TonyPollard

News: 1 day agoPollard rushed four times for 22 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers on Thursday.

Spin: The veteran running back took the field with the rest of the Titans' starters on Tennessee's opening possession and wasted no time making an impact, quickly bursting up the middle for a 12-yard run on his team's first play from scrimmage. Pollard eventually capped the drive off with a five-yard touchdown run, finishing his abbreviated night in impressive fashion. Pollard is looking to maintain a firm hold on the No. 1 running back role over Tyjae Spears in what is expected to be an improved Tennessee offense, and Thursday's showing certainly got him off to a strong start in that regard.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Pollard has handled a hefty 67.2% of the Titans' designed rushing attempts since his arrival two seasons ago (15.2 per game) and, even with solid efficiency, he has finished 22nd and 30th in fantasy points per game. The culprits? Tennessee's struggling offense (Pollard has exactly five TDs in both seasons) and a limited receiving role when Tyjae Spears has been healthy (Pollard's targets fell from 3.5 per game in 2024 to 2.5 per game in 2025). Barring a major leap from quarterback Cam Ward, Pollard is unlikely to deliver only the second top-20 fantasy campaign (in points per game) of his career. The 29-year-old, entering his eighth NFL season (third with Tennessee), is a low-ceiling flex.