Jonathan Taylor injury update: Latest on Colts RB for Week 16 Fantasy Football

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and fantasy managers who own him have had a largely frustrating season.

Due to a contract dispute with the team and an ankle injury, Taylor did not play for the Colts in the first four games of the season. He returned in Week 5. While he struggled initially, he appeared to be returning to his best from Week 6 to Week 11.

Unfortunately for the Colts, Taylor got injured again, this time in his thumb. He had surgery, and as a result, has missed the last three games.

Taylor last played in the Week 12 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which ended 27–20. However, he may make a comeback this week, when the Colts play the Atlanta Falcons.

Coach Shane Steichen said on Sunday that the RB is "feeling good" and that the team would "see how this week goes."

We'll learn a lot more about Taylor's return status from the Colts' practice report on Wednesday, which is their first practice of the week.

#Update: Taylor practiced with the team on Wednesday and is trending in the right direction to play in Week 16.

Update 2: Taylor practiced on Thursday as well along with Michael Pittman Jr.

#Update 3: Taylor will play in Week 16

What happened to Jonathan Taylor?

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor sustained an injury during the victory over the Tampa Bay Bucs on Nov. 26. His performance in the game was outstanding, running for 91 yards and two touchdowns before leaving due to a thumb injury.

Three days after the game, the running back had surgery, and he was given a recovery timeline of three to five weeks. Taylor has been sidelined for four weeks now but should be back on the field shortly.

In seven games this season, Taylor has accumulated 414 running yards and four touchdowns. He also has 16 receptions for 137 yards and one touchdown.

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When will Jonathan Taylor return?

As the Colts push for a place in the postseason, Taylor might be getting close to getting back on the field again.

Taylor's injury was caused by "a ligament that tore off at the base of his thumb and flipped on top of the tendon," according to an NFL Network report last weekend by Ian Rapoport. Additionally, he said that the star running back has a good chance of playing against the Falcons.

Zach Moss took over the leading role in the backfield after Taylor's injury and did a solid job. If Taylor makes a comeback this week, it will boost the Colts' playoff pursuit.