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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Tony Pollard's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 948 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tony Pollard at 10.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rhamondre Stevenson higher, but do not fade Tony Pollard entirely.

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

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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

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

Rhamondre Stevenson

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

11.6 PPG10.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Rhamondre Stevenson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Tony Pollard at 45%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Rhamondre Stevenson and Tony Pollard for your lineup, you are not alone. Rhamondre Stevenson finished the 2025 season at 11.6 PPG for the New England Patriots (14 games), and Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 for the Tennessee Titans (17 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Rhamondre Stevenson 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. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 603 yards and 7 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.

Rhamondre Stevenson has his bye in Week 11, and Tony Pollard rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tony Pollard caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rhamondre Stevenson	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	10.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	170
Rushing Yards	603	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	43.1	63.6
Rushing TDs	7	5
Receptions	32	33
Receiving Yards	345	206
Targets	37	41
Total TDs	9	5
Age	28	29
Experience	4 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rhamondre Stevenson at 11.6 PPG, 1.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson and Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Tony Pollard by 1.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.