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Predicting the Cowboys running backs final stat lines for 2022

By Brandon Martinez

Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (left) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) react after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (left) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) react after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Tony Pollard’s Game-by-Game Predictions

W1 (TB) – 6 carries, 26 yards, 3 receptions, 22 yards

W2 (CIN) – 9 carries, 49 yards, 5 receptions, 59 yards, 1 receiving TD

W3 (NYG) – 11 carries, 69 yards, 4 receptions, 51 yards, 1 receiving TD

W4 (WAS) – 12 carries, 66 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 3 receptions, 36 yards

W5 (LAR) – 8 carries, 39 rushing yards, 6 receptions, 72 yards

W6 (PHI) – 9 carries, 44 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 38 yards

W7 (DET) – 13 carries, 101 rushing  yards, 2 receptions, 19 yards

W8 (CHI) – 11 carries, 65 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 4 receptions, 37 yards

W10 (GB) – 8 carries, 33 rushing yards, 5 receptions, 49 yards

W11 (MIN) – 12 carries, 97 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 3 receptions, 26 yards

W12 (NYG) – 11 carries, 52 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 30 yards, 1 receiving touchdown

W13 (IND) – 15 carries, 77 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 14 yards

W14 (HOU) – 15 carries, 119 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 33 yards

W15 (JAX) – 11 carries, 58 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 61 yards

W16 (PHI) – 6 carries, 25 rushing yards, 3 receptions, 39 yards, 1 receiving touchdown

W17 (TEN) – 7 carries, 21 rushing yards, 3 receptions, 31 yards

W18 (WAS) – 13 carries, 79 rushing yards, 1 RushTD, 1 reception, 18 yards

Tony Pollard’s Final 2022 Stats Prediction (17 games) – 177 carries, 1,020 RushYds, 5.8 YPA, 4 RushTDs, 58 rec, 635 RecYards, 4 RecTDs

A top breakout candidate for 2022, TP has become a fan favorite, and even a league favorite very quickly. Since his rookie season, the Memphis alum has had his workload increase each year and this year he’s expected to take on his biggest role yet. According to Clarence Hill Jr of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Pollard has even been taking reps out of the slot in training camp.

I think the hype comes to fruition right away with three touchdowns in the first quarter of the season. Even if he is stopped on the ground, I expect him to be effective through the air. My projections show Pollard having a 2019 Christian McCaffrey-esque season with significant numbers on both the ground and in the passing game.

The former fourth-round selection has paid dividends already for the Cowboys, producing well in his short career thus far. I think he will take another step in a crucial season for him. Being as versatile of a threat as he is, he should see even more snaps this season. Now, depending on how the other RB does in front of him, he could be seeing a fairly hefty pay raise coming from the Joneses after a season like this.

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