Tony Pollard runs for 117 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8

Fantasy football: Pollard posted 27.2 half-PPR points against Cincinnati with 21 carries for 117 yards and two scores, doubling his average over the previous…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 1, 2026

Tony Pollard carried 21 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns whilst adding three catches for 20 yards on five targets in the Titans' 43-36 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. The performance was worth 27.2 half-PPR points, more than double his 11.8 a game over his previous seven games.

With Tyjae Spears sidelined by knee injury, Pollard handled the full backfield workload for the second consecutive week. The 21 carries and five targets represent increased volume compared to his earlier season averages, and he has now scored five touchdowns over his last two games. Fantasy managers should view him as a weekly starter whilst Spears remains out, though his recent scoring pace looks unsustainable given his underlying efficiency.

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Tony Pollard

Pollard's 27.2 half-PPR points came against a Cincinnati defence that allows 15.9 half-PPR points a game to running backs, the 4th fewest of 32. Over his last three games he has averaged 21.7 carries and 3.0 targets a game, producing 23.3 half-PPR points a game. That represents strong volume, though the workload varied: he carried 19 times in Week 6 for 7.6 points before erupting for 25 carries and three touchdowns in Week 7, then 21 carries and two scores this week.

The efficiency tells a more cautious story. Pollard is scoring 4.3 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts over his last three games, so some touchdown or big-play luck that may not repeat. His 50% rush success rate ranks 11th of 102 running backs over that span, and he has averaged 1.5 carries inside the 5 a game (10th of 106) and 4.0 carries inside the 20 (8th of 106), showing strong goal-line work. With Spears out, Pollard controls the backfield and should remain a strong RB2 in half-PPR leagues, though full-PPR managers should temper expectations given his limited receiving role.

What to do

• Start Tony Pollard as an RB2 whilst Tyjae Spears remains sidelined with knee injury.

• Expect Pollard's touchdown rate to regress from five scores over two games, though the increased volume supports consistent RB2 production.

• Monitor Spears' status closely, as his return would cut into Pollard's workload and reduce his weekly floor.