likely exploring trade possibilities for veterans including Taylor. A move to a contender could be interesting for his fantasy stock but isn't guaranteed. There's also a chance Taylor stays while other stars like guard Quenton Nelson are moved, which would hurt the running game. The source recommends selling after Taylor's 20-point Week 6 effort but before the bottom falls out on the Colts offense.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked #4 in rest-of-season RB trade value with a HALFPPR value of 74; positioned in the top tier of running back trade values.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Jonathan Taylor posted a solid Week 6 performance that contributed to Justin Boone's victory over Joel Smyth, helping Boone extend his winning streak to four consecutive games and improve to 4-1-1.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Taylor is listed as an elite option this week; the source's analysis starts below him, indicating he's a clear start.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Taylor was held to under three yards per carry by the Texans, demonstrating their elite run defense.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Jonathan Taylor has been outside the top 12 running backs in two of the last three weeks, but the source projects him to return to form against the Tennessee Titans in Week 6. Despite allowing the 10th fewest PPR points per game to opposing running backs (19.8), the source trusts Taylor's upside and predicts he'll break 100 yards on the ground for the first time this season and finish inside the top 3 running backs for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Taylor is the RB7 on RB7 usage, handling 20 carries (RB5) and 2.6 receptions (RB20) per game; projected for 111.5 total yards against TEN. He has scored four rushing touchdowns across his last four starts while seeing at least three targets in every game. Tennessee sits 19th in half PPR points allowed to opposing backfields at 16.1 points per game over their last four contests. Taylor has a three-game streak against Tennessee with at least 118 total yards and three total TDs—all three contests were RB1 overall games. Indianapolis enters as a seven-point favorite with an implied team total of 25.75 points (sixth).PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Jonathan Taylor ranks third in overall fantasy football rankings for Week 6, indicating elite status and strong projected production for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Taylor's 2026 value is nearly identical to last year with Daniel Jones active; half PPR points per game are down just 2.2 while expected points based on elite role are up 0.7 year-over-year. Despite career-low 4.1 YPC, his targets per game are at career high. He's the RB5 on RB7 usage this year, projecting 108.5 total yards against Pittsburgh, which has been gashed by fantasy RBs.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #4 in rest-of-season RB trade value with a HALFPPR value of 747; fourth-tier elite running back on the source's trade value chart for rest-of-season fantasy management.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Jonathan Taylor leads the RB room on Justin Boone's roster, which also features Emanuel Wilson, Alvin Kamara, and Tyler Allgeier, providing strong depth at the position.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Jonathan Taylor ranks among the top players in the overall Week 5 PPR rankings; the source identifies him as a top-ranked player heading into Week 5.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Listed as an elite RB option for Week 4.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
With Daniel Jones available, Taylor is the RB1 (21.9 half PPR) on RB3 usage (17.2 expected), averaging 101 rushing yards and 1.25 rushing TDs per game. He has reached 11+ fantasy points in his previous seven games against non-Houston opponents. His RB14 in receptions per game this year is another reason to be excited. Against Washington, the Commanders are third-best in rushing yards per game allowed (81.5) over their last four contests and haven't allowed an RB to eclipse 8.5 fantasy points, but the Colts project for 25.5 points (eighth), making this a neutral environment at worst.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 6th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked 4th among running backs in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 737; positioned as a top-five asset for trade discussions.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Ranked No. 7 in Week 4 running back rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing Washington.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Taylor has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL so far this season, scoring twice and surpassing 100 scrimmage yards in each of the Colts' first two games; featured as a top RB performer and $70 Chase Card in the Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Slab Packs.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Ranked 9th overall in Week 3 Flex rankings by projected fantasy points in half-point PPR scoring; listed as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Jonathan Taylor had a big game on SNF in Week 2, though Scott Pianowski was able to overcome it with Justin Boone's strong performance in his 113.8-103.66 victory.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Ranked third among running backs in Week 3 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Houston Texans at home.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Jonathan Taylor was named to the Week 2 Fantasy All-Pro Team at running back, reflecting elite performance in the week.PositiveUsageSep 20, 2026
