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Pollard, whose last big game before Sunday was against these same Browns in 2025, scored two first quarter touchdowns against a Cleveland rush defense that seemed uninterested in tackling Pollard. He scored a third rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, and could have had a fourth score if not for a Browns goal line stand. Pollard has seen big workloads with Tyjae Spears (knee) sidelined but hadn’t done much with the opportunity before Sunday. The Titans offense operated quickly, using no-huddle through much of the game. That created more play volume that benefited Pollard and the rest of the Titans offense. As long as Spears remains sidelined, Pollard should remain in 12-team lineups next week against the Bengals.

As Spears’ knee injury lingers, Tony Pollard continues to see a nice but ultimately meaningless workload in the Tennessee backfield. Pollard has seen at least 14 carries in every game since Week 2, though he only has eight receptions on the season. His lack of involvement in the pass game means Pollard will be a touchdown-dependent flex play in Week 7.

Pollard was targeted only once, finishing without a reception. Pollard has somewhat surprisingly banished No. 2 Tyjae Spears to pure breather back status, but the Titans’ overall play volume and touchdown opportunities are so limited that he is still struggling to achieve weekly RB2 status. He has nevertheless shored up his RB3/FLEX floor. That is where you will find him in the Week 7 ranks against the Browns.

Pollard looks like he could be a legitimate NFL running back somewhere, but it sure can’t happen on this offense. He’s cleared 14 carries and 48 yards in each of his last four games and has just one touchdown to show for it. It’s fringe low-end RB2 land for Pollard, as usual, against the Colts next week.

Pollard will take on the 0-4 Texans, who have had some trouble handling the run, and should be a viable low-end RB2 this week. He continues to get Wednesday vet days while dealing with this foot injury, but doesn’t seem to be in any real danger of missing time.

During Weeks 3-4, Pollard took Wednesdays off, rehabbing an ankle injury. He would resume practicing on Thursday and suit up on Sunday. Now, with his new foot issue, he appears to be on the same practice plan. Expect him to play in Week 5 against the Texans. Pollard was a full participant on Thursday.

The Titans have given Pollard Wednesday off in back-to-back weeks. He was removed from the injury report entirely on Friday both times. This week should be no different. Pollard has 39 touches over the past two weeks. Even on a struggling Titans offense, that’s enough work to put him on the RB2/3 border for Week 5.

Pollard was wildly inefficient in this one, but saved his fantasy day when he scored a three-yard touchdown in the first quarter to give the Titans their first points of the day. It was the first touchdown of the season for Pollard, who continues to serve as the Titans’ primary back, but there’s not much fantasy upside to be had here. Pollard will be a boom-or-bust RB3 next week against the Texans.

Schefter didn’t cite any sources telling him that Pollard could be on the move, but he did connect a few key dots. Pollard is in the final year of his contract and the Titans are going nowhere fast. If they don’t plan on re-signing him next offseason, they might as well get something in return for him in the middle of another lost season. His departure would also clear the way for rookie Nick Singleton to see more work.

With Titans RB2 Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable to play, Pollard could end up handling a big workload. Unfortunately, the Titans field an unproductive offense and face the Ravens this week. He can only be viewed as a moderate FLEX starter.