TonyPollard

News: 3 days agoPollard rushed the ball 11 times for 52 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills. He added two receptions on three targets for five yards.

Spin: Pollard had his rushing volume limited by game script, as the Cowboys were down 21-3 by halftime. More concerning was his lack of opportunity as a pass catcher, as he failed to reach at least 15 receiving yards for the first time in four contests. Overall, Pollard managed his lowest yardage total since Week 10, though his effort came in the context of the entire Dallas offense severely underperforming expectations.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Pollard has finally found his way atop the depth chart in Dallas following the offseason release of Ezekiel Elliott. After three seasons as a change-of-pace back, the 2019 fourth-round pick proved too good to keep off the field and was operating in a near-even split with Elliott in 2022. Pollard finished 21st among backs in touches, but was 12th in yardage, sixth in TDs and eighth in fantasy points. Absurdly efficient, Pollard ranks third in rushing EPA per carry, third in yards per carry (5.13) and first in YAC (2.43) since he was drafted. Pollard has shown that he can provide high-end efficiency with added volume and will be working behind a good offensive line in Dallas. He's a top-10 fantasy option.