Patience for developing franchise quarterbacks is fading in the NFL, with coaching changes following No. 1 overall picks at an alarming rate. Tennessee’s move to replace Callahan with Ward signals a broader pressure cooker for rookie signal-callers and their staffs, as teams chase instant success even as trajectories remain uncertain.

The pattern spans Urban Meyer in Jacksonville, Frank Reich in Carolina, and Matt Eberflus in Chicago, underscoring a league-wide trend where coaching turnover often comes before a rookie QB’s second season can prove true potential. The Titans’ 14.6 points per game and 225 yards per game line up as the latest example of a hurried blueprint for success.

Seahawks win on the road in Jacksonville, 20-12, moving to 4-2. Sam Darnold throws for 295 yards and 2 TDs with a 121.7 rating, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba erupts for 162 yards on 8 catches and a TD, signaling Seattle’s upgraded QB-WR connection.

Leonard Williams anchors the front with four stops, a half-sack and two QB hits, and Nick Emmanwori adds nine tackles. The secondary struggled at times, but the defense overall carried the day. For fantasy managers, Darnold and JSN are top starts, with Williams and Emmanwori offering solid defensive upside in upcoming matchups.

Week 6 produced a fantasy-flavored reel: Aaron Rodgers stitched together three big-time throws in the Steelers’ win over Cleveland, signaling a rising rhythm in Pittsburgh. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba connected on a top-graded deep ball for Seattle, highlighting a blossoming Seahawks pairing. Lukas Van Ness unleashed a breakout edge rush, while Tristan Wirfs keyed a pair of Buccaneers rushing touchdowns through clean blocks. The run of standout plays feeds fantasy narratives and in-season tools from PFF+.