Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football Week 19 Scouting Report

Jonathan Taylor
RB
, Indianapolis Colts

Age: 26
Weight: 226 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Wisconsin

ADP: 10
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
228.7	1431	11	18	136

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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 08, 2021 · 9:33 AM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Baltimore Ravens

Jonathan Taylor got back on track against a horrible Dolphins run defense last week, gaining 103 yards and scoring a touchdown on 16 carries. Taylor also caught three balls for 11 yards receiving. Taylor is tied for eighth in the league in rushing attempts, so he’s getting the workload. He just wasn’t finding the end zone until last week. Here’s hoping he goes on a run similar to the way he finished last season.

This week, Taylor faces a Ravens defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing running backs. We have him ranked as a fringe RB1 and as long as he’s averaging double-digit touches, he has a high floor and is a must-start each week.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 30, 2021 · 4:07 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Miami Dolphins

Jonathan Taylor has really struggled out the gate so far this season, with just 171 yards on 42 carries. He has caught eight balls for 70 yards, showing more work in the passing game than expected, but he hasn’t found the end zone after scoring 12 times a year ago. Taylor’s volume continues to be solid, giving fantasy managers hope for the rest of the season. Also, Taylor’s bruising style aged well over the course of last year, and a similar dynamic could happen in 2021.

This week, Taylor has a great opportunity against a Dolphins run defense that has allowed big days to Damien Harris, Devin Singletary and Peyton Barber already this year. Only the Seahawks rank lower in aFPA to opposing running backs. Also, the Dolphins offense is struggling horribly, so the Colts should be able to stay in this one. Expect a busy day for Taylor in a low-scoring, close contest, and a return to RB1 numbers.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:26 AM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Tennessee Titans

Jonathan Taylor is getting the work through two weeks, but he’s struggled to produce thus far. He had 15 carries and a reception for just 53 yards last week against a tough Rams defense. He’s been on the field for 50% of the snaps through two games, but it seems clear the Colts want to keep him involved based on his touches.

This week, Taylor faces a Titans team that gave up two touchdowns to Chris Carson last week but held him to just 31 yards on 13 carries. Still, the Titans have allowed at least 30 points in each of their first two games, so Taylor has some upside in this one. Consider him a fringe RB1 option and he should be active in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 16, 2021 · 4:03 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Los Angeles Rams

Jonathan Taylor only had 56 yards on the ground last week against the Seahawks, but he had 17 carries and added 60 yards on six receptions. He was targeted seven times and looks like he’s going to get the workload fantasy managers hoped for going into the season.

The Rams don’t look like a good matchup on paper, and they were ranked sixth last season in aFPA to opposing running backs, but David Montgomery went for 108 yards and a touchdown on Sunday night, giving managers with Taylor on their roster some hope for RB1 numbers. Taylor’s workload gives him a high floor, regardless of matchup, and he should be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2021 · 10:58 AM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Jonathan Taylor had an up-and-down start to his career last season, but finishes really strong, including 253 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Jaguars in his last regular-season game. Most notably, Taylor had eight touchdowns over his last five games, then again in his lone playoff appearance.

The Seahawks were better against the run than they were against the pass last year, but they still ranked just 16th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Taylor should get a healthy dose of touches to kick off the season, making him a must-start in all league formats as a top-10 fantasy option.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 25, 2021 · 5:48 PM EDT

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Taylor had a rough stretch in the middle of last season, but his end-of-year stats ended up very solid. He wound up with 232 carries and 36 receptions, for a total of 1,468 yards and 12 touchdowns. If Taylor continues the pace he finished last season with – first among running backs at 25.1 fantasy points per game after Week 12 – then he has a legit chance to be the RB1 this season. Taylor plays behind an offensive line that Justin Edwards ranks third in the league heading into next season and should benefit from a full offseason as the clear RB1.

Fantasy Downside

There’s really not a lot of downside to Taylor, but the main threat to his status as an RB1 is Nyheim Hines’ activity in the passing game. The Colts like to use their versatile third-down back regularly. Without a tremendous amount of receiving upside, it’ll be hard for Taylor to keep pace with some of the other elite backs. 36 receptions last year is something to build on though, and this should be considered a minor concern when considering Taylor’s potential this season. Marlon Mack’s return from injury on a one-year deal might eat into Taylor’s workload, but most likely, Mack will be considered a handcuff after Taylor ended last season on such a high note.

2021 Bottom Line

If Taylor stays healthy, he should get the kind of workload fantasy owners salivate over and the Colts’ offense has a chance to be sneaky good. Taylor will cost a pretty penny in all league formats, but he might be worth it. We have him ranked just outside our top-five running backs, which makes his 1.07 ADP feel just about right.

by Brandon Niles

· Jan 01, 2021 · 10:58 AM EST

IND RB Jonathan Taylor - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jonathan Taylor continued his late-season assault last week against the Steelers, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns in a loss. Taylor had 18 carries, and now has five straight games with at least 16 touches. After a rough start to the season, he’s rebounded to score 10 touchdowns and needs just 84 more yards to reach 1,000 rushing.

This week, he should get those 84 yards against a Jaguars defense that ranks 25th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Expect the Colts to take a ground-based approach in their final bid for playoff seeding, and for Taylor to benefit from it. He’s an RB1 this week in all formats.