Week 5 has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy managers is also here. Players who appear on the Friday injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into the weekend.
Jonathan Taylor has yet to see the field in the 2023 NFL season, but he was designated to return from the PUP list this week and is listed as questionable for the Colts’ game against the Titans. Will Jonathan Taylor play in Week 5? Here’s the latest.
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Jonathan Taylor (ankle) officially questionable for Week 5
Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is officially considered questionable for Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor will have a chance to play his first game of the season on Sunday. He was able to practice in full all week, and his status seems to be less of a question of health and more of a question about whether or not he’s in game shape and fully ready to go. It looks like he’s trending towards being active against the Titans, and he will be a must-start fantasy option and will kill the fantasy value of Zack Moss if he’s active and on the field.
- Jonathan Taylor (ankle) practices Friday
- Jonathan Taylor (ankle) says he’s 100% healthy
- Jonathan Taylor (ankle) estimated as a full participant Wednesday
What the Experts Are Saying
Taylor is a game-time decision. The Colts will take this up to the wire. I know fantasy GMs are chomping at the bit to play Taylor, but I would seriously consider sitting him this week, even if he’s active. We have no clue about his projected workload if he plays or his red zone role in his first game back. Last year, Taylor ranked 16th in yards after contact per attempt, 27th in breakaway run rate, and 13th in elusive rating. Tennessee has allowed the lowest explosive run rate and the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs while also having the seventh-highest stuff rate. Week 5 Positional Value: RB3 / Sit if possible
-Derek Brown
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