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Tyjae Spears
RB · TEN

Tyjae Spears

Position RB
Team TEN
Bye Week 9
PPR Rank #139

Tyjae Spears

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: TEN.

Quick Facts

  • Position: RB
  • Team: TEN (Tennessee Titans)
  • Bye week (2026): 9
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 139

2026 Outlook

Secondary running back in a committee approach under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, filling pass-catcher role in the backfield. While ranked RB139 by FantasyPros, Spears offers flex value through receiving work—his primary fantasy production avenue in a backfield also featuring veteran Tony Pollard and draft pick Nicholas Singleton (per Tennessee Titans release unofficial depth chart: 5 takeaways).

Oct 2 — Trade deadline candidate: The Titans sit at 0-3 and already look like another difficult season lies ahead. If things continue downhill, Spears could generate interest from contenders as a trade option. He can catch passes out of the backfield, work in space, and contribute on third downs—valuable skill set for a playoff-hopeful team. Trading Spears would open more opportunities for rookie Nicholas Singleton while giving Tennessee additional future draft capital (per 4 Running Backs Who Could Be Traded Soon).

Oct 4 — Increased opportunity if Pollard trades: ESPN reported Tony Pollard as a potential trade deadline candidate given the Titans' 0-3 start and his contract (final year). If the Titans deal Pollard before the Nov 10 deadline, Spears would inherit more backfield snaps—shifting him from complementary pass-catcher to potential low-RB2 or flex contributor in a revenge-season environment. The path to increased volume hinges on two things: (1) Titans selling at the deadline, and (2) Spears earning more three-down work under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's scheme (per Tony Pollard among NFL trade deadline targets to watch, per report).

Role / Depth Chart

Pass-catching back in the Titans' committee approach. Confirmed as RB2 on the depth chart (August 10), positioned behind starter Tony Pollard, with Julius Chestnut, Michael Carter, Kalel Mullings, and Nicholas Singleton rounding out the depth. Spears is expected to earn receiving-back snaps within Daboll's system.

Injury Status

Week 6 knee injury — trending wrong direction (Oct 15): Spears downgraded from limited participant Wednesday to DNP Thursday with knee injury. Midweek downgrade is negative sign for Week 6 availability vs Indianapolis. His receiving role (9 targets on Sunday vs Houston) offers PPR value when healthy, but knee injury puts even flex-level contribution at risk. Tony Pollard rested Wednesday but returned Thursday practice, suggesting he'll be available. (per Tyjae Spears Downgraded to DNP on Thursday With Knee Injury - RotoBaller)

Recent News

Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Coaches shaping Tyjae's role

Robert SalehHead CoachBrian DabollOffensive CoordinatorAaron WhitecottonDefensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive LineRandy JordanRunning Backs / Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship CoordinatorCarmen BricilloOffensive LineIsaac WilliamsAssistant Offensive Line

What the Experts Are Saying

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