The Titans opened with a tough Week 1 loss, but Cam Ward’s NFL debut flashed real promise. He finished 12-of-28 for 112 yards, but showed sharp reads and solid chemistry with his receivers, avoiding turnovers and providing a spark Tennessee can build on. Denver wasn’t favored, and Ward carved a path forward, even as one brutal Ridley drop kept a tying moment from materializing.

Defensively, Tennessee’s secondary picked off Nix twice (Xavier Woods and Roger McCreary), signaling a brighter start on the back end. Next up, a home date with the Rams offers a critical energy boost to reset expectations. Ward just needs a few more completions; if the defense stays opportunistic, Tennessee could flip momentum early in Year 2.

Chargers stun the Chiefs 27-21 in Sao Paulo, flipping the script on KC’s international dominance. Justin Herbert rewired the offense for 318 yards and three TDs, aided by an improved receiving corps and a confident call by Greg Roman. Keenan Allen joined the 60-TD Chargers club with a late 11-yard score, while Allen’s teammates stretched the field with crisp routes. Mekhi Becton battled through weariness, and a sharper Chargers defense kept Mahomes mostly in check until the final minutes.

KC’s Patrick Mahomes still burned hot in the second half, piling up 160 passing yards and 42 rushing, including a highlight convert from a wild Derwin James blitz to JuJu Smith-Schuster and a Travis Kelce 37-yard TD. Hollywood Brown added a crucial 49-yard connection on fourth-and-7 to keep KC alive, but a methodical 11-play Chargers march sealed it. The Chiefs’ first regular-season loss abroad remains, while the Chargers shift momentum and set a bar for the rest of their season.

TB’s Week 1 defense must set the tone in Atlanta by bottling Penix Jr., keeping him in the pocket, and avoiding big plays while applying steady pressure. The goal is quick decisions and limited escape routes to disrupt Atlanta’s rhythm.

Second, Tampa Bay’s secondary has to clamp Atlanta’s speedsters. Zyon McCollum leads a disciplined group that must stay tight and avoid costly mistakes after last season’s heavy yardage in these matchups. The defense also needs to jar receivers with on-time hits to deter vertical shots.

Lastly, the front seven must neutralize Bijan Robinson early, set the edge, and clog running lanes to push Atlanta into more obvious passing downs. Getting off the field on third downs will widen TB’s chances to control the game’s flow and swing momentum in Week 1.

Pittsburgh released its first depth chart ahead of Week 1 vs Jets, with the starters locked in but depth thin at several spots.

Kaleb Johnson sits No. 3 behind Warren and Gainwell; Tomlin honors veterans on the depth chart, and Johnson's Week 1 role may be small, even if he shows up more on gameday.

Jalen Ramsey is listed as the nickel with no backup, meaning Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., and Darius Slay play well together consistently, while a safety/inside linebacker is sacrificed on some plays. Yahya Black could start vs Jets with Harmon sidelined, a fast rookie rise that fantasy players should note.