Tony Pollard Limited in Titans' Backfield Split, Spears Sees More Snaps

In the Titans' 16-13 Week 11 loss to the Texans, Tony Pollard was out-snapped by Tyjae Spears for the third time in five games, with Spears playing 32 snaps to Pollard's 29. Neither running back achieved significant yardage against Houston's defense, as they combined for just 25 rushing yards on 14 carries. Pollard carried the ball 10 times for 22 yards, with a long of 7 yards. He also had minimal impact in the passing game, catching all three of his targets for only 4 receiving yards. While Pollard out-touched Spears 13-9, Spears' involvement in the passing game (5 catches for 31 yards) led to greater overall production. Spears has consistently out-scored Pollard in recent weeks, primarily due to his receiving work. However, with the Titans facing a difficult remaining schedule, neither Pollard nor Spears is projected to be a reliable fantasy option.