Who Should I Start? Tony Pollard or J.K. Dobbins


Week 9 Projections

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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Tony Pollard News

Tony Pollard Continues to Be Bright Spot for Struggling Titans

Sunday, November 1, 5:15 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 21 times for 117 yards (5.6 yards per attempt) and two touchdowns, while adding three receptions for 20 yards (6.7 yards per reception), in a heartbreaking 43-36 loss in overtime to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. Pollard did have one fumble, but the Titans did not lose the ball on the play. Pollard and quarterback Cam Ward were the only two players to carry the ball for the Titans on Sunday. With the loss, the Titans fell to 1-7 on the 2026 season and will have a bye week in Week 9. However, Pollard has been a bright spot for the team, rushing for 595 yards on 133 carries (4.5 yards per attempt) and six touchdowns through eight games. Pollard has also tallied 14 receptions for 70 yards (5.0 yards per catch). After the bye week, Pollard and the Titans have a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars' stout rushing defense, but Pollard remains a high-volume running back who should be started.


Week 9 Projections

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Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
8.3 40.5 0.3 1.3 6.6 0.0

J.K. Dobbins News

Sean Payton Noncommittal on RB Rotation After Week 9 Win

Sunday, November 8, 11:59 AM

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton did not discuss the team's running back rotation following a 26-21 Week 9 win against the Carolina Panthers. Payton started rookie back Jonah Coleman in Week 9 over veteran J.K. Dobbins, and the Washington product led the ground game with 17 carries for 57 yards and his second touchdown of the season. That brings him to 30 carries for 134 yards this season. Meanwhile, Dobbins' efficiency has decreased, with him averaging just 1.7 yards per carry in a Week 8 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos are heading into their bye week, but fantasy managers should keep their eyes on who Payton leans on when the team returns to host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Coleman is RB13 in RotoBaller's position ranking, and Dobbins is RB39 heading into the bye.


Tony Pollard vs. J.K. Dobbins

Still trying to decide between Pollard and Dobbins? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Tony Pollard is projected to score 0.0 points this week while J.K. Dobbins is projected to score 8.3 points.