Tyjae Spears vs Jonathon Brooks
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tyjae Spears by 2.0 points of value over replacement (-50.4 vs -52.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jonathon Brooks first (ADP 127.6 vs 139.1). If the model is right, Tyjae Spears is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Tyjae Spears | Jonathon Brooks | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | TEN | CAR | |
| Overall rank | #136 | #138 | Spears by 2 |
| Position rank | RB52 | RB53 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 79.3 | 77.3 | Spears +2.0 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -50.4 | -52.4 | Spears +2.0 |
| Market ADP | 139.1 | 127.6 | Spears +11.5 cheaper |
Should I draft Tyjae Spears or Jonathon Brooks in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyjae Spears. He projects 79.3 fantasy points with -50.4 value over replacement, vs 77.3 points and -52.4 for Jonathon Brooks (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.