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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
McGowan is the clear handcuff to Jonathan Taylor in the Colts backfield; no other RB has earned a carry this season. From Weeks 3-6, he saw 4-6 rushing attempts per game, then 11 attempts in Week 7 for 46 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. If Taylor is traded ahead of the deadline, McGowan would inherit a bellcow-sized hole in the Colts offense, making him a smart dynasty roster hold for both this season and seasons to come.
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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
McGowan set season highs in snap share (31%), rush share (34%), and touches (12) in Week 7, a game the Colts lost by only 6 points. Given ongoing trade speculation surrounding Jonathan Taylor, McGowan should be added in most fantasy leagues on the chance Taylor is traded; he would be in line for an Ollie Gordon-like usage bump with likely more usage in the passing game. The Colts have a great rest-of-season schedule for fantasy running backs.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles
McGowan had 12 back opportunities (36.4%, up from 13.8% in Week 6) with 11 carries for 46 yards (13 for 55 true) and a 2-yard catch. His snap share was 33%, triple Week 6's 4, making him the clear second back with a season-high opportunity share. The source notes it's not a coincidence that the rookie got his most work the same week reports emerged about the Colts being potential sellers at the trade deadline, with JT rumored to be on the trade block. McGowan needs to be stashed across the board.
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PositiveSleeperOct 27, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football
Ranked 43rd in rest-of-season RB rankings based on potential Jonathan Taylor trade. The source notes Taylor was being auditioned against Vikings, McGawan got 34% of snaps and 11 rushes in that game, ran well with 4.2 and 6.8 yards per carry in back-to-back weeks. If Jonathan Taylor is traded, McGawan becomes 'one of the absolute best pickups in all fantasy football.' The source recommends rostering McGawan in 12-team leagues and possibly even 10-team leagues as a handcuff/backup contingency.
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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football
McGawan is positioned as a stash candidate contingent on a potential Jonathan Taylor trade. In week 7, McGawan posted season-high usage with 34% snap share and 11 carries against Minnesota, suggesting a trial run for an expanded role. If Jonathan Taylor is traded (Malik Willis assesses it as more likely Taylor stays but acknowledges trade rumors), McGawan would become the lead back for the Colts. However, Willis notes the role is not especially valuable given the Colts' disastrous offensive environment (Daniel Jones has been 'straight up horrific'), and McGawan would rely on volume rather than efficiency; volume is the key upside driver if he becomes the starter.
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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Fantasy Football Advice
Has emerged as more than a pure handcuff. Over the last month, he is playing 20-30% of offensive snaps and had 12 opportunities in a one-score game last week, signaling the Colts trust him. With the trade deadline two weeks away, if Jonathan Taylor is traded or injured, McGown would likely become a weekly starter. The Colts are not competitive and appear to want to see what they have in McGown, so if a trade happens, they won't bring in another running back, making McGown a potential league-winner. Preferred over Jaylen Spears and other backfield options in uncertain situations.
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PositiveSleeperOct 27, 2026Flock Fantasy
Waiver wire pickup recommendation with significant upside if Jonathan Taylor is traded. McGawan played 34% of snaps this past week (season high and career high for the rookie), up from lower usage earlier in the season. Profile: 223 lbs, 4.49 forty-yard dash, capable receiving back (32 carries, 5 targets this season; 9.7% target share at Kentucky); seventh-round draft pick (pick ~250) with traits to handle a three-down workload. Comparable to Olly Gordon but slightly less talented and a better receiver. Live to be a starting running back for the Colts if Taylor trade materializes.
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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
The seventh-round rookie out of Kentucky has logged 134 rushing yards on 32 carries for 4.2 yards per attempt, matching Jonathan Taylor's efficiency. McGowan played a season-high 34% of snaps in Week 7 with 11 carries for 46 yards and one catch. With the Colts facing a lost season and Taylor reportedly on the trade block, McGowan is positioned as the direct successor; if Taylor is moved, McGowan will immediately inherit a legitimate RB2 workload. The Colts have minimal depth behind him, as DJ Giddens was a healthy scratch in Week 7.
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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden
Colts backup RB rostered in just 7% of Yahoo Leagues with speculative upside if Jonathan Taylor is traded; played 30-31% of snaps and received 30% of backfield work in Week 8 vs. Minnesota, marking significant opportunity increase. Seventh-round pick, 26-year-old from Kentucky; has pathway to 70% of ball-carrier work if Taylor is dealt. Adnai Mitchell notes 'if a guy goes on to get 70% of the ball carriers work, uh he is rosterable out there no matter what.' Ranked as top waiver wire target with ceiling/long-term bench value, ranked above Jonah Coleman for those needing immediate roster depth; McGown has potential to get a lot of carries in this offense despite not being as talented as Jonathan Taylor.
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PositiveDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, & Grover Stewart are names to watch He thinks things could explode during this trade deadline for the Colts, who don’t have a 1st rounder Take: If you’ve been following since the summer and into the season, Seth McGowan time

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PositiveValueOct 26, 2026RotoWire
McGawan should be rostered as a priority add due to Jonathan Taylor trade rumors gaining traction. In Week 8, McGawan played season-high snaps while Taylor played season-low snaps; McGawan had 11 carries for 46 yards and a catch. If Taylor is traded, McGawan would have a full-time role with 15-20 touches weekly. Even without a trade, McGawan is the direct handcuff to Taylor and would see similar workload if Taylor misses time. DJ Giddens is inactive and not a factor, leaving McGawan as the clear backup.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
McGowan earned his biggest snap share of the season on Sunday at 34.5% against the Jaguars, suggesting the Colts are getting a look at what the seventh-round rookie can offer in a large role. He has performed well on limited touches this year, including a season-high 48 yards against a stout Vikings front in Week 7. With trade rumors surrounding Jonathan Taylor and a Nov. 10 deadline approaching, it's wise to stash McGowan on your bench. The Colts have one of the 10 best fantasy RB schedules in the second half of the season, so McGowan could be a sneaky fantasy option down the stretch.
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