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

Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears is a Tennessee Titans running back who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. 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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RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5
RBTennessee Titans#48 RB
Tyjae Spears
PPG
6.9
Games
13
Rush Yds
283
Rush TDs
2
Rec
45
Rec Yds
264
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)11.66.9
Games Played1713
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19790
Rushing Yards1,076283
Rush Yds/Game63.321.8
Rushing TDs62
Receptions3945
Receiving Yards297264
Targets5050
Total TDs72
Age2825
Experience5 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 9

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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 11.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9.

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

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 across 13. 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 2025?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Rico Dowdle and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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