Fantasy Football Playoffs Start ‘Em & Sit ‘Em Running Backs: Add Tyjae Spears if Tony Pollard is sidelined

Tony Pollard (ankle) did not apply Wednesday, and we’ll proceed to watch his standing heading into Week 16 at Indianapolis. We count on Pollard to play, however he is clearly not 100%.

Pollard was restricted by the ankle damage in Week 15 in opposition to Cincinnati. He completed the sport with 17 carries for 45 yards and a landing, however he did not have a goal.

Tyjae Spears dominated taking part in time within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Bengals, which was probably as a result of Titans trailing 31-14 after the third quarter, and Spears completed the sport with 4 carries for five yards and a landing and 6 catches for 87 yards and a landing on seven targets. Spears is rostered in 52 p.c of leagues on CBS Sports, so that you may need to add him the place accessible in case Pollard surprises us and would not play in opposition to the Colts.

Pollard scored 17.8 PPR factors in opposition to Indianapolis in Week 6, and the Colts are No. 6 in most Fantasy factors allowed to opposing working backs. Six working backs have scored at the least 12.2 PPR factors in opposition to Indianapolis up to now 5 video games, so hopefully, Pollard is wholesome for this matchup.

And Tennessee ought to have improved quarterback play on this recreation with Mason Rudolph taking up for Will Levis, who was benched. We simply must hope Pollard is near 100% along with his ankle.

I plan to begin Pollard as a No. 2 working again in all leagues if he performs. Hopefully, he’ll get in a full apply by Friday, and we are able to begin him with confidence. And if he is out then Spears turns into an ideal substitute choice, so ensure so as to add him the place accessible if he is nonetheless on waivers.