Jonathan Taylor injury update: Latest on Colts RB for Fantasy Football Week 8

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Jonathan Taylor has been a topic of discussion for the Indianapolis Colts ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans. The running back has missed the past three games due to an ankle injury, but there is some good news for the Colts for this week.

Moreover, fantasy managers want to know Taylor's status for the clash against the Texans on Sunday.

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Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor - Source: Getty

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As things stand, Jonathan Taylor is questionable to play against the Texans in Week 8 on Sunday. However, Colts head coach Shane Steichen has said that he was optimistic about the Pro Bowl running back returning to practice this week.

This is great news for fantasy managers who are looking to draft Taylor in Week 8. However, as a precautionary measure, it makes sense to pick the player only after he returns to practice and has been given the green light to play against the Texans.

Taylor, who is nursing a right high-ankle sprain, did not practice with the Colts since picking up the injury in Indy's Week 4 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He subsequently missed the games against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, the Tennessee Titans in Week 6, and the Miami Dolphins in Week 7.

This season, Taylor has posted 349 yards on 72 carries and has rushed for four touchdowns. He also has recorded 77 yards on 10 receptions.

Taylor's offensive displays for the Colts have totaled 72.6 fantasy points this season. He is averaging 18.1 points per game. Now, it remains to be seen whether Taylor can build on those numbers in Week 8 when the Colts make the trip to Houston.