Jonathan Taylor
vs Brock Bowers
2026 · Week 6 · Half-PPR
The crowd’s lean
Week 6No weekly comparisons recorded for this pair.
This week
WEEK 6Taylor
vs TEN
Oct 18 · 1:00 PM ET
Bowers
vs BUF
Oct 18 · 4:25 PM ET
20.9
Projected
13.2
Projected
Half-PPR
projection
2026 season, per game
2025 season, per game
Full game log & past seasons +
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | 23.6 | RB8 | 19 | 98 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 23 | — |
2 | — | 27.2 | RB1 | 24 | 92 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 40 | — |
3 | — | 8.2 | RB28 | 23 | 68 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | — |
4 | — | 22.2 | RB9 | 20 | 95 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
5 | — | 9.7 | RB25 | 15 | 45 | — | 4 | 3 | 37 | — |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MIA | 11.3 | RB22 | 18 | 71 | — | 3 | 3 | 27 | — |
2 | DEN | 28.5 | RB1 | 25 | 165 | — | 2 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
3 | TEN | 31.3 | RB1 | 17 | 102 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 16 | — |
4 | LAR | 12.1 | RB22 | 17 | 76 | — | 5 | 5 | 20 | — |
5 | LV | 30.1 | RB2 | 17 | 66 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 20 | — |
6 | ARI | 21.7 | RB7 | 21 | 123 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | — |
7 | LAC | 32.7 | RB3 | 16 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | — |
8 | TEN | 36.4 | RB1 | 12 | 153 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
9 | PIT | 6.7 | RB30 | 14 | 45 | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | — |
10 | ATL | 48.1 | RB1 | 32 | 244 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | KC | 7.6 | RB26 | 16 | 58 | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | — |
13 | HOU | 13.6 | RB19 | 21 | 85 | — | 5 | 3 | 36 | — |
14 | JAX | 11.4 | RB20 | 21 | 74 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
15 | SEA | 11.6 | RB21 | 25 | 87 | — | 4 | 3 | 14 | — |
16 | SF | 15.4 | RB18 | 16 | 46 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 33 | — |
17 | JAX | 15.9 | RB13 | 21 | 70 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 14 | — |
18 | HOU | 4.9 | RB48 | 14 | 26 | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HOU | 10.8 | RB29 | 16 | 48 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
2 | GB | 14.5 | RB14 | 12 | 103 | — | 4 | 2 | 32 | — |
3 | CHI | 26.0 | RB4 | 23 | 110 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25 | — |
4 | PIT | 18.3 | RB13 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 20 | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | HOU | 18.2 | RB11 | 20 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | — |
9 | MIN | 7.4 | RB35 | 13 | 48 | — | 5 | 3 | 11 | — |
10 | BUF | 13.2 | RB15 | 21 | 114 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | — |
11 | NYJ | 6.5 | RB28 | 24 | 57 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
12 | DET | 3.5 | RB35 | 11 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | NE | 16.8 | RB13 | 25 | 96 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | DEN | 9.6 | RB25 | 22 | 107 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
16 | TEN | 39.8 | RB1 | 29 | 218 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
17 | NYG | 26.6 | RB1 | 32 | 125 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | — |
18 | JAX | 24.5 | RB5 | 34 | 177 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 22.6 | TE2 | 14 | 10 | 116 | 1 |
4 | — | 17.6 | TE3 | 11 | 6 | 86 | 1 |
5 | — | 19.0 | TE2 | 10 | 8 | 110 | 1 |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NE | 12.8 | TE2 | 8 | 5 | 103 | — |
2 | LAC | 6.3 | TE16 | 8 | 5 | 38 | — |
3 | WAS | 7.8 | TE14 | 5 | 4 | 38 | — |
