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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Jonathan Taylor
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Jonathan Taylor
PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Taylor is the only Colts player the source is willing to start in Week 7 against the Vikings, even coming off injury; the Vikings' defense is considered beatable for running backs, making Taylor a must-play despite his recent injury status.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is essentially the only consistent offensive weapon for the Colts; the offense is 'all kind of Jonathan Taylor and nobody else,' making him the focal point despite overall offensive dysfunction.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Ranked RB3 on the source's Week 6 big board.NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor's production splits are significantly worse when he lacks a vertical threat like Alec Pierce on the field, as defenses can key in on him more easily when players like Laquon Treadwell are the primary receivers.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
The source credits Jonathan Taylor as the sole reason the Colts are 2-2, noting that he has single-handedly willed the team to victories through his individual performance.PositiveMatchupSep 26, 2026
Jonathan Taylor has historically dominated the Texans, averaging 116.6 rushing yards and 5.4 yards per carry in ten career games against them (excluding a 26-yard game in Week 18 of last season). The source notes that while the Texans' current defensive personnel is improved, Taylor remains a significant threat.NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
While the Colts want to build their offense around Jonathan Taylor, the team lacks the creativity and ability to stretch the field to support him effectively.NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is expected to continue getting his touches as an elite running back, but the source notes his efficiency will likely suffer due to the lack of deep threats like Alec Pierce on the field.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Jonathan Taylor ranks sixth in Week 3 RB rankings.NegativeValueSep 18, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as the RB6 in consensus rankings, falling just behind Kenneth Walker, as the source notes the Colts' run defense is a targetable unit for opposing running backs.PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026
The Colts are expected to lean on their running game in Week 2 to help mitigate quarterback rust and inconsistency, with a focus on getting their running backs involved early.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Jonathan Taylor shows significant home-road splits, with his rushing production falling off dramatically when playing away from home. He faces a tough road matchup against Kansas City.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jonathan Taylor was bumped down in rankings as Kenneth Walker was moved to RB5 ahead of him, suggesting a tier drop in the source's Week 2 rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Ranked below Ken Walker in Week 2 rankings; one the source moved Ken Walker to RB5 ahead of Jonathan Taylor due to superior matchup and role security.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jonathan Taylor ranks as the consensus number five running back on the FantasyPros half-PPR big board for Week 2, placing him in the elite tier with minimal expert disagreement.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Tara Roberts highlights Jonathan Taylor's encouraging Week 1 performance, noting his involvement in the passing game as a checkdown option. She expects this production to continue.NegativeMatchupSep 12, 2026
The source is worried about Jonathan Taylor's performance against the Ravens, citing the Ravens' strong run defense down the stretch last year and uncertainty about whether Taylor will immediately return to his previous elite scoring form.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Erickson projects Jonathan Taylor to exceed 76.5 rushing yards against the Ravens, citing his career average of over 100 yards at home and the Ravens' defensive front vulnerabilities, specifically noting potential absences of key interior defenders like Justin Madubuike.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Erickson predicts Jonathan Taylor will have a monster game against the Baltimore Ravens, projecting 150+ yards and two touchdowns, citing a simple game plan and historical success against Jesse Minter's defensive schemes.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
The source predicts Jonathan Taylor is going to have a big day against the Ravens, noting this as a primary concern for betting the under in the Baltimore-Indianapolis matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked as the top running back, followed by Kenneth Walker, Chase Brown, and De'Von Achane.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is a preferred target at the six spot in drafts, though James Cook is also a reliable alternative.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
The expert mock draft analysis gave a thumbs down to the selection of Jonathan Taylor, indicating the system did not favor the pick.PositiveUsageAug 29, 2026
Erickson projects a massive workload for Jonathan Taylor, potentially reaching 30 touches per game, as the Colts lack healthy depth behind him and will likely lean on him heavily to attack the Ravens' defense.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is viewed as a viable pick, but analysts are siding with James Cook due to concerns about the Colts' offensive situation, including injuries to receivers and Daniel Jones' health.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked lower due to ongoing injury history and concerns regarding the Colts' offense, making James Cook a safer and more confident start in most formats.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Jonathan Taylor avoided in 14-team full PPR mock drafts at the four spot, with the drafter preferring wide receiver options over JT despite his typical elite status.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
In a 'buy or sell' segment, the analysts sell the take that Mike Washington will outscore Jonathan Taylor in touchdowns, implying Taylor remains the superior fantasy asset.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is viewed as having a capped ceiling, with expectations of touchdown regression and higher upside alternatives like James Cook available.NegativeValueAug 15, 2026
Jonathan Taylor remains a top-ranked running back with a top-five offensive line, but trading him in a 10-man league can be a viable strategy to acquire multiple high-end assets like AJ Brown and Chase Brown to improve overall roster depth.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is considered a great player and a top-tier asset, though he is part of a combo that Kirk Cousins. He ranks behind Hampton and Cook.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
The source expresses skepticism regarding Jonathan Taylor at his current draft cost, preferring to pivot to other running backs like James Cook, Chase Brown, or Derrick Henry in that range.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
The source supports drafting Jonathan Taylor as part of a core trio alongside Josh Allen and Brock Bowers, provided the drafter aggressively targets wide receivers in the following three rounds.NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026
Taylor averaged 30 points per game in wins but only 10 points in losses, and the Colts are projected for just 7.5 wins, creating significant variance risk.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
With Daniel Jones healthy and a better-distributed schedule in 2025, Taylor could see an increase in touchdowns if the Colts become more cautious with Jones' running capabilities.PositiveMatchupJul 8, 2026
Taylor had excellent games against Denver and LA Chargers earlier in the season, proving he can push through terrible matchups.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
Taylor had 20 total touchdowns with 17 occurring before the bye week in week 11, showing elite early-season production when the Colts' offense was functioning optimally.NegativeProjectionJul 2, 2026
Averaged 19 more fantasy points per game in wins (30 PPG) versus losses, showing significant game-script dependency. Valued as an 8th-round pick but carries mid-season risk due to Colts' struggles, making him a less palatable miss than later-round investments like Derek Henry, whose win/loss splits are much flatter.NegativeProjectionJun 25, 2026
Tony Ayo notes that Jonathan Taylor received serious MVP consideration last year due to high touchdown volume, but the Colts' late-season collapse prevented him from winning; used as a cautionary example that even elite touchdown production does not guarantee MVP votes if team performance falters.PositiveValueJun 3, 2026
The speaker reflects that they should have taken Jonathan Taylor instead of Brock Bowers, indicating a strong belief in Taylor's value in the draft.PositiveRoleNo date
Jonathan Taylor is the focal point of the Colts' run game, limiting target opportunities for other offensive players like Alec Pierce.