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2026 NFL Fantasy Guide

Tennessee Titans

By Shawn Childs

Written late June 2026 — rosters and rankings move. Prose verbatim from his guide.

Offensive Run/Pass Splits
TeamsRATTYDSRun%ATTYDSPass%PlaysYards
Tennessee Titans37815890.39957032410.6019484830

After a second consecutive 3-14 season, the Titans turned to Robert Saleh to save their franchise. He failed to produce a winning season from 2021 to 2024 with the Jets (20-36), resulting in his firing in 2024 after a 2-3 year. The 49ers brought him back last season to run their defense, a role he also had from 2017 to 2020. Saleh has been coaching in the NFL since 2005 while working with six franchises.

Brian Daboll takes over as the Titans’ offensive coordinator after regressing as a head coach for the New York Giants (9-7-1, 6-11, 3-14, and 2-8). He ran the Bills’ offense from 2018 to 2021, while holding the same position with Miami, Cleveland, and Kansas City earlier in his career. His NFL coaching career started in the New England Patriots system, where he was part of five Super Bowl Championships. Tennessee scored only 284 points last year, ranking them 30th. They gained a league-low 4,830 combined yards.

Gus Bradley is another veteran NFL coach who failed as a head coach (14-48 over four seasons with the Jaguars). He has 13 seasons of experience as a defensive coordinator with the Seahawks, Chargers, Raiders, and Colts. In 2025, Bradley worked as the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Tennessee ranked 28th in points allowed (478) last year. Nine defenses allowed more combined yards than the Titans (6,169).

Offense

The Titans ran the ball 39.9% of the time in 2025, compared to 45.9% last season. They finished with the second-lowest total in rushing attempts (378). Tennessee ranks 30th in rushing yards (1,583) with nine touchdowns and 10 runs of 20 yards or more. Ball carriers gained 4.2 yards per rush.

They gained only 5.7 yards per pass attempt, leading to the Titans finishing fourth on passing yards (3,241). Tennessee’s offensive line allowed 56 sacks, leading to only 15 passing scores and eight interceptions.

Quarterbacks

Cam Ward→ his ranking

Ward's path to the top of the 2025 NFL Draft was anything but conventional. He began at the University of the Incarnate Word (Division I), where he went 10-3 in 2021, completing 384 of 590 passes for 4,648 yards, 47 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions over two seasons before earning a Power Five opportunity.

At Washington State, Ward showed he could handle a bigger stage, though his supporting cast and protection were inconsistent. He absorbed 46 sacks in his time with the Cougars, and his rushing numbers were more a product of scrambling than design (227 carries, 202 yards, and 13 touchdowns, 0.9 YPC).

His game took a significant leap when Ward transferred to Miami. With the Hurricanes, he completed 66% of his passes, cut his sack total to 22, and in 2024 threw for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions at an impressive 9.5 yards per attempt. His rushing became more purposeful as well (60 carries for 204 yards and four touchdowns at 3.4 YPC).

Across all three college stops, Ward completed 66.0% of 1,436 attempts for 11,281 yards, 87 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions in 38 games.

As a prospect, his tools are easy to see. Ward processes the field quickly before and after the snap, gets the ball out fast, and isn't afraid to take his shot downfield when he has a matchup. His arm is NFL-ready, and his feel for where he wants to go with the football pre-snap suggests a natural quarterback mind. He's comfortable in the shotgun, can extend plays with his feet, and is capable of breaking through arm tackles when needed.

His questions are real. Ward’s accuracy moving left and throwing off-platform will be tested far more in the pros, where defenses are designed to take away his first read and compress throwing windows. He'll be working behind a less reliable offensive line and without the caliber of receivers he had in college. Red zone efficiency is another area to watch. Ward needs to be a more consistent touchdown finisher inside the 20 as a passer. He can move the chains with his legs, but his future is as a throw-first quarterback, and the next level will demand he prove it in the most difficult situations.

The best trait Ward showed in his rookie season was limiting the damage in interceptions (7) for a team that gave him a short passing window. At the same time, pass rushers force him into 11 fumbles (seven lost). Over his first 12 games, Ward never passed for more than one touchdown in a game or threw for more than 260 yards. He chipped in with 28 rushes for 123 yards and one score. From Week 14 to Week 17, Ward delivered two touchdowns in each matchup. His season ended in Week 18 after five snaps due to a right shoulder issue.

Ward ranks 22nd at quarterback in mid-June in the National Fantasy Football Championship despite a long road to fantasy relevance. His completion rate (59.8%), yards per pass attempt (5.9), and passing window spell free agent pool until he proves his worth on the field.

