Preseason Week 2 offered a clearer early read on rookie roles and fantasy upside. Jihaad Campbell flashed as a physical fit for Philadelphia, posting an impressive 85.0 PFF grade across 29 snaps and hinting at a possible rotational ceiling for the Eagles’ front. Jaxson Dart’s performance for his new team showed efficiency in a conservative game plan, relying on short hits and yards after catch to post points despite limited air distance. Cam Ward’s night in Tennessee emphasized his willingness to push vertically, even as accuracy wavered and decision making caught up to the aggressiveness. Travis Hunter’s Week 2 status for Jacksonville highlighted the fragility and depth concerns at corner and receiver, while Abdul Carter’s Giants debut reflected the team’s ongoing experimentation with edge sets. On the injury front, Elic Ayomanor stepped onto the radar with a notable air yard profile before being sidelined, and Adrian Martinez’s low-volume, decision-heavy outing suggested a learning curve as he competes for a late-season roster spot. The takeaway for fantasy managers is to monitor snap growth, role clarity, and offensive scheme fit as these rookies transition from college to the NFL.

Beyond the Week 2 box score, the data drive a practical fantasy script: Campbell and Carter could push into meaningful rotational bits if they earn early trust. Ward and Dart offer speculative Week 1 upside if coaching staffs lean into aggressive game plans or injury-driven opportunities. Hunter’s health remains a key variable for Jacksonville’s pass game, while Martinez’s continued development will determine if he becomes a real dice-roll quarterback streaming option. In short, this rookie cohort is evolving, and owners should watch for minute-by-minute shifts in roles, rather than early-season hype.

Cam Ward stood out in Tennessee’s Week 2 preseason, showing the poise and field awareness you want from a rookie quarterback even when the box score isn’t flashy. A moving-stride completion to Elic Ayomanor and a long shot to Ayomanor on the Titans’ opening drive underscored his ability to make throws on the move. A gorgeous pass that bounced off Van Jefferson’s hands and a DPI later in the drive were outside Ward’s control, but the tape painted a cleaner picture of a quarterback down to execute a plan and manage the offense with confidence. The Titans’ 10-day road stretch and practice focus should help Ward grow, especially when the regular offense returns with more weapons and fewer penalties. Tennessee now eyes a finale with Minnesota as the test case for Ward’s readiness to lead if the pieces around him tighten up.

Elic Ayomanor’s strong preseason showing signals a potential regular-season role for Tennessee, with motion usage and second-receiver packages giving him weekly touches as the Titans rebuild their WR room around Ridley, Lockett and Jefferson. Ayomanor’s motion frequency (six of 10 plays with starters) highlights a wrinkle-heavy approach that could yield fantasy value in multiple-receiver sets.

Calvin Ridley anchors the outside, while Cam Ward’s early exit opens questions about the starter job beyond Week 1. Chimere Dike could steal slot time from Dike and Dorsey-era backups, and Casey Washington’s Falcons rise adds depth and a sneaky Week 1 target in deep leagues. In New England, Antonio Gibson’s start over Henderson complicates backfield timing for fantasy managers.

Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy headline KC’s WR competition, with JuJu Smith-Schuster sprinkled in and Rashee Rice facing potential suspension uncertainty. Rashee Rice’s status and Worthy’s slot role create a volatile but potentially high-upside mix for redraft leagues. In Seattle, the rookies and rotation at tight end and WR point to unpredictable weekly targets but exciting early-season upside for Pearsall-type contributors.

Overall, the preseason usage underscores a common theme for 2025: multiple players banding into committee roles, making late-round targets and handcuff options more valuable in fantasy formats. Week 1 lineups will hinge on injury news and depth-chart shifts, but the trend favors flexible rosters and opportunistic pickups across WR and RB depth charts.

Tennessee’s Week 2 showcase highlighted Gunnar Helm and Elic Ayomanor as early Titans playmakers, delivering 95 yards on six receptions with Helm’s 25‑yard contested catch TD signaling real upside in the Titans’ passing game.

Seattle answered with a fortified interior line, as Anthony Bradford and Jalen Sundell posted 90+ PFF grades while yielding zero pressures and contributing in the run game, underscoring a cleaner pocket and better run schemes for the Seahawks as Week 2 progressed.

Cam Ward endured a rocky night in Tennessee’s 23-20 win over Atlanta, finishing 2-of-7 for 42 yards. His lone highlight came on a 35-yard crossing connection to Elic Ayomanor, the Titans’ rookie bright spot, before Ayomanor’s catch was overshadowed by a Van Jefferson drop on a deep shot. Ward accepted the miscue, stressing joint accountability and using the moment as a preseason learning tool. He remains intent on taking shots downfield, even in limited reps, and views every preseason moment as a stepping stone toward Sept. 7 in Denver.

With one more tune-up against Minnesota and roster-cut pressure looming Aug. 26, Ward underscored the need to minimize penalties and flatten execution. He believes the path to his pro debut is paved by preparation, not perfection, and he’s embracing the grind of preseason reps to build confidence for the regular season.