Less than 9 PPR points three out of the last four weeks, I’d say he’s far from a must-start.
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RB Jonathan Taylor, IND (1 Viewer)
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Double digit pts in the previous 5 games with 3 hundred yard games and 5 tds. Just saying. I get what people are saying. I do. I'm just saying his proven production is super hard to bench. I'm just surprised people have been.
Blick
Footballguy
It’s the complete lack of passing game work that’s killing him. He’s their most explosive player, it’s criminal that they don’t get him the ball in space.
Chaka
Footballguy
All three of those games occured over their last four games played. He hasn't scored a touchdown in the last four games either.
That feels like a trend.
He has matchups @ NE (#18 v RBs), bye, @ Den (#6), v Ten (#8) & @ NYG (#30).
He's on the table next week as a starter but even that feels a little like a trap game for Indy. Hell even the Giants game is a questionable start if he keeps ####### the bed between here & there.
Add in the fact that a lot of people like me took JT ahead of Saquon & Henry and it adds an emotional element to watching them succeed and JT not succeed.
His 17 game pace is 1,500 & 9, which is nice, not great particularly considering his draft position, but, he's missed most of three games so his actual pace, assuming he doesn't miss any more time is closer to 1,365 & 8. That isn't a great consolation prize considering his draft value.
He needs to go on a legit tear over the next
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Again, put him on a team that could actually get/sustain a lead and he's an automatic 100+ per week. It's a shame he's in that situation as fantasy owners.
Chaka
Footballguy
The new Saquon. Maybe he finds his Eagles.
Dickies
Footballguy
I’m benching him this week in favor of Saquon, Cook and Irving
Were people really expecting anything with AR under center and against the Lions? A few catches would definitely have been nice but they are the #2 team against opposing RB's in fantasy.
This coaching staff and AR need to go though for JT to not be a roll of the dice most weeks.
This coaching staff and AR need to go though for JT to not be a roll of the dice most weeks.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
I'll be sitting JT for Hubbard,
I was expecting more than 11 touches. That's unacceptable.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
No targets is criminal, and someone should lose their job
Dickies
Footballguy
He hasn't seen a lot of targets in general this season compared to what I remember him getting in the past.
He’s never been much of a pass catcher. His most receptions in a season was in by far his best year ever in 2021 and he had 40 catches then.
Now he’s playing with a QB who likes to take off and run instead of checking it down and poaches his rushing score opportunities.
Not great.
Dickies
Footballguy
I remember him getting 6-7 catches in years past, but he hasn't had more than 4 targets this season. Not saying he has ever been prolific in the passing game, but I would think the Colts would be trying to devise ways to get their best playmaker the ball.
bonsai
Footballguy
Was this even a question?
Dickies
Footballguy
No, the previous guy said he couldn't imagine benching him unless you have a slew of better options. I was listing the better options.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
That's the kind of game we need from JT more consistently! 25 rushers, 96 yards, 1 TD and a reception. I wish Richardson wasn't a vulture for goal line TDs however.
bonsai
Footballguy
Agreed. He wants to be the hero, and it's frustrating because that's how he gets injured.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
What evidence is there to support such an assumption?
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Urg starting JT vs. Denver sure is scary. He's in my flex atm over guys like Thielend and Jayden Reed (0.5).
Am I dumb keeping him in?
Am I dumb keeping him in?
Chaka
Footballguy
PPR?
I could make an argument for Thielen but, no I would keep JT in my lineup personally.
TVT 0 N S T A
Footballguy
I would go with the guy who has the higher ceiling - if JT is in your flex... I think you are in a better spot than most.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
0.5 PPR.
I have Achane and Chase Brown locked in as my RBs. Flex is more flexible but it's do or die now, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
Chaka
Footballguy
Oh, you're definitely missing something. Unfortunately none of us has any idea what that could possibly be.
FairWarning
Footballguy
I think you have to, at least he’s getting all the carries.
I'm in the same boat
I could roll out taylor or Sutton in the same game but just because of the opportunities I feel like it has to be taylor
Chaka
Footballguy
Sutton is getting a ton of opportunities too. 10 targets for a WR is true capital "A", Alpha volume. Even better that he's catchins 7 for 95 with 0.5 TDs per game over his last six games.
ATM I personally have Sutton in over Taylor.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Upside is definitely Sutton, I’m playing his props.
Especially with JT. He does not seem like someone that would do this.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Will likely end up costing them the game if DEN scores again.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Never mind. They just scored a TD. Game over with this QB(?) for IND.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
Taylor proving to be fools gold.
Chaka
Footballguy
Clearly we're all disappointed relative to where he was drafted by most of us. However, he is putting up 94 yards per game with six, should be seven, TDs in 11 games. That's a 1,600 yard, 9 TD (should be 10) pace over 17 games.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Guy in my league had bengals defense AND JT and is projected to lose by about 14 with a couple players left.
Imagine not one, but two touchdowns for your fantasy team dropped at the 1 untouched.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
The fumble turned a 16.1 point play to a 2.1 point play. Not my margin of loss. Although starting Goff over Nix would’ve done the trick.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Oh he's bouncing back in a big way.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
JT is a blue chip player in his prime. He’s a great bet and he’ll probably be undervalued to a degree next year. I’d draft him.
Chaka
Footballguy
Lose carries to who?
GoBirds
Footballguy
Anyone that doesn't drop the ball on the half yard line.
Chaka
Footballguy
Funny but, You have to get to the half yard line first before you can drop it at the half yard line.
He's not losing touches to anyone currently on the roster. That should be obvious.
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
I don't know Taylor. From what I can tell I'd think this embarrassment pisses him off. Big game coming at home against a beatable Titans team.
GoBirds
Footballguy
I hope you are right, he’s due!
