J.J. TAYLOR NEWS

Lands on COVID list Taylor has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Taylor has been a healthy scratch for four of the Patriots' last five games, including Sunday's win over the Titans. It remains to be seen if he'll be cleared to play for next Monday's game against the Bills, but unless one of the team's other backs is unavailable, Taylor figures to remain the odd man out in Week 13 even if he is activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots RB J.J. Taylor placed on COVID-19 reserve list, per report Taylor last appeared in a Week 10 win over the Browns. On the season, he has 19 rushes for 37 yards. He’s scored two rushing touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Inactive Sunday Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact With Damien Harris (neck) and Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) both active, Brandon Bolden is in line to handle change-of-pace duties for the Patriots in Week 12, while Taylor is the odd man out of the team's backfield equation for now.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots, taking one of the Falcons’ most productive players away from an already depleted offens...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Thursday night Taylor is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Falcons.

Impact With Taylor a healthy scratch Thursday, the Patriots' Week 11 backfield will be comprised of Damien Harris, who's back after a one-game absence, as well as Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Six carries in Week 10 Taylor, who was on the field for 13 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-7 win over the Browns, carried six times for 11 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com re...

Impact Taylor, who had been a healthy scratch in Weeks 8 and 9, rejoined the Patriots' backfield mix Sunday, with Damien Harris (concussion) unavailable. In the process, he worked behind Rhamondre Stevenson (37 snaps, 20 carries and four catches), while Brandon Bolden recorded 18 snaps, en route to logging three carries and three catches. Whether Taylor suits up for Thursday night's game against the Falcons likely hinges on Harris' status, but either way he's a hit-or-miss fantasy option, while working in a complementary role.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up in Week 10 Taylor is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Taylor is back in uniform after being a healthy scratch the last couple of weeks, with Damien Harris (concussion) having been ruled out for the contest. Also in the team's Week 10 backfield mix are Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden. In that context, Taylor's workload versus Cleveland is difficult to peg, which makes him a speculative fantasy lineup option this weekend.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact With Taylor inactive again Sunday, Brandon Bolden and Rhamondre Stevenson will handle change-of-pace/complementary snaps in Week 9 behind New England's top back, Damien Harris.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 8 Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact With Taylor out of the mix Sunday, Brandon Bolden and Rhamondre Stevenson will handle change-of-pace/complementary snaps in Week 8 behind New England's top back, Damien Harris.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor and why your brain needs to accept the fantasy upside of the Patriots backfield Renee Miller goes where other dare not — the Patriots' backfield. Are Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor worth the investments?

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brain Games: Peeling away cognitive biases and historical precedent with Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor Renee Miller goes where other dare not — the Patriots' backfield. Are Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor worth the investments?

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two late TDs in 54-13 win Taylor rushed nine times for 21 yards and two touchdowns while catching his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets.

Impact Taylor was effective in mop-up duty, powering in a pair of one-yard rushing touchdowns as the Patriots piled it on in the fourth. Prior to Taylor's touchdowns, Damien Harris scored twice on the ground and Brandon Bolden took a screen pass to the house. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson also remains in the mix for carries -- though he was inactive for this one -- so Taylor's touch floor will remain low in Week 8 against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Taylor plows in for the 1-yard TD New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor plows in for the 1-yard TD.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

J.J. Taylor powers in for first career TD New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor powers in for first career TD.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

J.J. Taylor rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. New York Jets No Description

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

In Week 7 mix Taylor is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Taylor will suit up Sunday, while Rhamondre Stevenson is inactive. Also in uniform Sunday is Brandon Bolden (thigh), with Taylor and Bolden in line to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles behind top back Damien Harris. In that context, Taylor profiles as a fantasy dart in PPR formats.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from groin issue Taylor (groin) was not on the injury report Wednesday.

Impact Taylor missed the team's Week 6 contest against the Cowboys after popping up on the injury report Friday. However, he's apparently gotten over the problem, as he returned to a full practice and should be ready for the team's upcoming matchup against the Jets.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Taylor (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact With Taylor unavailable, Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden will handle the Patriots' Week 6 backfield duties.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Taylor (groin) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Taylor was added to the Patriots' Week 6 injury report Friday after being limited by a groin injury during the team's final practice of the week. Also listed as questionable for Sunday's contest is lead back Damien Harris (ribs), leaving Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden as the team's healthiest backfield options heading into the weekend.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact With Taylor not in the mix Sunday, Brandon Bolden figures to handle the bulk of the Patriots' Week 5 change-of-pace looks behind lead back Damien Harris, with Rhamondre Stevenson also a candidate to mix in.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fumbles in Week 4 Taylor logged four of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Buccaneers, NESN's Zack Cox reports.

Impact In the process, Taylor finished with one carry for zero yards and one catch for zero yards, while Brandon Bolden (19 snaps, six catches) continued to earn the bulk of the Patriots' change-of-pace looks behind lead back Damien Harris, with James White (hip) on IR. More importantly, the idea that Taylor could be destined for a higher profile in New England's offense may need to be put on hold for the short term after he recorded a costly second-half fumble in Tampa Bay territory. With that in mind, it's possible that Rhamondre Stevenson, who has been a healthy scratch of late, could reenter the team's backfield mix Week 5 versus Houston.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Taylor ready if opportunity knocks With James White reportedly done for the season, J.J. Taylor could see an expanded role for the Patriots offense.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

J.J. Taylor on James White 9/30: "He has been a mentor to me" Patriots running back JJ Taylor addresses the media on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Could see role expand With James White (hip) expected to miss the rest of the season, Taylor is a candidate to see added work in the Patriots offense, Matt Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's worth noting that Week 3, at least, it was Brandon Bolden -- normally a core special teamer -- who handled the bulk of the team's change-of-pace duties in the immediate aftermath of White's injury. That said, we suspect Bolden's experience and ability in pass protection gave him the edge as an in-game fill-in option. In the coming weeks, though, we expect both Taylor and power back Rhamondre Stevenson to have an opportunity to log extra snaps as well, especially if one or both can prove capable of handling blocking assignments. In that context, the 5-foot-6, 185-pound Taylor could see enough touches to emerge as an option in deeper PPR formats behind top back Damien Harris.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One carry in Week 3 Taylor was on the field for 10 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Saints, en route to carrying once for two yards and catching both of his targets for...

Impact With James White having suffered a hip injury that's expected to cost him some time, Taylor's profile in the Patriots offense could expand in the coming weeks. It's worth noting that in Week 3, at least, it was Brandon Bolden (33 snaps) -- normally a core special teamer -- who handled the bulk of the team's change-of-pace duties after White (six snaps) exited Sunday's contest. That said, Taylor could be worth a speculative add in deeper PPR formats to see if the team's future game plans are designed to get the ball in his hands more often in White's anticipated absence.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE