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BDGE Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Jonathan Taylor
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from BDGE Fantasy Football about Jonathan Taylor.
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All BDGE Fantasy Football insights about Jonathan Taylor
PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Must-start for Week 8 as long as he remains with the Colts; the source notes trade speculation but reports the front office does not want to move him. In Week 7, Taylor maintained a 70-30 split over Seth McGawan, accumulating 110 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. The Jaguars have a phenomenal run defense, but expected moderate rain and winds should lead to more carries.NegativeDepth ChartOct 27, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is the subject of trade rumors as the Colts initiate a rebuild following their GM firing. Malik Willis assesses it as more likely Taylor stays in Indianapolis than not, but acknowledges teams will be calling the Colts ahead of the trade deadline. Willis notes that Taylor's elite individual talent has allowed him to overcome the Colts' disastrous offensive environment (Daniel Jones has been 'straight up horrific'), making him a trade target despite the poor situation.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is a must-start fantasy running back despite facing a Minnesota defense that ranks as the toughest matchup in the league regarding EPA and success rate per rush.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is a must-start for Week 6, despite the source expressing skepticism about the high point total in the Colts-Titans matchup.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Jonathan Taylor remains a key part of the target distribution in the offense, having consistently earned targets since Shane Steichen took over as head coach.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
The source suggests Jonathan Taylor as a potential early-round running back option to test in mock drafts to see how a roster build develops.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is cited as a high-volume usage comparison, playing 85% of snaps, which the source uses to contrast with the expected 70% snap share for Travis Etienne.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Presented as a viable running back option to start with at pick 4 in mock draft strategy testing, alongside James Cook and Christian McCaffrey, to evaluate different team construction approaches.PositiveUsageJul 3, 2026
With Daniel Jones recovering from a torn Achilles and expected to have reduced mobility early in the season, the Colts are anticipated to lean more heavily on Jonathan Taylor in the running game. The source expects the Colts to 'give the ball to JT more' as part of their offensive adjustment to Jones's injury limitations. Additionally, with Michael Pitman departing the Colts, the offense will lean on the running game as defenses adjust to losing a top receiver.NegativeValueJun 29, 2026
Jonathan Taylor is ranked fourth overall on the source's draft board, appearing in the first-round tier after CMC, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and CD Lamb.NegativeProjectionMay 11, 2026
Ranked #7 overall with ADP of 7. Workhorse running back with zero backfield competition and very high floor. Despite losing Will Fries and Ryan Kelly on the offensive line to the Vikings, the Colts bounced back to be one of the strongest run-blocking lines in the NFL last year. Main concern is Colts QB Daniel Jones' return timetable from a torn Achilles suffered in week 14; however, the source expects Jones to suit up for the large majority of 2026 games, with mobility likely limited early in the season. Expected to produce similarly to 2025 despite Jones' Achilles injury limiting his mobility early in the season, as quarterback position does not require the same explosiveness as running back or receiver.PositiveProjectionDec 24, 2025
Jonathan Taylor is a must-start running back in Week 17 for Indianapolis against Jacksonville. The source explicitly places him in the must-start category alongside Travis Etienne.PositiveProjectionDec 17, 2025
Must start for Week 16 with 25–30 touches expected as Philip Rivers continues as starter for Monday night. Improved continuity expected with Rivers' additional practice and starting reps. Easier matchup against San Francisco than the previous week vs. Seattle; Colts at home while 49ers travel to Indianapolis.NegativeMatchupDec 11, 2025
Mentioned as potential target in early play-action scenario against Seattle's stacked box; Thursday Night Football predicts Indianapolis may attack vertically early with Taylor as the play-action trigger, though overall outlook on Colts pass catchers remains negative.PositiveRoleDec 3, 2025
Ranked in the must-start range for Week 14 against Jacksonville, cited as the Colts' primary running back.NegativeUsageNo date
Jonathan Taylor could see a high-volume workload of around 25 carries to control the clock, potentially leading to an under-performing game script.NegativeProjectionNo date
Historical comparison for explosive running back touchdown variability; explosive running backs move up and down in terms of long touchdowns and they're not easy to come by, making touchdown projection difficult year-to-year.