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Tyjae Spears Holds Questionable Tag for Week 7
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Spears didn't practice to begin the week, but got through a full session on Thursday, then downgraded to limited on Friday. Spears has been dealing with nagging ankle and knee issues for weeks. Spears has been a non-factor most weeks anyway, outside of a nine-catch performance in Week 5. If he's unable to play, Tony Pollard would likely see a few more carries, which would increase his fantasy value slightly. When healthy, Spears is barely a deep league flex option, so he's probably best left on the bench in Week 7.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Tyjae Spears Only Stash-Worthy in Deep PPR Leagues
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears opened some eyes in the Week 5 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans when he caught a season-high nine passes (on nine targets) for 28 yards. Spears added two carries for no gain in the 26-3 loss. Fantasy managers who added the 25-year-old pass-catching back in point-per-reception leagues were thoroughly disappointed in his follow-up showing in the Week 6 win over the division-rival Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, when Spears had just one carry for one yard and one catch for seven yards. Outside of his nine-catch game in Week 5, Spears has not had more than two receptions so far this year, and he has had more than three rushing attempts just one time through the first six weeks. Spears has a grand total of 66 rushing yards on 18 carries while adding 15 receptions on 17 targets for 75 yards as a pass-catcher. In a Titans offense that has been among the worst in the league so far, Spears has minimal fantasy football value reserved for deep PPR leagues or as a handcuff to Tony Pollard. He is only rostered in 22% of Yahoo leagues, with many managers dumping him back onto the waiver wire this week.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Tyjae Spears Active for Week 6 Against Colts
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee), who was listed as questionable to play on Sunday, is officially active for the Week 6 divisional clash against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. The writing was on the wall for Spears to play this weekend after he was able to practice in full on Friday. The 25-year-old is Tennessee's primary pass-catching back, and he drew some waiver-wire consideration going into this week's game after catching a season-high nine passes for 28 yards in the 26-3 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans last Sunday. Spears only ran the ball twice for the second week in a row and did not gain any yards on the ground. He has just 17 carries for 65 yards (3.8 yards per attempt) on the ground through five games this year, but Spears still maintains deep-league flex appeal in point-per-reception fantasy leagues. Now that he is officially active, Spears will be a PPR sleeper against an Indy defense that has allowed the sixth-most half-PPR fantasy points to opposing RBs.
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Tyjae Spears a Reasonable Flex in PPR Leagues If Active
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee) looks likely to retain his role as backup RB and passing-game specialist in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts if he is active. Spears is listed as questionable to play this weekend. The Colts rank 28th in fantasy points allowed to running backs, meaning despite his backup role, Spears could provide some fantasy value this week. Week 2 is the only week the young back amassed more than three carries, but he did muster up a whopping nine receptions in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Spears's value is almost exclusively as a pass-catching back, and given his heavy involvement last week, it will be interesting to see this week if that was the start of a new trend or just an anomaly. However, until he is more involved as a rusher or if Tony Pollard trade rumors come to fruition, Spears shouldn't be considered much beyond PPR leagues. Fantasy managers should view Spears as a deep-league Flex in Week 6.
Source: RotoBaller RB Rankings
Source: RotoBaller RB Rankings
Tony Pollard a Low-Upside RB2 in Week 6
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is a reasonable starting flex in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts. He didn't practice on Wednesday but practiced fully on Thursday and Friday. The veteran back doesn't have much of a ceiling due to being in a lackluster offense and limited involvement in the passing game, but has proven capable of producing solid fantasy numbers given his rushing volume. He has at least 14 rushing attempts in each of the last four games. The Colts rank 28th against running backs in fantasy, meaning Pollard should make good use of his volume in what could even be a winnable game and a positive game script for the Titans. With Tyjae Spears looking likely to return to the field, it is even less likely Pollard will be involved in the passing game. Pollard serves as a decent floor, low-ceiling RB2 in a Week with plenty of injuries and important players on bye.
