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Rico Dowdle or Tony PollardWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rico Dowdle is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tony Pollard is a Tennessee Titans running back who averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
7.6
Games
5
Rush Yds
174
Rush TDs
1
Rec
13
Rec Yds
82
Bye
Week 9
RBTennessee Titans#17 RB
Tony Pollard
PPG
13.7
Games
8
Rush Yds
595
Rush TDs
6
Rec
14
Rec Yds
70
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Tony Pollard: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)7.613.7
Games Played58
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)38110
Rushing Yards174595
Rush Yds/Game34.874.4
Rushing TDs16
Receptions1314
Receiving Yards8270
Targets1721
Total TDs16
Age2829
Experience6 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tony Pollard averaged 13.7.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tony Pollard averaged 13.7 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard average in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tony Pollard averaged 13.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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