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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Singletary 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 Singletary's 5.9 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 Singletary are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-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 York Giants#55

Devin Singletary

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

437

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

151

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 Singletary

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

5.9 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Singletary: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #55 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Singletary is producing at 27% 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 Singletary vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Devin Singletary finished the 2025 season at 5.9 PPG over 17 games with the New York Giants, while Tyjae Spears clocked in at 6.9 across 13 appearances for the Tennessee Titans. A 1.0-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 Devin Singletary profiles as a more traditional rusher with 437 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Devin Singletary 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: Devin Singletary (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Tyjae Spears outscored Devin Singletary by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Devin Singletary played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. That durability gap means Devin Singletary contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Devin Singletary scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Tyjae Spears is 4 years younger than Devin Singletary (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Singletary vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Singletary	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.9	6.9
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	100	90
Rushing Yards	437	283
Rush Yds/Game	25.7	21.8
Rushing TDs	5	2
Receptions	18	45
Receiving Yards	151	264
Targets	19	50
Total TDs	5	2
Age	28	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

6.9 PPG for Tyjae Spears versus 5.9 for Devin Singletary 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 Singletary or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyjae Spears has the edge at 6.9 PPG compared to Devin Singletary's 5.9 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 Devin Singletary and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Devin Singletary averaged 5.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

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

Devin Singletary (NYG) 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 Singletary or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears outscored Devin Singletary by 1.0 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.