Fantasy Football Player Notes

Taylor has missed 16 games over the last three seasons, and his recurring ankle injuries are major concern. But when Taylor is healthy, he's one of the best pure runners in the league. Despite missing three games in 2024, Taylor had 303 carries for 1,431 yards and 11 touchdowns. Taylor doesn't catch many passes -- he's had fewer than 20 receptions in each of the last two seasons -- but if he can stay healthy, he'll continue to stack up big rushing totals.

Giddens was the 15th running back selected in the draft as he landed with the Colts. He'll compete with Khalil Herbert to earn backup duties behind the Colts' incumbent starter, Jonathan Taylor. Giddens' talent is very real after he ranked 16th in yards after contact per attempt, sixth in breakaway percentage, and 22nd in elusive rating last year (per PFF). He's in the final-round pick bucket that could pay off handsomely if he earns the RB2 spot and Taylor misses any time.