J.J. Taylor RB FA Wed 11/25/20 4:29 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (undisclosed) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was unavailable for Week 11 due to an unspecified injury, but he was back on the practice field Wednesday. The 22-year-old hasn't seen game action since Week 3, and that's unlikely to change this weekend with Sony Michel back from injured reserve.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sat 11/21/20 1:16 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
The Patriots have ruled Taylor (undisclosed) out ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has not seen any action since Week 3 and is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. However, with Sony Michel (quadriceps) activated off IR and Damien Harris (chest/ankle), James White and Rex Burkhead all expected to be available, Taylor would have had a hard time getting on the field regardless.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sun 11/15/20 7:16 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor hasn't logged any action since Week 3, despite injuries and other absences plaguing the Patriots backfield. With Sony Michel (quadriceps) not playing Sunday but poised to return from IR soon, Taylor may be a regular healthy scratch moving forward with Damien Harris, James White and Rex Burkhead all available.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Fri 11/13/20 4:54 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor started the week with a pair of limited practices but upgraded to a full session Friday, clearing him to suit up for the Sunday Night Football clash with the Ravens. How much usage he'll see in a backfield that also features Damien Harris (ankle/chest), James White and Rex Burkhead remains to be seen.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Wed 11/11/20 6:38 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (illness) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Chris Mason of Mass Live reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was forced to miss Monday's win over the Jets with the ailment, but he appears on track for a return in Week 10. His return should affect much from an offensive perspective, however, as the running back has been a healthy scratch for every game he's been healthy.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sat 11/7/20 5:12 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (illness) will not play Monday against the Jets, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was held out all week with an illness, but the running back had been a healthy scratch even when he's healthy. With 19 players either out or listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets, depth might be a major question mark for the Patriots.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Fri 11/6/20 1:36 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (illness) is not practicing Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor, who has been a healthy scratch for New England since Week 3, has now missed back-to-back practices due to illness. Even if he's able to retake the practice field prior to Monday's game against the Jets, it seems probable that Taylor will once again be left out of the main offensive gameplan.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Thu 11/5/20 7:11 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor (illness) was a non-participant during the Patriots' practice session Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In what constituted New England's longest injury report of the season Thursday, Taylor was among the 17 players who had limited or no availability at practice. The rookie out of Arizona State has not logged a game appearance for the Patriots since Week 3, though this update marks his first reported injury or illness-related absence of 2020.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sun 10/18/20 11:55 AM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
With fellow running back Sony Michel (quad/illness) unavailable, the Patriots' Week 6 backfield duties will be handled by Damien Harris, James White and Rex Burkhead.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Mon 9/28/20 12:45 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor was on the field for 15 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders, logging a team-high 11 carries for 43 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor, who didn't catch his only passing target in the contest, isn't going to lead the team in carries too often, but a run-heavy game plan, coupled with the absence of James White (personal), afforded Taylor an opportunity to see added touches Week 3. Meanwhile, Sony Michel rushed for 117 yards on nine carries, and Rex Burkhead turned his six carries into 49 yards and a pair of rushing scores. With Damien Harris (finger) possibly back this week, Taylor's role this coming Sunday against the Chiefs may not be a big one.