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Titans Hire Saleh, Draft Ward; Chiefs Reveal 2026 Schedule

8/1/2026

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Summary

Titans Hire Saleh

The Tennessee Titans hired Robert Saleh and used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward and a top-five pick on receiver Carnell Tate.
Betting analysts say expected points added (EPA) and success-rate metrics reveal value because injuries often cause market overreactions or underestimates.

Summary

Chiefs Season Preview

The Chiefs’ 2026 regular season features a Week 5 bye, a Week 2 game with the Indianapolis Colts, a road stretch starting on Thanksgiving at Buffalo and then Cincinnati, and a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chiefs officials hope quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be healthy after the bye, though many analysts doubt a Week 1 return.

History

Historical Context

After a 3-13 1998 season, the Indianapolis Colts used the first overall pick to select rookie quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw for 3,739 yards, 26 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. That draft also marked running back Marshall Faulk’s final year before his trade to the Rams, where he later won MVP. Manning’s arrival began the franchise’s turnaround.

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Titans Hire Saleh

The Tennessee Titans hired Robert Saleh and used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward and a top-five pick on receiver Carnell Tate.
Betting analysts say expected points added (EPA) and success-rate metrics reveal value because injuries often cause market overreactions or underestimates.

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