Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tony Pollard
- Rest of season: Tony Pollard — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Tony Pollard
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| Rico Dowdle | Tony Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 7 rank Tony Pollard ahead | RB41#38–#44 | RB30#24–#38edge |
| Week 7 | RB32#29–#37 | RB22#18–#28edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.8 | 11.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #157 overall | 8 #109 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -76 ranks · -493 val | -26 ranks · -233 val |
| Rostered | 71% | 89% |
| 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 7, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Rico Dowdle at RB32 (range #29–#37) and Tony Pollard at RB22 (range #18–#28). Projections: 7.8 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #24–#38). 7 of 8 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 #157 overall and Tony Pollard #109, 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.