Fantasy Outlook: In the offseason, the Titans addressed their receiving issues by drafting Carnell Tate in the first round and signing Wan’Dale Robinson. Tennessee lacks a winning pass-catching option at tight end, suggesting a more ball-controlled offense until its receiving corps develops.

Other options: Mitchell Trubisky, Will Levis, Hendon Hooker

Running Backs

Tennessee Titans
YearRBRYDSYATDsRBCSPTRYDYD%YCTGTTD
202533914304.227780.2294700.156.03930
202438015424.0610730.2174730.136.48951
202339017504.4914760.2525910.177.781011

The Titans’ running backs finished last year ranked 30th in PPR fantasy points (310.00). They were one of four franchises not to score a receiving touchdown with their backs. Tennessee’s RBs come off three-year lows in carries (339), rushing yards (1,430), touchdowns (7), and targets (93). They gained a dismal 6.0 yards per catch.

Tony Pollard→ his ranking

Pollard flashed his ceiling during a two-game midseason starting opportunity in Dallas in 2022, delivering back-to-back standout performances (14/131/3 and 22/115/1) with four catches for 29 yards. The Cowboys expanded his role over the following six weeks (83 carries for 367 yards and three touchdowns with 24 catches for 237 yards and three more scores), before ankle and leg injuries slowed him down the stretch, limiting him to 28 carries for 118 yards and five catches for 23 yards over his final three games. He still finished ninth among running backs in PPR scoring (248.80 points) despite averaging just 14.5 touches per game.

Given the lead role in 2023, Pollard saw 307 touches but took a step back across the board. His yards per carry dropped from 5.2 to 4.0, yards per catch fell from 9.5 to 5.7, and touchdowns plummeted from 12 to 6, all while gaining fewer total yards (1,316) than the year before despite 75 additional opportunities. He topped 100 rushing yards just once all season (23/122 in Week 3) and eclipsed 20.00 fantasy points only three times. He finished 14th in running back scoring at 223.70 points.

His first season with Tennessee brought more of the same. Pollard handled 301 touches and played 64.1% of the Titans' snaps, finishing with 1,307 combined yards, five touchdowns, and 41 catches, but slipped to 21st in running back scoring (203.20). He cracked 100 rushing yards twice (28/120 and 21/102) and landed between 18.00 and 22.00 fantasy points five times. The volume is there; the explosiveness that made him dangerous in Dallas largely hasn't followed.

Pollard comes off his fourth consecutive year with over 1,000 rushing yards (242/1,082/5) while upping his yards per carry (4.5). He finished with a five-year low in catches (33) and receiving yards (206). His stat led to the 23rd ranking in PPR fantasy points (188.80) at the running back position. His only impact showing came in Week 14 (25/161/2), followed by his other two games with over 100 yards rushing (14/104/1 with one catch and eight yards, and 21/102). Tennessee gave him 98 touches over his final five starts (14.8 over his first 12 matchups).

Fantasy Outlook: Pollard brings a competitive RB2 resume, but he loses pass-catching chances to Tyjae Spears, and Tennessee upgraded its RB3 by drafting Nicholas Singleton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In mid-June, Pollard is the 31st-ranked running back in the National Fantasy Football Championship. I would expect a pullback to 250 touches this year, with no momentum expected in catches or touchdowns. I view him as only a steady rotational third fantasy running back, with just as much downside and upside.

Tyjae Spears→ his ranking

As a rookie, Spears earned Tennessee's trust quickly. The Titans gave him the same snap count (558) as Derrick Henry, and he made the most of it. He finished with 838 combined yards, three touchdowns, and 52 catches on 152 touches, ranking 34th among running backs in PPR scoring (153.80 points). His best outings were spread throughout the season: a touchdown and 4-catch performance in Week 5, 16 carries for 89 yards with four catches in Week 13, 118 combined yards and six catches in Week 14, and a touchdown grab with 66 combined yards in Week 18.

His sophomore season was derailed early, and he never fully recovered. Tennessee eased him in over the first four weeks with limited snaps (29, 22, 20, and 27), producing 163 combined yards, a touchdown, and 12 catches on 39 touches. A hamstring injury in Week 5 cost him three games, and he returned to mostly empty stat lines over the following four contests (17 carries, 71 yards, six catches, and 14 receiving yards). He closed the year on a brighter note with three consecutive fantasy-relevant performances (27.20, 21.60, and 13.30 points in PPR formats) before a concussion ended his season in Week 18. It was a frustrating year that raised more questions than it answered about his role going forward.

