While expectations were high for QB Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders last season, there's no question no one saw that type of season coming. Daniels finished as the QB4 in fantasy football while also boosting the Commanders to a playoff berth and the NFC Championship Game. There's no surprise that we're already making comparisons between Daniels and his impact on the Commanders with 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward and his potential impact for the Tennessee Titans.
Daniels finished his rookie season with 3,568 passing yards, 25 TDs and 9 INTs while posting a 100.1 passer rating. He also ran for 891 yards and six TDs, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year. Daniels also boosted the value of top WR Terry McLaurin, who had 1,096 receiving yards and 13 TDs to finish as the WR6 in fantasy last season.
On a recent episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, analyst Matt Harmon revealed he thinks that Ward can give us a "Bud Light" version of what Daniels did for the Commanders last season, taking that offense from being a bottom-dweller to top-five in the NFL. In terms of scoring, the Titans ranked 27th in the NFL with 18.3 points per game. Tennessee was also towards the bottom in yards per game, ranking 26th with 304.2.
Harmon points out there's still plenty of talent on the Titans offense. WR Calvin Ridley put together a decent season despite poor QB play with 64 receptions for 1,017 yards and four TDs. They also have Tony Pollard (and Tyjae Spears) at RB and added more depth at WR with Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson, plus a revamped offensive line. TE Chig Okonkwo is another name that pops out as a value if Ward can elevate the offense.
Titans place Will Levis on injured reserve
Will Levis' 2025 season has formally come to an end with a string of Titans roster moves on Wednesday.
Tennessee has placed Levis on injured reserve, with the quarterback undergoing surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the year.
Head coach Brian Callahan said in his Wednesday press conference that Levis will remain in California for at least a little while after having his surgery there to begin his rehab. After that, Levis and the team will determine when he may be back in the building.
As for Levis' role going forward — he's still under contract through 2026 — Callahan didn't want to make any pronouncements.
"We’ll address that when it comes," Callahan said. "He’s going out there to get the surgery, he’ll be out there for a little bit, rehabbing post-op. And then we’ll kind of take it from there. There’s no real concrete plan at this point."
The Titans have Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle behind presumed starter, No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward.
Additionally, Tennessee placed Lorenzo Carter on the reserve/retired list, signed running back Jermar Jefferson, and signed defensive lineman Timmy Horne.
