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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Tony Pollard

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Bijan Robinson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 2,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Tony Pollard (10.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bijan Robinson as the starter and Tony Pollard as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 5

RBTennessee Titans#30

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

19.5 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bijan Robinson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Tony Pollard at 45%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bijan Robinson vs Tony Pollard: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) averaged 19.5 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans, 10.0 PPG) by 9.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Bijan Robinson carries a 9.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Bijan Robinson is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 79 targets into 820 yards, while Tony Pollard profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1082 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Bijan Robinson carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Bijan Robinson is off Week 5 and Tony Pollard Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tony Pollard is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 162 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Bijan Robinson is 5 years younger than Tony Pollard (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRobinsonPollard

PPG (Half-PPR)19.510.0

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332170

Rushing Yards1,4781,082

Rush Yds/Game86.963.6

Rushing TDs75

Receptions7933

Receiving Yards820206

Targets10341

Total TDs115

Age2429

Experience2 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bijan Robinson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Tony Pollard's 10.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson and Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.5 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bijan Robinson or Tony Pollard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson outscored Tony Pollard by 9.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.