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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.9 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyjae Spears and Devin Neal are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

RBTennessee Titans#48PPG LEADER

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Devin Neal

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

5.7 PPG6.9 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyjae Spears carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Neal vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Devin Neal and Tyjae Spears is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG with the New Orleans Saints across 9 games, and Tyjae Spears posted 6.9 with the Tennessee Titans in 13.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Devin Neal profiles as a more traditional rusher with 206 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Devin Neal has his bye in Week 8, and Tyjae Spears rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Devin Neal (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?

•Tyjae Spears outscored Devin Neal by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyjae Spears played 13 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. That durability gap means Tyjae Spears contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Devin Neal 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

Devin Neal vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	6.9
Games Played	9	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	90
Rushing Yards	206	283
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	21.8
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	17	45
Receiving Yards	104	264
Targets	19	50
Total TDs	2	2
Age	22	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

6.9 PPG for Tyjae Spears versus 5.7 for Devin Neal in 2025. The baseline favors Tyjae Spears, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devin Neal or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyjae Spears has the edge at 6.9 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (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 Devin Neal or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears outscored Devin Neal by 1.2 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.