Who should I start in Week 1, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tyjae Spears?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR61 (range #42–#86) and Tyjae Spears at RB42 (range #32–#48); on the flex board it is #120 vs #123. Projections: 8.7 vs 8.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tyjae Spears?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR56 (range #38–#86) vs Tyjae Spears RB46 (range #32–#60). 58 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Tyjae Spears?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #140 overall and Tyjae Spears #138, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tyjae Spears?

Who to start in Week 1, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Deebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 58 of 112 experts
Trade value: close to even

The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.

	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Tyjae Spears
Rest of season (overall) 58 of 112 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 54 rank Tyjae Spears ahead	#141#83–#241	#140#89–#182
Week 1 (flex)	FLX120#80–#173edge	FLX123#89–#153
Week 1 projection (PPR)	8.7	8.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #140 overall	6 #138 overall
Rostered	63%	46%
Bye	8	9
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 1, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tyjae Spears?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR61 (range #42–#86) and Tyjae Spears at RB42 (range #32–#48); on the flex board it is #120 vs #123. Projections: 8.7 vs 8.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tyjae Spears?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR56 (range #38–#86) vs Tyjae Spears RB46 (range #32–#60). 58 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Tyjae Spears?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #140 overall and Tyjae Spears #138, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.