Week 1 at Empower Field reunites six Broncos alumni in Titans gear, creating a familiar storyline with real fantasy implications. Cushenberry III anchors TEN’s interior after leaving Denver; Clay Webb adds practice-squad depth; Brandon Allen and Trevor Siemian split QB reps; Dre'Mont Jones and Cody Barton boost Titans’ edge and LB corps. Denver enters as an 8-point home favorite on a nationally televised opener, setting a crowded fantasy stage for run games and pass rush.

No. 15 in New Orleans has a storied lineage, spanning Cuozzo to Durkee, Roby, Siemian, and now Mason Tipton. As the Saints open against Arizona under Kellen Moore, Tipton carries the latest chapter, wearing No. 15 after a rookie switch from 84. The piece threads the jersey’s history through kicking eras, special teams, and QB depth, framing Tipton’s potential role in a modern Saints offense.

It links franchise milestones—from Cuozzo’s 1967 win at the Eagles to Roby’s standout special-teams run and the long drought until Siemian and DiNucci—into a narrative about opportunity and roster mobility. Tipton’s emergence is presented as a bridge of eras, offering fantasy angles on WR depth, usage, and how Moore’s system could unlock a No. 15-influenced path against Arizona.

Matthew Stafford’s back issue has shifted from concerning to alarming as he sits out camp with an aggravated disc. The 37-year-old has not practiced, and Week 1’s status remains officially uncertain. Los Angeles is weighing a quarterback addition to shield the offense, with Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett in the pipeline behind him. The three most plausible add-ons are Brett Rypien, Trevor Siemian, and Case Keenum, each bringing a different blend of experience and familiarity with the Rams’ system.

Brett Rypien, who already knows Sean McVay’s scheme, could serve as a steady emergency veteran who isn’t a liability to injury. Trevor Siemian offers long-running starter pedigree and the comfort of Brian Callahan’s offense, while Case Keenum remains a credible veteran backup with 33 NFL starts since 2015. The Rams would likely pounce if Keenum becomes available, given his track record and NFC familiarity. The looming question: can one of these veterans stabilize LA’s quarterback room enough to keep the offense humming while Stafford heals?

The Tennessee Titans shifted gears ahead of two joint practices with Atlanta, activating Lloyd Cushenberry III off the PUP list after his physical, a move that could stabilize the interior and raise the ceiling for their starting offensive line in Week 1 against Denver. They also reshaped the quarterback room by releasing Tim Boyle after a rough preseason opener and re-signing Trevor Siemian to the 90-man roster, a veteran with 40 career games and a prior run with Titans coach Brian Callahan. These moves signal a calculated blend of immediate health with veteran depth as the Titans balance protecting Tannehill and providing a reliable backup behind him, in a summer that will increasingly test the line and the passer.

Expect Cushenberry to be eased back, but the potential to lock in the projected starting five could unlock more consistent run and pass protection for Derrick Henry and a more stable environment for play-action passes. Siemian’s return gives Tennessee a seasoned fallback with familiarity to Callahan’s system, reducing the risk of a cliff-edge at QB if Tannehill’s health or form wavers. The Denver opener looms as a practical gauge for how quickly Cushenberry can contribute and how Tennessee’s offense can translate practice-time improvements into game-day consistency.