RJ Harvey vs Tyjae Spears: Who Should You Start?
Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. RJ Harvey (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game in 17 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.
RJ Harvey carries a 3.9-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.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. RJ Harvey caught 47 balls for 356 yards, and Tyjae Spears hauled in 45 for 264. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: RJ Harvey sits Week 14 while Tyjae Spears is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
