When will Jonathan Taylor return? Injury update of Colts RB for Fantasy Football

Throughout the offseason, there was drama surrounding Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. After failing to agree on a new deal, he requested a trade from the Colts, but that didn't materialize.

Due to an ankle injury, the Colts placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of the start of the season. This automatically ruled Taylor out for the first four games of the season.

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When will Jonathan Taylor return?

Philadelphia Eagles v Indianapolis Colts

With how things currently shape up, Jonathan Taylor is moving in the right direction. He is expected to play in Week 5 when the Indianapolis Colts take on the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has played quite well so far, and the return of Taylor will benefit him even further. Last season, Taylor played just 11 games, in which he had 192 carries for 861 yards and scored four touchdowns.

His performance dipped due to injuries, but with him now nearing full health, the Colts running back could have another great year to prove his worth.

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Jonathan Taylor fantasy outlook 2023

Jonathan Taylor: New York Jets v Indianapolis Colts

As for fantasy football, everything depends on the health of Taylor. When healthy, he is arguably the best running back in football, which was evident in 2021.

He is likely to have a better season than he did in 2022 as the Indianapolis Colts offensive line seems to have sorted out its issues. Running back Zack Moss has excelled in Taylor's absence, which is a sign of how lethal they can be once their star player returns.

Moss has only played one game this season, but he had 18 carries for 88 yards and scored a touchdown. Anthony Richardson has also been running the ball quite well and has scored three rushing touchdowns this season.

The Colts have surprised many people with how well they have started the season and when their run game gets better with Taylor's return, it will allow the passing game to flourish as well.

With Nick Chubb and J.K. Dobbins out for the season, and Saquon Barkley suffering an ankle injury, fantasy football managers who have Taylor on their team, could separate themselves from the rest of the league.

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