Cameron Ward’s second preseason appearance for Tennessee showed the rookie taking the offense through its early tempo, then stalling after the initial drive. A clean pocket produced a laser to Van Jefferson, who briefly looked like the answer Tennessee hoped for, only to drop a pivotal third‑down pass. The sequence underscored Ward’s potential but also exposed how fragile a young quarterback’s ceiling is without consistent veteran help.

The Titans leaned on a quartet of young pass catchers—Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike and Gunnar Helm—plus Kalel Mullings to offer Ward options beyond Calvin Ridley’s veteran presence. Ridley’s role remains the steadying force, while Van Jefferson’s reliability (or lack thereof) will shape how Tennessee approaches roster cuts. The night also featured Atlanta’s Bradley Pinion pinning the Titans near their own goal line to start the game.

With 14 plays against Tampa Bay previously and 11 against Atlanta, Ward’s workload suggests Tennessee intends to keep him on the developmental track with meaningful work. Tennessee closes exhibitions next Friday versus Minnesota, a final chance to refine Ward’s rapport with a developing receiving corps headed by Ridley and a trio of rookies. The result will influence both fantasy targets and real‑game snaps come the regular season.

Two NFL preseason Week 2 games headline Friday’s DFS slate: Titans at Falcons and Chiefs at Seahawks. Cameron Ward looms as the strongest Week 2 QB option given absence of Mahomes and Penix, with Ward likely commanding a full quarter of work for Tennessee. Jalen Milroe in Seattle offers a unique rushing floor, while Kalel Mullings and Damien Martinez provide cheap, high-leverage backfield upside as they push for sizeable late-game run. Tory Horton and Dylan Drummond emerge as cheap, high-upside receivers for stacking with Milroe or Stick, while Calvin Ridley and Robert Tonyan are notable upside targets with Ward and Kelce sidelined. Ward’s DK price around 5500 and FD around 6000 makes him an anchor on a tight slate, so pairing him with Ridley and a second pass catcher (Drummond or Ayomanor) is a smart tournament angle. Tonyan’s breaking out in camp and a reduced role for Kelce could push him into a red-zone-friendly workload. These pieces create a few strong, low-owned stacks and several contrarian plays for optimal tournament exposure.

Projected ownership should skew toward Titans or Seahawks stacks, but smart contrarian plays can emerge by pairing Milroe’s rushing upside with Drummond as a primary target or by sneaking Horton into Milroe lineups despite rookie status. In backfields, Mullings and Martinez stand out as value options with the potential for extended second-half work, especially if games stay close. For the two-game slate, the path to fantasy upside lies in aggressive Ward-Ridley-Tonyan or Milroe-Drummond-Horton stacks, complemented by a couple lower-cost RBs who can hit the century mark on limited touches.

Joint practice sessions between the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons offer Tennessee a golden opportunity to fix what went wrong after a 29-7 preseason loss and to sharpen roster battles down the line. The Titans will lean on added reps for players who flashed potential in the Tampa Bay game, while the Falcons present a stern test that should reveal depth at several positions. The seven players highlighted — Timmy Horne, Mike Brown, Jackson Slater, Otis Reese IV, Kalel Mullings, David Martin-Robinson, and Clarence Lewis — each have a clear path to meaningful roles if they maximize these practice reps.

Timmy Horne anchors the interior with Jeffery Simmons out, potentially earning more run-stopping snaps. Brown must prove he can hold his spot in a crowded safety room after an uneven opener. Slater, Mullings, and Reese IV push for steady roles in a hot competition, while Martin-Robinson and Lewis try to lock behind the starters at tight end and cornerback, respectively. For fantasy managers, this week is about monitoring depth and situational usage as roster decisions loom.

Keep an eye on how Mullings integrates with the backfield with Tyjae Spears sidelined, and whether Horne’s energy translates into consistent interior pressure. The Falcons’ cross-over work will highlight Titans’ defensive depth and potential sleeper candidates in late rounds or waiver wires as the preseason unfolds.

Tyjae Spears suffered a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s preseason tilt, sidelining the Titans’ early RB plans. Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings stepped in behind Tony Pollard, with Mullings producing 7 carries for 33 yards and Chestnut adding 3 for 18 as the Titans gauge their backfield depth.

Cam Ward flashed in limited action, and Brandon Allen locked in as the clear backup quarterback. On the outside, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett offered reminders of their playmaking ability, while Pollard stayed productive before Spears exited. From a fantasy lens, Mullings’ and Chestnut’s performance shapes immediate depth and potential split-work scenarios behind Pollard.

Keep a close eye on Mullings’ pass-catching versatility and Chestnut’s between-the-tackles efficiency, as the injury timeline for Spears will dictate how quickly Pollard’s workload shifts and which back emerges as the most viable waiver add or flex play in the early weeks.