Tyjae Spears's Basic Stats
| Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fantasy Pts |
| 39.6 | 0.25 | 2.2 | 16.6 | 0.09 | 7.2 |
| Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fantasy Pts |
| 21.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 9.3 | 0 | 4.2 |
| ADP | Rush Atts | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 | Fum | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | 143.6 | 646.4 | 4.06 | 0 | 1.7 | 36 | 272.2 | 1.47 |
DS 3D ProjectionsTyjae Spears's Preseason Player AnalysisSpears flashed as a talented runner and receiver last season behind Derrick Henry.
It looked like he might get a shot as the starter this season, but the team invested heavily in Tony Pollard in free agency.
Spears' receiving ability will be his calling card and could make him solid RB3 in PPR with major upside if Pollard gets injured.
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Go to My Account to see a full list of your adjustments.Titans think Tony Pollard a better Tyjae Spears?
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston reports that the Titans are expected to sign RB Tony Pollard. That'll be a surprising move for a team that drafted RB Tyjae Spears in Round 3 last year -- and a GM who talked him up at the Combine. Pollard's coming off a disappointing season in his first turn as Dallas' lead back. But it has since been reported that he spent much of 2023 still working back from his end-of-2022 leg injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Tennessee is giving Pollard a three-year, $24 million deal. That obviously positions Pollard as the Titans' new lead back and crushes Spears' 2024 upside. Unfortunately, you'll probably have to hang on to the second-year runner rather than sell low in dynasty. Pollard has been going RB22 in Underdog Fantasy ADP -- four spots behind Spears in positional ADP. Expect both those numbers to change. Pollard should remain a fine best ball target at least up to RB15 range. Check our updated RB rankings to see where he and Spears settle.
Titans fire Mike Vrabel
The Titans fired HC Mike Vrabel. Tennessee went 41-24 over Vrabel's first four seasons, making the playoffs in 2019, 2020, and 2021. But the Titans won just 13 games total over the last two seasons and ranked bottom-5 in total offense both years. This offense might look a lot different in 2024, with a new coaching staff and potentially no Derrick Henry.
Derrick Henry inefficient for third time in four games
Titans RB Derrick Henry managed just 42 yards on 12 carries in Sunday's loss to the Texans. That marked his third time in the past four games with 3.5 yards per carry or less. Henry also went without a catch for the first time since Week 3. He has finished seven of his past eight contests with 1 reception or fewer. That all makes Henry a shaky play for Week 18 vs. Jacksonville. And might we also see Tennessee give more work to rookie RB Tyjae Spears in the game's final season -- ahead of an offseason that will almost certainly see Henry leave? It wouldn't be a crazy move. We'll watch for any indication of Week 18 plans. Either way, you shouldn't be excited to play Henry in any format in Week 18.
Derrick Henry gets touches but goes nowhere
Titans RB Derrick Henry logged a ridiculously low 10 total yards in Sunday's OT loss to the Texans. It wasn't because of a lack of touches, though. Henry carried 16 times, his fourth straight games with at least that many rushing attempts. He also caught a team-high four passes on 4 targets. Both tied his season highs. But Henry ran for just 9 yards and managed a single receiving yard. Perhaps Houston just figured out how to defend him. If that's the case, he'll be unhappy to see the Texans again in Week 17. And we'll have to be wary of that matchup. In between comes a positive spot against Seattle. Rookie Tyjae Spears nearly equaled Henry's playing time against the Texans, logging 33 snaps to Henry's 34. He beat Henry 18-13 in pass routes and took his 9 carries for 30 yards (3.3 per rush). Spears remains just a handcuff for fantasy, though.
Derrick Henry NOT in concussion protocol
Titans HC Mike Vrabel said Monday afternoon that RB Derrick Henry is not in the concussion protocol, contrary to what ESPN's Adam Schefter reported this morning. "We checked on him last night, then checked on him in the morning," Vrabel said. We'll keep an eye on Henry throughout the week, but it sounds like he should be available for next Monday night's game vs. the Dolphins.
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