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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy play this season.

Audric Estimé has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.9), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyjae Spears is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#35PPG LEADER

Audric Estimé

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

198

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

103

Bye

Week 8

RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.9 PPG

5 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

Audric Estimé and Tyjae Spears are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 PPG across 5 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Tyjae Spears posted 6.9 PPG in 13 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Audric Estimé the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Audric Estimé profiles as a more traditional rusher with 198 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: Audric Estimé is off Week 8 and Tyjae Spears Week 9. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyjae Spears played 13 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Tyjae Spears contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyjae Spears scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.9
Games Played	5	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	90
Rushing Yards	198	283
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	21.8
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	12	45
Receiving Yards	103	264
Targets	13	50
Total TDs	1	2
Age	22	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

Audric Estimé outscored Tyjae Spears by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Audric Estimé and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored Tyjae Spears by 1.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.