Jonathan Taylor 2021 Outlook: The Lead Car in Indy
4 years ago2020 was a rollercoaster season for Jonathan Taylor. He went from second string to stud in one week. He then had a backwards slide before finally hitting his stride again and helping the Colts get into the playoffs. 2021 will be different. Last season, Taylor was drafted in the third or fourth round in many fantasy drafts. Preseason hype can do a lot for someone as evidenced here. For most of the season it looked like a bad choice. Even finishing with 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground, Taylor did not help many of his managers make the playoffs. Losing Anthony Castonzo will hurt the offensive line, but Quinton Nelson is still there, and the team brought in Eric Fisher who could take over the LT spot after he is fully healed from a leg injury suffered last postseason. Add to the mix Carson Wentz, who is far more mobile than Philip Rivers and Taylor has breakout potential this season. His ceiling? Overall RB1. Even if he does not reach this lofty goal, he will finish as a top-five back and this alone makes him worthy of a top-five overall pick in fantasy drafts. The Colts are going to be good this season. Much of this will depend on the rushing and potential receiving acumen of the second-year back from Wisconsin. They will put all of their eggs in his basket. He might fumble a few away, but he will get you to the playoffs as well.