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, demonstrating he didn't waste time getting into midseason form despite the Colts' overall loss to the Baltimore Ravens.NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026
Taylor earned 2 of 4 targets on passes with release times under 2.5 seconds in Week 1 against Baltimore. The source notes that his involvement in quick-game concepts gives hope for Travis Etienne Jr., suggesting that if Shough relies on RBs as pass-catchers, Etienne's utility will increase.NegativeMatchupSep 16, 2026
Taylor is projected for 109.5 total yards in Week 2 at Kansas City. In 14 games with Daniel Jones, Taylor is the RB1 on RB2 overall usage in half-PPR. Despite a difficult draw with the Ravens in Week 1 in negative game script, Taylor was a top-eight back in fantasy points and usage and looked excellent on tape. Daniel Jones was healthy enough to execute the offense but not healthy enough to threaten Taylor as a scrambler or zone read player, which is a good sweet spot for Taylor. However, the Chiefs looked faster up front with part-time rookies showing juice and confused Bo Nix in Week 1 in the secondary. This is not a clean matchup. Last year, the Chiefs were 25th in fantasy points allowed to RBs and 25th in rushing yards. With Kenneth Walker potentially bleeding out the clock on the other side, there are probably fewer chances on the margins. The Colts are projected for 20.0 points (24th) in Arrowhead as 6.5-point dogs.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jonathan Taylor was a monster in Week 1, playing 89% of his team's snaps. Matt Harmon lists him as one of the only other running backs tempting him ahead of Kenneth Walker in a redraft, alongside Derrick Henry.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Taylor was one of 12 running backs to see a snap count of 70% or higher in Week 1, placing him among fantasy royalty in terms of early-season usage.PositiveValueSep 16, 2026
Jonathan Taylor holds rest-of-season trade value of 73 PPR and 75 HALFPPR, maintaining tier-two status among running backs.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
With a league-leading 20 total touchdowns in 2025, Taylor led the NFL in scoring for the second time in his career, establishing him as a touchdown-dependent elite RB heading into 2026.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Taylor was the RB1 on RB2 usage during the Colts' first 13 weeks last year when Daniel Jones was healthy, averaging 23.3 half PPR points and 107 rushing yards. However, health uncertainty and a potentially elite Ravens defense under new HC Jesse Minter limit his Week 1 ceiling.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked as the third-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Baltimore Ravens at home.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Taylor averaged 24.8 PPR points per game through Week 13 with Daniel Jones at quarterback, demonstrating elite production even with a suboptimal passing situation.PositiveUsageSep 4, 2026
Over Weeks 3-15 of the 2025 season, Jonathan Taylor had the highest share of his team's touches among all qualifying running backs, demonstrating elite workload volume.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Ranked 6th overall with 3/5 risk, 5/5 reward. Taylor ranked as RB1 before Daniel Jones' Achilles injury last season; his QB's recovery from that injury is the primary risk, as it's difficult to bounce back from and could reduce offensive production to average, deeply affecting Taylor's output.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Justin Boone drafted Jonathan Taylor at 3rd overall despite disagreeing with his own and everyone's raw rankings, prioritizing RB scarcity; Boone knew the RB options at the Round 2/3 turn were going to be ugly and didn't want to go Zero RB, demonstrating that early RB premium was justified by positional depth concerns.PositiveMatchupSep 3, 2026
Jonathan Taylor's schedule is favorable; Joel Smyth included him among top RBs with strong late-season matchups heading into the fantasy stretch.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Justin Boone took Taylor at 1.03, going against his own rankings because he's higher than most on JT this season after he was the highest scoring fantasy back through 13 games last year while Daniel Jones was healthy. Boone prioritized getting Taylor in this spot because he expected a major drop-off at the position before his next pick at 2.09, and in a draft with sharp analysts, RB values would be tough to come by later on.NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026