Source: RotoBaller RB Rankings
Source: RotoBaller RB Rankings
Tyjae Spears Downgraded to DNP on Thursday With Knee Injury
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee) went from being a limited participant in practice on Wednesday to sitting out on Thursday due to a knee injury. Midweek downgrades typically are not good signs, and the 25-year-old is now trending in the wrong direction to play in Week 6 against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts on the road. Backfield mate Tony Pollard was rested on Wednesday but made his return to the practice field on Thursday and should be fine to play this weekend. If Pollard's knee injury keeps him out against the Colts at Lucas Oil Field, Pollard would have clear RB2 value for fantasy managers despite the Titans' lackluster offense. Spears resurfaced on the PPR waiver-wire radar this week after catching a season-high nine passes on nine targets for 28 yards in Sunday's loss to the division-rival Houston Texans, although he had just two carries for the second straight week. If Spears plays against Indy, he will be an intriguing PPR flex option against a Colts defense that has been vulnerable to pass-catching backs through five weeks.
Source: Titans PR
Source: Titans PR
Tony Pollard Not Present for Wednesday's Practice
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) is not present at the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Pollard also missed practice last Wednesday before eventually returning to practice later in the week and playing in the Week 5 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans. The 29-year-old had 14 carries in that game for 52 yards and did not catch his only target in the passing game. Barring a setback with his foot/ankle injury, Pollard should suit up this weekend and continue to share the backfield with Tyjae Spears, who had a notable nine receptions in the loss to Houston. With Spears handling key passing-game work and with Pollard leading a rushing attack that is averaging only 82.6 yards per game on the ground, Pollard will continue to have minimal fantasy upside as a low-end RB2. He has yet to have a 100-yard game on the ground while averaging 4.0 yards per carry on 68 rushing attempts for 273 yards and one touchdown. Pollard has added eight catches for only 24 yards through five games.
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Nicholas Singleton's Healthy Scratch Highlights Limited Role
Tennessee Titans running back Nicholas Singleton remains a speculative stash in deeper fantasy leagues, although his limited involvement through five weeks offers little reason for optimism in the short term. The fifth-round rookie has carried the ball just seven times for 12 yards across three appearances and was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans. Tony Pollard continues to lead Tennessee's backfield, while Tyjae Spears has maintained a significant role in the passing game, catching nine passes for 28 yards against Houston. Singleton has struggled to earn opportunities even with the Titans sitting at 0-5, and his absence from the Week 5 lineup raises further questions about when he might become part of the regular rotation. There is some longer-term intrigue surrounding Pollard's future, with speculation that Tennessee could consider moving the veteran ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. Such a move could eventually create additional opportunities for Singleton, although Spears would likely remain ahead of him. The 6-foot, 219-pound rookie is worth stashing in exceptionally deep leagues and dynasty formats, but he doesn't warrant a roster spot in most standard redraft leagues without a significant change in Tennessee's backfield.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyjae Spears a Deep-League Stash Candidate as Trade Deadline Nears
Across five games so far in 2026, Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has recorded 133 scrimmage yards and zero touchdowns on 31 touches. The 25-year-old has seen little usage as a rusher (17 carries), instead serving as the passing-downs complement to lead Titans back Tony Pollard. However, there's a chance that Spears works his way into a larger role in Tennessee. Pollard is currently in his age-29 season and his final year under contract with the Titans. Given their 0-5 record and their need for young talent all over their roster, the Titans looking to move Pollard to a contender ahead of the trade deadline would be a logical decision. If that happens, Spears could emerge as the featured back in Tennessee. In deeper leagues, fantasy managers may want to consider stashing Spears off the waiver wire ahead of a potential Pollard trade.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nicholas Singleton Remains a Solid Stash with Future Backfield Uncertainty
Tennessee Titans running back Nicholas Singleton has just seven touches through the first four weeks of the season, but he continues to be an intriguing player to stash in dynasty leagues. Fantasy experts generally agreed that he came out of the NFL Draft with more dynasty value than a typical Day 3 pick, and he has a chance to take on a much larger role next year, even if it means he spends most of his rookie season in the third-string position. Singleton's backfield teammates, Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, are both slated to hit free agency in March 2027, leaving Singleton as the only projected returner in this backfield (barring a contract extension for Pollard or Spears). While Tennessee will surely bring in at least one other running back to share volume with Singleton, it appears that he could have an opportunity to compete for a lead-back role next season, or at the very least, a fantasy-relevant role. Managers should stay patient and continue to stash Singleton throughout his rookie campaign. He's a great candidate for the taxi squad in dynasty leagues, since he probably won't have much fantasy relevance this year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyjae Spears Remains an Easy Sit Against Houston
