The Indianapolis Colts (6-1) will host the Tennessee Titans (1-6) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?
If Jonathan Taylor can repeat the 118 yards of offense that he had against these Titans back in Week 3, he will already be at 1,000 yards from scrimmage.
Add in the double-digit rushing scores and he will have done something before Halloween that only 11 backs (one of whom was him) accomplished during the entirety of the 2021 season.
Taylor has more 10+ yard runs than attempts that have failed to gain yardage and has five more catches on six fewer targets than he had all of last season (14 games). His combination of power and speed is rare, and with this offense clicking on all cylinders (109 points scored during this three-game winning streak), I’m not sure what defenses are supposed to do.
The schedule will toughen a bit down the stretch, but with two home games to close the fantasy playoffs, it’s not hard to see JT being a fantasy MVP for title teams this winter.
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 8
Taylor is projected to score 22.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Taylor to rush for 118 yards and 1.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 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 8 Weather Impact: Titans at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
