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Tagged: Jonathan Taylor (100 Results)

NFL Injury Report: Saturday injuries

The Saturday version of the injury report is out, and there are a lot of notable names on it, with Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen leading the way.   more »

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Oct
14

Colts RB Taylor returns to practice

Indianapolis Colts running back JONATHAN TAYLOR returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday due to his ankle injury. The injury caused him to miss last Thursday’s game against theMore Denver Broncos, the first game the third year back has missed due to injury. No official word on his status for this Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Taylor’s return to practice is an encouraging sign. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Oct
6

Colts RB Taylor OUT for Thursday Night Football

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled running back JONATHAN TAYLOR out for tonight’s game against the Denver Broncos. Taylor suffered an ankle injury in last Sunday’s game and was unable to finishMore the contest. While he was hopeful to play tonight, Taylor was unable to practice this week and the short turnaround with the Thursday night game didn’t help his situation. With Taylor out, running backs NYHEIM HINES and PHILLIP LINDSAY (expected to be called up from the practice squad) will likely handle the backfield duties against the Broncos. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
5

Colts RB Taylor remains iffy for TNF

Indianapolis Colts running back JONATHAN TAYLOR said on Tuesday that he’s planning to play in Thursday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Taylor is dealing with an ankle injury suffered this pastMore Sunday and he was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday’s practice. Since the practice was only a walk-through, the report is an estimate. Fantasy owners will likely need to monitor his status all the way up to game time on Thursday night. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
4

Colts RB Taylor avoided major injury

Initial reports seem to indicate that Indianapolis Colts running back JONATHAN TAYLOR avoided serious damage following an ankle injury suffered in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. The injury is reportedlyMore “nothing major” and it is not something that is expected to keep him off the field for an extended period of time. Complicating matters for fantasy owners, however, is the fact that Taylor and the Colts have a quick turnaround with a game this Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. If Taylor can’t play, fellow running back NYHEIM HINES will be in line for an increased role. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
3

Colts RB Taylor suffers ankle injury vs. Titans

Indianapolis Colts running back JONATHAN TAYLOR injured his ankle during Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, leaving his status for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos in question. Head coachMore Frank Reich said after the game that Taylor will be going for further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Taylor added that he wasn’t sure if he’s at risk of missing the matchup with Denver. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Mailbag: September 28, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Can Russell Wilson get back on track? James Robinson's remarkable comeback. Quarterbacks who don't throw touchdown passes. Trading franchise tight ends. And more. more »

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Sep
19

Colts shut out as Ryan era off to rough start

This isn’t the way fantasy owners envisioned the start to the season for the Indianapolis Colts. While an opening week tie against the Houston Texans at least yielded some fantasy production,More the same can’t be said for the Colts Week #2 shutout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New quarterback MATT RYAN threw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns, while star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR did not fare much better. With games against Kansas City, Tennessee, and Denver on the horizon, fantasy owners are left hoping the Colts can somehow turn things around quickly. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
31

Colts release RB Lindsay

In a bit of a surprise move on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts released running back PHILLIP LINDSAY to help reduce the roster to the required 53 players. Lindsay was thought toMore be in line to be the backup to the backup (third string) running back in Indianapolis. With Lindsay no longer in town, JONATHAN TAYLOR and NYHEIM HINES will lead the backfield for the Colts. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
15

Colts RB Taylor to sit entire preseason

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich said that star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR will not play any preseason games heading into the upcoming season. At an injury prone position, the Colts seeMore no benefit to putting Taylor at risk. For fantasy owners hoping to do a thorough evaluation of Colts backup running back NYHEIM HINES, this preseason will provide that opportunity. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Mailbag: July 19, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Calvin Ridley worth a selection in a keeper league? The troubling history of top-rated running backs. Contract-year players. And debating whether Patrick Mahomes is overrated or underrated. more »

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Factoid: 350-Touch Running Backs

We've been talking some about workhorse running backs in recent weeks, how some of the busier backs one year fared a year later. Runners with 300 carries, or 370 carries, etc. Somebody asked about 370 touches (carries and also receptions), so here are those numbers.   more »

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Mailbag: July 12, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Have we seen the last of COVID sidelining players? The overworked running back jinx. Looking for fantasy scoring systems with balance. Seattle's sputtering passing game. Keeper questions. And more. more »

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Factoid: Workhorse running backs

In the comments to an article about Jonathan Taylor last week, a reader asked if his heavy workload last year should be a concern for how he'll perform this year. Taylor carried the ball 332 times, one of two (with Najee Harris) 300-carry running backs last year.   more »

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Factoid: Jonathan Taylor

In the interests of putting out a nice uncontroversial article, a note about Jonathan Taylor. He's the slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick in fantasy leagues this year; relatively few will make a case for anyone else at that spot. He's had about the best start to a career by any running back this century.   more »

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