Fantasy Player Profile
vs. PHI: #4 vs opposing RB - 18.88 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | NYG, | 24 | - | - | - | - | 2.40 |
| 2 | @WAS, | 22 | - | 3 | - | - | 3.50 |
| 3 | MIA, | 103 | 1 | 25 | - | - | 21.80 |
| 4 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | GB, | 19 | - | - | - | - | 1.90 |
| 6 | @NYJ, | 13 | - | - | - | - | 1.30 |
| 7 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Gets just three rushes Sunday
Pollard had three carries for 13 yards during Sunday's 24-22 road defeat to the Jets.
Analysis: After the Cowboys' Week 5 loss to the Packers, Pollard dealt with knee and ankle injuries, but his practice reps weren't affected, and he entered this past weekend without a designation. Still, he didn't make much headway on the ground for a third consecutive game behind workhorse Ezekiel Elliott, who received 28 totes and six targets Sunday. Without an injury to Elliott, Pollard will have difficulty making more than a negligible mark in the box score most weeks.
Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full
Pollard (knee/ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pollard came out of Sunday's loss to the Packers nursing a pair of injuries, but it appears both issues are minor and don't threaten his availability for the Week 6 game against the Jets. The rookie hasn't seen much work behind Ezekiel Elliot in the past two games, so he doesn't possess much appeal for fantasy purposes beyond being a high-upside backup.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Banged up heading into Week 6
In the aftermath of Sunday's loss to the Packers, Pollard is dealing with knee and ankle issues, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: That said, the running back should be able to practice this week, suggesting that neither ailment is viewed as a major concern. Pollard logged just five snaps on offense Week 5, while rushing four times for 19 yards. With two straight quiet statistical weeks in the books, Pollard is off the fantasy radar for now, and it would probably take an injury to Ezekiel Elliott for that to change.
Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Usage dries up
Pollard played two offensive snaps and didn't have a touch in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: After turning 16 touches into 128 yards in Week 3's win over the Dolphins, Pollard vanished in the primetime matchup. Ezekiel Elliott rushed 18 times for 35 yards and a touchdown and caught six of seven targets for 30 yards in this contest while playing 56 of 58 possible snaps, shaping up as the bell cow the Cowboys need him to be. Pollard's usage over the first three weeks looks like it was a mirage due to Elliott missing the entire preseason and the blowout win over hapless Miami, so his…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 1 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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Explodes for 128 scrimmage yards
Pollard carried 13 times for 103 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Dolphins. He also caught three passes for 25 additional yards in the 31-6 win.
Analysis: Pollard tied his career high of 13 carries in a game his team was heavily favored in, responding with an impressive 7.9 yards per carry as he repeatedly gashed the Miami defense. He scored his first NFL touchdown on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter and also showed his ability as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Pollard has already touched the ball 34 times through three games and seems to have carved out a legitimate role as a change-of-pace option behind Ezekiel Elliott. Game flow will…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Workload shrinks
Pollard carried the ball four times for 22 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's win over Washington.
Analysis: With Ezekiel Elliott taking on his usual workload (25 total touches), there wasn't much left over for Pollard. He did find the end zone on a three-yard run in the third quarter while Elliott was getting a breather, but the touchdown was wiped out by a holding penalty. The fact that the Cowboys were comfortable using Pollard in the red zone is encouraging, but unless something happens to Elliott, the rookie's fantasy value will be minimal.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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Makes little impact in debut
Pollard carried the ball 13 times for 24 yards in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The rookie wound up seeing the same number of carries as Ezekiel Elliott, but Pollard wasn't able to do much with his touches as his longest run went for only six yards. Elliott's workload will only increase moving forward, so Pollard will need to show the same kind of electricity he did in the preseason if he wants to retain any kind of significant role in the offense.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Conflicting reports on workload
Pollard is slated to serve as the top backup to starting tailback Ezekiel Elliott in Sunday's game against the Giants, but the extent of the rookie's role in the Week 1 game plan is uncertain. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that Elliott is expected to play around 20-to-25 snaps, while a source tells Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that the veteran will handle a "normal" workload.
