TonyPollard

News: 2 days agoPollard is expected to get the majority of carries in Sunday's game against the Texans, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, as Tyjae Spears (concussion) has been ruled out.

Spin: Pollard has averaged 24 touches in the three games that Spears has missed this season. An increased workload, albeit against a stout Texans front, could help Pollard get back on track after he tied his season low with 29 yards from scrimmage in Tennessee's Week 11 loss to the Vikings.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Even though Pollard enters his sixth season in the NFL, it's fair to ask, just who is this guy? Is he the ultra-efficient game-breaker from his Pro Bowl 2022 effort? Or is he the tailback who struggled to sustain steady production as the Cowboys' lead back last season? The reality could be somewhere between these extremes. The presence of Tyjae Spears is notable, as he consumed 150 touches last season, including the majority of work on third downs. There was room for Derrick Henry to command a major workload in a backfield with Spears, yet Henry is a singular talent and archetype. Given Spears' proficient receiving profile, it's likely Pollard's ability to be efficient on early downs and in the red zone will dictate his fantasy stock this season. Targeting Pollard as a borderline RB2 or flex candidate could still prove rewarding on a team that aggressively went after him in free agency.