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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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Factoid: Multi-TD games

Special Matt Morse edition. In a comment on the Tyreek Hill article recently, Matt asked for the list of players with the most multi-touchdown games. Here's that information, from the last 3 years (I don't think anyone cares about Carlos Hyde having a bunch of those games in 2017-2018, but Damien Harris, pictured, doing it last year is noteworthy).   more »

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Around the NFL: Nyheim Hines

Frank Reich indicates that he thinks Nyheim Hines is going to have a big year. He’s even advising fantasy team owners to select him onto their teams.  more »

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May
18

Colts sign former Pro Bowl RB Lindsay

The Indianapolis Colts signed former Broncos, Texans, and Dolphins running back PHILLIP LINDSAY to a one-year deal for the upcoming 2022 season. Lindsay was a rookie sensation, making the Pro BowlMore after being undrafted out of Colorado. He is coming off a down year in Houston and Miami but will provide backup depth behind star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

May
12

More catches in 2022 for Colts RB Taylor?

While it’s hard to imagine Indianapolis Colts running back JONATHAN TAYLOR improving upon his 2021 season, that’s exactly what could happen with new quarterback MATT RYAN in town. Indianapolis is likelyMore to swing the run-pass ratio back toward the passing game with the upgrade from CARSON WENTZ to Ryan, with Taylor possibly getting more touches in the passing game. Two years into his career, Taylor has 76 catches – 36 as a rookie and 40 last season – with the sky as the limit heading into his third season. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Apr
5

Return of the Mack?

After a breakout season in 2019 in Indianapolis, running back MARLON MACK suffered a torn ACL in the 2020 season opener and quickly lost his starting job to second-round running backMore JONATHAN TAYLOR. Mack signed with the Houston Texans late last week, where he will remain in the same division while competing to return to a starting role. Less

Source: Team Blog

Ask the Experts: What is your preliminary Top 10 for 2022?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl. This is the last question of the season. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What is your preliminary top 10 (PPR) for the 2022 season?  more »

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Factoid: Penny lovers

Rashaad Penny has quickly morphed from an intriguing possibility to one of the plums of free agency. He’s going to have a strong market if he hits unrestricted free agency in three months.   more »

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Ask the Experts: Who will be best in fantasy playoffs?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which one player would you most like to roster for the fantasy playoffs?  more »

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Dec
6

Colts RB Taylor scores 2 more touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR found the end zone once again in Sunday’s game against the lowly Houston Texans. Taylor tied a single-game career high with 32 carries, withMore two of those carries going for touchdowns. Taylor becomes the first player in NFL history to have a touchdown in 10 straight games before his 23rd birthday. Less

Source: Team Website

Ask the Experts: Which player are you most thankful for?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which player are you most thankful for?  more »

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Nov
22

Taylor leads Colts with 5 touchdowns vs. Bills

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said earlier this week that he would like to increase the workload of star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR. Turns out that wasn’t just coach speak,More fantasy owners. Buffalo entered Sunday’s game with the top ranked defense in the NFL, but Taylor didn’t flinch on the way to 5 total touchdowns. Taylor’s workload increased significantly, with 35 total touches in the game and 204 total yards. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Nov
19

More touches coming for Colts RB Taylor?

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said on Thursday that he would like to see star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR get more touches moving forward this season. Taylor is tied forMore the league lead in rushing yards on just 161 carries with an average of 16.1 carries per game. Reich said that he did not feel like Taylor is currently overworked, adding that 18 to 20 carries and more activity in the passing game is a realistic goal. Giddy up, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NFL.com

Around the NFL: Thursday night recap

Week 9 features five matchups between teams that previously have met in Super Bowls. The first of those games kicked off the week, with the Colts and Jets playing in a rematch of Super Bowl III. Fantasy takeaways:   more »

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Dynasty Leagues: Long-term RB rankings

If you’re in a dynasty league, what are you to make of D’Ernest Johnson? He was awfully impressive on Thursday night, and he’s going to be a free agent at the end of the season. Is some team going to sign him with the intention of making him their starter?  more »

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