Taylor participated fully in Thursday's practice and was on the field again on Friday. Taylor practiced every day in some capacity this week and will in all likelihood revert back to his bell cow role in his return against the Texans. Taylor's return means Trey Sermon goes back to being a deep league stash in fantasy leagues. We could argue the same for Tyler Goodson, who out-produced Sermon in Week 7's win over the Dolphins.
NFL Week 7 is nearly a wrap. Romeo Doubs and Tyler Goodson stand out as waiver-wire targets ahead of Week 8.
Sermon and Tyler Goodson played to a snaps standstill in Jonathan Taylor's latest absence, but Goodson took control of the production this time around, out-touching Sermon 14-9 and out-gaining him 51-49. It was also Goodson who found the end zone. Taylor didn't seem particularly close to returning this week, so it will probably be Sermon and Goodson forming another Week 8 committee against the Texans. Sermon has sadly lost the FLEX benefit of the doubt even in that setup.
Goodson's seven-yard third quarter touchdown was one of only two total TDs in the game. He out-snapped, out-touched and out-gained Trey Sermon in Jonathan Taylor's absence, though Sermon did turn his nine touches into 49 yards. Goodson also got out-rushed by Anthony Richardson. Jonathan Taylor's return hasn't seemed particularly imminent, but he is nearing what would be the typical return date for a high-ankle sprain. Goodson's FLEX value will disappear if Taylor manages to suit up vs. Houston.
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why the Colts running back is worth a last-minute grab this week.