Spears opened 2025 with four missed games due to an ankle injury. Tennessee gave him at least 10 touches in only four of his final 13 matchups, resulting in only productive days (Week 8 – 92 combined yards with one touchdown and three catches ~ Week 16 – 105 combined yards with a score and five catches). Despite the appearance of a weaker role, Spears was on the field for 46.3% of their plays.

Spears (ranked 57th in June) will be found in the RB5 aisle in most PPR formats this summer. He brings some explosiveness due to his pass-catching and sneaky scoring, but lacks the foundation skill set to be a workhorse running back if given an opportunity.

Fantasy Outlook: The Titans’ pass-catching back brings a 150-touch profile that works best when Tennessee is chasing on the scoreboard. He’s gained only 3.8 yards per carry over his last 25 games, which may be a hint of less early down action. His style of play pairs well with incoming rookie Nicholas Singleton.

Nicholas Singleton→ his ranking

Singleton arrives in the NFL with four polished seasons at Penn State behind him. He announced himself as a freshman with 1,146 combined yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 catches, then peaked two years later with 1,474 combined yards, 17 touchdowns, and 41 catches on 213 touches. His final college season saw a dip in production (123 carries for 549 yards and 13 touchdowns with 24 catches for 219 yards), though his touchdown rate stayed strong. For his career, he averaged an impressive 9.7 yards per catch and scored 54 touchdowns across 53 games.

His NFL profile is intriguing. At 6'0" and 220 pounds with a 4.35 forty, Singleton has the size-speed combination that teams covet in a modern backfield piece. He's a capable pass protector and a legitimate threat on passing downs, giving him a high floor regardless of his role. The one area that could unlock another level is patience, learning to trust his blockers and set up cutback lanes rather than attacking too quickly. It's a refinement issue more than a fundamental flaw, and one that coaching can address.

Fantasy Outlook: A broken foot in January kept him out of the 2026 NFL Combine, which may have temporarily suppressed his draft stock. Tennessee drafted him in the fifth round, which shows the lack of interest in him by the other NFL teams. Singleton can’t be dismissed as a high-upside RB3 if given a starting opportunity. He falls into the deep sleeper category (ADP of 172 in the NFFC) in drafts this summer, with the talent to beat expectations by a wide margin.

Other options: Michael Carter, Kalel Mullings, Julius Chestnut

Wide Receivers

Tennessee Titans
YearWRCSPTWYDYD%YCTGTTD
20251570.46218210.5611.602969
20241640.48822800.6313.9028214
20231610.53522720.6514.1127110

The Titans’ wide receiver production last season ranked 27th in PPR formats (393.10). Their lack of talent and chemistry with Cam Ward is highlighted by a low catch rate (53.0%). Their wideouts had a three-year high in targets (296) paired with three-year lows in catches (157), receiving yards (1,821), and touchdowns (9).

Carnell Tate→ his ranking

Ohio State has become a pipeline for NFL-ready wide receivers, and Tate is the latest product of that system. Over his final two college seasons, he caught 103 passes for 1,608 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 15.5 yards per reception throughout his career.

What stands out on tape is his fluidity. Tate runs clean, rhythmic routes and is comfortable working underneath to move the chains, a skill that translates quickly to the pro game. He's more of a size receiver (6'2", 190 lbs.) than a speed wideout (4.53 forty), but his hands and route timing more than compensate. He wins at the catch point, holds on in traffic, and has the body control to get his feet down at the sideline or the back of the end zone.

His one area that needs work is his release against physical, press-man corners. Bigger defenders at the line can disrupt his timing if Tate doesn't develop a more varied release package. As the field compresses in the red zone and on third down, his value should naturally rise.

Fantasy Outlook: Tennessee swooped in and snatched up Tate with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He instantly upgrades their passing game, but there will be a learning curve. The high-stakes market views him as a mid-tier WR3 (ranked 29th in June) in the early draft season, requiring him to score about 180.00 PPR fantasy points to reach par. Based on this, Tate must deliver a season in the range of 70 catches for 800 yards and about five touchdowns. Last year, no wide receiver caught more than 50 balls for the Titans.

Wan’Dale Robinson→ his ranking

Robinson entered 2022 with plenty of buzz in the high-stakes fantasy market, projected as a high-volume slot receiver, but those hopes were derailed immediately. A knee injury in Week 1 (1/5) cost him four games, and just as he was finding his rhythm with productive outings in Weeks 6 (3/37/1), 7 (6/50), and 11 (9/100), a torn ACL in November ended his season entirely.

