The Tennessee Titans (0-4) will visit the Arizona Cardinals (2-2) in Week 5. 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 5?
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 5?
Tony Pollard is checking the volume boxes (18+ carries or multiple receptions in every game this season), but he’s not doing anything with it, and I’m not sure that changes against the seventh-best post-contact run defense in the league.
Of the 36 qualified running backs, Pollard ranks 33rd in fantasy production relative to expectations. Cam Akers has his moments, but not enough of them to impact how defenses are approaching this offense, and that leads me to believe that Pollard is unlikely to see his efficiency improve.
I like the fact that 14.3% of his touches over the past two weeks have come in the pass game (Weeks 1-2: 2.6%), though there isn’t enough scoring equity as a part of this offense to get him inside of my top 20, even with an elite workload.
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 5
Pollard is projected to score 13.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pollard to rush for 62 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 21 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Titans at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
