The Tennessee Titans will host the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Tyjae Spears.
Is Tyjae Spears Playing in Week 17?
Spears is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Spears in Week 17?
It’s too little too late.
Tyjea Spears handled five of seven running back red zone touches for the Titans last week, cashed in a carry from the four-yard line, and impressed with a 34-yard reception on Tennessee’s fifth drive as the featured RB, but it’s too late.
If his usage came as a result of Tony Pollard struggling, then I’d work to talk myself into him exploiting this matchup and breathing life into this offense for the next season, but it’s not.
Pollard is one of three running backs this season with three straight 100-yard rushing games and still holds the lead in this backfield when it comes to snaps and carries.
Maybe we see this team commit to an enhanced role next season (for the record, I think he could handle 13-15 touches a game and offer weekly flex appeal), but for Week 17, I wouldn’t chase the production you missed out on last week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Spears’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Spears is projected to score 8.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Spears to rush for 24 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Saints at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 67 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
