Rico Dowdle or Tyjae SpearsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyjae Spears is listed out as of November 6, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Rico Dowdle is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyjae Spears is a Tennessee Titans running back who averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB

Rico Dowdle

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

174

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 9

RBTennessee Titans

Tyjae Spears

PPG

3.3

Games

Rush Yds

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Tyjae Spears: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rico Dowdle	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	3.3
Games Played	5	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	38	20
Rushing Yards	174	66
Rush Yds/Game	34.8	11.0
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	13	15
Receiving Yards	82	75
Targets	17	17
Total TDs	1	0
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Tyjae Spears is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyjae Spears averaged 3.3.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Tyjae Spears in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyjae Spears averaged 3.3 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Rico Dowdle and Tyjae Spears average in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyjae Spears averaged 3.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

Do Rico Dowdle and Tyjae Spears share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rico Dowdle and Tyjae Spears share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.