Tennessee’s Tyjae Spears will miss the remainder of the preseason due to a high ankle sprain, with team officials hopeful he can return for Week 1 against Denver. Spears has battled injuries in recent seasons but flashed multi-tools as a rookie (453 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs and 52 receptions for 385 yards; 536 total yards and 5 TDs last year). The injury opens up backfield opportunities in the short term as Tennessee leans on Pollard and a pair of backups to absorb carries as Spears heals.

In the near term, Pollard is positioned for a larger workload after a Pro Bowl-caliber season that saw 1,079 rushing yards. Kalel Mullings and Julius Chestnut figure to benefit if Spears’ absence extends, with Mullings’ 948 rushing yards and 12 TDs at Michigan and Chestnut’s 22-carry tally last season providing a path to increased touches. Fantasy managers should monitor Spears’ timeline and the Titans’ depth chart as Week 1 looms against Denver.