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RBIndianapolis Colts#5 at Running BackUpdated October 25, 2026

Jonathan Taylor

Running Back · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

18.5

Games

6

Bye

W13

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Age

27

Experience

6 yrs

Size

5'10" · 226 lb

College

Wisconsin

2026 Season Stats

PPG

18.5

Games

6

Rush Yds

492

Rush TDs

7

Rec

15

Rec Yds

163

Bye

Week 13

Jonathan Taylor 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Jonathan Taylor is the Indianapolis Colts number 28 running back, a seasoned 6-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a top-tier fantasy option at his position. He averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game across 6 appearances, which ranks him 5th among running backs in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Jonathan Taylor finished 2026 with 492 rushing yards and 7 ground scores. His passing-game role is limited, which makes him heavily game-script dependent in PPR and half-PPR formats.

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Upcoming Schedule

Week 7AWAY
@ Minnesota Vikings

Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 8AWAY
@ Jacksonville Jaguars

Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9HOME
vs Dallas Cowboys

Nov 8 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 10HOME
vs Miami Dolphins

Nov 15 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Jonathan Taylor Head to Head Matchups

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Jonathan Taylor Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 6 appearances, which ranks him 5th among running backs on our 2026 draft board.

What is Jonathan Taylor's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Jonathan Taylor's bye week?▾

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 13 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. Plan roster depth at running back for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Jonathan Taylor playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Jonathan Taylor's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Jonathan Taylor wear?▾

Jonathan Taylor wears number 28 for the Indianapolis Colts.

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