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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyjae Spears vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 1,028 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyjae Spears at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyrone Tracy Jr. higher, but do not fade Tyjae Spears entirely.

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

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RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Tyjae Spears

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

6.9 PPG9.5 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tyjae Spears is producing at 31% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tyjae Spears vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Tyjae Spears and Tyrone Tracy Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Tyjae Spears finished the 2025 season at 6.9 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (13 games), and Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 for the New York Giants (15 games).

That 2.6-point weekly advantage for Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. profiles as a more traditional rusher with 740 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tyjae Spears sits Week 9 while Tyrone Tracy Jr. is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. That durability gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored 4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyjae Spears vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyjae Spears	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.9	9.5
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	143
Rushing Yards	283	740
Rush Yds/Game	21.8	49.3
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	45	36
Receiving Yards	264	288
Targets	50	48
Total TDs	2	4
Age	24	26
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 9.5 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Tyjae Spears's 6.9. 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 Tyjae Spears or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Tyjae Spears and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Tyjae Spears and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tyjae Spears or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Tyjae Spears by 2.6 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.