Tony Pollard is staring down one of the nastiest run defenses in the league in Week 10, but don’t even think about sitting him. This guy has been on a tear, and even with the Jaguars beefing up, he’s still a must-start in pretty much every league out there. Jacksonville ranks third in the NFL for fewest fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and they just got scarier. They added defensive linemen Jordan Davis and Davon Godchaux at the trade deadline, plus safety Jessie Bates III. You’d think that would make Pollard’s job impossible, right? Think again.
Pollard’s Production Keeps Rolling
Let me tell ya, Pollard has been flat-out dominant these past two games, dropping at least 28.7 PPR points in each outing against Cleveland and Cincinnati. We also saw him snag 13-plus PPR points earlier in the season against both the Giants in Week 3 and the Ravens in Week 4. A huge reason for his sustained success, especially lately, is his role in the passing game. His backfield partner, Tyjae Spears, missed those matchups against the Browns and Bengals due to a knee issue, and he’s still missing practice this week after their bye. Without Spears, Pollard has racked up six catches for 46 yards on eight targets. That receiving work is absolutely vital to his game. Even with that tough Jaguars front, they have actually let four running backs hit at least 10.1 PPR points in their last five games. Pollard is a high-end flex option and ranked as a top-20 fantasy running back for Week 10. He’s gonna get the job done, period.
Rams Unleash Their Backfield Monsters
Over in Los Angeles, the Rams are going to be leaning heavily on their running backs, and you gotta like what Blake Corum is doing. With Puka Nacua battling a knee injury and Davante Adams out with a hamstring issue, both Kyren Williams and Corum are prime starts against Arizona. Williams has top-10 upside, and Corum is easily a No. 2 option. This dude has hit at least 11.8 PPR points in five straight games. Remember Week 6 against the Cardinals? He put up 14 PPR points with nine carries for 42 yards and two catches for 18 yards, including a touchdown on just two targets. He’s scored a touchdown in five consecutive games and logged at least 11 total touches in four straight. The Cardinals’ run defense? Not exactly a brick wall, letting opposing backfields combine for at least 20 PPR points in four of their last five games, including against the Rams themselves in Week 6, and even our own Seattle squad in Week 9. Williams and Corum are set to go off this week.
Houston’s Workhorse Marks
Keep an eye on Woody Marks from Houston too. He’s been getting a ton of work lately, and that volume is always a good sign for a running back.
Look, this Week 10 is all about who steps up. Pollard’s got a chance to solidify himself as an elite back, proving he can overcome any defense thrown his way. Corum and Williams are looking to carry the Rams’ offense without their star receivers. It’s going to be wild to see these guys go to work.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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