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Cracks century mark Sunday Taylor rushed 17 times for 109 yards while catching one of four targets for 12 receiving yards in Sunday's 47-24 loss to Arizona.

Impact Rookie starter Isaac Guerendo (knee) went down on his second carry Sunday, opening the door for Taylor to post the first 100-plus yard game of his career. The 26-year-old finished the regular season with a 39-183-1 rushing line, with most of that production coming in the blowout loss to the Cardinals. The veteran backup will now become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason after playing out his one-year deal with San Francisco.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 snaps on offense Taylor did not record a carry or a target while playing 13 offensive snaps (20 percent) in Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions.

Impact Taylor reverted to the backup role in San Francisco after rookie Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring) returned from a one-game layoff. The 26-year-old Taylor still logged 13 snaps on offense in addition to his usual eight on special teams, but it resulted in no offensive stats for those in deeper formats. With Guerendo escaping Monday's loss no worse for wear, Taylor figures to serve a similar reserve role in Sunday's season-finale against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first start with SF Taylor ran the ball eight times for 24 yards while catching just one of five targets for one yard in Sunday's 29-17 loss to Miami.

Impact Taylor was unable to replicate the "next man up" trend of success from being the 49ers' starting running back. The 26-year-old struggled to get much going on the ground, leading to quarterback Brock Purdy (26 rushing yards) to finish as the team's leading rusher. Taylor was filling in for rookie Isaac Guerendo (hamstring), whose status for Week 17 is still uncertain. The latter would be the preferred fantasy option against the Lions on Monday if healthy, but Taylor would retain deep-league value if asked to start again for San Francisco.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Favorite to replace Guerendo 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Next man up for 49ers? It's halfback Patrick Taylor Jr. vs. Dolphins Running back Patrick Taylor is in line for his first career start Sunday against Miami.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

No touches Thursday 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.

Impact Taylor had an outside chance of starting Thursday's contest after fill-in starter Issac Guerendo missed multiple practices with a foot injury. The latter got a limited session in Wednesday before ultimately starting and logging 16 carries for 57 yards in the loss. Taylor did not record a touch while spending most of his night on special teams (17 snaps). With a few extra days of rest between Thursday's loss and next Sunday's tilt against Miami, Guerendo figures to start again for the 6-8 49ers in Week 16.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 15 role TBD Taylor may not start Thursday versus the Rams with Isaac Guerendo (foot) active for the contest.

Impact If Guerendo wasn't able to play Week 15, Taylor was lined up to be the 49ers' primary runner for at least one game. Having said that, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Guerendo felt good following Wednesday's limited practice, which was enough for the team to clear him. Taylor likely will cede a majority share of touches if Guerendo indeed is able to start, but the former still will be in the mix for snaps along with practice-squad call-up Ke'Shawn Vaughn. In nine appearances this season, Taylor has tallied 14 carries for 50 yards and one TD and gathered in one of two targets for 12 yards.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB depth chart: Patrick Taylor Jr., Ke'Shawn Vaughn next up after Isaac Guerendo injury | Sporting News Canada The 49ers are getting desperate at running back after three injuries. Here’s who is next up in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football Flex Finder: Patrick Taylor, Adam Thielen, Jordan Addison among best Flex options in Week 15 | Sporting News The Flex spot can be the hardest to fill in your fantasy lineup each week. But if any of these players are on your roster, consider starting...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football Flex Finder: Patrick Taylor, Adam Thielen, Jordan Addison among best Flex options in Week 15 | Sporting News Canada The Flex spot can be the hardest to fill in your fantasy lineup each week. But if any of these players are on your roster, consider starting...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 15: Patrick Taylor, Quentin Johnston, and Kimani Vidal among top pickups and free agent adds | Sporting News Canada For those who play fantasy football, Tuesday night involves the ritual of combing through the waiver wire. If you don't want to do all of th...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Week 15 Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Add Tank Bigsby, Braelon Allen and Patrick Taylor Jr. These waiver wire targets for Week 15 could help fantasy teams in the playoffs.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Finishes game as lead back 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.

