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The Tennessee Titans are just one sleep away before their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Titans have been preparing all week long for the matchup, which could prove to be a difficult one against a Chargers team on the rise and in the playoff hunt.
Here are three things to watch ahead of the Week 10 matchup:
Will Levis Return to Form?
Titans quarterback Will Levis is expected to return from his shoulder injury after fully participating in practice this week. He may have some rust to shed as he hasn't played in a month, but there should be some hope that he gets back to his former self.
If Levis' time away from the sidelines has given him new perspective, it could be revealed in his play, which could lead the Titans to victory against the Chargers.
Can Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Continue TD Streak?
Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has stepped up for the Titans in the last month. The fifth-year pro has a touchdown in each of the last four weeks, and that total leads the team in scores among pass-catchers.
With DeAndre Hopkins traded and Treylon Burks still hurt, Westbrook-Ikhine will continue to have chances to shine within the Titans offense, and that could lead to him finding the end zone for a fifth straight week.
Sebastian Joseph-Day Faces Former Team
Former Chargers defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day will get a shot at revenge in Week 10 as he heads to his former home.
Joseph-Day is a key piece of the Titans pass rush and will look to give Justin Herbert fits. Joseph-Day's familiarity with Herbert and the Chargers could give the Titans a potential edge in the game, and it will be interesting to see if Tennessee can capitalize in that area.
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Saints quarterback has 'convincing lead' in training camp battle
The New Orleans Saints' three-way quarterback competition is narrowing before the team's first preseason contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Per Ross Jackson of Louisiana Sports, second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler has looked the best at training camp this summer, going 83-of-114 passing (72.8 percent) for eight touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and four interceptions. Rattler is beating out rookie Tyler Shough. The second-round pick has completed just 62 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and three interceptions. 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener has completed 69.6 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and one Interception. Jackson believes first-year head coach Kellen Moore is priming Rattler as the favorite to start in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. "Over the team’s 10 practices, these three young passers have seen their chance to earn the starting role to begin the season in a rotation of first-team reps," Jackson wrote. "But there are decisions the Saints have made in the process that indicate a favorite. "After looking over individual performance stats, practice rep distribution and the team’s treatment of each quarterback throughout the important and highly-productive scrimmages on camp day 10, it’s become clear that Rattler is comfortably in the lead, for now." Jackson thinks Rattler can fend off his "convincing lead" for the starting job if he plays competently against the Chargers on Sunday. Rattler feels like the safe choice for Moore over Shough and Haener, at least to start the regular season. He appeared in seven games and started in six in 2024. Rattler played inconsistently as a rookie, throwing four touchdowns to five interceptions. However, he's had time to develop. Given his numbers in training camp, Rattler appears to be the most polished quarterback before the regular season. Shough could eventually develop into the Saints' best option, but the rookie's completion percentage against friendly competition at camp is low before he even faces live action in the preseason.
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Rams share worrisome Matthew Stafford update ahead of preseason opener
Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a "week-to-week" designation throughout training camp as he deals with lingering back soreness. According to ESPN's Sarah Barshop and Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Sunday that Stafford won't participate in Monday's jog-through practice. "He’ll be doing a workout on his own during that time period," McVay said. "He is able to do a little bit more, which is good, and things are progressing well, but he won’t take part in the jog-through because he’ll be doing some other stuff." Stafford also won't take part in Los Angeles' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Barshop noted that 2023 fourth-round pick Stetson Bennett IV, who has never taken a meaningful snap as a pro, "is expected to start for the Rams" in the team's preseason opener against Dallas this coming Saturday. It's unclear if Stafford will be available for the Rams' joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers on Aug. 13. The Rams play the Chargers on Aug. 16 and then end the preseason with a matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 23. "It’s static throwing," McVay said about what Stafford will do on Monday. "It’s some of the unloaded running on the treadmill. Sometimes it might even be walking. He’s able to do a little lighter cardio and able to do some good core work. It’s more just functional strength surrounding the area, making sure you don’t do anything to set yourself back based on the trajectory he’s doing. We are looking forward to getting him and easing him back into football, hopefully in the near future." It's no secret that the Rams at least considered trading Stafford to either the New York Giants or Las Vegas Raiders after he turned 37 years old this past February. While the Rams worked out an agreement to keep Stafford as their QB1, the club could part ways with him next offseason if his body betrays him or he looks like a player past his physical prime during the upcoming campaign. As of Monday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the Rams sixth among the betting favorites at +1000 odds to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LX. Such information suggests Los Angeles may want to consider looking for an upgrade over current backup signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo, who hasn't shown he can be a winning QB1 with any regularity since the 2022 season.
