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  • Quiet day in loss

    Taylor rushed 15 times for 51 yards and secured his only target for two yards in the Colts' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Taylor ceded a total of six carries to Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines, leaving with what's arguably a disappointing tally for the second time in as many games to open the season. The second-year pro had 17 totes in a Week 1 loss to the Seahawks as well, and his pedestrian average of 3.4 yards per carry Sunday only added to the disillusionment of Taylor's fantasy managers. He'll hope to garner a true lead-back workload for the first time this season when the Colts visit the Titans for a Week 3…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Compiles 116 total yards in loss

    Taylor rushed 17 times for 56 yards and brought in six of seven targets for 60 yards in the Colts' 28-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Analysis: As his final line indicates, Taylor found running room mostly to be at a premium against a stingy Seahawks front. However, his reception tally drew even with that of backfield mate Nyheim Hines', while his receiving yardage total paced Indianapolis. In particular, Taylor's overall usage was encouraging, considering Hines' relatively robust workload of nine carries largely was a byproduct of game script, and Taylor was just as involved as a receiver as his teammate. Taylor and his fantasy…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not in line to play Saturday

    Taylor won't see action in Saturday night's preseason game against the Vikings, per Larra Overton of the Colts' official site reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to WR T.Y. Hilton and TE Jack Doyle. Taylor also may be held out of the Colts' preseason finale, so the running back may not see his next game action until Week 1 of the regular season.

    Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Sunday

    Taylor isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Panthers, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: There's little reason for coach Frank Reich to put the engine of the Colts offense in danger in the team's very first exhibition, especially with jockeying taking place for spots on the depth chart behind Taylor. It's unclear if veteran running back Marlon Mack will join Taylor, but with Nyheim Hines (leg) tending to an injury Indy may ride Jordan Wilkins, Benny LeMay, Deon Jackson and Darius Anderson out of the backfield Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questions remain about workload

    Taylor is expected to remain the primary running back for the Colts in 2021, though head coach Frank Reich still plans to ride the hot hand among Taylor, Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines while also distributing the backfield work based on matchups, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Keefer speculates that Taylor will get 60 percent of the carries, with Mack checking in at around 25 percent. Much depends on Mack's health, as he's returning from a ruptured right Achilles' tendon. While Reich's comments could just be a matter of coach speak to keep all the backs on the roster motivated, there's a chance Taylor won't get the workload some might expect after he came on strong at the end of his rookie season. Over his final six games, Taylor amassed 741 rushing yards and seven…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 30 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in playoff debut

    Taylor rushed 21 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round loss to the Bills. He added two catches for six yards on four targets.

    Analysis: Taylor gave the Colts a 10-7 lead with a one-yard touchdown plunge in the second quarter but lost three yards on a dubious 3rd-and-goal toss play from the one-yard line later in the quarter on a drive that ended without points following an incomplete pass on the ensuing play. The rookie second-round pick established himself as the Colts' clear lead back down the stretch, and Taylor is positioned to finish among the league's rushing leaders next season if he can maintain that role while running…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play Saturday

    Taylor (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's playoff game against the Bills.

    Analysis: Though Taylor -- who racked up 30 carries for 253 yards and two TDs in Week 17 -- was listed as a limited practice participant this week, he previously indicated that he'd be ready to roll versus the Bills and his final injury designation for wild-card weekend confirms that.

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Thursday

    Taylor (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion this week, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Though Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis relays that Taylor -- who logged 30 carries for 253 yards and two TDs in Week 17 -- sported a red (non-contact) jersey at practice Thursday, the running back previously indicated that he'd be "ready to roll" versus the Bills, a notion that could be confirmed by Indy's final injury report for Wild-Card Weekend.

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited on report

    Taylor (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Despite the listing, Taylor -- who logged a career-high 31 touches in the Week 17 win over Jacksonville -- isn't concerned about his status for Saturday's playoff opener against the Bills, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports. Taylor closed the regular season with a flurry, racking up 837 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns over the Colts' final six games.

    Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited on practice estimate

    Taylor (shoulder) was listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Taylor was on the field for 55 of the Colts' 67 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's win over the Jaguars, en route to rushing 30 times for 253 yards and two TDs. Though his listed limitations Tuesday indicate that Taylor may have come out of the contest banged up, so far there's nothing to suggest that the Colts' top back is in any danger of missing Saturday's playoff opener against the Bills.

    Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Explodes for career-best effort

    Taylor rushed 30 times for 253 yards and two touchdowns and brought in one of two targets for one yard in the Colts' 28-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: As his final numbers imply, Taylor consistently terrorized the Jaguars defense, ripping off a game-long 56-yard run on his second carry of the day and subsequently notching touchdowns of one and 45 yards in the second and fourth quarter, respectively. The rookie had an uneven first nine games as a pro, but he bounced back to finish with 74 or more rushing yards in each of his last six contests, scoring seven touchdowns over his last four games. Taylor also proved to be a solid receiver with a…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues TD binge vs. Steelers

    Taylor carried 18 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns while failing to bring in his lone target during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Taylor averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry against a tough defensive unit while adding a pair of short touchdown runs in the first half. He was uncharacteristically quiet as a pass catcher, which capped his overall production, but his five touchdowns in the last three games are surely keeping fantasy managers happy. Taylor now has 11 total touchdowns on the season and will look to finish the regular season on a high note in next Sunday's inviting matchup with the Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces backfield again

    Taylor rushed 16 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Texans. He added four receptions for 12 yards as a receiver.

    Analysis: Taylor dominated the work out of the Colts' backfield, accounting for 16 of the 21 running back touches. He worked efficiently, tallying a long run of 14 yards and also rushing for at least five yards on eight of his attempts. Taylor opened the scoring with a five-yard touchdown plunge, his second consecutive game with a score. Also encouraging was Taylor's continued work as a receiver, as he doubled Nyheim Hines' reception total. He should maintain his status as the clear lead back in a Week…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enjoys career game in dominant win

    Taylor carried 20 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns while adding two catches (on two targets) for 15 yards during Sunday's 44-27 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Taylor gashed the Las Vegas run defense for 7.5 yards per carry as he easily set a new career high in rushing yardage. His 62-yard touchdown in the third quarter was also his longest run of the season, and he later added a three-yard score for his first multi-touchdown game. Taylor came into this game in great form and will look to feast again next Sunday against a Texans defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in virtually every category related to stopping opposing running backs.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores with 135 scrimmage yards

    Taylor carried 13 times for 91 yards and caught all three of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Taylor gashed the porous Houston defense for 7.0 yards per carry as he delivered his best rushing output since Week 2. He also notched his third-best receiving line of the season and scored his first receiving touchdown on a 39-yard play on fourth down in the second quarter. Taylor has racked up 249 scrimmage yards on 42 touches over his last two games and will look to continue his recent success in a favorable matchup against the Raiders next Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    The Colts activated Taylor from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Taylor, who missed Sunday's loss to the Titans, will practice Wednesday, which sets the stage for him to return to action this weekend against the Texans. Only Dallas (156.4) has surrendered more rushing yards per game than the Texans (154.7), so Taylor could be a viable option in fantasy lineups if managers are willing to accept some risk with regard to his workload. Since the Colts' Week 7 bye, Taylor has played more than 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps only once in his four…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list

    Taylor was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and will not play Sunday against the Titans.

    Analysis: It's unclear whether Taylor himself tested positive for COVID-19 or was merely in close proximity to someone who tested positive, but regardless the designation Saturday means the rookie running back will not play in the team's important divisional matchup against the Titans on Sunday. As of now, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins are the only two healthy running backs on the active roster, although the team could still choose to activate players off the practice squad later in the day.

    Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Delivers against Packers

    Taylor rushed the ball 22 times for 90 yards in Week 11 against the Packers. He added four receptions for 24 yards.

    Analysis: One week after being minimized in the offense, Taylor earned his first workhorse role. He looked comfortable, keeping the offense on schedule while also ripping off some big runs of 18 and 14 yards. Encouragingly, Taylor also remained involved in the passing attack and led the backfield with four receptions. While the Packers have been a soft matchup for running backs all season, the performance may have been what Taylor needed to find his footing during an uneven rookie campaign. He'll look to…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another disappointing effort in win

    Taylor rushed seven times for 12 yards and brought in both his targets for 25 yards in the Colts' 34-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Taylor once again struggled to get anything going on the ground, and he notably checked in third in carries behind Nyheim Hines (12) and Jordan Wilkins (eight). The rookie committed a fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the Week 9 loss to the Ravens, so his continued diminished role Thursday may be partly attributable to that miscue. Taylor has now logged single-digit carries in back-to-back games for the first time as a pro, leaving his fantasy prospects mixed ahead of a Week 11…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Salvages day with TD

    Taylor rushed six times for 27 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for seven yards in the Colts' 24-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He also lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.

    Analysis: Taylor once again played second fiddle to Jordan Wilkins in the backfield, but he was able to score from one yard out in the first quarter to lock in a serviceable fantasy performance. Otherwise, the rookie's modest workload and key first-quarter fumble cast a pall over his afternoon, as his carry total was a career-low figure and the loose ball was returned for a touchdown by Marcus Peters to start a Ravens comeback from down 7-0. Coach Frank Reich appears intent on affording Wilkins more than…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in full workout

    Taylor (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's walk-through practice.