Tennessee Titans Running Back Tyjae Spears remained an afterthought in Week 4, with just three total touches against Baltimore and only 36% of snaps, tying his season low. Spears rushed twice for seven yards and caught his only target for a minus-one-yard gain, bringing him to just 15 carries and five receptions through four games. His role is unlikely to change in Week 5's matchup against the Houston Texans. Unlike previous weeks, Spears is healthy and no longer carries an injury designation. However, Tony Pollard has almost completely overtaken him in snaps, opportunities, and production, making Spears hard to justify as a fantasy option. Houston has also been one of the tougher teams to run against, allowing just 3.4 yards per carry and 83.8 rushing yards per game. Spears should remain on fantasy benches in Week 5 and is barely a valuable handcuff until his role increases significantly.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tony Pollard Off Injury Report, a Low-End FLEX Against Strong Texans Run Defense
Tennessee Titans Running Back Tony Pollard (foot) finally found the end zone for the first time this season against Baltimore, rushing 16 times for 48 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for two yards. Through four games, Pollard has 221 rushing yards on 54 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. Pollard sat out Wednesday's practice with his lingering foot issue but returned as a full participant Thursday and is off the injury report. The bigger concern is the matchup. Houston allows only 83.8 rushing yards per game, the fourth-best in the NFL, and opposing running backs average just 76.2 rushing yards per game against the Texans. As good as Tennessee's offensive line has been protecting Cam Ward, the same isn't true of its run-blocking, which has been near the bottom of the league so far this season. Against Houston's elite front seven, this will be a major problem. Pollard's workload keeps him in the flex conversation, but Tennessee's offense and a difficult rushing matchup make him a low-ceiling play.
Source: tennesseetitans.com
Source: tennesseetitans.com
Tony Pollard Returns to Full Practice on Thursday
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was held out of practice on Wednesday, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Pollard has been battling through a minor foot injury in recent weeks, but he has not missed any games and should be good to go for Sunday's divisional tilt against the winless Houston Texans. The 29-year-old has a lower ceiling because of Tennessee's weak offense and the presence of pass-catching back Tyjae Spears. However, fantasy managers cannot really complain that Pollard has seen at least 14 rushing attempts in each of the last three games after carrying the ball just seven times for 35 yards in the Week 1 loss to the New York Jets. Pollard had 16 attempts for 48 yards and his first touchdown of 2026 in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, adding two catches for two yards as a receiver. He should be viewed as more of a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex as the Titans look for their first win of the season.
Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
Tony Pollard Does Not Practice Wednesday
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) did not practice Wednesday due to a foot issue, according to the team's official injury report. Of note, Pollard also did not practice last week on Wednesday ahead of Week 4 before logging full practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. Ultimately, he was active and played 34 offensive snaps in a 24-18 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Pollard rushed 16 times for 48 yards (3.0 yards per carry) and scored a touchdown against the Ravens, while also adding two receptions for two yards. He is Tennessee's leading rusher with 54 carries for 221 yards and a touchdown. Pollard has also recorded eight receptions for 24 yards. While his status for the rest of the week is worth monitoring moving forward, his absence on Wednesday was most likely precautionary.
Source: Tennessee Titans PR
Source: Tennessee Titans PR
Tyjae Spears Officially Active for Week 4
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 25-year-old has been off the fantasy radar almost entirely this year due to the state of the Titans' offense and his role behind Tony Pollard. Through three games, Spears ranks as the overall RB49 in PPR leagues with 58 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards. Even his receiving contributions seem to have been scaled back, as he has been limited to a modest (by his standards) four catches on six targets this season. He should still be rostered in 12+ team leagues, but there's no reason to start him in fantasy lineups at this point.
Source: Jim Wyatt
Source: Jim Wyatt
