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The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 10: Trade deadline focus on Colts’ Taylor

Jonathan Taylor is tackled by Dallas' Quinnen Williams (92) after fumbling in what likely was his last game as a Colt on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Indianapolis,. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jonathan Taylor is tackled by Dallas’ Quinnen Williams (92) after fumbling in what likely was his last game as a Colt on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Indianapolis,. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The NFL trade deadline is 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, and all eyes are on Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor.

The Colts’ standout is considered the top running back on the market (unless you buy into the fantasy that Baltimore might trade future hall of famer Derrick Henry). And he gave all signs after Sunday’s loss to Dallas that he expected that to be his last game in Indianapolis.

The Vikings, obviously, might be interested. Same goes for the New York Giants.

But Taylor’s not the only fantasy noteable who could be on the move. Here are seven more:

Tony Pollard (Titans RB) – He’s coming off back-to-back 100-plus-yard games and is in the NFL’s top 12 in rushing yards, carries and touchdowns. He’s probably the best value on the market.

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Breece Hall (Jets RB) – The rise of Braelon Allen has made this ex-Iowa State star a bit expendable for a Jets team in need of another rebuild. He’s relatively fresh with only 66 carries this season.

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Garrett Wilson (Jets WR) – This former Ohio State star has underwhelmed almost as much as the 2026 Buckeyes. But he has big upside despite only two 100-yard-plus games this season.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes, right, breaks up a pass to New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, left, during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars WR) – Not all LSU receivers turn out great. Nor all 2026 Jaguars. He has been left behind in Jacksonville’s top-shelf offense with only 10 catches over eight games.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Josh Downs (Colts WR) – His long-awaited breakout will likely have to come in another city. It took until Week 8 for him to grab his first touchdown reception. But the talent may still be there.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs (13) defends Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) during an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Calvin Ridley (Titans WR) – He looks well past his prime with only six catches in seven games this season, though that’s due in large part to Tennessee’s poor offense. A reclamation possibility.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Daniel Jones (Colts QB) – This former Viking ain’t much, but he’s probably the best of the available QBs. Yet numbers don’t lie: Only six TD passes over nine games this season.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs (13) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Sitting stars

First, you cannot be too picky this week because it’s a bad bye week (Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay are off) … Las Vegas RB Ashton Jeanty has been a non-factor lately (only 98 yards over past five games) and will be worth even less against Seattle. … Kyren Williams is no longer the Rams’ best running back. That would now be Blake Corum. … Indy WR Keenan Allen is back to being a non-entity for the withered Colts. … Remember when Detroit’s Sam LaPorta was considered a top tight end? The Lions apparently don’t. … And two former Vikings quarterbacks we expect to underwhelm this week are Vegas’ Kirk Cousins against Seattle and the Giants’ J.J. McCarthy versus Washington.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Matchup game

One of the most under-the-radar running backs this season has been Pittsburgh’s Jaylen Warren, who will impress again versus Cincinnati. … Jacksonville RB Bayshul Tuten will run through Tennessee with ease. … The Ravens’ Derrick Henry has struggled lately without his QB, Lamar Jackson. But the Chargers’ defense should help him rebound. … Two guys we have a hunch about this week are Vikings WR Jordan Addison versus Green Bay and Colts tight end Tyler Warren against Miami. … Two hot QBs will stay hot: The Packers’ Jordan Love versus the Vikings and Houston’s C.J Stroud against Cleveland. … And we expect New England QB Drake Maye to bounce back against Detroit’s supple defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) makes a cut in front of Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Injury watch

Green Bay RB Josh Jacobs is now experiencing pain of his own thanks to a broken ring finger. So we wouldn’t count on him in the Packers’ showdown against the Vikings. … Two quarterbacks that could be out are the Chargers’ Justin Herbert (broken finger on non-throwing hand) and Seattle’s Drew Lock (oblique). … Rams WR Puka Nacua is coming off a huge game and a knee injury. Watch his status closely. … Week 9 absentees that could return this week include Giants RB Cam Skattebo, Cleveland QB Deshaun Watson and three notable receivers: New England’s A.J.Brown, Philly’s Devonta Smith and Dallas’ George Pickens.

Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball during the first quarter \ane at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 8, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

Deepest sleeper

San Francisco wide receiver Jordan Watkins has only 12 receptions in his year and a half in the NFL. But the former Mississippi standout has seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks for the depleted 49ers. Veterans Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and Deebo Samuel will all eventually be back. But until they do, you could do a lot worse than grabbing this solid substitute.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (17) catches a touchdown pass against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)

The Thursday pick

Commanders at Giants (-1½):

Pick: Giants by 3

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Breaking news

We’ll be updating our column, based on the latest injuries and innuendo, right up until Sunday’s kickoff. Go to TwinCities.com/theloop.

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