JohnnyU
Footballguy
Yay!!!
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RB Jonathan Taylor, IND (5 Viewers)
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Giddy up boys and girls
Is Goodson the new handcuff? He seems to make explosive plays at a high frequency going back to last year when given a chance.
Plus, JT has been injury prone recently.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Hasn’t it proven to not matter that much? Both Goodson and Sermon have barely broke double figures once this season each.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
What is the definition for injury “prone”?
Multiple injuries the last 2 years. Missed 7 games last year, 3 games this year.
>>Taylor has dealt with a laundry list of injuries over the past two seasons but enters this year with a clean bill of health from our Pro Football Docs. In 2022, Taylor suffered a right ankle injury that caused him to miss six games and required offseason surgery. In 2023, the same injury caused Taylor to start the season on the PUP list, missing the first four games. Once off the list, Taylor was awarded a new contract by the Colts but then suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb in Week 12, causing him to miss three more games and finish the season with a career-low 741 rushing yards. Entering this season, our Pro Football Docs expect Taylor to be fully healthy for the start of training camp and ready to be a workhorse RB beginning in Week 1.<<
Jonathan Taylor Injury History & Updates | SIC Score
Track Jonathan Taylor injury history, projections, and updates with expert analysis from Sports Injury Central (SICScore.com).
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
Multiple injuries the last 2 years. Missed 7 games last year, 3 games this year.
>>Taylor has dealt with a laundry list of injuries over the past two seasons but enters this year with a clean bill of health from our Pro Football Docs. In 2022, Taylor suffered a right ankle injury that caused him to miss six games and required offseason surgery. In 2023, the same injury caused Taylor to start the season on the PUP list, missing the first four games. Once off the list, Taylor was awarded a new contract by the Colts but then suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb in Week 12, causing him to miss three more games and finish the season with a career-low 741 rushing yards. Entering this season, our Pro Football Docs expect Taylor to be fully healthy for the start of training camp and ready to be a workhorse RB beginning in Week 1.<<
Jonathan Taylor Injury History & Updates | SIC Score
Track Jonathan Taylor injury history, projections, and updates with expert analysis from Sports Injury Central (SICScore.com).sicscore.com
Was JTaylor statistically likely to experience a greater than average number of injuries than other comparable players based on his injury history? If so, do you have the numbers?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don’t think so. I saw the play he was injured on and his leg twisted like a pretzel. People make crazy assumptions about injuries sometimes.Multiple injuries the last 2 years. Missed 7 games last year, 3 games this year.
>>Taylor has dealt with a laundry list of injuries over the past two seasons but enters this year with a clean bill of health from our Pro Football Docs. In 2022, Taylor suffered a right ankle injury that caused him to miss six games and required offseason surgery. In 2023, the same injury caused Taylor to start the season on the PUP list, missing the first four games. Once off the list, Taylor was awarded a new contract by the Colts but then suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb in Week 12, causing him to miss three more games and finish the season with a career-low 741 rushing yards. Entering this season, our Pro Football Docs expect Taylor to be fully healthy for the start of training camp and ready to be a workhorse RB beginning in Week 1.<<
Jonathan Taylor Injury History & Updates | SIC Score
Track Jonathan Taylor injury history, projections, and updates with expert analysis from Sports Injury Central (SICScore.com).
Was JTaylor statistically likely to experience a greater than average number of injuries than other comparable players based on his injury history? If so, do you have the numbers?
4 left ankle injuries. None on the right. One in 2020, 2 in 2022, and the recent one in 2024. Interesting. I do agree that he's not a major injury risk. But his play is not as good as it used to be, maybe it's the players around him. Why is his PFF grade so low, 58? He looked good in the CHI game.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Welcome back buddy. Stay healthy.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
He’s a blue chip player.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Welcome back. boy do they need him.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The Vikings are easier to pass on than run. You play Taylor, but I'm not expecting a big game from him. It could be a high scoring game, so Taylor will probably will get in the end zone at some point. This is the game to play Flacco, Pittman, Downs, and the Vikings skill players.
Why is his PFF grade so low, 60.8, 45th of 56 RBs. IIRC, PFF says he's elite when the play is blocked perfectly, he has a lot of big runs. But when things breakdown, he's below average. Luckily, the oline is pretty good. There's also no competition, so he's gonna get volume.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Why will Flacco have a few turnovers? He has 7 TDs and 1 INT and 0 fumbles.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Anytime Taylor is healthy I'm feeling good.
Chaka
Footballguy
Last year he was 13/8 TD/INT (3.9% int rate) so there may be a correction but, his career rate is 2.4% so I don't expect him to be a liability on that regard.
Then again the Vikings still lead the league in INTs.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
They also rank 30th in pass defense, giving up 263 yards per game through the air and 14 TDs.
Chaka
Footballguy
I know, that's why I'm starting Flacco over Love this week (reinjury concern). But the Vikings get after the QB too, they're tied for 5th in sacks despite playing one (or two in the case of the Jets) fewer games than the four teams in front of them.
This is a tough matchup.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Colts OL is key for them winning. I think they are better than the Vikings DL.
Chaka
Footballguy
YOu're the one I trust for all things, Colts.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don’t think the Colts will run wild on them, but will do enough. The key for the Colts will be to stay out of 3rd and long. As long as the Colts don’t give up but a couple of sacks they should be OK. I expect both offenses to be able to move the ball. Last team with the ball wins.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Tough outing, but Flacco sure did his O no favors. There will be better days for JT ahead.
bonsai
Footballguy
Inshallah
Expected Rush Yards: 4
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
He's a stud but man that QB situation destroys so much potential of his. If he was on a team that actually had a lead, JT would be an instant 150+ yards every week. Having to play from behind so often and not being overly involved in the passing game sucks.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
JTaylor is 25 years old. Imagine if ARichardson puts it together next year or in 2027.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Such a rough game for JT. Those two Richardson goal line TD's would normally be his too.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don't think the line blocked well for him last game. Get used to the goal line stuff by AR however.
Chaka
Footballguy
Passed on Saquon and Henry.
I thought running QBs were supposed to help open running lanes for RBs.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Would you trade JT for Mixon in a keeper league ?
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Uh. No.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Another stinker.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Colts seem to lack an identity on offense. Having an erratic QB does not help the case. They did not have a lot of room to run and the Lion’s were going to make sure it was not going to be JT beating them. Costly penalties did not help the Colts either with down and distance.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
This guy has absolutely killed me when I needed him the most. I will always love you Mr Taylor, but your testing my resolve.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
I benched him this week and I think he will continue to be there... unfortunately
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
I can’t imagine benching JTaylor unless you’ve got a slew of better options.
Chaka
Footballguy
RB24 ppg in my PPR league. Behind Gibbs, Montgomery & Chase Brown on my roster.
Behind CeeDee, McLaurin, Nabers, Evans & Sutton as a potential flex for me.
I'm having trouble justifying putting him into the lineup. When I drafted him ahead of Saquon & Henry I truly believed having a mobile QB like Richardson would be a huge benefit for JT. I did not account for the fact that Richardson is such a mess as a passer that teams are simply putting 10 in the box and daring Richardson to beat them with his arm. And he's not doing it.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I think every roster is different for sure. Having said that, you don't bench him because he has either 100 yards rushing or a TD in 6 of 9 games. Richardson aside, that upside is offered by few RBS. This last game stung. Hopefully they figure it out a little. I just can't bench him on my roster and sleep at night.
