Tony Pollard: Cowboys ‘to be careful not to overwork’ their RB

According to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, the Cowboys are still going to limit Tony Pollard’s touches despite the departure of Ezekiel Elliott. Graziano wrote in the article he is “not sure you should expect any more production from him this year than he gave you last year.”

Fantasy Impact: Pollard’s serious injury, a broken leg and high ankle sprain, suffered in the Cowboy’s January playoff run is still on the team’s radar. While all signs point to Pollard being the team’s surefire starter in 2023, the elevated touches many believed he was in store for may be limited in the interest of the fifth-year backs health. This report is slightly concerning given the obvious correlation between fantasy points and touches; however, Pollard is a high-efficiency back coming off a season where he managed 5.2 YPC and 6.7 Yards-Per-Target. One big difference with Elliott out of the picture that should still benefit Pollard is the goalline work that Elliott earned. Zeke’s 12 TDs from 2022 are no off the roster, and Pollard’s safe floor and high upside make him an excellent candidate to finish as an RB1 in 2023, across all formats.

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