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Running Back Rank: #64
Overall: #278
Taylor posted his worst numbers in several seasons last year. He averaged just 3.9 yards per carry, which tied his career low. Taylor seems to have lost a little. But he has a ton of experience and some big seasons under his belt. He moves to a platoon situation in New England, which could suit him well. He'll share carries with a host of backs. Taylor has seven 1,000-yard seasons in his career. He remains a pretty explosive back with big-play ability. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield, but hasn't gotten many chances in that role in recent seasons.
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Taylor was a bust last season, but could turn it around a little in New England. His touchdown totals won't be very good, but it wouldn't surprise to see him reach 1,000 total yards in the Patriots explosive offense. Taylor is worth a late-round pick as a No. 3 or 4 back. |
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| The New England Patriots have declared RB Fred Taylor, WR Julian Edelman, OG Kendall Simmons, OT Matt Light, OG Richard Ohrnberger, DL Ron Brace, RB Sammy Morris, CB Terrence Wheatley inactive for Week 7. |
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| New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 7 game. |
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| New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 6 game. |
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| The New England Patriots have declared RB Fred Taylor, SS James Sanders, WR Joey Galloway, OG Kendall Simmons, OG Richard Ohrnberger, DL Ron Brace, DL Terdell Sands, CB Terrence Wheatley inactive for Week 5. |
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| Stephania Bell, of ESPN, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) suffered an eversion sprain, which is when the foot turns outward and needs to be surgically repaired. |
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| New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 9. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 5 game. |
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| Christopher L. Gasper, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) underwent surgery Thursday, Oct. 8, to repair severe ligament damage in his right ankle and could miss the rest of the season, according to a league source. There is a small chance he could return during the final month of the regular season depending on how his recovery progresses. |
| Fantasy Impact: We would just cut ties with Taylor. He wasn't a great option to begin with. |
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| Mike Reiss, of ESPNBoston.com, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) needs to undergo surgery on his ankle, according to a source. The surgery is not expected to keep Taylor out for the season. |
| Fantasy Impact: This opens the door for Laurence Maroney and Sammy Morris to get more work at running back. |
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| Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure how serious this injury is, but we'll keep you posted. Taylor has a chance to miss this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor had 21 carries for 105 yards with a touchdown Week 3. |
| Fantasy Impact: Taylor is the back to own in New England, but he isn't a steady option for fantasy teams. |
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