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Dallas Goedert vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Tony Pollard's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Dallas Goedert (10.3 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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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
RBTennessee Titans#30
Tony Pollard
PPG
10.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,082
Rush TDs
5
Rec
33
Rec Yds
206
Bye
Week 9

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dallas Goedert
Tony Pollard

Head to Head

10.3 PPG10.0 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Tony Pollard (RB, Tennessee Titans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Dallas Goedert outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDallas GoedertTony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)10.310.0
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155170
Rushing Yards01,082
Rush Yds/Game0.063.6
Rushing TDs05
Receptions6033
Receiving Yards591206
Targets8241
Total TDs115
Age3129
Experience7 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Tony Pollard's 10.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Tony Pollard average in 2025?

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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 0.3 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.