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The amazing comeback story for J.K. Dobbins continued in Week 9. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
What a week for late-round running backs! Five backs drafted with ADPs of 90 or later finished in the top 10 on the early slate, and they were some of my personal favorites heading into the week:
Tony Pollard (90.8 ADP)
Chase Brown (113.8)
J.K. Dobbins (130)
Rico Dowdle (128.3)
Chuba Hubbard (129.9)
This production isn’t an anomaly. These backs have continued to ascend as the season has progressed and proven their worth as high-upside fantasy assets. However, the question remains: just how much can we trust these backs moving forward?
Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans
Earlier this week, I predicted a strong performance from Tony Pollard of 20 carries for over 100 yards, plus solid receiving work and a touchdown to give him a top-10 finish. While he didn’t quite hit that mark due to the lack of a touchdown, he still had an excellent day with 28 carries for 128 yards and three receptions for 26 yards. He’ll likely finish as a borderline RB1 depending on the outcome of the primetime games.
Heading into the season, I had concerns about Pollard after his disappointing 2023 season and thought Tyjae Spears could take over the backfield. Spears has dealt with injuries and Pollard has dominated in touches with a strong statistical year, despite the Titans’ offensive struggles. Coming into this week, Pollard was RB22 in average points per game in half-PPR, which is respectable considering his limited touchdown opportunities. His production has been steady, maintaining a decent floor.
Pulse check: Is Pollard’s production sustainable in the Titans’ offense ROS?
The Titans offense feels different with Mason Rudolph at the helm. He’s not perfect, but he offers more stability. In better matchups, Pollard has a low-end RB1 ceiling, and in tougher matchups, he’s a flex option. The next couple of weeks are a bit shaky but the real key with Pollard is his playoff schedule….
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Publish date : 2024-11-04 02:39:16
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