Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or Tony Pollard

Saturday, November 1, 10:57 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is officially listed as questionable to play against the Rams, currently nursing an ankle issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said he is trending in the right direction, so the 30-year-old is likely to suit up. Kamara has struggled all year, averaging a career-low 4.0 yards per touch and scoring only once, back in Week 1 against the Cardinals. He never built much chemistry with Spencer Rattler in the passing game, but with Tyler Shough under center, there is hope Kamara gets more involved as a receiver. The Saints are averaging just 93.6 rushing yards per game, while the Rams allow 105.9, so Kamara retains low-end RB2/Flex appeal if healthy.

Saturday, November 1, 12:56 PM

Running back Tony Pollard is one of the players the Tennessee Titans are "fielding the most calls on" ahead of the NFL's November 4 trade deadline, according to Diana Russini of The Athletic. Pollard has recorded 555 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 127 touches across eight games for the 1-7 Titans so far this season. Tennessee has a younger and cheaper running back option behind Pollard in Tyjae Spears, so it may make sense for the rebuilding Titans to try to maximize Pollard's value. Depending on where he gets moved, a trade could significantly boost Pollard's fantasy value. He's been losing touches to Spears in recent weeks, and the Titans' anemic offense limits the scoring opportunities for both running backs. If Pollard gets traded, Spears would become the unquestioned lead back in Tennessee. Currently, both players profile as high-end flex options heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.