The Tennessee Titans (1-6) will visit the Indianapolis Colts (6-1) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Tyjae Spears in Week 8?
Tyjae Spears is coming.
He’s out-snapped Tony Pollard in consecutive games and continues to show well for himself in the passing game (seven catches on eight targets in those contests), a strong skill to have for a team that is going to be playing from behind with regularity.
The Titans (and the NFL for that matter) largely knows what Pollard is. It’s fine, but it’s nothing to build around and that is where teams find comfort in the unknown.
Spears might be nothing, but we don’t know that with the level of confidence that we know of Pollard’s limitations, and that makes him my preferred option in this backfield this week and moving forward.
Don’t confuse that as me saying that I’m ranking either as a must-start. That’s not at all the case for a team that has scored 45 points across 12 October quarters.
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 8
Spears is projected to score 11.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Spears to rush for 34 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 27 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 8 Weather Impact: Titans at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
