Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
San Francisco 49ers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor handled the most carries (32) over his three-year tenure with Green Bay in 2023 while backing up Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. This resulted in a new high-water mark for Taylor in production (141 yards from scrimmage), while averaging a healthy 4.4 yards per carry. The Memphis product signed on with San Francisco this offseason to compete for a backup/special teams role behind star running back Christian McCaffrey. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a contract with the 49ers in December of 2024.
Favorite to replace Guerendo
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 20, 2024
Taylor is preparing for a larger role with fellow running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring/foot) ruled out for Sunday's game at Miami, 95.7 The Game reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor briefly handled the lead role when Guerendo suffered a foot injury in the second half of a 38-13 win over Chicago in Week 14. Taylor played 10 consecutive snaps right after Guerendo's early exit, taking six carries for 18 yards and a TD in that span, before the 49ers pulled a bunch of starters in garbage time and let Ke'Shawn Vaughn take the final two carries. Guerendo made it back for Week 15 to take 75 percent of snaps and all 20 RB touches, but he injured his hamstring along the way and now will miss at least one week, leaving Taylor, Vaughn (practice squad) and Israel Abanikanda as the healthy RBs for an offense that's typically been extremely friendly to the position. Of course, this year's version of the San Francisco offense hasn't been nearly as powerful as the pre-2024 version, and star left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will join Guerendo on the inactive list ahead of Sunday's road matchup with a solid Miami defense.
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How do Patrick Taylor's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
21.4%
 
Positive Run %
85.7%
 
% Yds After Contact
70.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.5
 
Rushing TD %
7.1%
 
Touches Per Game
1.5
 
% Snaps w/Touch
36.6%
 
Air Yards Per Game
0.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.05
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
50.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
10.0
 
% Targeted On Route
11.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.71
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
San Francisco 49ers49ers 2024 RB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

35943%
3316%
18022%
8541%
15719%
5024%
415%
2311%
30%
31%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Dolphins pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Dolphins
Sunday, Dec 22nd at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
82.3
 
Cornerbacks
81.0
 
Safeties
107.9
 
Linebackers
71.0
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Patrick Taylor's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
217 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.57 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.0 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Patrick Taylor See More
Week 16 Friday Injury Report: Guerendo Out, Waddle Doubtful, Hill Questionable
Yesterday
Isaac Guerendo provided temporarily relief for fantasy managers in need, but now he's handing things over to Patrick Taylor for at least one week. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the full injury scoop from Friday.
NFL DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Week 16 Sunday Baller
Yesterday
The top NFL DFS targets for Week 16 in Yahoo's Sunday Baller include Kyler Murray as the Arizona Cardinals try to keep their playoff hopes alive against the Carolina Panthers.
Exploiting the Matchups: Week 16 Start/Sit and Fantasy Streamers
2 days ago
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Weekly Rankings: Week 16 Value Meter
3 days ago
How much more work will Jahmyr Gibbs have now that David Montgomery is out for the season.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 16 Waivers Preview
4 days ago
Browns RB Jerome Ford is relevant again after Nick Chubb's season-ending injury, battling Saints RB Kendre Miller for the honor of Week 16's top waiver addition.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
Taylor is entering his fourth season with the Packers, and he heads into training camp as the favorite to secure the third spot on the depth chart. His experience works in his favor, but he has averaged only 3.6 YPC for his career, and he will be pushed by the other running backs vying for a roster spot.
Taylor took the first carries of his NFL career in 2021 and averaged a respectable 3.9 YPC on 23 totes -- the third most on the team among players at his position. The Packers did little at the running back position over the offseason and fellow ball carrier Kylin Hill is still recovering from a knee injury, so heading into training camp Taylor is the favorite to open the season as Green Bay's No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon.
Injuries limited Taylor in his 2020 rookie season, but he is healthy and ready to compete with Kylin hill and Dexter Williams for a roster spot.
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No touches Thursday
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 13, 2024
Taylor was on the field for three offensive snaps (six percent) and did not record a touch in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.
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Week 15 role TBD
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 12, 2024
Taylor may not start Thursday versus the Rams with Isaac Guerendo (foot) active for the contest.
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Finishes game as lead back
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 8, 2024
Taylor rushed seven times for 25 yards and a touchdown while failing to pull in his lone target in Sunday's 38-13 win over Chicago.
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Promoted to active roster
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 4, 2024
The 49ers signed Taylor off their practice squad Wednesday.
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Sticking around in San Francisco
RBFree Agent
November 12, 2024
The 49ers signed Taylor to the practice squad Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Next man up with Guerendo hurt
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 19, 2024
Taylor will likely take on a lead role in Week 16, as Isaac Guerendo is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor scored a fourth-quarter touchdown in Week 14 after Guerendo exited due to a foot injury. Guerendo recovered in time to suit up Week 15, dominating backfield opportunities while Taylor was limited to just three offensive snaps. With Guerendo set to be sidelined, Taylor appears to be the next man up, though Israel Abanikanda's also on the roster and Ke'Shawn Vaughn could be elevated from the practice squad.
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