The Tennessee Titans will host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Tony Pollard.
Is Tony Pollard Playing in Week 3?
Pollard is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Tony Pollard in Week 3?
There are three running backs who have played more snaps than Tony Pollard through two weeks.
There are 30 running backs who have scored more PPR points than Tony Pollard through two weeks.
He’s very good at falling forward (89.5% gain rate, third highest among the volume backs), but that’s about it. The hope was that he’d be efficient enough on the ground to make life easier on Cam Ward, but that’s not happening.
Opponents are worried about a breakaway run (38 carries and 10 yards is as far as a Pollard carry has gone this year) and that’s made navigating the line of scrimmage difficult.
He’s getting the work and really putting our “volume is king” narrative to the test. Pollard had success in this spot a season ago (128 yards on 25 carries along with seven targets across those two contests), but that seems like a ceiling outcome.
He’s a flex play that you pencil in and immediately try to talk yourself out of. On a range of outcomes basis, he’s a better play that most dart throw receivers, but if you’re an underdog, it wouldn’t take much arm-twisting to get me to tell you to fire up Cooper Kupp or Cedric Tillman types instead.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pollard’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Pollard is projected to score 12.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pollard to rush for 57 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Colts at Titans
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 88 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. Hot conditions may lead to fatigue in the second half.
