Head to head · RB · 2026

Tony Pollard vs Rico Dowdle

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Tony Pollard

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tony Pollard by 1.7 points of value over replacement (-2.4 vs -4.0) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The draft market agrees: Tony Pollard goes first at ADP 72.7 vs 77.7 for Rico Dowdle.

Tony Pollard Rico Dowdle
Team TEN PIT
Overall rank #73 #78
Position rank RB31 RB32
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 129.7 128.0
Value over replacement (VBD) -2.4 -4.0
Market ADP 72.7 77.7

Should I draft Tony Pollard or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?

Tony Pollard. He projects 129.7 fantasy points with -2.4 value over replacement, vs 128.0 points and -4.0 for Rico Dowdle (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.