J.J. Taylor Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Kristian Wilkerson, Devin Asiasi and J.J. Taylor have been listed inactive for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Asiasi and Taylor were expected to be inactive as they are considered depth pieces. Their absences should not have any DFS impact. Wilkerson had a shot to play as the fourth receiver for the Patriots but HC Bill Belichick will elect to go with N'Keal Harry. Harry can be considered as a desperation punt play on the showdown slate if necessary but is not expected to play a major role in the offense.

J.J. Taylor and Devin Asiasi are officially inactive for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. With Damien Harris and Jonnu Smith both available to play Taylor and Asiasi were not needed to provide depth for the Patriots. Their absences should not be considered DFS relevant as they would have only played a role if Smith and Harris were unavailable.

N'Keal Harry and J.J. Taylor have been listed inactive for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Harry had been dealing with an injury all week so this wasn't surprising. The recently elevated Kristian Wilkerson should fill his role but is not DFS relevant at this point. J.J. Taylor will be a healthy scratch as it seems to be a Rhamondre Stevenson week for the Patriots. Stevenson should assume his normal role in the backfield but is not expected to be DFS relevant.

J.J. Taylor active will be active Sunday against the New York Jets while Rhamondre Stevenson will be a healthy inactive. The guessing game in the New England backfield continues as Stevenson who was expected to have an increased role was a healthy scratch. Taylor will take his place and likely serve as Damien Harris's primary backup while Brandon Bolden should also see work. It is best to stay away from the Patriots backfield at this point as Coach Belichick is known for having a running back by committee approach.

As expected, Damien Harris is officially active Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys while J.J. Taylor will be inactive. Harris should see the majority of the carries in the Patriots committee with Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden also slated to see some touches. Due to the committee approach it is advised to avoid the New England backfield in DFS contests.

After missing the last few games due to being in the doghouse, Stevenson will be back out there in place of J.J. Taylor against the Texans. Damien Harris should remain the early down rusher, but Stevenson may have a chance to chip in late in the game if the Patriots get some garbage time opportunities against the woeful Texans.