Tyjae Spears
23-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
64
YDS
217
TD
4
YDS
216
TD
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Spears' rookie season might not have drawn headlines but was a clear success overall. He was as good of a runner as expected (453 yards and two touchdowns on 100 carries) and finished third on the team in both catches (52) and targets (70). The 2023 third-round pick was phenomenal at Tulane, where he ran for 1,581 yards and 19 touchdowns on just 229 carries (6.9 YPC) his senior season, hinting at reason to expect more than 450 yards on his next 100 carries in the NFL. Spears already showed the ability to shine through when the Titans offense struggled in 2023, so he won't necessarily be ruined if the new-look offense built around QB Will Levis and head coach Brian Callahan doesn't pan out. Tony Pollard is the bigger limiting factor for Spears' fantasy projection, with Tennessee adding the former Dallas running back on a three-year, $21.75 million deal. It's not clear how the Titans intend to split the workload between their two talented backs, but it's probably fair to say neither is built to last as a true workhorse. Both are comfortable catching passes and explosive running in space, but they're also thin by RB standards, with Pollard listed at 6-0, 209, and Spears at 5-10, 200. The split could be something close to 50-50, with Spears perhaps trading some of last year's targets for carries now that he's sharing a backfield with Pollard instead of Derrick Henry. Read Past Outlooks
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Set to fill in for Pollard
With Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) ruled out, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, Spears is slated to see an expanded role Sunday against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
In the absence of Pollard, Spears is slated to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley available to mix in. Spears, who carried 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and caught three of his four targets for 39 yards in a 38-30 loss to the Colts last weekend on a 61 percent snap share, is thus in a position to absorb some of Pollard's workload versus Jacksonville, a context that boosts his fantasy upside in Week 17.
In the absence of Pollard, Spears is slated to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley available to mix in. Spears, who carried 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and caught three of his four targets for 39 yards in a 38-30 loss to the Colts last weekend on a 61 percent snap share, is thus in a position to absorb some of Pollard's workload versus Jacksonville, a context that boosts his fantasy upside in Week 17.
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Broken Tackle %
20.3%Positive Run %
82.8%% Yds After Contact
68.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.3Rushing TD %
6.3%Touches Per Game
8.3% Snaps w/Touch
35.7%Air Yards Per Game
-3.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.17% Team Air Yards
-1.2%% Team Targets
6.8%Avg Depth of Target
-1.4 YdsCatch Rate
87.1%Drop Rate
3.2%Avg Yds After Catch
9.2% Targeted On Route
20.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Dec 29th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
92.6
Cornerbacks
93.4
Safeties
75.4
Linebackers
103.0
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Measurables Review
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How do Tyjae Spears' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash metric is from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
5' 10"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash*
4.47 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
30.75 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
No one questions the running skill of Spears, who routinely made defenders look foolish as he raced to 2,910 yards and 31 touchdowns (6.8 YPC) in his 33-game career at Tulane. The question is whether Spears has the athletic tools necessary for his skill to manifest at the pro level. A 2023 third-round pick, Spears is not fast (4.54 pro day 40) despite a light frame (5-11, 201), so he might find in the NFL that his methods don't work as well as they did at the collegiate level. Not just that, but Spears is reportedly missing the ACL and cartilage entirely in one of his knees. At his size, Spears' body might hold him back. If he survives, though, he should win the backup role behind Derrick Henry, competing mostly with 2022 fourth-round pick Hassan Haskins.
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Pair of rushing TDs in loss
Spears rushed 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Titans' 38-30 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
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Strong showing as pass catcher
Spears rushed the ball four times for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals. He added six receptions on seven targets for 87 yards and an additional score.
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Earns six carries
Spears recorded six carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added one reception on two targets for two yards.
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Limited role in return
Spears rushed the ball one time for three yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the Commanders. He was not targeted.
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Set for return
Spears (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Might be lead back against Indy
Spears could operate as the Titans' top running back for Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts if Tony Pollard is unable to play due to an ankle injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pollard aggravated an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 15 loss to the Bengals. The injury was severe enough for him to be held out of practice all week, and while he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, the veteran running back would likely operate under a snap count if he did play. That gives Spears a potential opportunity to serve as the Titans' lead back. The 2023 third-round pick is coming off a strong performance against Cincinnati, when he turned 10 touches into 92 yards and a touchdown while playing a season-high 36 snaps on offense.
Pollard aggravated an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 15 loss to the Bengals. The injury was severe enough for him to be held out of practice all week, and while he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, the veteran running back would likely operate under a snap count if he did play. That gives Spears a potential opportunity to serve as the Titans' lead back. The 2023 third-round pick is coming off a strong performance against Cincinnati, when he turned 10 touches into 92 yards and a touchdown while playing a season-high 36 snaps on offense.