Mike McCoy takes charge as interim Titans coach, prioritizing leadership, accountability, and a player-focused offense that leans into Cam Ward’s strengths. The discussion spotlights short-term fixes—more play-action, under-center looks, and quicker, safer passes—while mapping a longer-term hunt for a head coach who can steady the room and galvanize the locker room.

The conversation dives into the Titans’ leadership gaps, highlighting Jeffrey Simmons and Ammani Hooker as vocal anchors who forced accountability. It also weighs Will Levis, Ryan Tannehill, and Malik Willis in a quarterback pipeline, underscoring the need for a scheme that fits Ward and the personnel.

Among the coaching options, Mike McCarthy is framed as the most realistic stabilizer; Cliff Kingsbury offers an innovative offensive lens; Joe Brady is a high-upside play-caller candidate; Brian Flores and Brian Daboll bring leadership and proven systems. Veteran names like Dan Quinn and Kevin Stefanski are weighed for culture, with John Harbaugh and Shane Steichen noted as strong but tougher fits.

Ultimately, the Titans must balance immediate accountability with a plan to attract a top-tier, long-term architect who can maximize Ward, leverage the defense’s leadership, and restore professional culture while syncing with Cam Ward’s developing skill set.

The PHLY Eagles crew breaks down how Philadelphia might navigate a thinner edge room after Zidarius Smith’s retirement and what Vic Fangio’s comments mean for Adori Jackson’s starter role and Keely Ringo’s spot. A Tearless Tuesday tier-list of Eagles offseason moves frames how the front office evaluated depth, with Isaiah Rogers, Avante Maddox, James Bradberry, Milton Williams, Paris Campbell, Josh Sweat, and CJ Gardner-Johnson among the notable moves and outcomes that could swing fantasy value this season.

The discussion pivots to the trade deadline and whether the team will add an edge rusher, plus how the back end could improve with different corner configurations. The episode winds through what these personnel moves imply for fantasy angles, especially pass rush rotation, coverage responsibilities, and the offense’s ability to exploit opponent weaknesses in upcoming weeks.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams anchored a signature win for Chicago, with Ben Johnson’s scheme and timely contributions from cast-offs powering a resilient, late-game drive. A stronger offensive line and improved pass rush helped the defense, fueling a three-game win streak as they head into a softer stretch.

Atlanta stunned Buffalo on MNF, led by Bijan Robinson and Drake London, while Michael Penix Jr. drew national attention with efficient distribution and a high-powered head-to-head defensive effort. Buffalo’s units showed real warts—defensive lapses and an unsettled passing attack—raising questions about the rest of their season and playoff trajectory.

Seattle’s defense surged under Mike McDonald, harassing a high-octane Jacksonville attack and underscoring the Ravens-like impact of a pressure-focused plan. Across the league, coaching upheaval and improved young talent continued to shape fantasy value, with Titans, Jets, and a handful of rosters realigning for the fantasy playoff push.

Overall, the week reinforced that a handful of young quarterbacks and dynamic playmakers are driving fantasy upside, while teams with shaky defenses or unsettled QB situations carry elevated risk in the weeks ahead.

Injury and byes reshape the week, driving waiver-wire moves at WR. Kendrick Bourne rises as the San Francisco go‑to after two straight games with double‑digit looks, even with KD back and Brock Purdy limited. Josh Downs in Indy is carving a solid flex role as the Colts offense hums and Pittman/Pittman’s peers settle in. Sterling Shepard anchors Tampa Bay’s pass game with Tez Johnson and Cameron Johnson providing close, usable options, especially if Evans/Godwin are limited.

Puka Nakua’s status clouds Rams’ depth as Atwell returns and D.J. Reed/Gr… (Jets) and Lions/Saints looming on the slate. On the backfields, Jacob Meyers and Randall Cobb surface in trade chatter as Steelers and Jets contemplate upgrades. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs draw a high‑pace, high‑scoring upside against Detroit, making the Tampa WR trio worth monitoring in deep formats.