Texans’ Week 2 outlook centers on fixing early-season penalties and tempo. Houston wants faster huddles, clearer protections, and quicker decision-making from Stroud, Caley, and the line. Expect Nico Collins to be fed more as Tank Dell is out, while Nick Chubb’s up-tempo rhythm could unlock the offense against a stout Buccaneers run defense. Defensively, Stingley’s health is key as Houston eyes pressure on Mayfield and improved coverage against Evans and the slot threat.

Lineup shakes and play-calling grow pains are normal early in a new system; the goal is cleaner operation by mid-season. Fantasy edge leans toward Collins for volume, Chubb for steady work, and a cautious note on Mayfield’s ability to exploit Houston’s interior. Monday night will test whether Houston can translate practice-week polish into a true offensive rhythm.

Cam Ward's Week 1 debut for Tennessee showed the rookie's ceiling despite eight drops and six sacks that muted the box score. The Titans' defense forced four Denver turnovers, and head coach Brian Callahan expressed clear confidence in Ward's poise under pressure. Ward now ventures to Nashville for his first true regular-season home start against the Rams, a test complicated by Los Angeles' Week 1 defensive pop and a front that can disrupt timing.

Bold takes from analysts like Marc Ross pair Ward's high ceiling with a realistic path to a first career win and multiple touchdowns if protection and targets align. Fantasy managers should watch Ward's knack for improvisation and the Titans' path to a cleaner game plan, especially if the receiving corps can stay consistent and Ward reduces costly sacks.

Calvin Ridley enters Week 2 as Tennessee's clear WR1, but his upside is capped by Cam Ward's rookie transition and a Rams defense that was stingy with WRs last week. After a rough opener against Denver, Ridley's floor remains solid in PPR as a mid-range WR3, with limited big-play upside in standard formats. In shallow leagues or if the Titans lean on Week 2 volume, Ridley remains a viable flex option.