Spears rushed 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Titans' 38-30 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Spears crossed the goal line from 11 and two yards out in the second half, and he finished with two more carries than backfield mate Tony Pollard. Spears also outshined Pollard as a receiver, recording one more catch and 34 more receiving yards on the same number of targets. Spears had shined as a pass catcher in Week 15 against the Bengals when Pollard missed time during the game managing his ongoing ankle issue, and the former's usage Sunday sets up an unfavorably uncertain fantasy situation in Tennessee's backfield for a Week 17 road matchup against the Jaguars.
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Team
Tennessee Titans
Birthdate
6/15/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 3; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
Ponchatoula, LA, USA
Position
RB
College
Tulane
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Tennessee Titans
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Spears rushed 10 times for 27 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Titans' 38-30 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Spears crossed the goal line from 11 and two yards out in the second half, and he finished with two more carries than backfield mate Tony Pollard. Spears also outshined Pollard as a receiver, recording one more catch and 34 more receiving yards on the same number of targets. Spears had shined as a pass catcher in Week 15 against the Bengals when Pollard missed time during the game managing his ongoing ankle issue, and the former's usage Sunday sets up an unfavorably uncertain fantasy situation in Tennessee's backfield for a Week 17 road matchup against the Jaguars.
Spears rushed the ball four times for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals. He added six receptions on seven targets for 87 yards and an additional score. Spears has been surprisingly uninvolved in the Tennessee offense for much of the season, though he exploded for a big showing Sunday. He finished off the team's second possession with a one-yard touchdown leap, his only impact as a rusher in the game. However, Spears produced very well as a pass catcher with Mason Rudolph under center and the Titans chasing points in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a long gain of 43 yards as well as a 17-yard touchdown reception. Tony Pollard remains the lead back, though Spears may have be able to carve out a more significant role across the final four games of the season.
Spears recorded six carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added one reception on two targets for two yards. Spears remained the backup to Tony Pollard in the loss, though he did see a significant increase in involvement compared to his one carry in Week 13. Spears had a strong pass-catching role to begin the season, though his current lack of involvement as a receiver further dings his fantasy value.
Spears rushed the ball one time for three yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the Commanders. He was not targeted. Spears returned from a one-game absence caused by a concussion but was on the field for only 13 offensive snaps. Titans' running backs combined to record only nine rushing attempts, but his usage was still concerning due to his lack of work as a receiver. Though Tennessee has stated it wants to lessen Tony Pollard's workload, he handily accounted for 12 touches compared to one for Spears.
Spears (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Spears missed the Titans' Week 12 contest against the Texans while in concussion protocol. He should return to a change-of-pace role in the Tennessee backfield behind Tony Pollard. Spears did see 10 total touches in his last full contest and should play a meaningful role in Sunday's contest.
Spears (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Spears closed out the week with back-to-back full practices, but he'll still need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and return from a one-game absence Sunday against Washington. Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, coach Brian Callahan relayed Friday that Spears is expected to clear concussion protocol later in the day. Tony Pollard should continue to function as the top option in Tennessee's backfield, but if Spears suits up, Spears' change-of-pace role could prove fruitful against a Commanders defense that has allowed a league-high 1,449 rushing yards to running backs.
Spears (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so his upgrade in activity a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Commanders. Friday's injury report will clarify whether Spears is able to fully progress through the NFL's concussion protocol and head into the weekend without a Week 13 designation.
Spears (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Spears missed Week 12 with the concussion. It's been a season full of injuries for the second-year running back, as he's already missed time with ankle and hamstring injuries previously. If Spears does get cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Commanders, he'll offer a change-of-pace option to Tony Pollard.
Spears (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. In that context, Tony Pollard will continue to lead the Titans backfield Week 12 and in the process could log some added touches versus Houston. With Spears unavailable and targeting a potential return to action Sunday, Dec. 1 against the Commanders, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are in line to work in complementary roles behind Pollard on Sunday.