J.J. Taylor RB FA Mon 9/21/20 5:48 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor saw just one snap on offense in Sunday's 35-30 loss to the Seahawks, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
That came in the third quarter of the contest, when Taylor lost a yard on his sole carry of the evening. The rookie also returned three kickoffs for 69 yards. Taylor remains behind Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead in the Patriots' running back pecking order and is off the fantasy radar for now.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Mon 9/14/20 1:36 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor was on the field for nine of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In the process, Taylor carried four times for 28 yards and caught his only target for four yards. Though it's encouraging to see Taylor get a handful of touches in his NFL debut, he's still behind Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead in the Patriots' running back pecking order.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Mon 9/7/20 6:04 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor has been added to the Patriots' active roster.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor gets a promotion from the team's practice squad, with fellow running back Damien Harris (finger) on IR and set to miss at least three games. The 5-foot-6, 185-pounder probably won't see a big role for the team initially, but Taylor has drawn comparisons to Dion Lewis, so he could end up working his way into a change-of-pace role for the Patriots in time.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sun 9/6/20 5:51 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Taylor cleared waivers Sunday and landed on the Patriots' practice squad, Andrew Callahan of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 5-foot-5, 185-pound running back was seeking a change-of-pace role, but the Patriots are set at the position with Sony Michel, Damien Harris (finger), James White and Rex Burkhead returning to the lineup.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Sat 9/5/20 5:30 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
The Patriots have waived Taylor.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor looked good in training camp, drawing Dion Lewis comparisons. He's a candidate to land on New England's practice squad if he isn't claimed on waivers.
J.J. Taylor RB FA Fri 8/21/20 5:47 PM
J.J. Taylor
RB FA
Patriots' running backs coach Ivan Fears has noted that that Taylor reminds him of Dion Lewis, Phil Perry of NBC Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The most obvious reason for the comparison is that Taylor is 5-foot-6, 185 pounds, while Lewis -- who enjoyed some success with the Patriots a few seasons back -- checks in at 5-foot-8, 195 pounds. Like Lewis, Taylor is quick and has some pass-catching skills, so it's possible that the UDFA out of the University of Arizona could earn a spot on the team's regular-season roster or practice squad. It would take several breaks in his favor, however, to make a fantasy impact as a rookie.