It was a tough blow for a player the Giants had invested in heavily, drafting him in the second round after a breakout college career at Kentucky. Over 31 games, Robinson caught 195 of 272 targets (71.3% catch rate) for 2,248 yards and 10 touchdowns, including a career year of 104 catches for 1,445 yards and seven scores. The Wildcats also used him as a rusher (141 carries, 691 yards, and four TDs), adding another dimension to his profile.

Robinson returned in 2023, missing the first two games while still recovering. Once New York gave him a starting role in Week 4, he settled in nicely (56 catches for 591 yards and 2 touchdowns on 73 targets over 14 games), with a five-reception floor in six matchups and five double-digit fantasy performances.

2024 brought career highs across the board (93 catches, 699 yards, and 140 targets), but the touchdowns haven't come in New York. Robinson has scored just five times in 38 games as a Giant, and the Giants' tendency to deploy him close to the line of scrimmage (7.5 yards per catch) keeps a ceiling on his big-play potential. He topped double digits in fantasy points nine times, a useful but unspectacular output for a player with his target volume.

Last season, Robinson arrived in the NFL, highlighted by a jump in his yards per catch (11.0) with 14 passes gaining at least 20 yards. He finished with almost the same opportunity in catches (92) and targets (140) while setting career highs in receiving yards (1,014) and touchdowns (4). His success led to the 14th ranking in PPR fantasy points (217.90), thanks to four highlight games (8/142/1, 6/84/1, 9/156/1, and 11/113). The Giants gave Robinson double-digit targets in seven of his 16 starts.

Fantasy Outlook: Despite his success in 2025, Robinson ranks 48th in the early draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship, which should put a shine on his name in drafts. He profiles as a 5/50 player with low value in touchdowns. The change to the Titans’ offense will have speed bumps, resulting in a step back in value from last year. Robinson seems to be priced right in May.

Calvin Ridley→ his ranking

Ridley's 2023 season in Jacksonville was a roller coaster. Through his first nine starts, he alternated between flashing his talent (8/101/1, 7/122, and 7/103/2) and disappearing entirely (2/32, 3/40, 4/30, 1/5, 2/20). The second half of the season was a different story (41 catches for 545 yards and six touchdowns on 75 targets over the final eight games), with four standout performances (7/103/2, 5/89/1, 6/90/2, and 6/106/1) carrying him to a 16th-place finish among wide receivers (231.50 PPR fantasy points).

The move to Tennessee in 2024 brought modest regression. Ridley caught 64 of 120 targets (53.3%) for 1,072 yards and five touchdowns, posting a career-high 15.9 yards per catch, but topped 100 yards just once all season (10/143). His inconsistency carried over as well, with a brutal three-week stretch from Weeks 3 through 5 producing almost nothing (1/9, 1/15, 0/9). His numbers were notably stronger away from home (37/624/3 on 67 targets), and when he was locked in, he delivered (24.70, 23.60, and 25.40 fantasy points in his three best outings). He finished 27th among wide receivers in PPR scoring with 200.50 points, a serviceable season, but one that left his ceiling as uncertain as ever.

Ridley was a summer ADP mover up draft boards in 2025. The fantasy market’s faith in a progression year, paired with a sexy new rookie quarterback, led to a bust season (17 catches for 303 yards and no touchdowns on 36 targets). His only pulse came in Week 5 (5/131 on 10 targets), followed by season-ending hamstring and leg issues.

Fantasy Outlook: The changes in the Titans’ wide receiver depth chart in 2025 have led to Ridley sliding to the last couple of rounds in fantasy drafts in May. His experience is a plus, and upgrades in possession options for Tennessee may lead to Ridley shifting to more of deep threat in 2026. He’s a complete wild card, but he has a chance to make this offense better with a healthy season.

Elic Ayomanor→ his ranking

Ayomanor missed his freshman season with a torn ACL before emerging as a reliable starter for Stanford over the following two years. In his first healthy season, he caught 62 passes for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 16.3 yards per catch. A transition to the ACC and a shift in the Cardinals’ offensive identity brought shorter, more underneath catches (13.2 yards per reception), with steady production (63 catches for 831 yards and six touchdowns), with three 100-yard outings (7/102, 4/108/1, and 10/109).

Tennessee invested in an intriguing physical wide receiver profile in 2025. At 6'2" and 205 pounds with a 4.44 forty, Ayomanor has the size-speed combination that teams look for on the outside, and he can also work from the slot. He has a natural feel for creating separation out of his breaks, even without elite short-area quickness, and he's shown the ability to win in tight coverage. His concern is that he can tip his hand on certain routes, giving defenders a read on where he's going before he gets there, something more disciplined NFL corners will exploit if he doesn't clean it up. His hands also drew some scrutiny heading into the draft.

