The Tennessee Titans (1-7) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) in Week 9. 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 9?
Spears is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 9?
This is about as committee-like as a committee can get, but at least we have some signal to lead us.
Weeks 6-8
- Tyjae Spears: 50.8% snap share, 58 routes, 29 touches
- Tony Pollard: 49.2% snap share, 50 routes, 36 touches
Last week, albeit in a blowout defeat, the Titans made a reasonably quick move to Spears. After Pollard handled six of eight first-quarter backfield snaps (5-0 edge in touches), it was Spears operating as the RB1 the rest of the way (12-7 touch edge, including 4-1 inside the 20).
His vision and patience were showcased on a 41-yard gain in the second quarter, a play we would have preferred he finish with a TD, but it was still the type of highlight that stands to earn him playing time as Tennessee shifts its focus from 2025 to 2026 and beyond.
Pollard is pacing for a career-low yards-per-carry, so while Spears already appears to be the preferred option as a pass catcher, don’t be surprised if this turns into Spears’ backfield with Pollard moments, rather than the other way around.
I had Spears ranked as a reasonable flex and Pollard on the backend of that tier in Week 8, and I saw nothing to back me off of that general feel entering Week 9.
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 9
Spears is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chargers at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 57 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
