The Cowboys star anticipated having a stronger season.

One of the Dallas Cowboys’ star players had higher expectations for himself this season, despite the fact that the team has one of the best offenses in the NFL and may win the NFC East going into the weekend. On Thursday, running back Tony Pollard hinted that he will always be his harshest critic and that he did not live up to his own expectations for this season.

“I figured this year would be better for me than it has been. Pollard said via the Cowboys’ official website, “I would say just trying to get more at-bats at the plate. With everything in front of us, where we are in terms of playoffs and rankings, I couldn’t complain.” Increase the o-line’s repetitions and get insight into the defense’s playmaking and rhythm.”

Pollard had scored five touchdowns and gained 935 yards through 235 runs (4.0 yards per carry) as of Week 18. In addition, he had 295 yards from 53 receptions.

In addition to receiving the franchise tag as a free agency and rendering veteran Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott expendable in the offseason, Pollard had a breakthrough season in 2022. Even though Pollard only started four games and shared the starting running back position with Elliott in 2022, he nevertheless ran for 1,007 yards on just 193 carries.

He was hurt in the playoffs when the Cowboys lost to the 49ers in the divisional round.

Pollard had averaged at least five yards per run in three of his first four NFL seasons before to this one. This season, he has the lowest yards per carry average in his career.

Even if Pollard made a slight regression, the Cowboys offense has remained largely excellent, particularly at home. This season, Dallas has the third-best point average in the NFL at 29.4 per game. All the Cowboys need to do to win the NFC East and secure a home playoff game is to defeat the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Since the 2022 season, they have won 16 straight home games, including all eight this season.