Week 5 at State Farm Stadium brings a homecoming twist: three Titans with Cardinals pasts headline the matchup. Kyzir White, Carlos Watkins and Darrell Baker all spent time in Arizona before joining Tennessee, with White on the Titans’ practice squad. Their Arizona ties add intrigue for fantasy managers as roster moves and depth roles on defense and special teams could matter in deeper leagues. No Cardinals alumni are former Titans.

The narrative centers on a Tennessee defense that could lean on familiar schemes if White is active, while Baker and Watkins offer speculative upside only if promotions occur. For fantasy, monitor practice-status updates, injury news, and the early-week depth chart — a handful of players could suddenly become relevant in next-gen leagues or DFS if promotions happen.

Ravens add veteran cornerback Amani Oruwariye to the practice squad to bolster a nickel-heavy defense amid injuries to Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins and Chidobe Awuzie. Oruwariye brings starting experience and over 3,000 defensive snaps, but his special-teams contribution has never been a strength, so expect a lightweight role unless injuries bite deeper.

Baltimore also hosted Eric Kendricks, but the 33-year-old declined a practice-squad spot, seeking a 53-man opportunity with a clear plan. With Roquan Smith sidelined, Kendricks would slot in immediately if the right deal lands, but the Ravens may still pivot. Veteran options like Ja’whaun Bentley, Kyzir White and De’Vondre Campbell are in the mix as the team weighs long-term plans.

The Titans open Week 1 with Elic Ayomanor stepping in as the starter opposite Ridley, signaling a fast-tracked rookie path with immediate fantasy upside. Inside, Cedric Gray beats out James Williams for the ILB role next to Cody Barton, with Kyzir White in a solid rotation. Cushenberry anchors center after Levin’s release, while Slater slides into the backup spot and Crenshaw-Dickson earns the primary backup to Latham at right tackle. Udoh stands as the swing option, framing a notably young, athletic lineup in Tennessee.

Week 1 against Denver pits Ayomanor against a tough Broncos defense, making this a pivotal test for the Titans’ target distribution and Ayomanor’s ceiling. The early depth chart hints at a run of versatile two-tight/three-receiver looks, with Ayomanor and Ridley forming a dynamic outside tandem and Cushenberry smoothing the interior, setting up a measured but potentially explosive start for Tennessee’s passing game.