TyjaeSpears

News: 3 days agoSpears (ankle) turned three carries into five yards during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Spin: The lack of offensive touches are likely due to an ankle injury that Spears aggravated during Sunday's loss. The fourth-year running back was cleared to return, but his carries were well behind backfield mate Tony Pollard (17), with Spears not seeing a target from Cam Ward. Spears' ankle issue is worth monitoring heading into Week 4 against the Ravens next Sunday, as his absence would open up the door to playing time for rookie fifth-rounder Nicholas Singleton.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Spears is set for his fourth NFL season, including his third as a change-of-pace backup to Tony Pollard. The role hasn't been particularly fruitful from a fantasy standpoint, as Spears has yet to clear five touchdowns in a season, nor has he produced a top-30 fantasy campaign. Spears, who has also struggled with durability (nine games missed over the past two years), isn't used much as a rusher (100 or fewer carries all three seasons), but he is an effective receiver (top 10 among RBs in catches in both 2023 and 2025). The 25-year-old will resume his role as a receiving specialist in 2026 and, even if the Titans' offense makes a big leap in QB Cam Ward's second season, Spears is unlikely to find his way to consistent fantasy value.