Jonathan Taylor Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 226 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R2, #41
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 21.2
- Pos rank
- RB5
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 29th vs. RBs, tough
Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
21.2 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Jonathan Taylor's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BAL,25.1,RB8
- Week 2, Loss,at KC,29.2,RB1
- Week 3, Win,vs HOU,9.2,RB27
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at WAS,ToughCommanders vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs TEN,NeutralTitans vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jonathan Taylor?
Taylor is averaging 21.2 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 258 rushing yards and 4 TD on 66 carries, plus 9 catches for 67 yards. That ranks RB5, which makes him a RB1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (11.7%) is in the 72nd percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per carry (3.9) is the weakest, in the 42nd. His quarterback has been Daniel Jones.
His best week was RB1 in Week 2 at the Chiefs (29.2 points); his worst, RB27 in Week 3 against the Texans (9.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Taylor ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
3.942nd percentile, about average
Yards per touch
4.347th percentile, about average
Target share
11.7%72nd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.8267th percentile, about average
Jonathan Taylor 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Ravens | L 23–41 | 25.1 | RB8 |
| 2 | @ Chiefs | L 30–33 | 29.2 | RB1 |
| 3 | vs Texans | W 19–17 | 9.2 | RB27 |
| Total | 1–2 | 63.5 | RB5 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IND | 3 | 258 | 4 | 9 | 67 | 0 | 63.5 | 21.2 | — |
| 2025 | IND | 17 | 1,585 | 18 | 46 | 378 | 2 | 362.3 | 21.3 | RB4 |
| 2024 | IND | 14 | 1,431 | 11 | 18 | 136 | 1 | 244.7 | 17.5 | RB12 |
| 2023 | IND | 10 | 741 | 7 | 19 | 153 | 1 | 156.4 | 15.6 | RB33 |
| 2022 | IND | 11 | 861 | 4 | 28 | 143 | 0 | 146.4 | 13.3 | RB33 |
| Career | 87 | 7,856 | 73 | 196 | 1,536 | 7 | 1594.2 | 18.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The receiving leap is the new wrinkle: 55 targets and 46 catches on a 10.4% target share, up from 18 grabs the year prior, which broadens his floor in PPR. The lone caveat is quarterback play -- his ceiling tracks closely with Daniel Jones' availability as Jones returns from an Achilles injury. Behind him on the depth chart: Seth McGowan. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 16. Injury history
- 2024right ankle3 games
- 2023left wrist3 games
- 2023right ankle4 games
- 2022right ankle6 games
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Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jonathan Taylor in Week 4?
Jonathan Taylor is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Commanders, as the RB5 in PPR total points this season (21.2 a game). The Commanders rank 29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Taylor.
How many fantasy points is Jonathan Taylor averaging in 2026?
Jonathan Taylor is averaging 21.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 63.5 points across 3 games. His last game produced 9.2 points.
Where does Jonathan Taylor rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jonathan Taylor ranks RB5 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jonathan Taylor worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jonathan Taylor is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jonathan Taylor's fantasy football role?
Jonathan Taylor is the Colts' starting RB, with Seth McGowan behind him. He is averaging 22.0 carries and 3.7 targets a game, on 89% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jonathan Taylor's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jonathan Taylor's next three games are Week 4 at the Commanders (29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Steelers (10th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jonathan Taylor been in fantasy football this season?
Jonathan Taylor has finished as a top-12 RB in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 10.6 points around his 21.2-point average.
What is Jonathan Taylor's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jonathan Taylor's floor has been 9.2 PPR points (Week 3, RB27) and his ceiling 29.2 (Week 2, RB1). His median week has been 25.1 points. See Taylor's full game log.
