Kenny GainwellorTyjae Spears?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Tyjae Spears
This one is close: Tyjae Spears projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Kenny Gainwell, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Tyjae Spears, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The New York Giants have allowed 20% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Kenny GainwellRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Tyjae SpearsRB, TEN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| PPR projection | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Standard projection | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Rank this week | RB35 | RB34 |
| Matchup | vs MIN | at NYG |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Last season per game | 10.9 | 6.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 35% | 36% |
| Trade value | — | — |