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The Indianapolis Colts ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ unbeaten streak at four games Sunday and did so without Jonathan Taylor in the backfield after the superstar running back suffered an ankle injury.
With Taylor’s status uncertain for the Week 5 showdown in Jacksonville, Sermon is likely to get the nod.
The Jaguars are 26th in the league against opposing running backs, allowing over 27 points per game on 87 carries, 325 yards, and three touchdowns through four games. They have also allowed 24 receptions, 229 yards, and two touchdowns through the air.
Sermon will not blow anyone away with his stats but as the lead running back behind either Joe Flacco or Anthony Richardson in Week 5, the volume should be there and the Jags will more than likely give him plenty of opportunities to have a breakout fantasy game.
Start him this week, but do not get too comfortable with him in your lineup, especially with Taylor eventually coming back.
Projected Stats: 20 carries, 95 yards, TD, 3 rec., 20 yards
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