    Analysis: Though Thursday's session was of the non-contact variety, Taylor's "full" listing implies that the rookie's reps wouldn't have been restricted had the Colts held a traditional practice. As such, Taylor looks ready to go for Sunday's game against the Ravens, but discerning what his role might look like is rather difficult after he was outplayed handily by backups Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines in the Week 8 win over the Lions. Taylor is still likely to start and take the Colts' first backfield…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Taylor (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Fellow running back Jordan Wilkins (groin) was also limited, but at this stage, neither back looks in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Ravens. Perhaps the more pressing issue with regard to Taylor's Week 9 fantasy upside is that Wilkins logged 20 carries (for 89 yards and a score) in the Colts' Week 8 win over the Lions, while the rookie ran the ball 11 times for 22 yards. Additionally, Nyheim Hines handled the bulk of the team's chance-of-pace touches, hauling in three of his five…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will practice Wednesday

    Taylor (ankle) will practice Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Colts will reveal later Wednesday whether Taylor practiced on a full or limited basis, but between this news and Keefer describing the rookie's ankle injury as "minor," the running back seems unlikely to miss Sunday's clash with the Ravens. If he proves his health during the week of practice, Taylor should slot back into a starting role Week 9, but projecting what kind of workload he might handle looks more dicey. Taylor was outplayed by backups Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins in last…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with minor ankle injury

    Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Taylor has "a bit of an ankle injury" following Sunday's win over the Lions, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Perhaps this helps explain Sunday's lackluster performance, as the rookie second-round pick averaged just 2.0 yards per carry and finished with 31 total yards on 13 touches. Still, Reich explained that he learned about Taylor's injury after the game, so it appears that the decision to give Jordan Wilkins more touches (21) than Taylor was based on performance, as Wilkins was more productive with 4.5 yards per carry and a touchdown. It's worth monitoring Taylor's practice status throughout the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stymied in win over Lions

    Taylor carried 11 times for 22 yards and caught two of three targets for an additional nine yards during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Taylor managed just 2.0 yards per carry against a beatable Detroit run defense and managed little with the passes sent his way as well. He received a couple of carries near the goal line but couldn't convert and watched as both Jordan Wilkins and Trey Burton capitalized on their respective opportunities, with Nyheim Hines contributing a pair of receiving scores. Fantasy managers had likely hoped Taylor came out of the bye week raring to go, but this poor performance was rather concerning given…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contributes 115 scrimmage yards

    Taylor carried 12 times for 60 yards and caught all four of his targets for an additional 55 yards during Sunday's 31-27 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Taylor averaged a healthy 5.0 yards per carry against a beatable Bengals front, but his team unexpectedly found itself in a large early hole, which limited his rushing attempts. Fortunately for fantasy managers who started Taylor, he was excellent as a pass catcher and finished with more receiving yards than he had in his previous four games combined. The rookie has performed quite well when given the chance, but his output has perhaps been limited by a Colts offense that hasn't lived up to…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in loss to Browns

    Taylor carried 12 times for 57 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches (on three targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Taylor managed a respectable 4.8 yards per carry against a solid Browns defense while scoring a four-yard touchdown to get his team on the board in the first quarter. Unfortunately, the running game was limited as Cleveland raced out to a big lead in the third quarter and he wasn't used much as a pass catcher. Still, it was something of an encouraging sign that Taylor managed respectable fantasy production in the face of adversity. He could bounce back in a big way in next Sunday's matchup with…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 7:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns 17 carries

    Taylor rushed the ball 17 times for 68 yards in Week 4 against Chicago. He added one reception for 11 yards.

    Analysis: Taylor was once again the lead back for the Colts, working ahead of both Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins. While his longest rush of the game was 16 yards, he managed additional chunk gains of 11 and 12 yards. He was unable to put together a huge performance due to the Colts' inability to reach the end zone but has now racked up at least 14 touches in each game since Week 2 in Marlon Mack's (Achilles) absence. He'll face a tough defensive front in Week 5 in a matchup against the Browns.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD in quiet day

    Taylor carried the ball 13 times for 59 yards and a touchdown and caught his only pass for three yards in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Despite the lopsided final score, Taylor didn't get a lot of work down the stretch as Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines got 16 carries and five receptions between them. Still, the rookie's third-quarter TD salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective. Assuming it's a more competitive contest, Taylor could be more involved, and more productive, in Week 4 against a Bears defense that just gave up 148 rushing yards and two TDs to the Atlanta backfield.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone as feature back

    Taylor carried 26 times for 101 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Vikings. He also caught both his targets for nine additional yards in the 28-11 win.

