Taylor's QB-dependent RB2/RB22 split raises 2026 concerns despite elite volume metrics.
Taylor was the RB4 in fantasy points per game last year, but his season was a tale of two halves. With Daniel Jones in the lineup (Weeks 1-13), he was the RB2 in fantasy points per game, averaging 21.7 touches and 132.1 total yards. After Jones was out with an Achilles injury (Weeks 14+), Taylor was the RB22 in fantasy points per game with 21.6 touches and 75.4 total yards per game. Among 49 qualifying backs, Taylor ranked 17th in explosive run rate, 28th in missed tackle rate, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. Jones is set to return in 2026, but Derek Brown has more questions about Taylor's 2026 outlook than most, given the big question of how effective Jones will be coming off the Achilles injury. Taylor should see plenty of volume (first in snap share, second in opportunity share, fourth in weighted opportunity, second in red zone touches) to return top 15-20 production, but if drafted with an RB1 price tag, it's fair to wonder if he can be a top three back.
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View Jonathan Taylor 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsI have more questions about his 2026 outlook than most, but he's still a solid pick in 2026, even with the questions about Jones.
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- What did FantasyPros Articles say about Jonathan Taylor?
- Taylor was the RB4 in fantasy points per game last year, but his season was a tale of two halves. With Daniel Jones in the lineup (Weeks 1-13), he was the RB2 in fantasy points per game, averaging 21.7 touches and 132.1 total yards. After Jones was out with an Achilles injury (Weeks 14+), Taylor was the RB22 in fantasy points per game with 21.6 touches and 75.4 total yards per game. Among 49 qualifying backs, Taylor ranked 17th in explosive run rate, 28th in missed tackle rate, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. Jones is set to return in 2026, but Derek Brown has more questions about Taylor's 2026 outlook than most, given the big question of how effective Jones will be coming off the Achilles injury. Taylor should see plenty of volume (first in snap share, second in opportunity share, fourth in weighted opportunity, second in red zone touches) to return top 15-20 production, but if drafted with an RB1 price tag, it's fair to wonder if he can be a top three back.
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