Tyjae Spears

Tyjae Spears

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Tennessee Titans
Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/10/2024
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, $21.75 million deal. It's not clear how the Titans intend to split the workload between their two talented backs, but it's probably fair to say neither is built to last as a true workhorse. Both are comfortable catching passes and explosive running in space, but they're also thin by RB standards, with Pollard listed at 6-0, 209, and Spears at 5-10, 200. The split could be something close to 50-50, with Spears perhaps trading some of last year's targets for carries now that he's sharing a backfield with Pollard instead of Derrick Henry. Read Past Outlooks
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#105.12
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$Signed a four-year, $5.49 million contract with the Titans in May of 2023.
Won't return Sunday
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
November 1, 2024
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.
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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. 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 longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
12.1%
 
Positive Run %
87.9%
 
% Yds After Contact
69.3%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.4
 
Rushing TD %
3.0%
 
Touches Per Game
9.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
44.6%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-3.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.19
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.1%
 
% Team Targets
5.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.9
 
% Targeted On Route
22.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.43
 
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#% of Team Snaps

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21982%
10120%
114%
398%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Chargers
Sunday, Nov 10th at 4:05PM
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 View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash*
4.47 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm 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
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
October 31, 2024
Spears (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Limited practice Wednesday
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
October 30, 2024
Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Missing another week
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
October 26, 2024
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
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
October 25, 2024
Spears (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Remains limited Thursday
RBTennessee Titans
Hamstring
October 24, 2024
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
RBTennessee Titans
October 26, 2024
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.
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