Who Should I Start? Jonathan Taylor or Kenneth Walker III

Saturday, September 13, 7:38 AM

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will host the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Taylor turned in a solid, if unspectacular, Week 1 performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins, rushing for 71 yards and catching three passes for 27 yards. He will look to find the end zone against a talented Denver defense that allowed just the 21st-most fantasy points per game to running backs in 2024. The Broncos continued that trend in Week 1 as they shut down the running game of the Tennessee Titans, holding Tony Pollard to 3.3 yards per carry. Taylor should see plenty of volume, but the tough matchup downgrades him to more of a low-end RB1 in fantasy this weekend.

Friday, September 12, 12:03 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is a flex player with upside in Week 2 when Seattle visits the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker's 40% Week 1 snap share was concerning. That number figures to rise, given that Walker was working back from injuries throughout the offseason, but he does not appear poised to maintain the workhorse role he once held in this backfield. Walker was the preferred pass-catching running back in Week 1, which gives him a solid base in fantasy. Seattle is facing a Steelers' defense on Sunday that should be solid all-around. However, they just got torched on the ground and through the air by a Jets offense that many considered to be below average coming into the season. With Seattle now having a week to see what their new offense looks like, they should be able to make adjustments and have more success in Week 2. Walker has lost his status as an RB2, but he can be started in your flex.