Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard

Thursday, November 20, 3:45 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee) doesn't think it will take long for him to return after suffering a knee contusion in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. It's not a pain issue for Jacobs, but he'll need to get his range of motion back before he's cleared to play again. He said that he banged his knee on the second play of Sunday's game, and he didn't return because his knee swelled up fast, and he couldn't bend it. The 27-year-old did not practice on Wednesday but was seen doing individual drills on Thursday, giving him a chance to be active this Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Jacobs' Week 12 status is truly up in the air right now, and the Packers might play it safe and hold him out this weekend. If that happens, Emanuel Wilson will be in line for lead-back duties, with Chris Brooks serving in a change-of-pace RB2 role.

Monday, November 17, 10:23 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard had 10 carries for 22 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 11. Pollard also had three catches for four yards on three targets. The 28-year-old veteran scored a season low of 5.6 fantasy points and was out-snapped for the third time this season by backfield mate Tyjae Spears. Since Week 6, Pollard has only been able to eclipse over eight fantasy points once. The former explosive fantasy favorite has become a low-upside, touchdown-dependent flex option for managers. Pollard was been unable to find paydirt for a fifth straight week and has only been able to find the end zone twice this year. Heading into Week 12, Pollard will be a desperation flex option in deeper leagues in a difficult matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.