The Indianapolis Colts will host the Houston Texans in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Jonathan Taylor.
Is Jonathan Taylor Playing in Week 13?
Taylor is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Taylor in Week 13?
Jonathan Taylor broke loose for a 27-yard run last week against the Chiefs, but his other 17 touches netted just 39 yards, a lack of efficiency that seemed borderline impossible after watching him put on a show in Berlin (286 yards and three scores on 35 touches against the Falcons).
We saw the Steelers sell out to stop JT back in Week 9 (14 carries for 45 yards) in their upset win and this figures to be a theme as we approach the postseason: teams are going to ask Daniel Jones to beat them.
Stopping Taylor, of course, is easier said than done. His post contact numbers are historically good and up 59% from what he posted last season. It takes a special defense to execute the “stop Taylor at all costs” plan and the Texans are on the short list of units that could pull it off.
They are the seventh best unit at getting to the running back before he gets going downhill and that’ll be the plan this week. If they are able to execute, Taylor will underwhelm, but I’m never going to project an outright slowing of the most productive back in the game. Even in a tough spot, JT is a tier 1 option in my eyes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Taylor’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Taylor is projected to score 17.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Taylor to rush for 93 yards and 0.8 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Texans at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.