Tony Pollard is set to be available when the Titans face the Ravens in Week 4.
Pollard, who dealt with a foot issue and missed some practice time earlier in the week, was a full participant on Thursday and Friday. That was enough to get him off the injury report entirely, while Tyjae Spears remains listed as questionable with an ankle injury even though he fully practiced Friday.
The expectation is that Tennessee will have its veteran running back ready to go against Baltimore, and the workload points in that direction too. Pollard has logged 31 carries over the last two weeks for 138 yards, giving him a steady role in a Tennessee offense that has struggled to find consistency. He’s averaging 4.6 yards per carry this season and has been one of the more efficient pieces in the attack.
That usage could matter even more on Sunday because the Titans are a major underdog against the 2-1 Ravens. Tennessee may try to keep the game on schedule by leaning on the run and shortening possessions, which would put Pollard in the center of the plan.
The matchup also gives him a chance to keep building on a strong stretch. He got only seven carries in Week 1, then took 14 carries for 64 yards in Week 2 and 17 carries for 74 yards in Week 3. That kind of volume fits Pollard’s history in Tennessee, where he averaged more than 16 carries per game in his first season with the team and more than 14 last season.
Baltimore has been more vulnerable on the ground than some might expect, ranking 20th in the NFL in EPA/Rush. That opens the door for Tennessee to keep feeding Pollard and Spears while trying to ease the load on second-year quarterback Cam Ward.
Pollard has also been one of the more reliable backs in the league from a durability standpoint, having played at least 15 games in every season of his NFL career. So while the week began with some concern, the final picture is straightforward: he’s off the injury report and expected to play.
For bettors, that makes his Week 4 rushing prop worth a look. The number feels a bit light given the recent usage, and Pollard has been operating with enough volume to make the over appealing in this spot.
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