Dallas Cowboy RB Tony Pollard had a breakout 2022 season despite playing as the backup to lead back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pollard, who was set to hit free agency in 2023, and now he'll play as the team's lead back as they look to make a run for their first Lombardi dating back to the 1995 season.
Pollard was the RB7 overall in half-PPR scoring formats with 1,378 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns... as a backup! With limited competition behind him on the Dallas Cowboys' depth chart between Malik Davis, Ronald Jones, and rookie Deuce Vaughn, Pollard should be in for all the work he can handle in the 2023 season, making him worth a top-end fantasy football pick. Here, we'll outline some of the best Tony Pollard-themed fantasy football team names to choose from ahead of 2023.
10 Best Tony Pollard Fantasy Football Team Names
Dallas Cowboy RB Tony Pollard had a breakout 2022 season despite playing as the backup to lead back Ezekiel Elliott. Now that Elliott's been released from the team, it's Pollard's job for the taking. While there's still no Texas sports betting, out-of-state bettors and fantasy managers both might be able to profit off of Pollard's impending breakout.
10. Pollard Shirt
You get bonus points for using this Tony Pollard fantasy football team name if you're wearing a collared shirt while drafting Tony Pollard. You get double bonus points if that collared shirt is Dallas Cowboys blue. Those are the rules — be sure to tell your fantasy football league's commissioner.
9. The Pollard Express
Once upon a time, a boy named Billy once hopped upon a train called the Polar Express to go see Santa at the North Pole. Now, you're kind of doing the same thing. Only, instead of jumping on a train, you're drafting Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard, and instead of going to see Santa, you're going to see a fantasy football championship. Same thing. Kind of.
8. Tony! Toni! Toné!
80s babies are going to love this classic Tony Pollard fantasy football team name... almost as much as they're going to love having Tony Pollard on their fantasy team, scoring lots of points in the 2023 fantasy football season. If you use this Tony Pollard-themed name, you're contractually obligated to play "Feels Good" every time he scores a touchdown. I don't make the rules.
7. My Little Tony
Imagine this. You're hanging out, rooting for Tony Pollard and the rest of your fantasy football team when your kiddo asks what you're rooting for. You reply, "My Little Tony," and suddenly, she's hooked and just as into your fantasy football team as you are. Can't go wrong.
6. Pollard Patrol
This is kind of the same thing as above. Just pick your Tony Pollard team name based on your child's preference — are they a Paw Patrol kind of kid or a My Little Pony?
Top 5 Tony Pollard Fantasy Team Names
5. Pollard Party
This fantasy football team name is going to feel really appropriate every time he scores a touchdown or breaks off another 20+ yard run for the Dallas Cowboys this season. At the end of the season, you'll surely throw a party to celebrate winning your fantasy football championship. Just make sure it's a Pollard Party, since he helped get you there.
4. Tony the Tiger
Tony The Tiger is a top-five cereal character. Frosted Flakes are a top-five cereal. Just as Tony Pollard is a top-five running back in fantasy football leagues this season. Don't overthink this.
3. Pollard Greens
You know what's popular in Texas? Barbecue and collard greens. You know what is also popular in Texas? Tony Pollard and the Dallas Cowboys. This is Tony Pollard fantasy football team name match made in heaven.
2. Ride It, My Tony
Who says no to a Tony Pollard/Ginuwine mashup? Not me! This 90's classic R&B hit pairs perfectly with another 90's classic... the Dallas Cowboys. Even if you're not using this hit team name, you might as well listen to the classic song if you're looking for a pick-me-up.
1. Tony Pollard's Pro Scorer 3
Tony Hawk is the best skateboarder ever. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is the best skate boarding video game ever. Tony Pollard will be one of the best fantasy football scorers in 2023. This fantasy football team name is perfect for 90's babies who can finally put all those hours they spent on their Playstation instead of doing homework to good use.
Funniest Tony Pollard Fantasy Football Team Name
Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard enters the 2023 fantasy football season with a new opportunity to lead the team's backfield and finish (for the second consecutive season) as a top-10 running back for fantasy football. Drafting him on your fantasy football teams is smart. Naming your fantasy football team after Tony Pollard is smart, too — as long as it speaks to your heart. Tony Pollard's Pro Scorer 3 has our vote for best Tony Pollard fantasy team name, but we'll let you (and your fantasy football teams) be the judge.
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10 More Tony Pollard Fantasy Team Names
Here are a few extra team names if you still haven't settled on one:
- Need More TP
- Ring Around the Pollard
- TP Roll
- Tony's Pizza
- Memphis' Finest
- The Pollard Powerhouse
- The Tony Tornado
- Tony Tim
- Tony Soprano
- Hot and Pollard
Tony Pollard Fantasy Football Team Names FAQ
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Kate Magdziuk is an NFL betting expert for BetTexas.com. She's written for NBC Sports, Rotoworld, DraftKings Nation, Gaming Society, and 4for4 Fantasy Football.
