Marlon Mack Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was the team's running game in 2019, which is why his broken hand in the second half of the season coincided with their late-season descent. He broke 15 mph on 51 runs (fourth-most among running backs) and had 28 runs of 10-plus yards. While Mack was an underrated explosive runner last year, his fantasy stock took a major hit when the Colts drafted rookie Jonathan Taylor in April. Mack could see the starting nod early in the season because of his veteran status, but Taylor is fully expected to take over this backfield at some point in 2020. The 24-year-old Mack can still make his mark with fewer touches because of his explosiveness, but he's expected to mainly be a flex option this year.

Jun. 4th • 2:45 PM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich discussed whether running back Marlon Mack should have a lead on retaining the starting running back spot over rookie Jonathan Taylor in 2020. "Theres definitely inherent respect for the starter returning. And thats the way I see this.I see it as a 1-1 (punch)," Reich said. Mack and Taylor will form a one-one punch, but the Colts also foresee a big role for pass-catching back Nyheim Hines, so this could be a complicated backfield for fantasy owners to navigate. Reich mentioned Hines as a "role-playing starter." Even though Mack might be the nominal "starter" in Week 1, everyone expects Taylor to eventually take the lead in this backfield, making Mack more of an RB3/flex in the long run in 2020.

Jun. 1st • 4:00 PM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants both running backs Marlon Mack and rookie Jonathan Taylor involved in the running game in 2020. The Colts traded up in the second round to draft Taylor, who ran for 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns last year at Wisconsin. His 12 career games with at least 200 rushing yards are the most by any player in college football history. "With Jonathan into the mix, I really envision that itll be Jonathan and Marlon really being that one-two punch," Reich said. Mack ran for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his three seasons in 2019, but he has yet to truly distance himself in Indy's backfield, and Taylor could easily separate himself in this committee approach before long. Mack will probably be first off the board in drafts as an RB 2/3 type, but Taylor is an excellent handcuff and has more upside in what could be a very dynamic offense with quarterback Philip Rivers and rookie wideout Michael Pittman Jr. added to the mix.

May. 3rd • 12:49 PM