4 | CHI | 7.1 | TE19 | 6 | 5 | 46 | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | JAX | 37.3 | TE1 | 13 | 12 | 127 | 3 |
10 | DEN | 3.2 | TE29 | 3 | 1 | 31 | — |
11 | DAL | 10.7 | TE6 | 12 | 7 | 72 | — |
12 | CLE | 8.5 | TE10 | 9 | 6 | 55 | — |
13 | LAC | 20.3 | TE1 | 4 | 4 | 63 | 2 |
14 | DEN | 12.6 | TE5 | 5 | 4 | 46 | 1 |
15 | PHI | 5.8 | TE21 | 8 | 6 | 28 | — |
16 | HOU | 11.8 | TE12 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 1 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LAC | 8.8 | TE5 | 8 | 6 | 58 | — |
2 | BAL | 14.3 | TE4 | 9 | 9 | 98 | — |
3 | CAR | 5.6 | TE15 | 4 | 3 | 41 | — |
4 | CLE | 4.1 | TE23 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — |
5 | DEN | 19.7 | TE2 | 12 | 8 | 97 | 1 |
6 | PIT | 11.6 | TE8 | 10 | 9 | 71 | — |
7 | LAR | 14.3 | TE4 | 14 | 10 | 93 | — |
8 | KC | 8.3 | TE18 | 5 | 5 | 58 | — |
9 | CIN | 13.0 | TE6 | 8 | 5 | 45 | 1 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | MIA | 24.8 | TE3 | 16 | 13 | 126 | 1 |
12 | DEN | 5.8 | TE19 | 10 | 4 | 38 | — |
13 | KC | 25.2 | TE1 | 14 | 10 | 140 | 1 |
14 | TB | 6.7 | TE16 | 5 | 3 | 49 | — |
15 | ATL | 5.0 | TE22 | 6 | 3 | 35 | — |
16 | JAX | 15.4 | TE1 | 13 | 11 | 99 | — |
17 | NO | 11.1 | TE11 | 7 | 7 | 77 | — |
18 | LAC | 13.0 | TE8 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 1 |
Expert takes
“As I noted in that piece, according to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Taylor has averaged four yards per carry and 18.2 half–PPR points per game in four games without Alec Pierce since 2025, a far cry from his 4.9 yards per carry and 20.58 half-PPR points per game in 17 games with Pierce. Taylor is also much better in wins than losses, scoring 25.1 half-PPR points per game in 16 wins since 2024 and only 13.5 half-PPR points per game in 19 losses before Sunday. Taylor tallied 82 scoreless scrimmage yards on 15 carries and three receptions against the Steelers.”
Josh Shepardson· Oct 12, 2026“Meanwhile, Taylor is an elite running back who will get you 20 PPR fantasy points most weeks, while Watson has quietly been one of the better wide receivers over the first month of the season.”
Mike Fanelli· Oct 6, 2026“Taylor has a league-high 91.5% of his backfield touches, accounting for 20-plus touches in every game. I also expect the Colts' passing game to be better here, opening things up and creating more scoring chances than last week. Washington RBs Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the backfield 58.5% of the snaps on Sunday, handling 20 touches for 43 yards. 19 of those touches were runs.”
Rich Hribar· Sep 30, 2026
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““ Jonathan Taylor ranks inside the top 40 of the FantasyPros half-PPR flex rankings but faces a difficult matchup against the Texans’ stout run defense. Houston has limited opposing backs effectively through two games, which could keep Taylor’s yardage and touchdown chances in check. Even with his usual workload, the low matchup rating suggests a higher risk of a muted outing than his ranking implies.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 24, 2026“Last season, Jonathan Taylor averaged 31.5 PPG in Colts wins and 12.4 PPG in Colts losses.”
Ryan Steinberg· Sep 7, 2026“Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND) With a caveat. Taylor was the RB4 overall, but his season was a tale of two halves.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 3, 2026“Jonathan Taylor (+600) is the current favorite to lead the league in rushing yards for the 2026 NFL Season.”
Curtis Hirsch· Sep 2, 2026“Jonathan Taylor was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. Had Daniel Jones not gotten injured, Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season.”
