Who Should I Start? Tony Pollard or Bucky Irving

Friday, October 3, 6:52 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has seen a fairly heavy workload through the first four games of the season. Pollard has carried the ball 14 times or more every game, but he could see his workload decrease going forward. Fellow back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is currently questionable for the Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Spears has been out all season long, but appears to be almost ready to go. Pollard will likely see less carries once Spears returns. Until then, Pollard figures to remain the workhorse back in Tennessee. Pollard has rushed for 60 yards or more in three of his first four games of the season. The status of Spears could shift his value, but for now Pollard has flex appeal for Week 5.

Sunday, October 5, 11:20 AM

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), who has already been ruled out for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to miss at least two weeks. Irving is dealing with a sprained foot and a shoulder injury, with the shoulder injury being the more serious of the two injuries. With Irving out on Sunday against Seattle, it will mean more work for Rachaad White, who will be bumped to RB2 fantasy status with the increase in volume in Tampa's backfield. In addition to White seeing an expanded role, Sean Tucker will also see a boost in the change-of-pace RB2 role behind White. Fantasy managers should have already scooped White up if he was available on the waiver wire in their leagues. If Irving cannot play in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, his next chance to return would be for a Monday night showdown in Week 7 versus the Detroit Lions.