J.K. Dobbins or Tony Pollard Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for RBs

Week 3 is upon us and that means fantasy football managers are already having to make tough choices, like between J.K. Dobbins and Tony Pollard for the running back position. As in football and life, rewards come to those who make the correct decisions. Thankfully, when it comes to fantasy football, we are there to guide you to the right option.

Is J.K. Dobbins a good pick in Week 3?

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. It will feature two teams with a 2-0 record, built upon solid defense. Both teams have allowed fewer than 10 points, on average, per game in the first two games.

But J.K. Dobbins could be the point of difference when it comes to separating those teams. He has rushed for more than 130 yards in both games he has featured in and notched up a touchdown in each match. That is a solid return and has set the base for the Chargers' success.

The Steelers have the fourth-best run defense in the league, allowing just 76.5 yards per game, tied with the Detroit Lions. But given his consistent production, J.K. Dobbins should be a good pick for fantasy football managers.

Is Tony Pollard a good pick in Week 3?

The Titans have played well in patches but costly turnovers have consigned them to two defeats and they now face the Packers in a situation where a loss would turn up the pressure on them. Will Levis has made some bad mistakes but luckily they have a veteran behind him in Tony Pollard.

The former Cowboys running back has 144 yards in two games and notched up a touchdown in the first game of the season against the Bears. He did not reach the same heights in the game against the Jets, though, and failed to get in the endzone.

The Packers have allowed 142 rushing yards per game, however, and are ranked towards the bottom half of rush-defense rankings. But the same could be said of the Jets, who allowed even more yards in their first game but still managed to contain Tony Pollard. Therefore, he might be a good pick but fantasy football managers should look at other options, if available.

J.K. Dobbins vs Tony Pollard: Who should I start in Fantasy Football Week 3?

The above dynamic is reflected in Sportskeeda's "Who Should I Start" tool. It compares the probability for both players and optimizes the results to show fantasy football managers who they should start.

Based on the stats we have noted above where J.K. Dobbins has more yards and touchdowns than Tony Pollard, the Chargers running back is favored. It is even with the caveat that his next game is against the Steelers. The probability of each player to score and pick up yards is given below.

J.K. Dobbins vs Tony Pollard Comparison Fantasy Football 2024 NFL Season Week 3

Both players bring their strengths to their respective matchups in Week 3, but the Chargers player wins out in our analytics.