2024 RTSports Outlook

Spears was 34th overall in fantasy running back scoring despite backing up Derrick Henry. He got a ton of work in the passing game, catching 52 passes on the season. Spears had 838 total yards and three touchdowns. Spears had six games with double-digit fantasy points. Spears was looking good in year two until the Titans added Tony Pollard to the mix. Pollard should start with spears spelling him, playing a similar role to last season. Spears can get to the next level in a hurry, showing some of the best speed of any running back in the game. He has great speed for the position and does well in the open field. He lacks a little power, which is something to watch as he tries to establish himself as a three-down back. Spears is a good pass catcher, though, and can be a huge asset in the passing game.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Spears has a very high ceiling but likely hit or miss on a weekly basis. He will be hard to trust, splitting much of the work with Pollard. Consider Spears a No. 3 fantasy back. He can get around 800 total yards, 50 receptions and a few scores.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

Derrick Henry is out and Tony Pollard is in. That's a big difference, and one that should grant 2nd-year back Tyjae Spears a few extra opportunities this season. When thrust into a workhorse role last season, Pollard saw his efficiency drop off significantly. It's clear he's better with a lighter workload, like how he operated with Ezekiel Elliott in Dallas from 2019-2022. That to say, the Titans would be better off with Pollard in a part-time role as opposed to letting him shoulder the load. That's where Spears comes in. In fact, Titans head coach Brian Callahan has referred to his running backs as interchangeable on multiple occasions this offseason. However, Spears flashed a ton of potential as a rookie that has many excited for his prospects this season. Per PlayerProfiler, he was 5th among running backs in yards created per touch (4.58) and breakaway run rate (7.0%). Spears was also 11th in yards per route run (1.52) and had a target share of 14.7%. It's possible the Titans start the season with both guys alternating series', but when push comes to shove, one guy is just 23 years old coming off a fantastic rookie season, and the other guy saw his efficiency tank with a heavier workload. Spears has skillset to take this job and run with it if he gets off to a fast start. Consider him an RB3 with RB2 upside in 2024.

Derrick Henry is out and Tony Pollard is in. That's a big difference, and one that should grant 2nd-year back Tyjae Spears a few extra opportunities this season. When thrust into a workhorse role last season, Pollard saw his efficiency drop off significantly. It's clear he's better with a lighter workload, like how he operated with Ezekiel Elliott in Dallas from 2019-2022. That to say, the Titans would be better off with Pollard in a part-time role as opposed to letting him shoulder the load. That's where Spears comes in. In fact, Titans head coach Brian Callahan has referred to his running backs as interchangeable on multiple occasions this offseason. However, Spears flashed a ton of potential as a rookie that has many excited for his prospects this season. Per PlayerProfiler, he was 5th among running backs in yards created per touch (4.58) and breakaway run rate (7.0%). Spears was also 11th in yards per route run (1.52) and had a target share of 14.7%. It's possible the Titans start the season with both guys alternating series', but when push comes to shove, one guy is just 23 years old coming off a fantastic rookie season, and the other guy saw his efficiency tank with a heavier workload. Spears has skillset to take this job and run with it if he gets off to a fast start. Consider him an RB3 with RB2 upside in 2024.