Video: Will Jonathan Taylor Outperform His Ranks? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Will Jonathan Taylor Outperform His Ranks? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown and Pat Fitzmaurice debate the merits of Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor for the 2024 fantasy football season. Will he be an easy RB1 or do we see regression in his future? Let us know what you think down below!

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The panel dives deep into Jonathan Taylor’s potential for the 2024 fantasy football season. Despite injuries that sidelined him for several games over the past two years, Taylor’s 2021 performance, featuring 1,800 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, remains a testament to his elite capability. With the addition of dynamic quarterback Anthony Richardson, the panel draws exciting parallels to the 2012 season of Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, envisioning a similar boost in Taylor’s rushing efficiency.

Pat Fitzmaurice argues that Taylor, currently ranked around the end of the first round, could thrive alongside Richardson, creating hesitation in linebackers during RPO plays. The expectation is not for Taylor to repeat his 2021 touchdown tally but rather to benefit from the offensive dynamics, possibly reaching 2,000 yards from scrimmage and around 13 touchdowns.

Fitzmaurice and other experts, including DBro, assert that Taylor’s draft value remains high. They’re confident in his RB1 potential, given the expected high pace and volume of plays in the Colts’ offense under Shane Steichen. Even with some touchdowns potentially siphoned by Richardson, Taylor’s role as a primary rusher should secure his fantasy relevance.

The panel also discusses the ranking and draft strategies involving Taylor and other top-tier running backs like Saquon Barkley, highlighting the value of double-dipping on RBs if drafting at the end of the first round.

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