Alvin Kamara vs Tyjae Spears: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Alvin Kamara finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG over 11 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Tyjae Spears clocked in at 6.9 across 13 appearances for the Tennessee Titans. A 0.8-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Alvin Kamara profiles as a more traditional rusher with 471 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Alvin Kamara is off Week 12 and Tyjae Spears Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
