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Hogs Haven fantasy football takes on Jonathan Taylor
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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Jonathan Taylor rejected the notion that the Colts are rebuilding, stating: "You think we're rebuilding?" and "We're going out there trying to win. … No one goes out there to wave the white flag and surrender." His comments reflect the team's competitive mindset despite recent performance.PositiveValueOct 29, 2026
The source identifies Taylor as the big "all-in" prize for teams seeking a running back upgrade; he has rushed for more than 1,000 yards four times in his first six healthy seasons and has 29 career 100-yard rushing games including three 200-yard performances. At 27 years old with a two-year, $44 million extension through 2028, Taylor would cost a team acquiring him the pro-rated portion of his $6.98 million 2026 salary plus roughly $34 million over 2027-2028, but represents a long-term solution rather than a short-term fix for contenders.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
The Giants are reportedly targeting Taylor as the big 'all-in' prize at the trade deadline. The Colts are in tear-down mode after firing general manager Chris Ballard and trading away All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, making Taylor available. Giants coach John Harbaugh has said he would love to have a 'Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley circumstance' at running back.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Jonathan Taylor's wife posted on Instagram expressing concern about potential trades and roster uncertainty with the Colts. However, Adam Schefter reported that his understanding is the Colts don't want to trade Jonathan Taylor, and if he had to guess, he doesn't think they will trade him before the deadline.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Trade deadline speculation suggests Jonathan Taylor could be moved before the deadline; the source notes interested teams exist but questions whether the Colts would be willing to trade him, and that they likely wouldn't receive a first-round pick in return.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Taylor is expected to be available in a potential Colts fire sale before the November 10 trade deadline, as owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has indicated no Indianapolis player is off-limits if she decides to sell off the roster. The Colts are 2-5 with no signs of an imminent turnaround.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Taylor was part of the Colts' relentless rushing assault that cratered the Commanders' run defense, which had held the Seahawks to 32nd place in Week 3 at -0.564 EPA/attempt. The Colts rushed for 0.281 EPA/attempt, the second highest figure in Week 4.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor was the star power for the Commanders in their international game, with the source noting he was the only notable player other than the backup quarterback and mostly backup offensive line. The source humorously notes that most people in England probably think Jonathan Taylor is a folk singer, highlighting how depleted the Commanders' roster was for the London game.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Colts running back wore down Commanders defense in second half of Week 4 game; accumulated 95 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns against Washington's defense, which allowed 30 points total; defense struggled to contain Taylor as game progressed.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Jonathan Taylor scored his first TD run of the game, which came after an Amik Robertson unnecessary roughness penalty on the Commanders defense.NegativeMatchupOct 4, 2026
Colts RB totaled 95 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries (4.75 ypc) against Commanders defense in Week 4; held to 4.0 ypc in first half but wore down defense in second half; Commanders' run defense allowed yardage totals to get out of hand late in game.PositiveUsageOct 3, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is averaging 4.3 yards per touch through his first three games and sits sixth in the league averaging 86 rushing yards per game; he's coming off his first scoreless performance after totaling two rushing touchdowns in each of the first two games; with Alec Pierce sidelined, Taylor will shoulder a bigger load as the All-Pro looks for his first 100-yard rushing game since week ten in 2025; he has averaged 4.9 yards per carry in his career but has a league-high 27 carries of one yard or fewer.NegativeMatchupOct 3, 2026
Taylor is a key focus for the Colts' game plan, with most attention around stopping him. However, the Commanders' rushing defense ranks bottom-five, and the source notes that the Commanders' offense is built around the rushing game where they rank 8th in the league in rushing yards per game, presenting a potential advantage.NegativeMatchupOct 2, 2026
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor faces a good-on-good matchup against the Commanders run defense on Sunday, setting up a key battle that will determine Washington's ability to slow down Indianapolis's ground game.PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
Elite RB foundation of Colts offense; combines track-star speed (4.39 40-time) with elite tackle-breaking agility and power. Success of run game sets up play-action passing game, freezing pass rushers to allow QB Daniel Jones to make deep throws all over the field.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
The Commanders will stack the box to try to stop Jonathan Taylor in Week 4 against Indianapolis. The source's ATS pick notes that despite the Commanders coming off a win, the Seahawks outgained them by 2.7 yards per play (6.8-4.0), suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
All-Pro running back Johnathan Taylor is having a solid start to his season, and his matchup against a suddenly stout Commanders run defense should be one to watch.NegativeMatchupSep 30, 2026
Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 258 yards and four rushing touchdowns on 66 carries through three games, including 98 yards against Baltimore and 92 yards with two touchdowns against Kansas City; he also has nine receptions for 67 yards, totaling 325 yards from scrimmage. The Colts average 103.3 rushing yards per game, presenting a significant ground-game challenge for Washington's defense in London on Sunday.NegativeMatchupSep 30, 2026
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 258 yards and four rushing touchdowns on 66 carries through the first three weeks. The Colts are averaging 103.3 yards per game on the ground. The Commanders' defense has given up the third-fewest rushing yards per game (82.0) and have the lowest rate of first downs on opponent runs (15.6 percent), but will face this challenge in Week 4 in London.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Colts star RB was largely bottled up against Texans elite front seven in Week 3; averaged just 3.0 yards per carry on 23 carries, with his lone big run negated by Laquon Treadwell holding penalty; struggled despite Texans' formidable but not insurmountable defensive front.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Taylor and the Colts reached agreement on a two-year, $44 million extension worth up to $47 million that includes $39 million guaranteed. This significant extension reflects the Colts' continued investment in Taylor as a core offensive weapon.