Dynasty managers should trim roster clutter heading into Week 3. Tyler Lockett’s role in Tennessee has waned as Ayomanor rises, making him a likely cut in many leagues. Greg Dortch has too little receiving volume to matter, despite early flashes. Austin Ekeler is out for the year with a torn Achilles, reshaping free-agent and IR strategy. Ty Chandler’s upside is suppressed by a crowded Vikings backfield and IR time. Grant Calcaterra’s upside remains limited behind Dallas Goedert, even in tight-end premium formats.

Tennessee released their first unofficial depth chart for 2025, five days before Week 1 with Denver. Calvin Ridley anchors the WR corps, Tyler Lockett and rookie Elic Ayomanor flank him, with Ayomanor earning a surprising Week 1 start over Van Jefferson. Ayomanor’s Stanford exploits—60 receptions, 800 yards, six TDs across two seasons and a 2023 1,000-yard year—pair with preaseason showing (5 catches for 72 yards) to position him as the likely No. 2 target behind Ridley. Chimere Dike remains in the mix, Cam Ward’s offense could elevate Ayomanor’s workload, and Week 1 looming against Bo Nix and the Broncos adds real fantasy intrigue for Titans pass game roles.

Ayomanor’s height-speed profile makes him a ceiling play as a true outside weapon, while Jefferson represents a veteran floor behind the top trio. If Ward connects with Ayomanor early, Tennessee’s target tree could tilt toward the rookie, boosting upside for Ayomanor in dynasty formats and weekly fantasy leagues. The chart signals a passing-game shift that fantasy players should monitor closely as camp notes translate to Week 1 snaps and targets against Denver.

Seahawks overhaul their receiving corps, cutting Marquez Valdes-Scantling as Tory Horton ascends in camp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba broadens his role. Cooper Kupp and MV-S were positioned to support JSN, yet MV-S lands with the 49ers’ practice squad, setting up a revenge narrative against Seattle. The move tightens Seattle’s rookie path, elevates Horton as a starter, and reshapes NFC West passing dynamics ahead of the season.

X Xavier Restrepo’s Titans stay ends with a waiver cut, leaving the undrafted Miami star fighting for a practice-squad shot after three preseason grabs for 26 yards. Tennessee leans on Calvin Ridley, Van Jefferson, and Tyler Lockett with rookies Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike in the mix, while Cam Ward’s college connection with Restrepo adds intrigue. A season-altering IR for Tyjae Spears reshapes the backfield and broadens the fantasy landscape in Tennessee.