Analysis: Even if Rapoport's report proves more accurate of the two, Elliott would still make for a solid universal lineup play in season-long formats, but Pollard's fantasy viability would vary more wildly based on Elliott's usage. If Elliott is on tap for a 20-to-25-snap role, Pollard might still have a path to around 10 touches, which would keep him on the radar in deeper leagues. If Raanan's prediction comes to pass, however, little work would likely be left over for Pollard, as Elliott never played…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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May be on tap for small role
Pollard may be in line for a more limited role than initially anticipated Sunday against the Giants with top back Ezekiel Elliott expected to handle a "normal" workload, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pollard's fantasy value took a major hit when Elliott inked a six-year, $90 million contract extension earlier this week, but the rookie was still expected to have a fairly prominent role in the Cowboys' Week 1 game plan since the veteran missed all of training camp and the preseason while holding out. Earlier reports suggested that Elliott would likely only be in line for around 20-to-25 snaps, but the Cowboys have seemingly been satisfied enough with his fitness after three practices to…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 5:59am by Rotowire.com
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Set for backup role
Pollard enters the regular season as the top backup to Ezekiel Elliott, who is expected to be available Week 1 against the Giants after reaching a six-year contract extension with the Cowboys on Wednesday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pollard could still be looking at a significant role during the regular-season opener, as Elliott only expected to play about 20-to-25 snaps after missing training camp and the preseason, according to Slater. Once Elliott answers any concerns about his conditioning, he'll presumably reclaim the overwhelming share of backfield snaps for Dallas, leaving few left over for Pollard. At the point, the rookie fourth-round pick could still end up making an impact for Dallas as a gadget player, slot…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Seen as every-down back
Coach Jason Garrett said Monday that he's confident in Pollard "as a runner, protector and receiver," Jane Slater of NFL Network reports. "Nothing feels too big for him," Garrett added. "He's been with the 1's a lot."
Analysis: As mentioned by Garrett, Pollard has been working with the first-team offense during the entirety of Ezekiel Elliott's holdout. Overall, Pollard totaled 15 carries for 84 yards and one TD while hauling in all three targets for 19 yards across three preseason appearances. Such production indicates he'll be able to handle a three-down workload as long as Elliott remains away from the team. If the impasse with Elliott ends and he returns to the Cowboys, owner Jerry Jones has expressed that Elliott…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Totals 36 scrimmage yards
Pollard gained 26 yards on six carries and added two catches for 10 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.
Analysis: Pollard averaged a respectable 4.3 yards per carry and looked especially explosive on a 20-yard carry in the first quarter. He also added a pair of five-yard receptions before taking a seat in the second period. The exciting rookie has certainly caught some eyes during the preseason and seems to be the likeliest option to step into a prominent role during the duration of Ezekiel Elliott's holdout. Should it extend into the regular season, Pollard would be poised to start in Week 1 against the…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Carries load on lone drive
Pollard carried five times for 42 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for a nine-yard gain during Saturday's 14-10 preseason win over the Rams.
Analysis: Pollard got the start but only participated on one drive, a 97-yard march by the Dallas offense. He was especially impressive on his 14-yard touchdown run, exploding through the hole and lowering his shoulder to punch his way in. Pollard has drawn rave reviews during camp and finally showed what he's capable of after a solid, albeit unspectacular, preseason debut. Ezekiel Elliott's contract holdout continues to dominate the headlines, so at the very least, Pollard makes for a nice contingency…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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Starts in preseason opener
Pollard carried four times for 16 yards in Saturday's 17-9 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: After making waves early in camp, Pollard earned the start with the first-team offense. He began their initial drive with a six-yard burst and carried three more times to help his side to a field goal. Pollard came out of college with a reputation as an impactful pass catcher, so perhaps the only real disappointment from this outing is that he didn't receive a single target. Still, Pollard seems to have caught the eye of his coaching staff and could get more work next Saturday against the Rams.…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 6:18am by Rotowire.com
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Could start Saturday
Pollard worked with the first-team offense during Thursday's practice and could get the start in the preseason opener Saturday against the 49ers, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The recently signed Alfred Morris is also expected to see action, as should Darius Jackson, but Pollard's impressive showing in camp so far has the rookie looking like he can be a big part of the Cowboys' backfield picture in the event Ezekiel Elliott's holdout drags on into the regular season. If Pollard is able to flash his speed and power Saturday, he could catapult into the No. 2 spot on the RB depth chart.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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Shining in camp
Pollard has been one of the standout players of training camp for the Cowboys so far, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports. "[Pollard is] one of the most exciting players to me of this training camp,'' quarterback Dak Prescott said this week. "The things that he's been able to do running the ball, catching the ball out of the backfield. He's making plays."
Analysis: The fourth-round pick out of Memphis has not only been able to showcase his speed and physicality on both offense and special teams, he's drawn significant praise for how quickly he's sponged up the playbook. Pollard's actual role and workload in new coordinator Kellen Moore's offense remains unclear, but if Ezekiel Elliott's holdout extends into the regular season, Pollard could be a lot more than just a replacement for Tavon Austin on jet sweeps and gadget plays.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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