Sean Payton's take about Broncos' Super Bowl chances should raise eyebrows
The Denver Broncos haven't won a playoff game since Super Bowl 50. Head coach Sean Payton expects that to change in 2025. Payton won a Super Bowl as New Orleans Saints HC during the 2009 season. He says the 2025 Broncos could do the same. "The short-term goal is winning the division," Payton told Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson in a story published Sunday. "But this is a team capable of winning the Super Bowl. I've coached six teams that I thought could win the Super Bowl. Some went to championship games, some went to the playoffs. This is my seventh team that I think has that." After losing to the Buffalo Bills 31-7 in the AFC wild-card round last season, the Broncos splurged in free agency. They signed tight end Evan Engram, safety Talanoa Hufanga, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and running back J.K. Dobbins. Greenlaw and Hufanga helped the San Francisco 49ers reach Super Bowl LVIII during the 2023 season. Many of Denver's stars are also returning, including cornerback Patrick Surtain II and quarterback Bo Nix. The second-year passer tossed the league's sixth-most touchdown passes (29 in 17 starts) during his rookie season. Payton thinks that's just a taste of what's to come. "[Nix is] going to be one of the top four or five quarterbacks in the league in the next two years," the coach said. "That's what we're seeing right now. He doesn't take sacks. He's got exceptional arm strength. ... He threw the longest ball — [67] air yards against [the Cincinnati Bengals]. He can run. He can throw in funny body angles." Before placing your bets on Denver, remember it's in the AFC West, which features the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have made three straight Super Bowl appearances, winning two. Denver's talent could help it compete with Kansas City. In a story published July 21, ESPN's Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder listed the Broncos' projected starting lineup as the NFL's sixth best. The Chiefs, meanwhile, ranked No. 5. It seems Payton isn't overhyping his team, which could be a Super Bowl sleeper.
Dan Quinn gives a much anticipated injury update on two major starting offensive linemen for the Commanders ahead of game week
Health is key as the Washington Commanders participate in their first joint practice and preseason game this week, and we received an injury update from HC Dan Quinn before practice. We've been monitoring one injury situation on the offensive line since the season ended last year, and a recent one has popped up from another vital starter on the inside. Having two injuries on the offensive line isn't ideal at this point in the offseason, but things could be heading in the right direction for Brandon Coleman and Sam Cosmi. Update on Brandon Coleman Coleman was moved from tackle to guard this offseason, and he's been taking the transition head-on with success. He suffered a bump in the road on Saturday, however, when he limped off the field in the middle of practice and was replaced by Andrew Wylie and never returned. Quinn spoke to the media before practice on Monday and said that Coleman will be out of practice today, and they are still evaluating if he will travel with the team to Massachusetts for the joint practice and preseason game against the New England Patriots. We aren't sure what the specific injury is yet, but Quinn said he will give updates when he has more info. If Coleman isn't cleared to go this week, which is what I'm fully expecting, Wylie can come back in at guard like he did Saturday, or we could see last year's starter, Nick Allegretti, come in and get more reps at the joint practice. The fact that Quinn didn't say he was not traveling could signal that it wasn't as bad as it could have been, but we don't want to speculate about what we don't know. Sam Cosmi is progressing well Starting right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a torn ACL back in January and was expected to miss the start of the season at least. Well, Cosmi has taken those expectations and thrown them out the window. When training camp started, Quinn said that Cosmi is well ahead of schedule and playing in Week 1 is still on the table. The team won't rush Cosmi back, but the fact that he has reached this point in his recovery is encouraging. Quinn also said that there's a lot left to see in his recovery, and it's too early to tell if Cosmi will actually play Week 1, but he's "hitting all the marks", and it wouldn't even be mentioned if it wasn't a real possibility. Hopefully, Coleman can come back by the second preseason game, and Cosmi can get back to 100% before he hits the field again, but the Commanders have done a great job rebuilding the offensive line so they can fill in for these injuries without any major hiccups.
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