Jonathan Taylor 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Indianapolis ColtsTouchdowns account for 38% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 258
- TD
- 4
- Carries
- 66
3.9 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 9
- Yards
- 67
- TD
- 0
11 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 63.5
- Pos rank
- RB5
29.2 Best Week 2 @ KC9.2 Worst Week 3 vs HOU
Advanced Rushing Stats
Taylor is on the field for 89.3% of snaps and draws 11.7% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.03 | 73rd | 2.40 | 88th |
| Explosive run rate | 13.6% | 80th | 11.7% | 79th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.71 | 77th | 0.86 | 96th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.88 | 39th | 2.64 | 70th |
| Broken tackles | 1 | 36th | 26 | 100th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 89.3% | 100th | 84.5% | 100th |
| Target share | 11.7% | 81st | 10.7% | 86th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 13 | 91st | 73 | 99th |
| Targets per game | 3.7 | 77th | 3.3 | 79th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Taylor plays most snaps and breaks tackles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 22.0 carries and 3.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
21.2
Fantasy PPG
86
Rush yds/g
3.0
Rec/g
Jonathan Taylor career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 66 | 258 | 4 | 9 | 67 | 0 | 63.5 | 21.2 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 323 | 1,585 | 18 | 46 | 378 | 2 | 362.3 | 21.3 | RB4 |
| 2024 | 14 | 303 | 1,431 | 11 | 18 | 136 | 1 | 244.7 | 17.5 | RB12 |
| 2023 | 10 | 169 | 741 | 7 | 19 | 153 | 1 | 156.4 | 15.6 | RB33 |
| 2022 | 11 | 192 | 861 | 4 | 28 | 143 | 0 | 146.4 | 13.3 | RB33 |
| 2021 | 17 | 332 | 1,811 | 18 | 40 | 360 | 2 | 369.1 | 21.7 | RB1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 232 | 1,169 | 11 | 36 | 299 | 1 | 251.8 | 16.8 | RB6 |
| Career | 87 | 1,617 | 7,856 | 73 | 196 | 1,536 | 7 | 1594.2 | 18.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
18.3
Career PPG
87 games over 7 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
76%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
10.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Taylor has averaged 18.3 fantasy points per game over 87 games and 7 seasons, with four top-12 finishes (2020, 2021, 2024, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 21.2 per game, level with 2025. His volume is up (25.7 carries plus targets a game against 22.2) but less of it is turning into points. His quarterback this season has been Daniel Jones.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Taylor's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,811Rush yards2021
- 20Total TD2025
- 369.1Fantasy pts2021 · RB1
- 9,392Career scrimmage yds2020–2026
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Jonathan Taylor Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jonathan Taylor have in 2026?
Jonathan Taylor has 63.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 21.2 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB5 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 258 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 86 a game at 3.9 yards per carry. His high was 98 yards, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many touchdowns does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 4 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 4 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 4 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 66 carries.
How many carries does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 66 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 22.0 a game, for 258 yards. His high was 24 carries, in Week 2 at the Chiefs.
How many receptions does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 9 receptions for 67 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 11 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 2 at the Chiefs.
How many receiving yards does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has 67 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 22.3 a game on 9 catches. His high was 40 yards, in Week 2 at the Chiefs.
How many targets does Jonathan Taylor have this season?
Jonathan Taylor has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.7 a game, and caught 9 of them. His high was 4 targets, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many games has Jonathan Taylor played in 2026?
Jonathan Taylor has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jonathan Taylor's stats last season?
In 2025, Jonathan Taylor ran for 1,585 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 46 passes for 378 yards in 17 games. That was 362.3 PPR points (21.3 per game), an RB4 finish.
What are Jonathan Taylor's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 87 games, Jonathan Taylor has 7,856 rushing yards and 73 rushing touchdowns, plus 196 catches for 1,536 yards, for 1594.2 PPR fantasy points (18.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jonathan Taylor have in his career?
Jonathan Taylor has 80 touchdowns in his NFL career: 73 rushing and 7 receiving, over 87 games.
Jonathan Taylor Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
21.2
Carries/g
22.0
Rush yds/g
86.0
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
22.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Jonathan Taylor has averaged 22.0 carries, 86.0 rushing yards and 21.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Jonathan Taylor has finished as a top-12 RB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against KC (29.2 points); the lowest was Week 3 against HOU (9.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL13th | L 23-41 | 25.1 | 19 | 98 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 0 | RB8 |
Week 1 · BAL · L 23-41 · 25.1 pts
How the 25.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC17th | L 30-33 | 29.2 | 24 | 92 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | RB1 |
Week 2 · KC · L 30-33 · 29.2 pts
How the 29.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | HOU28th | W 19-17 | 9.2 | 23 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 3 · HOU · W 19-17 · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two RB1 weeks and one RB2 week. For a running back ranked RB5 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a RB2 floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win vs. Houston
23 carries, 68 yds. 2/3 receiving, 4 yds.
He played 85% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
24 carries, 92 yds, 2 TD. 4/4 receiving, 40 yds.
