Rico Dowdle · Tony Pollard · 2026 week 2

Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?

Wondering who you should start this week — Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Rico DowdleRico Dowdle projects 2.1 PPR points clear of Tony Pollard in week 2, drawing NE — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Rico Dowdle START	@ NE	11.0	23rd	4.1	1,243	Out
Tony Pollard	vs PHI	8.9	18th	4.4	767	healthy

RBs vs NE recently: Jadarian Price 5.8 pts (W1).

RBs vs PHI recently: Jacory Croskey-Merritt 11.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rico Dowdle carries the higher trade value — 1,243 against 767 (a 38% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rico Dowdle gets the most. Momentum: Rico Dowdle -302 and Tony Pollard -706 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.