Taylor is ranked among the top-12 players in current Yahoo ADP, indicating elite draft capital and consensus top-tier expectation for the 2026 season.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
The source prefers Cook over Taylor, who is being selected three picks earlier in Round 1. Taylor is part of an unstable offensive unit and has missed 16 games over the past four seasons, making him a riskier option than Cook despite being drafted higher.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Jonathan Taylor qualifies as a Hero RB candidate in picks 9-12 overall; he offers the same volume and touchdown upside as elite first-round backs like Gibbs and Robinson, though with less receiving-game value, and will be on the field a large majority of the time, especially in the red zone.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
While Taylor should get some of the best RB volume, his situation could be worse. The Colts have a great offensive line but Daniel Jones is a below-average QB coming off a major injury. If there's any regression from Jones, Taylor could land in the RB2 range rather than as a bonafide No. 1 RB.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is used as an example of a player who may become the subject of bidding wars in auction drafts if multiple owners insist on acquiring him, potentially driving his price up beyond optimal value.NegativeMatchupAug 25, 2026
Taylor's 2025 production fell off after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury; if Jones returns strong, the Colts' run-first mentality and reduced QB red-zone rushing could lead to more checkdowns and a potential career year for Taylor.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
Taylor should be in for another RB1 season with high volume; as one of only four running backs to be an RB1 in three consecutive seasons, he has elite bellcow status. His 2025 production fell after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury, but if Jones returns strong and the offense remains clicking, Taylor could top his 2025 season easily, especially with underrated career-high passing-game usage last season.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Taylor's 25.9 FPPG through Week 10 of 2025 demonstrates elite touch volume potential; the source argues he should have gone higher in the first round based on his early-season production. At age 27 with a fresh contract, Taylor is positioned as a prime first-round target in 2026 drafts, with the caveat that his late-season decline (12.6 FPPG Weeks 11-17) was partially attributable to Daniel Jones' injury. If Jones stays healthy, Taylor has the ceiling to finish as a top-tier flex scorer.NegativeBustAug 24, 2026
Taylor's 2021 RB1 season of 22.0 PPG was followed by an 8.7 PPG decline (40% drop) to 13.3 PPG in 2022, matching Ekeler's steep regression and demonstrating the consistency of the RB1 curse.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
The source identifies Jonathan Taylor as a 'Hero RB' option in a late-pick Superflex draft strategy, suggesting him as a strong value anchor for building a playoff-bound roster from late draft slots.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Jonathan Taylor's Prizm Silver PSA 10 surged +150% from $76 to $190, ranking among the biggest percentage gainers in the entire dataset. His massive appreciation reflects collector recognition that elite running back consistency can close the traditional discount gap between RBs and receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
The source highlights Jonathan Taylor as the Colts' workhorse who found the end zone 18 times in 2025, the most rushing scores in the NFL, en route to his third Pro Bowl nod.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
The source selected Taylor at No. 4 overall as a Robust RB build anchor, calling him "one of the safest picks you can make in the first round." Taylor dominated early in 2025 before Daniel Jones's Achilles tear reduced his volume; with Jones expected to run less in 2026, the source projects Taylor's volume will be "among the highest at RB again." Joel Smyth ranked Indianapolis fifth in offensive line run blocking for 2026. The source values Taylor's early-season dominance as a hedge to secure playoff positioning.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Hayden Winks flipped Jonathan Taylor ahead of Christian McCaffrey, ranking Taylor at the 1.05 pick in half-PPR. Winks notes either works but is ranking Taylor ahead until he sees CMC on the field, suggesting Taylor offers safer value at that pick.PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026
With Michael Pittman Jr. gone and Alec Pierce dealing with an ankle injury that could sideline him at the beginning of the season, Taylor might be relied upon even more as a pass-catcher. He posted 46 receptions last year, and the source wonders if another career high in receptions is possible given the reduced receiving options around him.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Taylor ended last season as the second-highest scoring running back at 20.9 fppg, but before Daniel Jones' injury he was the RB1 overall with 23 fppg in half PPR through the first 13 weeks, averaging 104 rushing yards per contest. With Jones under center, the Colts were No. 1 in yards per play, EPA per play, success rate and points per drive. Even if Jones isn't 100% back for Week 1, having him will boost the offense significantly. Taylor faces the seventh easiest collection of opponents for his position in 2026 and runs behind an offensive line ranked sixth best league-wide.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