He played 94% of the snaps and handled 24 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Baltimore
19 carries, 98 yds, 2 TD. 3/4 receiving, 23 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 89% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (21.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings
Jonathan Taylor Game Log 2023
Games played
10
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.6
Carries/g
16.9
Rush yds/g
74.1
Rec/g
1.9
Rec yds/g
15.3
Across 10 games in 2023, Jonathan Taylor has averaged 16.9 carries, 74.1 rushing yards and 15.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Jonathan Taylor has finished as a top-12 RB in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 18 against HOU (27.6 points); the lowest was Week 5 against TEN (4.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 5 | TEN28th | W 23-16 | 4.4 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 5 · TEN · W 23-16 · 4.4 pts
How the 4.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | JAX17th | L 20-37 | 11.5 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 46 | 0 | RB21 |
Week 6 · JAX · L 20-37 · 11.5 pts
How the 11.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | CLE21st | L 38-39 | 21.0 | 18 | 75 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 7 · CLE · L 38-39 · 21.0 pts
How the 21.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NO24th | L 27-38 | 10.7 | 12 | 95 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | RB20 |
Week 8 · NO · L 27-38 · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CAR5th | W 27-13 | 17.9 | 18 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 1 | RB8 |
Week 9 · CAR · W 27-13 · 17.9 pts
How the 17.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | NE22nd | W 10-6 | 14.5 | 23 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB17 |
Week 10 · NE · W 10-6 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 12 | TB29th | W 27-20 | 21.1 | 15 | 91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 12 · TB · W 27-20 · 21.1 pts
How the 21.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||||
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| 16 | ATL26th | L 10-29 | 10.3 | 18 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB30 |
Week 16 · ATL · L 10-29 · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | LV15th | W 23-20 | 17.4 | 21 | 96 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 17 · LV · W 23-20 · 17.4 pts
How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | HOU16th | L 19-23 | 27.6 | 30 | 188 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | RB3 |
Week 18 · HOU · L 19-23 · 27.6 pts
How the 27.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Eight RB1 weeks, one RB2 week and one bust. For a running back who finished RB12 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 5 RB42 · Wk 6 RB21 · Wk 7 RB7 · Wk 8 RB20 · Wk 9 RB8 · Wk 10 RB17 · Wk 12 RB9 · Wk 16 RB30 · Wk 17 RB13 · Wk 18 RB3
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a loss
30 carries, 188 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 77% of the snaps and handled 30 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Las Vegas
21 carries, 96 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Atlanta
18 carries, 43 yds, 1 TD. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. Just 2.4 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Tampa Bay
15 carries, 91 yds, 2 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 58% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at New England
23 carries, 69 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Carolina
18 carries, 47 yds. 5/5 receiving, 22 yds, 1 TD.
He played 74% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. Just 2.6 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. New Orleans
12 carries, 95 yds. 1/2 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cleveland
18 carries, 75 yds, 1 TD. 3/4 receiving, 45 yds.
He played 50% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Jacksonville
8 carries, 19 yds. 5/6 receiving, 46 yds.
He played 42% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. Just 2.4 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
6 carries, 18 yds. 1/1 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 15% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Jonathan Taylor Game Log FAQ
How did Jonathan Taylor do in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor scored 9.2 PPR points in Week 3 against the Texans, a 19–17 win, an RB27 finish. He ran 23 times for 68 yards, and caught 2 of 3 targets for 4 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor scored 9.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Texans, an RB27 finish for the week. That was 12.0 below his season average of 21.2.
How many rushing yards did Jonathan Taylor have in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor ran for 68 yards on 23 carries in Week 3 against the Texans, and added 4 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Jonathan Taylor score in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Texans; his 9.2 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Jonathan Taylor have in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor had 23 carries for 68 yards in Week 3 against the Texans, playing 85% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Jonathan Taylor have in his last game?
Jonathan Taylor caught 2 of 3 targets for 4 yards in Week 3 against the Texans.
What were Jonathan Taylor's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chiefs, a 33–30 loss, Jonathan Taylor ran 24 times for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 40 yards. That was 29.2 PPR points, an RB1 finish.
What was Jonathan Taylor's best game this season?
Jonathan Taylor's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chiefs: 29.2 PPR points, an RB1 finish. He ran 24 times for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 40 yards.
What was Jonathan Taylor's worst game this season?
