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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

It is nearly a coin flip, but lean Parker Washington over Tony Pollard in 2026.

Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) and Tony Pollard (10.0) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and RB. Parker Washington is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Tony Pollard is Tier 5 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tony Pollard (10.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

RBTennessee Titans#30

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Tony Pollard

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10.4 PPG10.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Parker Washington vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Tony Pollard (RB, Tennessee Titans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tony Pollard posted 10.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Parker Washington has his bye in Week 7, Tony Pollard in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Parker Washington is 5 years younger than Tony Pollard (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	10.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	170
Rushing Yards	0	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	63.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	58	33
Receiving Yards	847	206
Targets	95	41
Total TDs	5	5
Age	24	29
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 10.0 for Tony Pollard in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Parker Washington or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Tony Pollard's 10.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Parker Washington and Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.