DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST: 010-26

David’s Daily Digest

August 8th, 2026

Saturday Evening Edition

WHO IS NUMBER ONE?

While my preference is to take the Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs with my number one overall pick in this year's fantasy draft; that is any draft where I have the first pick. While this may seem like sound advice, don't discount the others in the conversation.

For the most part, the Big-3 include Gibbs, Bijan Robinson (Falcons), and Christian McCaffrey (Niners), but don't forget the Colts running back Jonatha Taylor. He's coming off his best season, since his breakout campaign in 2021, when he rushed for over 1,800 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and 21.9 fantasy points per game.

Last season Taylor continued rise to the top with a 1,585 yards rushing performance with 18 rushing touchdowns, 46 receptions for another 378 yards receiving and two scores. Last season Taylor finished as the fantasy RB4, this following a 2024 campaign where he finished as the fantasy RB7.

Taylor will bring his 21.3 fantasy points per game average from 2025, to the new season, where he's got a legimate shot at finishing at the top. Taylor is a true workhorse in the Colts backfield and should be featured once again. Even if you miss out on the Big-3, Taylor is primed to make a run for the top spot and should be in the conversation.

That's My Take.

~David Ortega