Jonathan Taylor emerges as top fantasy football pick for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is being considered as a potential No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football drafts for the 2026 season. He had an impressive performance in 2025, leading the NFL with 323 rushing attempts and 18 rushing touchdowns. Taylor also recorded 1,585 rushing yards, along with 46 receptions for 378 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Throughout the 2025 season, he averaged 25.9 fantasy points per game before injuries impacted the Colts' offense. Projections suggest Taylor could rush for over 1,300 yards and score more than 10 rushing touchdowns in 2026, alongside solid receiving statistics.
- •Taylor led the NFL with 323 rushing attempts in 2025.
- •He scored 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
- •Taylor averaged 25.9 fantasy points per game before injuries.
- •Projections estimate over 1,300 rushing yards and 10+ touchdowns in 2026.
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