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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah, and New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (back) are options you can look into starting if you need them. They've produced well at some point this season.
With injuries to key players like New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin), many fantasy managers will need to look elsewhere for RB production in Week 16. It's critical to make the best possible decision in the fantasy football playoffs.
We'll investigate these three backs below, and provide our start/sit recommendations for Week 16 of the fantasy football season. Good luck!
Should I Start Tyjae Spears for Fantasy Football?
Spears racked up 27.2 PPR fantasy points in Week 15 by rushing four times for five yards (yikes), but logged a rushing TD and caught six of his seven targets for 87 yards and another score. Spears' increased usage was likely the result of the game script -- the Titans were blown out by the Cincinnati Bengals last week.
#Titans RB Tyjae Spears just scored one of the coolest-looking touchdowns of the season. I need a still shot of this! 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1Cxcog3Z0i
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 15, 2024
He's a talented player, but the Titans just made a change at QB, benching Will Levis for Mason Rudolph. And they'll face a worse offense in the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. This game should feature more of Titans lead RB Tony Pollard (ankle), unless he's not able to play.
Pollard has been dealing with a nagging ankle issue. If he misses the game, Spears is a great start. If not, No. 32 is a low-end RB3/flex option for deeper PPR leagues due to his pass-catching upside.
Should I Start Ameer Abdullah for Fantasy Football?
Abdullah will once again see elevated volume due to an injury. RB Sincere McCormick (ankle), who started in Week 15, is out for the season. Abdullah's upside comes mostly from his pass-catching ability and high target volume. He'll split the backfield with RB Alexander Mattison (neck), though, who practiced in full on Wednesday.
Congratulations to the … *checks notes* … 0.3% of managers who started Ameer Abdullah! pic.twitter.com/1C1U2i1oLN
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) December 17, 2024
It looks like LV's starting QB, Aidan O'Connell (knee), will be able to play this Sunday. He doesn't dump it off to RBs as much as the team's other QBs have, but they'll play the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have a very poor defense. Still, the Raiders have been a terrible rushing team this season, so Abdullah is a risky RB3/flex option in PPR leagues.
Should I Start Isaiah Davis for Fantasy Football?
No. Davis is dealing with a back issue, and though he was able to practice, the team's lead RB is healthy again. RB Breece Hall should take the majority of the snaps again, as neither rookie backup Braelon Allen (back) nor Davis has shown big flashes this season.
Breece Hall managers really needed this TD 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZKxQvjIvdC
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) December 15, 2024
It's too hard to trust anyone other than Hall in this backfield. At this point, it's even hard to trust Hall.
Popular Week 16 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 16 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Tyjae Spears, Ameer Abdullah, Isaiah Davis compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
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Dandre Swift or Tyjae Spears
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Justice Hill or Tyjae Spears
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Adam Thielen or Ameer Abdullah
Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah
Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah
Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah
Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah
Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah
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Alexander Mattison or Tyjae Spears
Alexander Mattison or Tyjae Spears
Alexander Mattison or Tyjae Spears
Alexander Mattison or Tyjae Spears
Alexander Mattison or Tyjae Spears
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Jerome Ford or Ameer Abdullah
Jerome Ford or Ameer Abdullah
Jerome Ford or Ameer Abdullah
Jerome Ford or Tyjae Spears
Jerome Ford or Tyjae Spears
Jerome Ford or Tyjae Spears
Jerome Ford or Tyjae Spears
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Joe Mixon or Tyjae Spears
Joe Mixon or Tyjae Spears
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Jonathan Taylor or Tyjae Spears
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Jordan Addison or Ameer Abdullah
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Josh Downs or Ameer Abdullah
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Justice Hill or Ameer Abdullah
Justice Hill or Tyjae Spears
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Kareem Hunt or Tyjae Spears
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Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Ameer Abdullah
Kendre Miller or Tyjae Spears
Kendre Miller or Tyjae Spears
Kendre Miller or Tyjae Spears
Kendre Miller or Tyjae Spears
Kenneth Walkeriii or Ameer Abdullah
Kenneth Walkeriii or Tyjae Spears
Kenneth Walkeriii or Tyjae Spears
Kimani Vidal or Ameer Abdullah
Kimani Vidal or Ameer Abdullah
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Najee Harris or Tyjae Spears
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Patrick Taylorjr or Tyjae Spears
Patrick Taylorjr or Tyjae Spears
Patrick Taylorjr or Tyjae Spears
Patrick Taylorjr or Tyjae Spears
Quentin Johnston or Ameer Abdullah
Quentin Johnston or Isaiah Davis
Rachaad White or Ameer Abdullah
Ray Davis or Tyjae Spears
Rico Dowdle or Ameer Abdullah
Rico Dowdle or Tyjae Spears
Rome Odunze or Tyjae Spears
Romeo Doubs or Tyjae Spears
Tank Bigsby or Ameer Abdullah
Tank Bigsby or Ameer Abdullah
Tank Bigsby or Isaiah Davis
Tank Bigsby or Isaiah Davis
Tank Bigsby or Tyjae Spears
Tank Bigsby or Tyjae Spears
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Tank Dell or Tyjae Spears
Tim Patrick or Tyjae Spears
Travis Etiennejr or Tyjae Spears
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Travis Kelce or Ameer Abdullah
Trey Benson or Tyjae Spears
Trey Mcbride or Tyjae Spears
Ty Johnson or Ameer Abdullah
Ty Johnson or Ameer Abdullah
Ty Johnson or Isaiah Davis
Ty Johnson or Tyjae Spears
Tyjae Spears or Ameer Abdullah
Tyjae Spears or Ameer Abdullah
Tyjae Spears or Ameer Abdullah
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Tyler Allgeier or Ameer Abdullah
Tyler Allgeier or Ameer Abdullah
Tyler Allgeier or Tyjae Spears
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