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Tyjae Spears injury update: doesn't practice Thursday ahead of Week 6 vs. Colts (knee)

Tyjae Spears missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue ahead of Tennessee's Week 6 game against Indianapolis.

By Cole Hartwell

Tyjae Spears didn’t practice Thursday because of a knee issue, according to RotoWire.

What happened

Spears was listed with a knee injury and missed Thursday’s practice. Underdog NFL also reported that Spears didn’t practice Thursday with a knee issue.

Context

Spears has played five games this season, with 25.3 PPR points, 17 carries for 65 rushing yards, and 14 receptions for 68 receiving yards. He is listed as RB2 on the Titans’ depth chart behind Tony Pollard. In Week 5, Spears had nine targets and nine receptions for 28 yards, with 54% of snaps. He was limited to two carries in that game.

Sleeper currently tags Spears as questionable with a knee injury, though that designation may be left over from earlier in the season. His Week 6 projection is 7.5 PPR points.

Timeline

On October 1, it was reported that Spears and Tony Pollard missed Wednesday’s practice. Spears was dealing with an ankle injury at that time. Head coach Robert Saleh said he was “not overly concerned about Sunday” for both running backs.

By October 4, Spears was expected to play in Week 4.

Depth chart

Tony Pollard is RB1 for the Titans. In five games, Pollard has 43.7 PPR points, 68 carries for 273 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, plus eight receptions for 24 yards. He is projected for 10.6 PPR points in Week 6.

Nicholas Singleton is RB3, with 1.2 PPR points in three games this season. Julius Chestnut is RB4.

What’s next

The Titans visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 18 in Week 6.

Tyjae Spears (knee) doesn't practice Thursday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Spears’ status for Sunday is unclear after missing Thursday’s practice with a knee injury. Fantasy managers should prepare backup plans. Tony Pollard would see the majority of backfield work if Spears is limited or out. Pollard has 43.7 PPR points this season and is projected for 10.6 PPR points in Week 6. Nicholas Singleton is the next running back on the depth chart but has just 1.2 PPR points in three games, making him a risky fantasy option. Spears had nine targets and nine receptions in Week 5, so his absence would leave those passing-down opportunities available primarily to Pollard. Check for Friday’s practice report and status updates before setting lineups.

Quick answers

What is Tyjae Spears' injury status?

Spears missed Thursday's practice with a knee injury, according to RotoWire.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Tennessee Titans depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Tyjae Spears Expected to Play Despite Ankle Injury (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears Miss Titans Practice Wednesday (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Tyjae Spears: Doesn't practice Thursday (RotoWire)
  7. Tyjae Spears (knee) doesn't practice Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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