Should I Start Jonathan Taylor?

Thursday, November 12, 7:51 AM

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor told reporters on Thursday that he believes that the organization has a "vision" and a plan for the future after trading away some key assets at this year's deadline, according to WISH-TV News. The Colts initially traded Pro Bowl offensive guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, and then they sent veteran receiver Keenan Allen to the 49ers and receiver Josh Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. Taylor, who was the biggest potential trade piece in the NFL this year, ended up staying put as the Colts look to rebuild going into 2027 and beyond. They also kept quarterback Daniel Jones, who has struggled mightily in his second season with Indy after tearing his Achilles tendon late last year. The 27-year-old Taylor will be a more volatile high-end RB1 in fantasy football for the rest of this season, with opponents likely to stack the box even more aggressively to stop him on the ground. Taylor has 656 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in nine games this year, but he has been in a funk the last two weeks, rushing for only 69 yards and no touchdowns after scoring eight touchdowns on the ground in the first seven games of 2026.