Tom Strachan· Aug 23, 2026“Round 2: Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND) With Daniel Jones coming off a torn Achilles, it’s fair to assume Jonathan Taylor will continue to get a massive amount of work in the running game and as a pass-catcher.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22, 2026“Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor is the focal point of the offense, totaling 323 rushing attempts and 55 targets last season, setting a career high in targets.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 12, 2026“$39M guaranteed The #Colts and star RB Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a big-time 2-year, $44M extension, per me and @AdamSchefter”
FFToday· Aug 6, 2026“Taylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He’ll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There’s a very real world where Taylor is a top-two back this season.”
Tom Strachan· Jul 27, 2026“Yes, Jonathan Taylor is the bellcow for Indy, and I don’t see that changing, but the RB2 spot is up for grabs in Indy.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 22, 2026
“Cousins knows where his bread is buttered, giving Brock Bowers 35 targets in his three healthy games, which has Bowers scoring a touchdown per game and keeping the chains moving.”
Jeff Krisko· Oct 15, 2026“Brock Bowers finished as the TE2 in his return from his preseason knee surgery.”
Jordan Pullett· Oct 2, 2026“Bowers had a 94.6% route participation rate, 39.4% target share, 0.37 TPRR, 50.0% first-read share, and 41.7% air yard share. Bowers should have another big effort in a contest where the Raiders will need to keep up with the favored Chiefs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba : 90.5 Receiving Yards – Higher Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the not-so-mystery player Kubiak fed last year.”
Josh Shepardson· Oct 1, 2026
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“IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Brock Bowers – 13 targets, 10 rec It did not take long for Bowers to remind the fantasy football world how dominant he can be when healthy. The 13 targets to him in his season debut accounted for a 43.3% target share. It was the tenth time in 30 career games that he has earned double-digit targets.”
Aaron Larson· Sep 29, 2026“Brock Bowers Is Elite Bowers returned from his knee injury with 10 catches, 116 yards, and a TD. Three catches came on the opening drive, so he did not have to ease back into the offense. Apparently, two weeks off was enough rest for the entire season and will pay off the early-round investment.”
Chris Cash· Sep 28, 2026“TE Quick Hitters Brock Bowers | TE, Las Vegas Raiders (QUESTIONABLE) – Bowers is officially questionable after getting in two limited practices to start the week and then not practicing Friday. The Raiders indicated that Bowers’ Friday absence was planned and not a setback. If Bowers is active, he has to be in your starting lineup.”
Edward DeLauter· Sep 26, 2026“The Raiders are 2-0 despite not having TE Brock Bowers available, which is amazing considering how thin their skill group is viewed as. Unfortunately, I have serious doubts about how sustainable all of this is. The teams the Raiders have played so far have combined to go 0-4 with a scoring differential of -60.”
Logan Ulrich· Sep 24, 2026“Coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Bowers will sit after a meniscus procedure, leaving Mayer as the clear TE1 for Kirk Cousins. When Mayer has been featured, he has produced at a starter's volume. He logged a 78.4% route participation rate, a 23.7% target share, a 26% target rate per route, 4.5 receptions per game, 49.0 receiving yards per game, 2.25 yards per route run, and 1 receiving touchdown without Bowers last year.”
Tucker Bagley· Sep 12, 2026“With an anemic wide receiver corps in Las Vegas, Bowers should be awash in targets this season. New head coach Klint Kubiak has been tasked with repairing the Raiders’ offense, and his track record suggests he can right the ship. No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza provides hope, while the Raiders also have tight end-friendly quarterback Kirk Cousins .”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 8, 2026“Round 3 Jason (3.01) – Brock Bowers (TE, LV) Mike (3.05) – Chris Olave (WR, NO) Andy (3.09) – D’Andre Swift (RB, CHI) Of course, Brock Bowers is really only a third-round pick in this mock draft in name only, as Jason waited to take him at the 3.01.”
Kurt Mullen· Sep 4, 2026“Widely considered one of the best TE prospects to ever enter the league, Bowers had 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns on 153 targets as a rookie. With better health in 2026, he has a chance to match or exceed his rookie numbers. The Raiders are talent-starved at wide receiver, so Bowers is poised to be their alpha pass catcher.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 3, 2026
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