Los Angeles Rams receive a positive health update as Kevin Dotson returns to practice in a limited role, while Steve Avila remains questionable and Beaux Limmer takes more reps along the line. Tennessee’s tackle situation is under pressure with JC Latham out and Cam Ward stepping in at right tackle after a position switch. The franchise battle lines up for a pivotal Week 5 showdown with the 49ers, who may be without Purdy for two to five weeks, while George Kittle lands on IR. Chris Shula’s front offers a four-cornerback rotation, and the league’s shifting injury timelines keep fantasy rosters on high alert for value as the schedule tightens toward Thursday-night action.

Key matchups loom as Purdy’s window to return narrows and the Rams prepare for a cornerback-by-committee approach, leveraging matchup-based schemes. The Titans’ tackles are under duress, with Latham sidelined and Moore Jr. facing a short week. The Saints and Cardinals scenarios line up as potential Week 2 and Week 3 foes, respectively, adding a layer of fantasy plausibility for opportunistic players stepping into increased roles in the near term.

Rams injury news heightsen Week 2 suspense: Dotson and Avila are listed as week-to-week with ankle sprains, Havenstein’s status is uncertain but likely to play, Parkinson finished the game despite an AC sprain, and Beaux Limmer may be leaned on if depth is needed. Adams is noted as a rest-day participant but expected to play. The Titans also roll through a shifting line with Diggs and Latham out and Key/Sneed limited.

Fantasy angles center on the interior line health for Los Angeles and the edge presence for Tennessee. If Dotson/Avila are limited, Rams run and pass protection could wobble, elevating the value of Rams’ depth pieces; conversely, Cam Ward’s early pressure opportunities could swing quick scores for Tennessee.

Ultimately, the trench duel may decide the outcome. Monitor Dotson, Avila, Parkinson, and Adams for Rams shifts, and Arden Key plus Cam Ward for Titans optimism and potential fantasy upside in a high-variance Week 2 showdown.