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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Raheim Sanders vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.9 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyjae Spears is the better play on a neutral week. 6.9 PPG with 547 yards gives a reliable baseline. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyjae Spears higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

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

Raheim Sanders

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

4.7 PPG6.9 PPG

4 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Raheim Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Raheim Sanders is producing at 21% 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.

Raheim Sanders vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Raheim Sanders and Tyjae Spears for your lineup, you are not alone. Raheim Sanders finished the 2025 season at 4.7 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (4 games), and Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 for the Tennessee Titans (13 games).

That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Tyjae Spears is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Raheim Sanders profiles as a more traditional rusher with 92 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.

Raheim Sanders has his bye in Week 10, 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: Raheim Sanders (age 23) 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 Raheim Sanders by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyjae Spears played 13 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. 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

Raheim Sanders vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Raheim Sanders	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	6.9
Games Played	4	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	90
Rushing Yards	92	283
Rush Yds/Game	23.0	21.8
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	3	45
Receiving Yards	21	264
Targets	4	50
Total TDs	1	2
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyjae Spears at 6.9 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Raheim Sanders or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyjae Spears has the edge at 6.9 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Raheim Sanders and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Raheim Sanders or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears outscored Raheim Sanders by 2.2 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.