Tony Pollard vs RJ Harvey
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tony Pollard by 0.3 projected points (7.3 vs 7.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tony Pollard faces HOU, the 29th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. RJ Harvey faces LAC, the 24th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Tony Pollard: a clear but modest edge of 14.2 points of value over replacement (0.0 vs -14.2).
The draft market agrees: Tony Pollard goes first at ADP 69.7 vs 94.1 for RJ Harvey.
| Tony PollardTEN | RJ HarveyDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | HOU | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.3 | 7.0 | Pollard +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #29 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.6 | 122.4 | Pollard +14.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 0.0 | -14.2 | Pollard +14.2 |
| Overall rank | #72 | #91 | Pollard by 19 |
| Position rank | RB30 | RB33 | |
| Market ADP | 69.7 | 94.1 | Harvey +24.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 10 |
Should I start Tony Pollard or RJ Harvey in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tony Pollard by 0.3 projected points (7.3 vs 7.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tony Pollard or RJ Harvey in 2026 fantasy football?
Tony Pollard. He projects 136.6 fantasy points with 0.0 value over replacement, vs 122.4 points and -14.2 for RJ Harvey (RB, PPR).