What works in his favor is his work ethic and his ceiling as a more physical receiver as he fills out. There's legitimate developmental upside here, and if the Titans are patient with him, Ayomanor could grow into a dependable two-way threat on the perimeter.

In his rookie season, Ayomanor teased in Week 2 (4/56/1) and Week 3 (4/38/1), but his next playable game didn’t arrive until Week 16 (4/37/1).

Fantasy Outlook: This season, Ayomanor will compete for outside targets in the Titans’ offense. His experience in his rookie season should translate well, even with a weaker opportunity. Unfortunately, he will only be a flash player in 2026 unless Ayomanor moves up Tennessee’s depth chart.

Chimere Dike→ his ranking

Over four seasons at Wisconsin, Dike was only active in 2022 (57/689/6) while bringing a big-play profile (16.3 yards per catch). A transfer to Florida led to a bounce-back in value in 2025 (42/783/2). He added to his NFL outlook by returning kicks in college (punts – 26/295 and kickoffs – 20/472).

Injuries at wide receiver allowed Dike to get WR2 snaps in his rookie season. He led Tennessee in wide receivers in catches (48), leading to 423 receiving yards and four touchdowns. His star power shined on punts (23/398/2 and 62/1,588). Dike was playable in the fantasy market in five matchups (4/70/1, 7/93, 5/44/2, 5/24/1, and 3/40/1).

Fantasy Outlook: His play-making profile translates well to the fantasy market once his opportunity reaches starting status. Unfortunately, Tennessee has much better wide receiving options in 2026. At the very least, Dike makes the Titans’ fantasy defense more attract in some matchups.

Other options: Bryce Oliver, Mason Kinsey, K.J. Osborn, Xavier Restrepo

Tight Ends

Tennessee Titans
YearTRCSPTTYDYD%YCTGTTD
20251040.3069470.299.111405
2024980.2928670.248.851296
2023630.2096360.1810.10932

The tight end opportunity for the Titans has risen in back-to-back seasons, leading to them setting three-year highs in catches (104), receiving yards (947), and targets (140). They finished 2025 ranked 13th in PPR scoring (228.70) while securing 29% of Tennessee’s receiving yards and 30.6% of their receptions. The bulk of their production came from Chig Okonkwo (56/560/2) and Gunnar Helm (44/357/2).

Gunnar Helm

The Titans secured Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after flashing in his fourth season with Texas (60/786/7). He gained an impressive 13.1 yards per catch while catching at least five balls in seven matchups (7/98/1, 5/23, 5/91/1, 6/62, 5/51/2, 6/77/1, and 3/56/1).

Tennessee had Helm on the field for 50.5% of their plays last season, while securing TE1 snaps in only three matchups. He teased in three games (6/51, 6/23, and 4/49/1) late in 2025 before seeing his year end in Week 18 due to a toe injury.

The wide receiver corps for the Titans in 2026 is much deeper, suggesting fewer targets for their tight ends. Helm’s natural progression should be a 60/500/4 type season, putting him just outside TE2 status in fantasy drafts over the summer.

Fantasy Outlook: With Chig Okonkwo no longer on the roster, Helm will see the bulk of snaps and targets for the Titans. Tennessee added Daniel Bellinger (19/286/2) and Kyle Granson (7/40) via free agency for tight end depth while also taking a flier on Jaren Kanak (44/533/0 at Oklahoma) in the seventh round of this year’s draft.

Other options: Daniel Bellinger, Kyle Granson, Jaren Kanak

Kicker

Joey Slye

Over his career, Slye made 35 of his 55 kicks from 50 yards or more, highlighted by his success and opportunity in 2025 (9-for-14). He’s made 81.4% of his 215 career field goals with 10 missed extra points across 209 attempts. The Titans scored 28 touchdowns last season while creating only 36 field goal attempts.

Fantasy Outlook: Slye is a waiver-wire kicker who has the length to offer winning days. He will be found in the free agent pool in all fantasy leagues until Tennessee packs more offensive punch.

Defense

Tennessee’s defense climbed to 15th against the run (1,948 yards) last season. They allowed 21 touchdowns and five runs of 40 yards or more, with ball carriers gaining 4.3 yards per rush. Offense averaged 26.6 rushes per game.

The Titans went from allowing the fewest passing yards (3,216) in 2024 to 26th last year (4,221). Quarterbacks beat them for 30 passing scores while tossing only six interceptions. Their defense had 42 sacks. QBs had the third-highest rating (108.3).

Written by Shawn Childs, late June 2026. His projections power this site's rankings and projections.