Alvin Kamara vs Tony Pollard: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Alvin Kamara and Tony Pollard for your lineup, you are not alone. Alvin Kamara finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (11 games), and Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 for the Tennessee Titans (17 games).
That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Tony Pollard is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdowns; Tony Pollard posted 1082 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Alvin Kamara is off Week 12 and Tony Pollard Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