Jonathan Taylor's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Texans: 9.2 PPR points, an RB27 finish. He ran 23 times for 68 yards, and caught 2 of 3 targets for 4 yards.
How many games has Jonathan Taylor scored a touchdown in this season?
Jonathan Taylor has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 2.
Can I see Jonathan Taylor's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Taylor's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Jonathan Taylor Rest-of-Season Outlook
Workhorse RB1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB4 last season at 21.3 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB5 at 21.2 PPR points per game, against 21.3 over 17 games last season (RB4). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 1st of 95 in rushing volume (19.0 carries per game), 16th of 95 in receiving role (3.2 targets per game) and 20th of 95 in efficiency (2.35 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his rushing volume. Daniel Jones is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Seth McGowan is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Steelers in Week 5 (10th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Taylor's 2025 was a bell-cow masterclass: 316.3 fantasy points (RB3) on an 82.6% snap share, 323 carries for 1,585 yards at 4.91 a pop, and 18 rushing scores. His efficiency was driven, not lucky -- 2.35 yards after contact per attempt, 27 broken tackles, and an 11.2% explosive-run rate that produced nine runs of 20-plus and three over 50. The +0.074 EPA per play marked a hard rebound from his -0.098 mark in 2024, when a 14-game season still cleared 1,400 yards.
The receiving leap is the new wrinkle: 55 targets and 46 catches on a 10.4% target share, up from 18 grabs the year prior, which broadens his floor in PPR. The lone caveat is quarterback play -- his ceiling tracks closely with Daniel Jones' availability as Jones returns from an Achilles injury. With a top-six ADP and 74 red-zone touches plus 23 goal-line carries fueling the volume, Taylor is a locked-in early first-rounder.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.35
- Broken tackles
- 27
- Explosive-run rate
- 11.2%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 74
- Snap share
- 82.6%
- Targets
- 55
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 WAS, 29thWk 5 PIT, 10thWk 6 TEN, 14thWk 7 MIN, 31st
- Heavy rushing volume19.0 carries per game, 1st of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.2 targets per game, 16th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Seth McGowan is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Commanders in Week 4 (29th) and the Vikings in Week 7 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jonathan Taylor's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jonathan Taylor projects as a workhorse RB1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (19.0 carries per game, 1st of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jonathan Taylor's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jonathan Taylor is the RB5 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jonathan Taylor's projected role going forward?
Jonathan Taylor is the listed starting RB, with Seth McGowan next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Jonathan Taylor get more touches?
Jonathan Taylor's touches are holding steady: 27.0 a game over his last two games against 25.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jonathan Taylor's fantasy football upside?
Jonathan Taylor's upside: his ceiling this season is 29.2 PPR points (Week 2, RB1), his rushing volume (19.0 carries per game, 1st of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Jonathan Taylor's fantasy value?
Jonathan Taylor's risks: Seth McGowan is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Commanders in Week 4 and the Vikings in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jonathan Taylor's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jonathan Taylor Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ WAS, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs HOU, Sep 27 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Five logged injuries in seven seasons, including four ankle injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 6 games.
Durability
63/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 4 | 13 |
| Wrist | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 5 | 16 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 16 games in 7 seasons, 6 of them in 2022
- 5 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Jonathan Taylor Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Taylor a game this season.
- 2024
High Ankle Sprain · Right 3 games
Sustained a mild right high ankle sprain in Week 4, which caused him to be ruled out for Weeks 5, 6, and 7.
- 2023
UCL Tear, surgery · Left 3 games
Suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb in Week 12, which required surgery and caused him to miss three games.
- 2023
Ankle, surgery · Right 4 games
Started the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, missing the first four games.
- 2022
High Ankle Sprain, surgery · Right 6 games
Suffered a right high ankle sprain that caused him to miss a total of six games throughout the season and required offseason surgery.
- 2020
Ankle Played through
Was listed on the injury report with an ankle issue in November 2020 but did not miss any games.
If Taylor Misses Time
Next man up: Seth McGowan
Seth McGowan is next on the Colts depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Taylor managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Daniel Jones would lose one of his main options.
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Jonathan Taylor Injury FAQ
Is Jonathan Taylor injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jonathan Taylor is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Jonathan Taylor playing this week?
Jonathan Taylor has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Commanders on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Jonathan Taylor practice today?
Jonathan Taylor was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Jonathan Taylor missed any games this season?
