Rico DowdleorTony Pollard?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Rico Dowdle
This one is close: Rico Dowdle projects 0.6 half-PPR points ahead of Tony Pollard, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Rico Dowdle, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The New York Giants have allowed 20% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Rico DowdleRB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Tony PollardRB, TEN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| PPR projection | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Standard projection | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Rank this week | RB26 | RB27 |
| Matchup | vs CIN | at NYG |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Last season per game | 11.6 | 10.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 26% | 55% |
| Trade value | — | — |