Tyjae Spears vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Tyjae Spears and Zach Charbonnet is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans running back put up 6.9 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 10.7 in 16. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Zach Charbonnet, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Zach Charbonnet profiles as a more traditional rusher with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Tyjae Spears is off Week 5 and Zach Charbonnet Week 10. 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.
