2026 Team Outlook: Tennessee Titans
RB Tyjae Spears, TEN - Fantasy Handcuff
As a rookie, Spears earned Tennessee's trust quickly. The Titans gave him the same snap count (558) as Derrick Henry, and he made the most of it. He finished with 838 combined yards, three touchdowns, and 52 catches on 152 touches, ranking 34th among running backs in PPR scoring (153.80 points). His best outings were spread throughout the season: a touchdown and 4-catch performance in Week 5, 16 carries for 89 yards with four catches in Week 13, 118 combined yards and six catches in Week 14, and a touchdown grab with 66 combined yards in Week 18. His sophomore season was derailed early, and he never fully recovered. Tennessee eased him in over the first four weeks with limited snaps (29, 22, 20, and 27), producing 163 combined yards, a touchdown, and 12 catches on 39 touches. A hamstring injury in Week 5 cost him three games, and he returned to mostly empty stat lines over the following four contests (17 carries, 71 yards, six catches, and 14 receiving yards). He closed the year on a brighter note with three consecutive fantasy-relevant performances (27.20, 21.60, and 13.30 points in PPR formats) before a concussion ended his season in Week 18. It was a frustrating year that raised more questions than it answered about his role going forward. Spears opened 2025 with four missed games due to an ankle injury. Tennessee gave him at least 10 touches in only four of his final 13 matchups, resulting in only productive days (Week 8 – 92 combined yards with one touchdown and three catches ~ Week 16 – 105 combined yards with a score and five catches). Despite the appearance of a weaker role, Spears was on the field for 46.3% of their plays.
Fantasy Outlook: The Titans’ pass-catching back brings a 150-touch profile that works best when Tennessee is chasing on the scoreboard. He’s gained only 3.8 yards per carry over his last 25 games, which may be a hint of less early down action. His style of play pairs well with incoming rookie Nicholas Singleton. Spears (ranked 57th in June) will be found in the RB5 aisle in most PPR formats this summer. He brings some explosiveness due to his pass- catching and sneaky scoring, but lacks the foundation skill set to be a workhorse running back if given an opportunity.
WR Calvin Ridley, TEN - Deep-league Only
Ridley's 2023 season in Jacksonville was a roller coaster. Through his first nine starts, he alternated between flashing his talent (8/101/1, 7/122, and 7/103/2) and disappearing entirely (2/32, 3/40, 4/30, 1/5, 2/20). The second half of the season was a different story (41 catches for 545 yards and six touchdowns on 75 targets over the final eight games), with four standout performances (7/103/2, 5/89/1, 6/90/2, and 6/106/1) carrying him to a 16th-place finish among wide receivers (231.50 PPR fantasy points). The move to Tennessee in 2024 brought modest regression. Ridley caught 64 of 120 targets (53.3%) for 1,072 yards and five touchdowns, posting a career-high 15.9 yards per catch, but topped 100 yards just once all season (10/143). His inconsistency carried over as well, with a brutal three-week stretch from Weeks 3 through 5 producing almost nothing (1/9, 1/15, 0/9). His numbers were notably stronger away from home (37/624/3 on 67 targets), and when he was locked in, he delivered (24.70, 23.60, and 25.40 fantasy points in his three best outings). He finished 27th among wide receivers in PPR scoring with 200.50 points, a serviceable season, but one that left his ceiling as uncertain as ever. Ridley was a summer ADP mover up draft boards in 2025. The fantasy market’s faith in a progression year, paired with a sexy new rookie quarterback, led to a bust season (17 catches for 303 yards and no touchdowns on 36 targets). His only pulse came in Week 5 (5/131 on 10 targets), followed by season-ending hamstring and leg issues. Fantasy Outlook: The changes in the Titans’ wide receiver depth chart in 2025 have led to Ridley sliding to the last couple of rounds in fantasy drafts in May. His experience is a plus, and upgrades in possession options for Tennessee may lead to Ridley shifting to more of deep threat in 2026. He’s a complete wild card, but he has a chance to make this offense better with a healthy season.