No. Jonathan Taylor has played in every Colts game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Jonathan Taylor's injury history?
Jonathan Taylor has 5 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 16 games in all: 6 for a right high ankle sprain in 2022, 4 for a right ankle injury in 2023, 3 for a right high ankle sprain in 2024 and 3 for a left UCL tear in 2023.
What was Jonathan Taylor's most recent injury?
Jonathan Taylor's most recent logged injury was a right high ankle sprain in Week 4 of 2024. It cost him 3 games.
Does Jonathan Taylor have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (13 games missed).
What was Jonathan Taylor's worst injury?
Jonathan Taylor's longest absence came from a right high ankle sprain in 2022, which cost him 6 games of the 16 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jonathan Taylor News & Updates
Taylor quiet in win vs. Houston
23 CAR, 68 YDS
2 REC, 4 YDS (3 TGT)
9.2 fantasy points · RB27
Taylor ran 23 times for 68 yards, with 2 catches for 4 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. He played 85% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Positive. Taylor posts season high in loss at Kansas City
29.2 fantasy points · RB1 · 8.0 above his 21.2 average
Taylor ran 24 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns, with 4 catches for 40 yards in the 33–30 loss at Kansas City. He played 94% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Taylor delivers RB1 week vs. Baltimore
25.1 fantasy points · RB8 · 3.9 above his 21.2 average
Taylor ran 19 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns, with 3 catches for 23 yards in the 41–23 loss vs. Baltimore. He played 89% of the offensive snaps.
Game logOffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Set for another huge workload? (opens in new tab)
Could be in line for another heavy workload.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Colts Teammates News
Updates on Taylor's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Daniel Jones: Comes up just short in KC (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Daniel Jones: Lackluster showing to open '26 (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Colts
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Jonathan Taylor News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jonathan Taylor?
The latest Taylor update, from September 27: Taylor quiet in win vs. Houston. Taylor ran 23 times for 68 yards, with 2 catches for 4 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. He played 85% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Jonathan Taylor news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 9.2 fantasy points, a RB27 finish, 12.0 below his 21.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jonathan Taylor's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Taylor: Set for another huge workload (June 19). Could be in line for another heavy workload.
Jonathan Taylor Bio
Jonathan Taylor is a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 28. Born January 19, 1999, in Salem, NJ, he attended Salem and played college football at Wisconsin.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Taylor in round 2, pick 41, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on April 24, 2020.
In 87 regular-season games since 2020, he has run for 7,856 yards and 73 touchdowns and caught 196 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Indianapolis Colts Current team2020–present
Selected in round 2, pick 41, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 75 of 87 games.
College: Wisconsin
Transactions
- ContractSigned a two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
- ActivatedActivated by the Indianapolis Colts.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $42 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Indianapolis Colts for SAF Grant Delpit and C Nick Harris.
- DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 2, pick 41.
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About Jonathan Taylor: Bio FAQ
How old is Jonathan Taylor?
Jonathan Taylor is 27 years old. He was born on January 19, 1999. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Jonathan Taylor?
Jonathan Taylor is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 226 pounds, and plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does Jonathan Taylor weigh?
Jonathan Taylor weighs 226 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jonathan Taylor wear?
Jonathan Taylor wears number 28 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays running back.
What position does Jonathan Taylor play?
Jonathan Taylor plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 28. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Jonathan Taylor play for?
Jonathan Taylor plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a running back. He has been with the Colts since 2020.
Where did Jonathan Taylor go to college?
Jonathan Taylor played college football at Wisconsin, after attending Salem (NJ). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of Wisconsin in 2020.
When was Jonathan Taylor drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts selected Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 41st overall pick, out of Wisconsin.
What round was Jonathan Taylor drafted in?
Jonathan Taylor was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 41st overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
What pick was Jonathan Taylor in the NFL Draft?
Jonathan Taylor was the 41st overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.
Where is Jonathan Taylor from?
Jonathan Taylor went to high school in New Jersey, at Salem, before playing college football at Wisconsin.
When is Jonathan Taylor's birthday?
Jonathan Taylor's birthday is January 19. He was born on January 19, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Jonathan Taylor been in the NFL?
2026 is Jonathan Taylor's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jonathan Taylor played for?
Jonathan Taylor has played for the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did Jonathan Taylor enter the NFL?
Jonathan Taylor entered the NFL in 2020, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 7th season.