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Tony Pollard 2021 Outlook: Hey Zeke, He's Better Than You, and You Know It
4 years agoI distinctly remember the moment Ezekiel Elliott was ruled inactive in Week 15 of the 2020 season. All week, I had been advising fantasy managers to bench Zeke. Then, suddenly, every single start/sit question I was asked had the same answer: "Don't care who the other guy is, you're starting Tony Pollard." 132 yards, six receptions, and two touchdowns later, we finally were able to see tangible evidence of how well Pollard would function in a primary role. Unfortunately, the Cowboys paid Zeke a boatload of money and are committed to getting their money's worth. Despite Pollard's overall RB1 performance, he went right back to the bench the following week. That is Pollard's plight once again. He is the best backup running back in the league from a fantasy perspective and should be drafted in all formats simply because he's a league winner if Zeke gets hurt. Unlike other backups, it's unlikely Pollard can play his way into relevance because the Cowboys are never going to give up on Zeke. Take Pollard as your RB4. Know the upside. Just understand he's not startable while Zeke is healthy.