WR Chimere Dike, TEN - Deep-league Only
Over four seasons at Wisconsin, Dike was only active in 2022 (57/689/6) while bringing a big-play profile (16.3 yards per catch). A transfer to Florida led to a bounce-back in value in 2025 (42/783/2). He added to his NFL outlook by returning kicks in college (punts – 26/295 and kickoffs – 20/472). Injuries at wide receiver allowed Dike to get WR2 snaps in his rookie season. He led Tennessee in wide receivers in catches (48), leading to 423 receiving yards and four touchdowns. His star power shined on punts (23/398/2 and 62/1,588). Dike was playable in the fantasy market in five matchups (4/70/1, 7/93, 5/44/2, 5/24/1, and 3/40/1). Fantasy Outlook: His play-making profile translates well to the fantasy market once his opportunity reaches starting status. Unfortunately, Tennessee has much better wide receiving options in 2026. At the very least, Dike makes the Titans’ fantasy defense more attract in some matchups.
WR Elic Ayomanor, TEN - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
Ayomanor missed his freshman season with a torn ACL before emerging as a reliable starter for Stanford over the following two years. In his first healthy season, he caught 62 passes for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 16.3 yards per catch. A transition to the ACC and a shift in the Cardinals' offensive identity brought shorter, more underneath catches (13.2 yards per reception), with steady production (63 catches for 831 yards and six touchdowns), with three 100-yard outings (7/102, 4/108/1, and 10/109). Tennessee invested in an intriguing physical wide receiver profile in 2025. At 6'2" and 205 pounds with a 4.44 forty, Ayomanor has the size- speed combination that teams look for on the outside, and he can also work from the slot. He has a natural feel for creating separation out of his breaks, even without elite short-area quickness, and he's shown the ability to win in tight coverage. His concern is that he can tip his hand on certain routes, giving defenders a read on where he's going before he gets there, something more disciplined NFL corners will exploit if he doesn't clean it up. His hands also drew some scrutiny heading into the draft. What works in his favor is his work ethic and his ceiling as a more physical receiver as he fills out. There's legitimate developmental upside here, and if the Titans are patient with him, Ayomanor could grow into a dependable two-way threat on the perimeter. In his rookie season, Ayomanor teased in Week 2 (4/56/1) and Week 3 (4/38/1), but his next playable game didn't arrive until Week 16 (4/37/1). Fantasy Outlook: This season, Ayomanor will compete for outside targets in the Titans' offense. His experience in his rookie season should translate well, even with a weaker opportunity. Unfortunately, he will only be a flash player in 2026 unless Ayomanor moves up Tennessee's depth chart.
TE Gunnar Helm, TEN - Sleeper (undervalued)
The Titans secured Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after flashing in his fourth season with Texas (60/786/7). He gained an impressive 13.1 yards per catch while catching at least five balls in seven matchups (7/98/1, 5/23, 5/91/1, 6/62, 5/51/2, 6/77/1, and 3/56/1). Tennessee had Helm on the field for 50.5% of their plays last season, while securing TE1 snaps in only three matchups. He teased in three games (6/51, 6/23, and 4/49/1) late in 2025 before seeing his year end in Week 18 due to a toe injury. Year TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 104 0.306 947 0.29 9.11 140 5 2024 98 0.292 867 0.24 8.85 129 6 2023 63 0.209 636 0.18 10.10 93 2 Tennessee Titans
Fantasy Outlook: With Chig Okonkwo no longer on the roster, Helm will see the bulk of snaps and targets for the Titans. Tennessee added Daniel Bellinger (19/286/2) and Kyle Granson (7/40) via free agency for tight end depth while also taking a flier on Jaren Kanak (44/533/0 at Oklahoma) in the seventh round of this year's draft. The wide receiver corps for the Titans in 2026 is much deeper, suggesting fewer targets for their tight ends. Helm's natural progression should be a 60/500/4 type season, putting him just outside TE2 status in fantasy drafts over the summer.
