Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Spears had been listed as questionable with an ankle injury heading into the 1 p.m. ET kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium.
The update provides clarity for an offense that has struggled early in the 2026 season. The Titans enter the game at 0-3, averaging just 12.3 points per contest, while the Ravens sit at 2-1.
Practice Progression and Availability
Spears did not practice on Wednesday, was limited on Thursday, and returned to full participation on Friday. That progression, combined with Rapoport’s report, indicates he cleared the final hurdle despite the questionable designation on the injury report. He played through the same ankle issue the previous week against the New York Giants.
Fellow running back Tony Pollard practiced fully and carries no injury designation, so the Titans are expected to continue their committee approach. Safety Kevin Winston Jr. remains the other Titans player listed as questionable.
Tyjae Spears’ Role and Early-Season Production
Spears, the 2023 third-round pick out of Tulane, functions primarily as a change-of-pace and receiving option behind Pollard. Through three games he has 13 carries for 58 yards and four receptions for 41 yards, with no touchdowns. In Week 3 he logged a 47 percent snap share but managed only three carries for five yards and zero targets.
His elusiveness and pass-catching ability remain useful for an offense ranked near the bottom of the league in both rushing and passing yards. Fantasy managers projecting a low-floor flex option will note the limited early workload, though his presence keeps the backfield depth intact against a Ravens defense that has been solid overall.
Game Context for Titans vs. Ravens
The Ravens are favored by roughly 11.5 points with a total around 42. Baltimore has ruled out centers Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic along with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, while wide receiver Zay Flowers, tackle Ronnie Stanley, and others are questionable. Spears’ expected availability does not dramatically shift the matchup but removes one uncertainty for a Titans team looking for its first win under head coach Robert Saleh.
Rapoport’s report, issued hours before kickoff, aligns with Spears’ full Friday practice and his ability to play through the ankle the prior week. Inactives will confirm final status roughly 90 minutes before the game.