Tyjae Spears
23-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/10/2024
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
33
YDS
114
TD
1
YDS
76
TD
0
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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Won't return Sunday
Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Spears followed up a limited practice Wednesday with no work Thursday and Friday, which was enough for the Titans to rule him out for a third straight contest. Meanwhile, starting RB Tony Pollard (foot) didn't log any activity this week but is listed as questionable for Sunday. If Pollard doesn't play, Julius Chestnut will be the favorite to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Joshua Kelley likely getting called up from the practice squad for a backup role.
Spears followed up a limited practice Wednesday with no work Thursday and Friday, which was enough for the Titans to rule him out for a third straight contest. Meanwhile, starting RB Tony Pollard (foot) didn't log any activity this week but is listed as questionable for Sunday. If Pollard doesn't play, Julius Chestnut will be the favorite to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Joshua Kelley likely getting called up from the practice squad for a backup role.
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How do Tyjae Spears' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
12.1%Positive Run %
87.9%% Yds After Contact
69.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
3.0%Touches Per Game
9.0% Snaps w/Touch
44.6%Air Yards Per Game
-3.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.19% Team Air Yards
-1.1%% Team Targets
5.7%Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.9% Targeted On Route
22.6%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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Overall QB Rating Against
64.4
Cornerbacks
73.8
Safeties
50.6
Linebackers
64.7
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2024 Tyjae Spears Split Stats
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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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Misses Thursday's practice
Spears (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Limited practice Wednesday
Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Missing another week
Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Lions, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
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Questionable after three LPs
Spears (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Remains limited Thursday
Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Second straight absence forthcoming
Spears, who missed the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Bills with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The backup running back was able to practice in limited fashion all week, but given the tricky nature of soft-tissue injuries, the Titans will unsurprisingly play it safe with their No. 2 running back. Spears' second consecutive absence should lead to another heavy workload for Tony Pollard, who ceded only four touches and eight snaps to No. 3 back Julius Chestnut versus Buffalo.
The backup running back was able to practice in limited fashion all week, but given the tricky nature of soft-tissue injuries, the Titans will unsurprisingly play it safe with their No. 2 running back. Spears' second consecutive absence should lead to another heavy workload for Tony Pollard, who ceded only four touches and eight snaps to No. 3 back Julius Chestnut versus Buffalo.