JONATHAN TAYLOR NEWS

Jonathan Taylor hits 100-yard rushing mark in first career start The former Wisconsin running back was the first Colts rookie to hit the 100-yard rushing plateau since 2012.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Taylor makes hefty workload pay off as Colts beat Vikings Jonathan Taylor looked right at home in his first NFL start.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Taylor makes hefty workload pay off as Colts beat Vikings

Jonathan Taylor ran for 101 yards and scored a touchdown in his first NFL start, leading the Indianapolis Colts past Minnesota for a 28-11 victory

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor takes hand off as Colts, Vikings try to bounce back The Indianapolis Colts drafted Jonathan Taylor to complement their ground game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Taylor takes hand off as Colts, Vikings try to bounce back

The Indianapolis Colts need Jonathan Taylor to help them get their ground game jump-started and their season back on track

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' rookie RB Jonathan Taylor should get big opportunity vs. Vikings Week 1 wasn’t ideal for the Colts as they lost running back Marlon Mack for the season with an Achilles injury. Filling in for Mack will be...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Vaccaro's Views: Jonathan Taylor's fantasy upside and a Baker Mayfield letdown Chris Vaccaro is all in on the Colts backfield, he's growing frustrated with Baker Mayfield and he's not concerned about Nick Chubb.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Philip Rivers On Jonathan Taylor’s Starting Opportunity: ‘He’s Prepared’ Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers today spoke to local reporters via video conference. What are his latest thoughts on rookie run...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • COLTS.COM

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 2 lineup advice, matchups, DFS picks Can you trust Tom Brady? How about rookies like Henry Ruggs III, Jonathan Taylor, and JK Dobbins? SN's Vinnie Iyer weighs in on key Week 2 f...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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 A...

Impact "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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Podcast transcript: Jonathan Taylor's targets, Week 1 injury fallout and more We've transcribed the Monday morning "Fantasy in 15" for your reading pleasure.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After Marlon Mack's devastating week one injury, Jonathan Taylor set to lead the Colts RB room The Colts RB room was supposed to feature 2019 standout RB Marlon Mack, alongside rookie RB Jonathan Taylor and speedster Nyheim Hines, alth...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Ascends 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.

Impact 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 ballcarrier, with Nyheim Hines also handling a change-of-pace role. Taylor logged nine carries for 22 yards during Indianapolis' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, 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 chance at a more favorable gamescript against the Vikings on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Forgettable debut: Rivers picked off twice in loss to Jags

Philip Rivers’ Indianapolis debut ended up being a dud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon Mack Injury Update Could Give Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Outlook a Massive Boost The Indianapolis Colts backfield looked like a crowded one heading into the 2020 NFL season, with Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines and rookie Jonat...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

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...

Impact Taylor, who 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines Fantasy Outlook After Marlon Mack's Injury Injuries to Marlon Mack set the Indianapolis Colts back in the past, but it could be an opportunity to unleash Jonathan Taylor . Mack has be...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

WATCH: Jonathan Taylor explodes for massive gain on his first NFL catch As rookie Badgers take the field on Sunday, no rookie from Madison had higher expectations than Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Ironi...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy Alert: Colts Reportedly Drafted Jonathan Taylor to 'Spell' Marlon Mack The Indianapolis Colts might have used a second-round draft pick on Jonathan Taylor, but they aren't looking to put a heavy burden on the fo...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Rivers ready to begin new chapter as Colts quarterback

Philip Rivers feels like a rookie as Sunday's season opener at Jacksonville approaches

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Let’s get started': How Colts RB Marlon Mack is mentoring Jonathan Taylor “I’ve witnessed two good teammates rooting for each other and pulling for each other but also hungry to compete with one another."

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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.

Impact 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 in scrimmages but also some reports of strong showings in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor reminds Colts QB Philip Rivers of a former Pro Bowl RB As training camp comes to an end, the Indianapolis Colts have been raving about their second-round pick out of Wisconsin. Former Badger RB J...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy football 2020 rookie rankings: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jonathan Taylor, Henry Ruggs highlight the top 10 The 2020 fantasy football season could very well be the strangest one yet with little to no fans in stands and rampant unpredictability duri...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM