Titans RB Tony Pollard fell just painfully short of a major incentive payout

Fansided | January 11, 2026

A few missed yards and touchdowns turned a strong season into a missed opportunity.

Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) kneels in the end zone against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

NFL incentives are designed to reward production, but they also create some of the most painful “almost” moments of a regular season. For Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, their 2025 regular-season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars became one of those moments.