The Titans aim to pull the weekend upset by protecting Cam Ward and leaning on a run-first game plan to keep the rookie upright in a tough matchup with the Rams. The strategy hinges on easier third downs through an actual established run game, solid hands on the drops, and disciplined play-calling to avoid self-inflicted mistakes. Tennessee must pressure Matthew Stafford, lean on Jeffrey Simmons’ interior dominance, and deploy timely blitzes to disrupt the pocket, hoping the Rams’ injuries along the interior line open a path to victory.

Fantasy bettors should look to Ward as a contrarian upgrade if the Titans lean on play-action and short throws, while Simmons is the clear DFS defensive pillar with a high-pressure ceiling. Rams pass-catchers like Nakua figure to draw volume against a Titans defense that needs to generate pressure, and the Titans must avoid penalties that steal momentum late in the game. The vibe is risky but intriguing for a home underdog with a high-leverage path to victory.

Week 1 in Los Angeles exposed offensive and line-formation gaps for the Rams, with multiple starters sidelined at practice and a grim rushing pace (72 yards on 25 carries). The absence of Havenstein, Avila and Dodson clouds Week 2, while Terrence Ferguson eyes a bigger role. Yet the offense found spark in Puka Nakua (10 catches, 132 yards) as the floor for dynamic play rises, supported by Davonte Adams and Kobe Parkinson in a reshaped passing attack.

While questions linger about red-zone efficiency and still-developing run-game identity, the Rams show strategic intent to diversify, leveraging underutilized weapons and hybrid looks to unlock Stafford’s health and the unit’s ceiling. Signs point to an offense ready to evolve beyond Week 1’s script.

Chase Brown dominates Cincinnati’s early-season workload, logging top-8 RB upside with virtually all Cincinnati RB touches in Week 1, setting him up as a clear RB1 target as the Bengals face tougher schedules. The Jaguars’ run defense ranked middling in Week 1, which reinforces trust in Brown’s volume and touch share in the near term.

Kyron Williams and Jordan Mason also surface as strong, matchup-driven plays for Week 2. Williams carried a massive RB workload with the Rams and Williams’ and Stafford’s early-season health look encouraging. Mason earned a confirmed, near-certain role in San Francisco, while the Gibbs trade talk underscores the value of RB depth in rosters.

The crew weighs risk/reward on trades involving Gibbs, with conservative strategies favoring high-volume backs like Williams and Conner over uncertain backfield swaps. The show wraps with high-level guidance for fortifying lineups ahead of upcoming matchups and late-week question-answer sessions.