RB: Tony Pollard - TEN

2024 Season Summary

Games Played/Started: 16/16

Rushing

• 260 attempts (8th in NFL)

• 1,079 yards (12th)

• 4.2 YPC

• 5 TDs

Receiving

• 41 receptions

• 238 yards

• 5.8 YPR

• 0 receiving TDs

Fumbles Lost

• 2

Advanced Metrics

• Snap share/opportunity share: ~69% SNAP, ~73% weighted opportunities (top-10 among RBs)

• Yards after contact per attempt: ~3.4 YAC (6th in NFL)

Fantasy Outlook for 2025

Strengths

1. Workhorse Role: 260 carries indicate Pollard is firmly entrenched as the lead, high-volume runner in Tennessee

2. High Efficiency: Strong YAC (≈3.4/run) and explosive play rates rank him among elite backs

3. Durability: Played all 16 games despite some ankle/foot tweaks—no multi-game absences

4. Offensive Trust: Ranked top‑10 in weighted opportunities and snap share show team reliance

5. Supporting Cast: New franchise QB in Cam Ward is expected to move this offense more in 2025

Challenges / Risks

1. Low Red Zone Usage by Titans: Ranked just 22nd in red-zone touches, concentration of TD opportunities is low

   
   
   
   

Headliner Take

Tony Pollard enters 2025 as a high-floor RB2, anchored by solid efficiency and established volume. In 2024, he logged 260 carries for 1,079 rush yards (4.2 YPC) and 41 catches for 238 yards, ranking among the top 10 RBs in snap and opportunity share. Still, his fantasy ceiling was capped by just 5 TDs and minimal red-zone usage (22nd among RBs). Pollard’s strengths lie in his explosive playmaking—3.4 YAC per carry (6th in league) and robust workload, solidifying his role as Tennessee's lead back. If the Titans can improve offensive efficiency or increase red-zone touches, Pollard stands to push into the RB15–25 range, delivering 1,200+ scrimmage yards and ~7–8 total TDs. Even without those gains, his volume and efficiency make him a reliable flex play week-to-week.