Aaron Jones or Tony Pollard Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for RBs

Finding the right running backs to use in Week 15 fantasy football lineups is crucial. With the fantasy playoffs starting in most leagues this week, managers can't afford to miss out on the best options. For those debating between Aaron Jones and Tony Pollard, here's a look at which one is the better pick.

Is Aaron Jones a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

Aaron Jones (image credit: getty)

Aaron Jones is having a solid 2024 fantasy football season in his first year with the Minnesota Vikings after leaving the Green Bay Packers. He is the overall RB15 and has finished among the top 20 weekly RBs seven times in 13 games.

Up next for Jones is a Week 15 matchup against the Chicago Bears, who he had a ton of success against on Nov. 24. He finished as the weekly RB8 in that game and set a season-high with 106 rushing yards, so he has plenty of upside this week.

Is Tony Pollard a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

Tony Pollard (image credit: getty)

Tony Pollard has been a consistent contributor in fantasy football season as the featured RB for the Tennessee Titans. The former Dallas Cowboys star is the overall RB17 and has finished as the weekly RB24 or better nine times in his 13 games this season.

The veteran has a favorable Week 15 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been one of the worst defenses in the NFL in different metrics. This makes him an intriguing target for fantasy lineups this week, especially considering he has exceeded 20 touches and 120 scrimmage yards in two of his last three games.

Aaron Jones or Tony Pollard: Who should I start in Week 15 fantasy football?

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

Tony Pollard is the recommended RB to use in Week 15 fantasy football lineups over Aaron Jones. While both have favorable matchups, Pollard's recent surge in volume is one of the main reasons why he is the preferred pick.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Pollard will score nearly three additional fantasy points than Jones in PPR scoring formats. His superior projections in scrimmage yards and the expectation that he will be more involved as a receiver are among the main reasons why he gets the edge this week.