The Indianapolis Colts have done an excellent job of maneuvering the first four games of the season to be 2-2. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has missed a game and a half because of concussion. But the Colts were able to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 22-19 — with Gardner Minshew at quarterback.
Another issue to start the year has been the contract dispute with Jonathan Taylor, but Taylor is back with the team and ready to go. He was a full participant on Thursday and Friday, and that could be great news for fantasy football managers.
Is it good enough news to play Taylor, or is Zack Moss still the play in Indianapolis?
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Zack Moss Fantasy Outlook This Week
Moss has filled in admirably to start the year for the Colts. He missed the opener but has gotten at least 18 carries and 70 rushing yards in the three games he has played in.
His best game of the year was in Baltimore, rushing the ball 30 times for 122 yards. He also had two catches for 23 yards and one touchdown in the game. In the last four games last year, Moss averaged 83.5 yards, showing he can be a solid running back.
Moss is currently No. 20 in the PFN Fantasy Consensus Rankings, while Taylor is looked at as No. 34.
Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Outlook This Week
Editor’s Note: Taylor has been officially activated off of IR and appears to be on track to play in Week 5 against the Titans.
It’s been a tough season for Taylor, but it appears that all things are good to go for the fourth-year running back out of Wisconsin. It was just two years ago when he rushed for 1,869 yards. Last year, he had to battle injuries, rushing for 861 yards in only 11 games.
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However, make no mistake about it — when Taylor is healthy, he is as good of a running back as there is in the NFL. At 5-foot-10, 226 pounds, Taylor is a physical running back who can wear out a defense. He showed two seasons ago he can also make plays in the passing game, as he had 40 catches for 360 yards.
He has had struggles against Tennessee, as the most rushing yards he has ever had against the Titans is 70.
The #Colts are listing RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) as questionable for Sunday vs. the #Titans. They'll see how his body feels after two full practices before making a final call Saturday on whether to activate him.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
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Even though Moss is higher in the rankings, the guy to go with this week is Taylor. He is going to be coming back with vengeance, and he’s healthy for the first time in a long time.
While Moss has been a solid player for the Colts, the reward is so much higher for Taylor. This game is a huge opportunity for Taylor to win over the fans and the entire organization.
The AFC South is absolutely right there for the taking right now, and Taylor could be just the spark the Colts need. Look for Taylor to go for 100 yards and the Colts to get an AFC South win.
Make sure to check in on our PFN Consensus Rankings to see where exactly Taylor lands going into this contest against the Titans.