Impact Fill-in starter Isaac Guerendo (foot) went down late in Sunday's win with a lower-body injury, affording Taylor the opportunity to score his first touchdown as a member of the 49ers. Guerendo's injury was speculated to be a foot sprain by the coaching staff, but there will likely be a clearer picture painted early in the upcoming practice week. Taylor would stand to gain the most fantasy value as the next man up should Guerendo be forced to miss any time. With a short week on tap ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Rams, Taylor should be the hot add on waivers a week after Guerendo (who scored twice Sunday) had fantasy managers scrambling to acquire him.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Taylor blasts through the middle for a rushing touchdown to extend 49ers lead to 38-13 over Bears

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Patrick Taylor Jr. Scores First Touchdown in Red & Gold San Francisco 49ers RB Patrick Taylor Jr. pushed in for the score in the team's Week 14 matchup against the Bears.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason give Isaac Guerendo a rare starting shot on 49ers

Ever since making the switch from high school receiver to running back in college, Isaac Guerendo has had few opportunities to show what he can do as a runner

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Promoted to active roster The 49ers promoted Taylor on Wednesday from the practice squad to the active roster.

Impact Taylor's promotion comes as no surprise after the 49ers lost Christian McCaffrey to a knee injury and Jordan Mason to an ankle injury, temporarily leaving rookie Isaac Guerendo as the only healthy running back on the active roster. Geurendo figures to step in as the lead runner, but Taylor may get a decent chunk of the playing time, especially on passing downs. The 49ers also added RB Israel Abanikanda this week, claiming him off waivers, while Ke'Shawn Vaughn is a new addition to the practice squad.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The 49ers signed Taylor to their active roster Wednesday.

Impact With Christian McCaffrey (knee), Jordan Mason (ankle) and Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) all likely sidelined for the remainder of the season, Taylor's signing to the active roster provides crucial depth at running back. The fourth-year pro from Memphis is expected to serve as the 49ers' No. 2 running back moving forward, playing behind rookie Isaac Guerendo.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Place DL Kevin Givens on Injured Reserve, Promote RB Patrick Taylor Jr. to the Active Roster The San Francisco 49ers have promoted RB Patrick Taylor Jr. to the active roster from the team’s practice squad and placed DL Kevin Givens o...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Sticking around in San Francisco The 49ers signed Taylor to the practice squad Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Taylor was waived by the 49ers on Friday to make room on the 53-man roster for the return of Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve. After clearing waivers, Taylor has opted to stay with the 49ers on the practice squad and will be available for a game day elevation in case San Francisco needs depth at running back. Taylor mostly played on special teams in eight regular-season games before the 49ers' Week 9 bye, but he managed to post seven carries for 25 yards and added one catch for 12 yards over that span.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by San Francisco The 49ers waived Taylor on Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) expected to return for San Francisco's Week 10 matchup against the Buccaneers, Taylor has been dropped from the active roster. The Memphis product appeared in eight games this season, logging seven carries for 25 yards and one reception for 12 yards across 95 total snaps (18 offensive and 77 on special teams). Taylor could find his way back onto the 49ers' practice squad if he clears waivers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extra work Thursday Taylor rushed five times for 16 yards and caught his lone target for 12 receiving yards in Thursday's 36-24 win over Seattle.

Impact Starter Jordan Mason (shoulder) missed chunks of Thursday's victory over the Seahawks due to injury, opening the door for Isaac Guerendo (10-99-0) and Taylor to split snaps in the interim. The 49ers' fourth-round rookie had the standout performance in Mason's absence, while Taylor produced just 3.2 yards per tote in his first action on offense this year. The 26-year-old Taylor could maintain a small role on offense if Mason is forced to miss the team's next game against the Chiefs on Oct. 20 due to the AC joint injury he sustained in Thursday's win.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Only sees one snap Monday Taylor logged one snap on special teams in Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets.

Impact The backup running back was barely used in a contest that did not feature starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). Taylor currently sits behind Jordan Mason (58 snaps) and Isaac Guerendo (13 snaps) in terms of pecking order behind McCaffrey on the 49ers' depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Taylor Jr. Empuja Las Piernas Y Los 49ers Amplian La Ventaja El corredor de los 49ers, Patrick Taylor Jr. acarrea el balón hasta la zona de anotación y los 49ers anotan frente a Las Vegas Raiders.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

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Patrick Taylor blasts through the middle for a rushing touchdown to extend 49ers lead to 38-13 over Bears

Injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason give Isaac Guerendo a rare starting shot on 49ers

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee