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Theo Johnson vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Tony Pollard over Theo Johnson in 2026.

Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG in 2025 to Theo Johnson's 7.0, a 3.0 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and TE. Tony Pollard is Tier 5 among running backs, Theo Johnson is Tier 3 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tony Pollard (10.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBTennessee Titans#30PPG LEADER

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Theo Johnson

Tony Pollard

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7.0 PPG10.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 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 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Theo Johnson vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) against Tony Pollard (RB, Tennessee Titans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 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.

Theo Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Tony Pollard in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tony Pollard is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Theo Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Theo Johnson (age 25) 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?

•Tony Pollard outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Theo Johnson is 4 years younger than Tony Pollard (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Theo Johnson vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Theo Johnson	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	10.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	170
Rushing Yards	0	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	63.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	45	33
Receiving Yards	528	206
Targets	74	41
Total TDs	5	5
Age	25	29
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

10.0 PPG for Tony Pollard versus 7.0 for Theo Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Tony Pollard, 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 Theo Johnson or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tony Pollard has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson and Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 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 3.0 points per game.

When are Theo Johnson and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.