Jonathan Taylor
RB · Indianapolis Colts
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
15.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
RB12 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Jonathan Taylor has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 15.9 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 18.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 22.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
JAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
18.0n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -4.3 against the preceding three games.
3.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change 0 against the preceding three games.
17.1n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -3.3 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 7, 6, 5 / 18.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 22.3 (3 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 3.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 3.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 17.1 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 20.4 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
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Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Andrew Ogletree | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Anthony Gould | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Bryce Boettcher | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| CJ Allen | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Justin Walley | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Matt Goncalves | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Sauce Gardner | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Tim Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Warren | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | Offense | RB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
17.1
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
16.6
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
17.9
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | MIN | 19.0 | 0 | 95 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 2026 / 6 | TEN | 21.1 | 0 | 94 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 21 |
| 2026 / 5 | PIT | 11.2 | 0 | 45 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 2026 / 4 | WAS | 22.7 | 0 | 95 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| 2026 / 3 | HOU | 9.2 | 0 | 68 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| 2026 / 2 | KC | 29.2 | 0 | 92 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2026 / 1 | BAL | 25.1 | 0 | 98 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 2025 / 18 | HOU | 5.9 | 0 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
CHI), and Jeremiyah Love (@DAL, if he plays).Fades:Jonathan Taylor (@JAC) makes the list for the second straight week.
Gardner remains a valuable player, Indianapolis still controls its 2028 first-round selection, and additional trades could provide more draft picks (see Jonathan Taylor, for example).
Should the Colts move others like running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the deadline, the prospects for that pick would look even better.
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