Tyler

Goodson

Goodson beat out Evan Hull for the RB3 gig during training camp and even saw some work as a passing downs specialist early in the year. With Trey Sermon struggling to replace Jonathan Taylor when the latter missed time with an ankle injury, Goodson made a spot-start in Week 7, running 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. Despite out-playing Sermon sans Taylor, the Colts stuck with Sermon as the backup in the second half of the season. Goodson touched the ball in three games over the final 10 weeks. On the plus side, Goodson carved out a high-volume role on special teams, giving him a shot at making the roster next season. He finished the year with 32 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown, adding 11 receptions for 61 yards and another score.

Sermon came in to spell Jonathan Taylor after a historic day. He and Tyler Goodson split carries, with Goodson getting four carries for 22 yards in the second half. Taylor came back in to finish the game, but Sermon and Goodson contributed to a 335-yard Colts rushing day. Both are handcuffs, but do not have fantasy relevance unless Taylor gets hurt.

Jonathan Taylor continues to get all of the rushing work for the Colts, but head coach Shane Steichen seems to want other running backs on the field in passing situations. That meant Goodson was on the field in the red zone on a play-action pass that led to his two-yard touchdown catch. Even with that touchdown, he remains off the fantasy radar.

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.

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.

Sermon was a DNP on Wednesday but was able to log a limited session on Thursday. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) tracking to miss another week, Sermon’s availability will be one to monitor heading into Friday. If he’s unable to go, Tyler Goodson would be on track to see a significant workload in Week 7 against the Dolphins. We’ll see what Sermon’s status is when Friday’s injury report drops tomorrow.

Sermon banged up the knee in Week 6’s win over the Titans. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) likely sidelined for another week, Tyler Goodson could be the team’s default lead back this week against the Dolphins. Goodson in Week 6 had 51 yards on eight rushes and functioned as the team’s primary pass-catching back. The Colts signed RB Salvon Ahmed as backfield depth in case Sermon is out against Miami.

Goodson got out-touched 18-12 by Trey Sermon, but he out-gained his backfield mate 65-29. A 33-yard rumble was to thank, but Goodson was definitely looking like the more explosive Colts back. Not that he was lighting things up. The Colts have been shifting their backfield roles around in Jonathan Taylor’s absence. JT didn’t seem particularly close to returning this week. Goodson could have some last-gasp PPR FLEX appeal against the Dolphins in Week 7.

Taylor will miss his second straight game since suffering an ankle injury in Week 4 against the Steelers. The veteran running back hasn’t taken the practice field since his injury, so Friday’s announcement shouldn’t come as a surprise to his fantasy managers. Expect Trey Sermon to lead the backfield in touches once again, while Tyler Goodson spells him on occasional downs.

Sermon is a surprise addition to the injury report as he played through Week 5 seemingly without any issues. He ran 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown while adding six receptions for 25 yards through the air. Jonathan Taylor looks unlikely to play this week, putting Sermon in line for another strong workload if he can suit up. Tyler Goodson would be the next man up if both Indy backs are ruled out.