J.J. Taylor
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
10
YDS
44
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor was cut by the Patriots after training camp in 2023 then joined the Texans' practice squad after signing with the team in October. He's back on a reserve/future deal and will compete for a job behind No. 1 Joe Mixon and projected top backup Dameon Pierce, who didn't adapt well to a new scheme after a successful rookie season in 2022. The order behind Mixon is to be determined; however, Pierce received a vote of confidence from general manager Nick Caserio. That suggests Taylor will be in the No. 3 mix along with the system-experienced Dare Ogunbowale, sixth-round draft pick Jawhar Jordan and undrafted free agent British Brooks. Read Past Outlooks
Three touches in loss
Taylor carried three times for 23 yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.
ANALYSIS
Because the Texans were without Dameon Pierce (groin) for the game, the club signed Taylor to the 53-man roster, and he was on the field for six snaps. Dare Ogunbowale (29 snaps) moved up to second on depth chart while Taylor filled a similar role he had earlier this season when he was activated from the practice squad.
Because the Texans were without Dameon Pierce (groin) for the game, the club signed Taylor to the 53-man roster, and he was on the field for six snaps. Dare Ogunbowale (29 snaps) moved up to second on depth chart while Taylor filled a similar role he had earlier this season when he was activated from the practice squad.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do J.J. Taylor's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%Positive Run %
90.0%% Yds After Contact
29.5%Avg Yds After Contact
1.3Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
3.0% Snaps w/Touch
37.5%Air Yards Per Game
-1.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.16% Team Air Yards
-0.2%% Team Targets
1.0%Avg Depth of Target
-1.7 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
0.0% Targeted On Route
18.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
57.2
Cornerbacks
76.6
Safeties
20.9
Linebackers
87.3
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2024 J.J. Taylor Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do J.J. Taylor's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 6"Weight
185 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.61 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
28.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Taylor has been with the Patriots since the 2020 season, but the 5-6, 190-pounder has yet to secure a steady role in the team's backfield. The 25-year-old logged saw action in just one game last year and approaches the coming campaign on the roster bubble while looking to secure slotting in a running back corps that also includes Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong, Kevin Harris and Ty Montgomery.
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Signed to active roster
The Texans signed Taylor off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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Back with practice squad
Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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Elevated from practice squad
The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Back to practice squad
Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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Gets more work in Week 4
Taylor had six carries for 18 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Has workout with Texans
Taylor had a workout with Houston on Friday, per Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com.
ANALYSIS
Taylor spent the previous three seasons in the Patriots' organization but failed to make the roster in 2023 and is currently a free agent. The 25-year-old running back has 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his NFL career.
Taylor spent the previous three seasons in the Patriots' organization but failed to make the roster in 2023 and is currently a free agent. The 25-year-old running back has 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his NFL career.