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Basic StatsTyjae Spears’s Basic Stats

Tyjae Spears
ADP: N/A
Bye: 5
Experience: 1
Age: 23.5
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 195
40 Time: 4.59

SPARQx (Rank): 110.50 (50%)
Burst Score (Rank): 128.80 (90%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.59 (29%)
Three Cone Drill (Rank): 7.27

Tyjae Spears's Weekly Outlook

Week 16 Projections
Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
32.5 0.22 3.1 22.4 0.09 7.3
Weekly Writeup
Spears got a bit lucky to score his pair of TDs last week. But the rushing TD did come from short yardage. And he dominated receiving work, leading Tony Pollard 27-7 in routes. Pollard’s iffy ankle adds upside. But beware of over-trusting Spears. Pollard entered last week’s game questionable with the same ankle issue, tweaked it during that game, and yet still beat Spears 17-4 in carries.

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
28.2 0.2 2.5 18.8 0.1 6

Tyjae Spears's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#42 Running Back

108.8 Projected Points

ADP Rush Atts Rush Yds Rush TDs 100 Fum Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs
Not Available 85.6 368.9 2.16 0 0.6 30.9 224 1.14

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsTyjae Spears's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Spears flashed as a talented runner and receiver last season behind Derrick Henry.

It looked like he might get a shot as the starter this season, but the team invested heavily in Tony Pollard in free agency.

Spears' receiving ability will be his calling card and could make him solid RB3 in PPR with major upside if Pollard gets injured.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Spears’ 453 rushing yards ranked 42nd among RBs. His 52 catches tied for ninth at the position.
  • He did not miss any games due to injury.
  • Spears ranked as the PPR RB34 in total fantasy points and RB42 in points per game.
    • He finished RB12 or better one time. He recorded two games between RB13 and RB24.
  • He ranked 52nd among all ball carriers in rushing success rate at 34.3%.
  • He played 53% of the Titans’ offensive snaps last season.
  • His per-game averages:
    • 5.88 carries
    • 26.6 rushing yards
    • 0.12 rushing TDs
    • 4.12 targets
    • 3.06 catches
    • 22.6 receiving yards
    • 0.06 receiving TDs
  • Among 51 RBs with 90+ carries last year, Spears ranked:
    • 34th in Pro Football Focus rushing grade
    • Eighth in PFF’s Elusive Rating
    • 32nd in NFL Next Gen Stats’ Rush Yards Over Expected Per Attempt
  • His receiving metrics were outstanding. Among 43 RBs with 30+ targets, Spears ranked:
    • Seventh in PFF receiving grade
    • 11th in yards per route run

What to Expect in 2024

  • Spears enters his second season on the Titans, but his first season with:
    • HC and play caller Brian Callahan
    • OC Nick Holz
  • The Titans are expected to perform similarly to last season. They are fourth in highest win total in the AFC South at 6.5 wins on most sportsbooks.
  • They sit tied for 27th in terms of highest Super Bowl odds at +15000 on most sportsbooks.
  • Spears enters his second season at 23 years old. According to our aging curve research, the average RB with Spears’ career and profile will produce at 93% of peak value at age-23.
  • Spears beat new teammate Pollard last year in:
    • Rush yards after contact per attempt
    • PFF Elusive Rating
    • Rush yards over expected per attempt
    • PFF receiving grade
    • Yards per route run

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Tony Pollard, RB TEN

4:05pm EST 12/20/24

Tony Pollard Questionable For Week 16

Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) did not practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. He’s been playing through injuries for much of the season, but this is seemingly the worst shape he’s been in. Pollard will be a risky fantasy play if he ends up active. If not, RB Tyjae Spears figures to handle most of the backfield work and would be a viable fantasy start.

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Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He appeared to aggravate this ankle injury early in last week's game but was able to return. We're tentatively expecting him to play vs. the Colts this weekend but will continue to monitor his status. RB Tyjae Spears should be rostered in virtually all fantasy leagues in case Pollard ends up missing one of these last few games.

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Titans RB Tyjae Spears tallied a team-high 87 receiving yards and a TD on 6 receptions in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He added 5 rushing yards on 4 carries.

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Titans RB Tony Pollard is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals with an ankle injury. This is presumably an aggravation of the issue that had him questionable coming in. We'll update Pollard's status when we know more. His absence leaves Tyjae Spears as Tennessee's lead back.

Update: Pollard returned with about five minutes left in the first half.

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Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bengals. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. Pollard has been playing through injuries for much of the season, and we’re tentatively expecting him to play against Cincinnati. But the ankle issue adds risk to his fantasy profile. If Pollard ends up sitting, RB Tyjae Spears would control backfield work and be a viable fantasy start.

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Tyjae Spears, RB TEN
Dynasty MVP 21
Position Rank #42 RB
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
257
397
698
Dynasty Write-up
Spears rebounded from a 2020 ACL tear to post 2,444 yards over the next 2 seasons. While undersized, the Tulane product is a capable pass catcher with excellent burst and agility. He showed that in 2023, filling a change-of-pace role behind Derrick Henry en route to 837 total yards. He looked like a 2024 breakout candidate...until Tennessee spent up to sign Tony Pollard. They'll battle for touches in training camp.
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