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Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 6.9), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 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.

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

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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER
Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG
11.6
Games
14
Rush Yds
603
Rush TDs
7
Rec
32
Rec Yds
345
Bye
Week 11
RBTennessee Titans#48
Tyjae Spears
PPG
6.9
Games
13
Rush Yds
283
Rush TDs
2
Rec
45
Rec Yds
264
Bye
Week 9

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Rhamondre Stevenson
Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

11.6 PPG6.9 PPG
14 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Rhamondre Stevenson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Tyjae Spears (Tennessee Titans) came in at 6.9 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rhamondre Stevenson carries a 4.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Rhamondre Stevenson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 603 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Rhamondre Stevenson has his bye in Week 11, 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

If you can acquire Rhamondre Stevenson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyjae Spears is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 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?

  • Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. That durability gap means Rhamondre Stevenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRhamondre StevensonTyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)11.66.9
Games Played1413
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16290
Rushing Yards603283
Rush Yds/Game43.121.8
Rushing TDs72
Receptions3245
Receiving Yards345264
Targets3750
Total TDs92
Age2824
Experience4 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rhamondre Stevenson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Tyjae Spears by 4.7 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.