Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tony Pollard
- Rest of season: Tony Pollard — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Tony Pollard
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Rico Dowdle | Tony Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 5 rank Tony Pollard ahead | RB42#36–#58 | RB32#26–#36edge |
| Week 5 | RB49#30–#64 | RB28#27–#30edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 8.6 | 10.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #146 overall | 8 #112 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -64 ranks · -440 val | -31 ranks · -277 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 88% |
| Bye | 9 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Rico Dowdle at RB49 (range #30–#64) and Tony Pollard at RB28 (range #27–#30). Projections: 8.6 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB42 (range #36–#58) vs Tony Pollard RB32 (range #26–#36). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tony Pollard ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Tony Pollard?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #146 overall and Tony Pollard #112, so Tony Pollard carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.