JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM
TYJAE SPEARS #2 - RUNNING BACK - TENNESSEE TITANS
312 YDS •
84 ATT •
4 TD
312 YDS
84 ATT
4 TD
Tyjae Spears injury update and status vs. the Texans in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 On Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Nissan Stadium, Tyjae Spears and the Tennessee Titans square off against the Houston Texans in Week 18. Spears ha...
Won't play Sunday Spears (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact While Spears has been ruled out, fellow running back Tony Pollard (ankle) is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's 1:00 ET contest, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. In the event that Pollard ends up sidelined as well, however, Julius Chestnut would be in line to see an expanded role in Week 18, with Joshua Kelley and possibly practice squad member Jabari Small mixing in.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Thursday's practice Spears (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Spears has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Texans, but at this stage it doesn't seem likely that he'll be available this weekend. Fellow RB Tony Pollard (ankle) -- who was inactive this past week -- remained limited in practice Thursday, with Friday's final injury report set to provide added context with regard to the composition of Tennessee's Week 18 backfield. However, if Spears and Pollard are both sidelined versus Houston, Julius Chestnut would be in line to see an expanded role, with Joshua Kelley, and potentially Jabari Small, also in the mix.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Wednesday Spears (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact On Monday, head coach Brian Callahan noted that he wasn't optimistic about the Week 18 status of Spears, who left this past Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a concussion. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard (ankle) -- who was sidelined against Jacksonville -- was limited in practice Wednesday. If neither Spears or Pollard are available versus the Texans this weekend, Julius Chestnut would be in line to see an expanded role, with Joshua Kelley also available and Jabari Small representing a potential practice squad elevation.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Titans coach Brian Callahan implied Wednesday that Spears (concussion) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Texans, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact When asked about his backfield, Callahan didn't mention Spears, instead saying Julis Chestnut, Joshua Kelley and Jabari Small likely would form a committee if Tony Pollard (ankle) were inactive. The implication is that Spears isn't expected to play, after suffering his second concussion of the season during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pessimism about Week 18 status Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan "hasn't sounded very optimistic" about Spears' (concussion) likelihood of suiting up Sunday versus Houston, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official si...
Impact Spears worked as the Titans' lead back this past Sunday versus Jacksonville but was forced to exit the game late in the third quarter. He'd need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 18, and that appears to be unlikely to happen at this point. Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) could return for the season finale, but if both Spears and Pollard are out, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley will likely be tasked with leading the Titans' backfield.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT | Josh Hines-Allen Denies Titans Rushing Attempt, Drops Tyjae Spears for 5-Yard Loss Jacksonville Josh Hines-Allen drops Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears in the backfield for a 5-yard loss.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM
Week 18 in jeopardy Spears (concussion) rushed the ball 20 times for 95 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Jacksonville. He added three receptions on four targets for eight yards.
Impact Spears worked as the lead back in Tennessee's offense with Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) sidelined, and he showed the ability to handle that workload for most of the game. He ripped off long gains of 23 and 12 yards, though his day was ultimately cut short when he suffered a concussion in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, Spears' status in Week 18 is in jeopardy, though there's no official word at this point.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tyjae Spears Showcases His Speed Down the Sideline on 23-Yard Run | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears takes off for a 23-yard run against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Tyjae Spears showcases his speed down the sideline on 23-yard run
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Fantasy Football start or sit Week 17: Tyjae Spears, Calvin Ridley, Chig Okonkwo | Sporting News The Tennessee Titans will square off in an AFC South showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Here's some fantasy football star...
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tyjae Spears player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 17 | Titans vs. Jaguars Before Tyjae Spears takes the field Sunday, there will be player prop bets available for the 1:00 PM ET kickoff, live on CBS. AFC South foes...
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Set to fill in for Pollard With Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) ruled out, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, Spears is slated to see an expanded role Sunday against the Jaguars.
Impact In the absence of Pollard, Spears is slated to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley available to mix in. Spears, who carried 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and caught three of his four targets for 39 yards in a 38-30 loss to the Colts last weekend on a 61 percent snap share, is thus in a position to absorb some of Pollard's workload versus Jacksonville, a context that boosts his fantasy upside in Week 17.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fabs Five Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks Week 17: Start Tyjae Spears, Jalen McMillan Welcome to fantasy championship week! Now is the time to lean on your big names who can carry you to a coveted league title, but managers al...
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • SI.COM
Week 17 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Target Tyjae Spears, Jalen McMillan The second round of the fantasy postseason is in the rearview mirror, so we are now down to the final two in the majority of fantasy leagues...
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SI.COM
Tyjae Spears' Second TD of Game Trims Colts' Lead in Fourth Quarter | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears' second touchdown of game trims Indianapolis Colts' lead in fourth quarter.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Tyjae Spears Rushes for a 11-Yard Touchdown vs. Indianapolis Colts | Game Highlights Tyjae Spears rushes for a 11-yard touchdown vs. Indianapolis Colts.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Tyjae Spears player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 16 | Titans vs. Colts For Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, oddsmakers have issued player prop bets on Tyjae Spears. Spears and the Tennessee T...
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Strong showing as pass catcher Spears rushed the ball four times for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals. He added six receptions on seven targets for 87 yards and an additional scor...
Impact Spears has been surprisingly uninvolved in the Tennessee offense for much of the season, though he exploded for a big showing Sunday. He finished off the team's second possession with a one-yard touchdown leap, his only impact as a rusher in the game. However, Spears produced very well as a pass catcher with Mason Rudolph under center and the Titans chasing points in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a long gain of 43 yards as well as a 17-yard touchdown reception. Tony Pollard remains the lead back, though Spears may have carved out a more significant role across the final four games of the season.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tyjae Spears Media Availability | We Have to Get it Together Titans RB Tyjae Spears addresses reporters during a Postgame Press Conference after Week 15 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 16: Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford, and Rashod Bateman among top breakouts | Sporting News It's never too early to start getting a feel for how you'll attack the waiver wire each week. Here are the top players you should be targeti...
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tyjae Spears Catches for a 17-Yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Game Highlights Tyjae Spears catches for a 17-yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Earns six carries Spears recorded six carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added one reception on two targets for two yards.
Impact Spears remained the backup to Tony Pollard in the loss, though he did see a significant increase in involvement compared to his one carry in Week 13. Spears had a strong pass-catching role to begin the season, though his current lack of involvement as a receiver further dings his fantasy value.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tyjae Spears player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 14 | Titans vs. Jaguars Player prop bet markets will be available for Tyjae Spears ahead of Sunday’s NFL action at 1:00 PM ET live on CBS. AFC South rivals meet in...
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Limited role in return Spears rushed the ball one time for three yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the Commanders. He was not targeted.
Impact Spears returned from a one-game absence caused by a concussion but was on the field for only 13 offensive snaps. Titans' running backs combined to record only nine rushing attempts, but his usage was still concerning due to his lack of work as a receiver. Though Tennessee has stated it wants to lessen Tony Pollard's workload, he handily accounted for 12 touches compared to one for Spears.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
