Week 1 of the NFL preseason put Tennessee’s depth-chart intrigue under the microscope. Five Titans stock-up stories emerged against Tampa Bay: James Williams Sr. locked in as the clear No. 2 linebacker with six tackles and a kickoff stop, widening the edge over Cedric Gray as camp closed in. Isaiah Raikes, a 310-pound undrafted nose tackle, slid into the rotation and flashed a pass breakup and a disruptive run stop, keeping the defensive-line depth competitive as T'Vondre Sweat rested. James Proche II offered a spark as a returner, taming a 33-yard punt return into Buccaneers territory, even if the drive didn’t yield points. Andrew Rupcich took first-team guard duties in Zeitler’s absence and helped keep Cam Ward clean, signaling a sturdier interior. Chimere Dike’s kickoff return and a clean corner-route show suggested he could carve out meaningful field time in a crowded wideout room. The small but telling sample underscored how the Titans are evaluating depth pieces for September, even in a lopsided loss.