Tony Pollard

After watching Week 1, I don't think we gave Pollard enough credit in the offseason for how much of this backfield he could possess in 2024. Pollard finished Week 1 as the RB11 in fantasy, playing 61% of the snaps with 19 touches and 94 total yards. Among 34 qualifying backs, Pollard ranked 13th in explosive run rate and 10th in yards after contact per attempt. This is an average matchup for Pollard if Levis can somehow keep the Jets from stacking the box. In Week 1, New York allowed the seventh-highest missed tackle rate and the ninth-highest yards after contact per attempt while lining up well with 2023. Last year the Jets allowed the 11th-highest missed tackle rate, the ninth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the second-most gap rushing yards (Pollard 68% gap in Week 1).

Tony Pollard rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday. He also caught three of four targets for 12 yards through the air.

Fantasy Impact

Pollard absolutely dominated the running back touches for Tennessee, out touching Tyjae Spears 19 to 8 and nearly tripling Spears' yards from scrimmage. It could be that the Titans were favoring the hot hand of Pollard, but right now there is no doubt that Pollard is the much more attractive fantasy option in Tennessee.