Many of the potential storylines in the Tennessee Titans’ 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons didn’t materialize. Instead, it was the young defenders on both sides who stole the show.

Examining the most important first-year starters for all 32 NFL teams heading into the 2021 NFL season.

New York Jets running back Michael Carter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaelon Darden and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson are among the late-round rookies who are on the rise following reports out of 2021 NFL training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line looked dominant as ever en route to the team's 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys to open the 2021 NFL preseason.

From cornerbacks Bryce Callahan, Kyle Fuller, Patrick Surtain II and Ronald Darby to safeties Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons, the Denver Broncos' secondary features more talent than any other such group in the NFL.

Despite losing Bud Dupree in free agency this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive front is loaded with talent, pushing the unit into the No. 1 ranking ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

From the Cleveland Browns at the top to the New York Jets at the bottom, here is how each NFL team stacks up at the running back position entering the 2021 NFL season.

NFL starting lineups are beginning to take shape for the 2021 season, and with training camp on the horizon, those roles are set to shake out sooner rather than later.

A front office can rarely field three top-25 wide receivers with three starting-caliber tight ends. It’s even rarer to have quality depth behind those players. And that's why the 2021 Buccaneers have a shot at being the best receiving corps of the PFF era.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams are often referred to as "Slant Boy" and "Blitz Boy," respectively, on social media, but each brings far more to the table than what those monikers suggest.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander tops PFF's outside cornerback ranking ahead of the 2021 NFL season, with Los Angeles Rams superstar Jalen Ramsey trailing closely behind.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy made headlines when he named Andy Dalton the starting quarterback ahead of OTAs, but will this strategy work out for rookie Justin Fields?

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL tight end rankings.

The Washington Football Team has agreed to terms on a three-year extension for tight end Logan Thomas, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Los Angeles Rams interior defender Aaron Donald comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL interior defender rankings.

Chicago Bears edge rusher Khalil Mack comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL edge defender rankings, while Denver's Von Miller falls out of the top 10.

Arizona Cardinals center Rodney Hudson comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL center rankings.

Will Mac Jones will be able to beat out Cam Newton at quarterback in New England, and how will the wide receiver depth chart shake out for the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North?

Rookies Justin Fields and Trey Lance will attempt to unseat veterans at quarterback with the Bears and 49ers, respectively, while quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will battle for a starting spot in New Orleans.

Matthew Stafford is the new man at the helm of a Los Angeles Rams offense looking to get back to its explosive ways of the past.