    Analysis: Taylor stepped in for the injured Marlon Mack (Achilles) and churned out 110 scrimmage yards against a respectable defense, though his average of 3.9 yards per carry was a bit lackluster. He scored his first career rushing touchdown on a five-yard carry in the second quarter and helped his team control the game after jumping out to a big lead in the second half. Taylor should see a similar workload next Sunday against the Jets and should be considered an ascending fantasy option heading into a…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Confirmed as starter

    With Marlon Mack having ruptured his Achilles, coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday that Taylor "will step into the starting" running back role for the Colts, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: "He's ready," Reich said of the rookie second-rounder, while adding that Nyheim Hines "will still be a big part of the offense" and that Jordan Wilkins will also be in the mix. In any case, instead of being part of a one-two punch with Mack atop the team's backfield depth chart as originally planned, Taylor is now the team's clear lead back going forward, a role that greatly boosts the Wisconsin product's fantasy value, beginning this coming weekend against the Vikings.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves atop depth chart

    The Colts confirmed Marlon Mack's season-ending Achilles tear Monday, putting Taylor in position for an expanded role going forward, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rather than beginning his career in a three-headed backfield by committee, Taylor now looks to be in prime position to emerge as Indianapolis' lead ball carrier, with Nyheim Hines handling a change-of-pace role. Taylor logged nine carries for 22 yards during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars while also adding six catches for 67 yards. The rookie second-round pick's explosive early down profile wasn't perfectly suited to a Week 1 tilt in which the Colts were forced to play catch-up, but he'll have a…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy in receiving game

    Taylor tallied nine rushes for 22 yards in the team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. He also added six receptions for 67 yards.

    Analysis: Taylor took over an expanded role with Marlon Mack's exit (Achilles), particularly as a receiver. He finished second on the team in receiving yards, as the Colts tried to play catch-up against the Jaguars. While Taylor didn't accomplish much on the ground, he should have the chance to improve in terms of both volume and efficiency moving forward. He's in line to take over a lead-back role in Week 2 against the Vikings.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expanded role likely

    With fears that Marlon Mack suffered a torn Achilles against the Jaguars on Sunday, Taylor's role in the Colts' ground game is likely to expand going forward, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Taylor, whom the Colts took in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 41st overall, had been slated to work in a time-share with Mack, while Nyheim Hines handled change-of-pace duties for the team. With Mack now likely to miss extended time, the promising Taylor's early down profile, and in turn, his fantasy upside, now appear destined to increase.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as No. 2 RB

    Taylor is listed as the No. 2 running back on the Colts' initial unofficial depth chart. Marlon Mack is listed as the starter.

    Analysis: While rookie Taylor has drawn rave reviews in training camp, head coach Frank Reich has said Mack is still viewed as the starter. Still, the Indy coaching staff has continued to say they view their backfield as a committee with both Mack and Taylor as a "one-two punch." Taylor will need to improve as a receiver to claim a larger share of the touches in the backfield, as he struggled at times with drops in college. He had mixed reports in training camp on his receiving abilities with some drops…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drops two passes in scrimmage

    Taylor had two dropped passes in Saturday's scrimmage, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: While Taylor has drawn raves in training camp, he'll need to improve as a receiver to claim a larger share of the touches in the backfield, where he's expected to split time with Marlon Mack. Taylor had issues with drops in college, so his 4-5 drops during training camp, according to Bowen, are a cause for concern.

    Published: Sat, Aug 29 at 11:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not viewed as starter just yet

    Coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that he still views Marlon Mack as his starting running back, but Reich noted Taylor will have an opportunity to catch the "hot hand," Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

    Analysis: It would be unusual for an NFL coach to come out and say anything else when there's a rookie challenger to a starter with a solid track record. The atypical circumstances of 2020 seem to work in favor of veterans like Mack, but Taylor has both draft capital (41st overall) and physical talent (225 pounds, 4.39 40-yard dash time) working in his favor. Expect both players to see carries early in the season, with Nyheim Hines also mixing in for passing situations. The extent of Taylor's workload…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Viewed as 1-1 punch with Mack

    Taylor and Marlon Mack are viewed not just as a 1-2 punch, but a "1-1 punch," in the Colts' offense, offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni told the team's official web site. "They have some different running styles, but again they're both complete backs. I think that's a fantastic problem to have, is to have two guys like that you can feed the football to. It's only going to help our running game," he said.

    Analysis: The Colts selected Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft even with Mack coming off his first 1,000-yard rushing season. Sirianni's comments echo head coach Frank Reich's from last week calling them a 1-2 punch, making it clear the Colts plan to split the workload at running back. However, neither coach's comments got into specifics on how playing time will be divided.

    Published: Tue, May 12 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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