What It Means:

Taylor was excused from the team last week to receive treatment as he continues to work his way back from ankle surgery. He reportedly still wants to be traded and told the Colts he won't practice or play until his ankle is fully healed, so Taylor's status for Week 1 is still uncertain. Deon Jackson and fifth-round rookie Evan Hull will continue to see additional backfield reps until Taylor or Zack Moss (arm) are cleared.

Operating under the assumption Taylor will be back for Week 1, he is currently the RB8 in numberFire's preseason rankings. Our models project him for the third-most carries (329.9) and second-most rushing yards (1,581.2) this season, with 31.6 targets, 22.6 receptions, 167.5 yards, and 10.34 combined touchdowns.