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TONY POLLARD #20 - RUNNING BACK - TENNESSEE TITANS
681 YDS •
160 ATT •
3 TD
681 YDS
160 ATT
3 TD
No room to operate Sunday Pollard (foot) rushed nine times for 15 yards and caught two of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to Minnesota.
Impact The Titans' rushing attack was abysmal against the Vikings' front, generating just 33 yards on 19 attempts as a team. Pollard was battling a foot injury during the practice week before gaining clearance for Sunday, but Tennessee's offensive line wouldn't have been able to create enough push for Derrick Henry had he stayed with the club this past offseason. Pollard should produce better results against Houston next Sunday.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Tony Pollard injury update and status vs. the Vikings in Week 11 | Nov. 17, 2024 On Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Nissan Stadium, Tony Pollard and the Tennessee Titans take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Pollard had nine...
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Good to go against Vikings Pollard (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Pollard steadily increased his practice participation level throughout the week, capping Week 11 preparation with a full practice Friday following a DNP on Wednesday and a limited showing Thursday. He remains the lead back in Tennessee, though Pollard saw a decrease in usage following Tyjae Spears' return from a hamstring injury in Week 10 against the Chargers. Pollard got only nine carries in the 27-17 loss to Los Angeles after averaging 21.3 carries during Spears' three-game absence.
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Limited due to foot issue Pollard was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a foot injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Though Pollard's lack of participation in Wednesday's practice was attributed to rest, he's now appearing on the Titans' injury report with a foot issue attached to his name. Pollard had shown up on Titans reports the past two weeks with the same injury and was ultimately cleared to play in games against the Patriots and Chargers, and assuming he's able to continue practicing in some fashion Friday, he should have a good chance at suiting up this Sunday versus the Vikings. Even so, Pollard may be operating as Option 1A out of the backfield rather than a true three-down workhorse, as he played just 53 percent of snaps and handled 13 touches in the loss to the Chargers in Week 10, when Tyjae Spears (47 percent snap share, 10 touches) made his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury.
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Only 13 touches in loss Pollard rushed the ball nine times for 44 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers. He added three receptions on three targets for four yards.
Impact Pollard suffered an apparent lower-body injury in the second quarter that caused him to miss a couple series, and the return of Tyjae Spears also cost Pollard some work. The result was Pollard recording his lowest touch and yardage total since Week 3. He should remain a key part of the Tennessee offense, but he's likely to settle into leading a more evenly split backfield moving forward.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 10 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
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NOVEMBER 10 • USATODAY.COM
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NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM
Cleared for Week 10 Pollard (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers after returning to a limited practice Friday.
Impact Fellow RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) doesn't carry a Week 10 injury designation either and is thus set to return from a three-game absence. Pollard, who is coming off a 28-carry, 128-yard effort in a Week 9 overtime win over the Patriots, is on track to remain the Titans' lead back this weekend, but the return of Spears should allow the team to ease Pollard's workload to a degree, though presumably not to an extent that would prevent him from maintaining fantasy utility versus Los Angeles.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Pollard (foot) was spotted at practice Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Pollard (foot) didn't practice Thursday, but the running back's return to the field a day later suggests that his absence was maintenance-related. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Pollard carries an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, but at this stage we'd expect him to be available this weekend.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Thursday Pollard (foot) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Pollard was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, so his downgrade in participation a day later is notable. That said, the running back didn't practice ahead of Week 9 action and was able to log an 86 percent snap share in this past Sunday's win over the Patriots, carrying 28 times for 128 yards and adding three catches for 26 yards in the contest. With no reported setbacks, it's plausible that Pollard's 'DNP' on Thursday could be maintenance-related.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 6 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Limited to begin Week 10 prep Pollard (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Pollard's limited status matched that of backup Tyjae Spears (hamstring), who is hoping to return from a three-game absence. Pollard hasn't missed a game this season, and his availability for Sunday's game against the Chargers doesn't appear to be in any danger after Pollard racked up 54 touches en route to 271 scrimmage yards over Tennessee's past two games. Still, a full practice from Pollard on Thursday or Friday would help set fantasy managers' minds at ease.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 4 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Heavy workload against NE Pollard rushed the ball 28 times for 128 yards in Sunday's 29-17 overtime win against the Patriots. He added three receptions on three targets for 26 yards.
Impact Pollard entered Sunday's game questionable after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. That was hardly apparent in Sunday's win, as he dominated rushing attempts out of the Titans' backfield and was also efficient with the opportunity. He accounted for the team's longest play from scrimmage with a 32-yard rush on Tennessee's first possession, setting up a touchdown on the next play. Overall, four of Pollard's 28 carries went for double-digit gains, and he narrowly missed out on an even bigger performance after having a touchdown nullified by a holding call. He should remain a key playmaker in Tennessee's offense moving forward.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Heavy workload against NE Pollard rushed the ball 28 times for 128 yards in Sunday's 29-17 overtime win against the Patriots. He added three receptions on three targets for 26 yards.
Impact Pollard entered Sunday's game questionable due to a foot injury after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. That was hardly apparent in Sunday's win, as he dominated rushing attempts out of the Titans' backfield and was also efficient with the opportunity. He accounted for the team's longest play from scrimmage with a 32-yard rush on Tennessee's first possession, setting up a touchdown on the next play. Overall, four of Pollard's 28 carries went for double-digit gains, and he narrowly missed out on an even bigger performance after having a touchdown nullified by a holding call. He should remain a key playmaker in Tennessee's offense moving forward.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Titans RB Tony Pollard Eludes Patriots' Defensive Front for 13 Yards | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back makes a 13-yard rush vs. the New England Patriots.
NOVEMBER 3 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Tony Pollard Rushes for a 32-Yard Gain vs. New England Patriots | Game Highlights Tony Pollard rushes for a 32-yard Gain vs. New England Patriots.
NOVEMBER 3 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Playing through foot injury Pollard is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Pollard appeared to be trending toward an absence, as he failed to practice in any capacity throughout the week. However, he tested his foot in pregame warmups and is feeling well enough to suit up. Assuming his foot holds up, he should see a heavy dose of touches considering the ongoing absence of Tyjae Spears (hamstring), though both Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are available to spell Pollard if required.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward playing Sunday Pollard will test his injured foot prior to Sunday's game against New England, though the Titans "feel good" about him and "anticipate he will play," Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky....
Impact Pollard didn't practice at all this week, but he was nonetheless deemed questionable heading into the weekend. The fact that fellow running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Sunday makes Pollard's status more consequential for Tennessee, though the team did sign RB Joshua Kelley to the active roster off the practice squad Saturday. Julius Chestnut is the only other healthy running back on the roster.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Status up in air for Week 9 Pollard (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Patriots.
Impact Pollard wasn't able to practice at all this week due to a foot injury, but the Titans still are giving him a chance to be available to the offense Week 9. The reasoning may be that fellow RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game, leaving just Julius Chestnut as the healthy running back on the active roster and Joshua Kelley as a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad this weekend. Pollard's status will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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