The 27-year-old back has totaled 300-plus touches in each of the last two seasons and was the fantasy RB3 in expected fantasy points last season; his 18 rushing touchdowns led all running backs last season, while his 73 percent rushing share also ranked highest among RBs; pushing Taylor for touches this season are 2025 fifth-round DJ Giddens and 2026 seventh-rounder Seth McGowan, neither of whom should stand in the way of his opportunities; a clean bill of health is all he should need for another top-five fantasy season.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Taylor was impacted most when the Colts offense fell apart after Daniel Jones' first injury; he didn't clear 16 fantasy points in any game from Week 12 on and his 83 receptions are outside of the top 30 at the position since 2023, trailing Joe Mixon who didn't play a down last year.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Hayden Winks cites Jonathan Taylor as the lead back in an ideal Robust RB strategy that targets 3-4 running backs through Round 8, positioning him as a foundational piece in a strategy that has proven most important from 2020-2025 data.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Ranked in the second tier after the 'Big 4' (Nacua, Chase, Gibbs, Robinson) with slightly more risk or slightly less upside than the top four.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Positioned as a high-end RB1 in the Colts' backfield.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Taylor was selected ninth overall in the TE Premium mock draft, positioned as RB4 in the draft order, reflecting his elite running back status in this format.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Was smashing before the Daniel Jones injury; if Jones is cleared, green light on Taylor. Positioned as a top RB target.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Signed contract extension that secures his role with the Colts for the immediate future, eliminating holdout risk and roster uncertainty heading into the 2026 season.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Signed contract extension that secures his role with the Colts for the immediate future, eliminating holdout risk and roster uncertainty heading into the season.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Signed contract extension that secures his role with the Colts for the immediate future, eliminating holdout risk and roster uncertainty heading into the season.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Taylor is one of the top four fantasy running backs in Tier 1, maintaining his elite status from 2025. He is ranked among the league's most consistent producers, though the analysis notes these were last year's top four fantasy running backs in a different order.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
Taylor had 369 total touches last season, the second-most in the NFL behind Christian McCaffrey's 413, highlighting the gap between elite workload leaders.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.PositiveValueJul 8, 2026
Taylor inked a two-year, $44 million contract extension as camp opened, signaling the Colts' confidence in his ability to return to form despite the late-season dip.NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026
Taylor's production collapsed in the second half of last season: five 100-yard games in the first 10 games, then no more than 87 rushing yards in any game after that. While some factors were out of his control, the source notes this is a startling fall across the board. At 27 years old and with a history of All-Pro-level play, Taylor should be able to bounce back, but the team's success is closely related to how well he performs on the ground, making his recovery critical to monitor.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
Taylor is just 27 years old and has played at an All-Pro level before, so he should be able to bounce back from his second-half slump; the source notes that the team's success is closely related to how well Taylor performs on the ground, and he signed a two-year, $44 million contract extension as camp opened, suggesting the Colts' confidence in his recovery.NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026
Taylor's production collapsed in the final seven games of last season, dropping from 1,139 rushing yards, 15 rush TDs, and 6 yards per attempt in the first 10 games to 446 rushing yards, 3 rush TDs, and 3.3 yards per attempt in the final seven games; he also fell from 260 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs in the first half to 118 receiving yards and 0 receiving TDs in the second half, with only five 100-yard games after Week 10 despite being an All-Pro candidate early in the season.