Tyjae Spears vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyjae Spears by 0.5 projected points (5.6 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tyjae Spears faces CLE, the 27th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces HOU, the 28th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tyjae Spears by 3.6 points of value over replacement (-54.5 vs -58.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Tyjae Spears goes first at ADP 129.8 vs 162.3 for Tyrone Tracy Jr..
| Tyjae SpearsTEN | Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | CLE | HOU | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 5.6 | 5.2 | Spears +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #27 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 104.4 | 100.8 | Spears +3.6 pts |
| Points per game | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -54.5 | -58.1 | Spears +3.6 |
| Overall rank | #134 | #140 | Spears by 6 |
| Position rank | RB47 | RB48 | |
| Market ADP | 129.8 | 162.3 | Jr. +32.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 8 |
Should I start Tyjae Spears or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyjae Spears by 0.5 projected points (5.6 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tyjae Spears or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyjae Spears. He projects 104.4 fantasy points with -54.5 value over replacement, vs 100.8 points and -58.1 for Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.