Tony Pollard Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

Tony Pollard
RB
, Tennessee Titans

Age: 27
Weight: 209 lbs
Height: 6' 0"
College: Memphis

ADP: 84
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
121.8	800	4	33	178

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by Jeff Hicks

· Oct 01, 2021 · 10:34 AM EDT

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs Carolina Panthers

Pollard produced his fewest fantasy points in Week 3 despite playing his most snaps this season. With Dallas in control for the majority of the game, it was clear Ezekiel Elliott was going to play more, and out-touched Pollard as well. Both backs have roles in this offense, but if Dallas can solve Carolina’s defense and lead for the majority of the game once again, Pollard will probably have similar production. It makes sense to lock Pollard into lineups when a close game or blowout against the Cowboys is more likely.

by Jeff Hicks

· Sep 23, 2021 · 12:00 PM EDT

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs Eagles

The Tony Pollard hive is alive and well! Despite seeing fewer total touches than running mate Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard topped Zeke in total yards and catches. The Memphis product was excellent in space during Dallas’s road win against the Chargers and was rewarded for his strong performance with a touchdown. The Eagles come to Dallas with their top 10 rush defense that has not allowed a 50-yard rusher through two games. Pollard has turned his strict backup RB role into an indispensable one especially if Amari Cooper (bruised ribs) were to miss Week 3. He is firmly entrenched in the FLEX position conversation with RB2 upside as long as Elliott continues to cede work.

by Jeff Hicks

· Sep 15, 2021 · 12:46 PM EDT

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs Chargers

Pollard’s Week 1 production came in part to game script and Ezekiel Elliott’s role in pass protection. His seven touches were only six fewer than Zeke’s, again a product of role and Tampa Bay’s top-ranked run defense. The Chargers offer a little more leniency Week 2 as the 17th ranked defense against running backs according to 4for4’s schedule-adjusted defensive rankings. If Week 1 is any indication, Pollard has a decent role in the passing game and could warrant FLEX position consideration.

by Jeff Hicks

· Sep 08, 2021 · 12:00 PM EDT

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs Buccaneers

Tony Pollard’s fantasy value is tied to Ezekiel Elliott’s effectiveness and workload in the passing game. The Cowboys are 7.5-point road underdogs so if the game were to get out of reach, Pollard could see work.

by Jeff Hicks

· Jul 18, 2021 · 10:46 AM EDT

DAL RB Tony Pollard - 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

2020 Week 15 showed Tony Pollard’s upside - 18 touches, 132 total yards, and one rushing score while playing 89.7% of snaps. Despite never out-snapping an active Ezekiel Elliott, Pollard finished within five fantasy points of Zeke in half-point PPR six times and outscored him once. It is also encouraging to see Pollard receive at least one target in 15 of 16 games and multiple in 11 of 16. The former Memphis Tiger outscored Elliot in points per snap in standard PPR formats.

After starting Week 15, Pollard played nearly 50% of snaps the final two weeks alongside Elliot. He is one of the few backup running backs in the NFL that does not change the offensive game plan based on talent and skills.

Fantasy Downside

Pollard’s value will not peak unless Elliott is hurt or not a Cowboy. That is difficult to see with Zeke’s contract being one of the worst in the NFL. Depending on an injury is a fools’ errand. Pollard also has the same schedule as Elliott which consists of four games against top-five defenses according to 4for4’s Schedule-Adjusted Fantasy Points Allowed. The Cowboys also have one more against a top 10 unit. Pollard will see seven defensive units that were top 10 against opposing running backs.

2021 Bottom Line

Pollard is an elite backup running back with RB1 upside if Elliott were to miss any games. That said, he is nothing more than a handcuff that will not see increased snaps without a slew of injuries or skill deterioration from Elliott.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Jan 01, 2021 · 1:55 PM EST

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. New York Giants
Tony Pollard looked great in Week 15 but was relegated back to backup status in Week 16 when he only saw ten touches compared to Ezekiel Elliott’s 23. So long as Elliott is in the lineup, Pollard cannot be trusted to see enough touches to warrant consideration in DFS. Look elsewhere for running backs in Week 17.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 26, 2020 · 2:42 PM EST

DAL RB Tony Pollard - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Tony Pollard's Week 16 outlook depends heavily on Ezekiel Elliott's status. Pollard looked awesome posting 132 total yards and two rushing scores last week with Elliott sitting out, but Zeke was back practicing in a limited capacity this week. If Zeke sits out again, it is hard not to consider Pollard a strong RB1 given his projected workload and demonstrated efficiency. As of Saturday, Zeke is listed as questionable and we may not know his status until inactives are released Sunday. If Zeke is inactive again, fire up Pollard as a no-doubt starter. If Zeke plays, both backs would be low-upside options at best.