Tyjae Spears

Tyjae Spears enters the 2026 fantasy season as a high-upside handcuff with real standalone flex appeal, but his value still hinges on how Tennessee splits work in the backfield. The latest camp reports show he’s back on the field after a brief soreness scare on August 7, and the issue does not appear serious.

The biggest obstacle remains Tony Pollard, who is still listed ahead of Spears on the Titans’ current depth chart. That said, Spears has a clear path to meaningful touches if Tennessee wants to keep Pollard fresh or if the offense leans more heavily on rotation, and camp notes suggest Spears has looked explosive when healthy.

From a fantasy angle, Spears is best viewed as a late-round target in managed leagues and a strong bench stash in deeper formats. His profile is especially appealing in PPR settings because he already proved last season that he can contribute as a receiver, while his big-play ability gives him week-winning upside if his snap share rises.

The main concern is durability, since Spears has now dealt with multiple injury-related interruptions in the past year, including the preseason ankle issue that affected his 2025 season and a fresh soreness setback this August. Still, if he stays available, the path to outperforming his draft cost is obvious: he does not need to beat Pollard outright to become useful, he just needs enough touches to turn explosive plays into steady fantasy points.