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[Tennessee Titans]

Titans need to generate more explosive plays vs. Rams in Week 2

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 22: Head Coach Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans on the sidelines in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Tennessee Titans hired Brian Callahan last offseason to modernize their offense. That obviously backfired in 2024. The Titans averaged the seventh-fewest (304.2) yards per game, and seventh-fewest passing yards (195.1) per contest. Lackluster quarterback play from Will Levis and Mason Rudolph, paired with terrible offensive line play, were massive contributing factors. It definitely wasn’t all on Callahan.

Unsurprisingly, generating explosive plays was difficult in 2024. The Titans recorded 30 plays that gained 25-plus yards last season, according to Warren Sharp. Only eight teams recorded fewer.

plays that gained 25+ yards last yr

58 – BAL
57
56
55
54
53
52 – SF
51
50
49 – GB
48
47 – MIN
46 – TB
45
44 – BUF
43 – WAS, PHI
42
41 – LAC
40 – IND, PIT
39 – HOU, DET
38 – DEN
37 – CIN
36
35 – NO, CAR
34 – CHI, SEA, ATL
33
32 – LV
31 – DAL
30 – TEN, NYJ
29 – KC, NYG, JAX
28 -…

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 8, 2025

There was hope that offensive reinforcements would lead to more success in 2025. No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward already looks like a massive upgrade on Levis and Rudolph. Kevin Zeitler and Dan Moore are supposed to help upgrade the offensive line. The cast of weapons is suspect, but three pass catchers were drafted to grow alongside Ward.

Despite all that promise, the Titans didn’t generate explosive plays against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Using the traditional definition of explosives (20+ passes & 10+ runs), the Titans created one such play. It was the off-script Ward pass to Tony Pollard on the third play from scrimmage that gained 29 yards. It was a moment of individual brilliance from Ward.

Technically, the Titans did create a second explosive on Sunday. The Ward pass to Elic Ayomamor on the elbow-tap near the sideline that resulted in the communication mishap would have gained approximately 22 yards had Callahan challenged the play. Alas, it didn’t count.

Ward ultimately threw for 112 yards. He was sacked six times. The Titans did not have a single rushing attempt that gained 10-plus yards. Pollard’s longest run went for nine, and Chimere Dike had a nine-yard rush as well. After Week 1, the Titans rank 32nd in net yards (133) and passing yards (62).

Week 2 will bring similar challenges versus a stout Los Angeles Rams defense. Callahan and the Titans need to find answers. The Rams held the Houston Texans to nine points in Week 1. CJ Stroud threw for 188 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. The Texans generated four explosives, including a 14-yard Stroud scramble. They gained just 265 yards of offense and converted 2-of-9 third downs.

Callahan needs to scheme up ways to help Ward hit explosives.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...nerate-more-explosive-plays-vs-rams-in-week-2

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans, Jeffery Simmons must take advantage of potential Rams IOL injuries

DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 07: Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, at Empower Field at Mile High on September 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

Nobody expects the Tennessee Titans to field a stellar pass rush this season. In Sunday’s Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos, it was basically Jeffery Simmons and friends. Simmons recorded the Titans’ lone sack, a strip-sack of Bo Nix that was recovered by Sebastian Joseph-Day.

Simmons totaled a healthy seven pressures in that game, according to Pro Football Focus. No other Titan defender had more than two, and that was rookie Femi Oladejo, who had two schemed-up, uncovered pressures. Joseph-Day, Arden Key, and Jihad Ward had one pressure apiece. T’Vondre Sweat (on a snap count) and Dre’Mont Jones had zero.

The Titans defense ranks 31st in pressure rate after Week 1. Zach Lyons brought that stat to the timeline courtesy of both Next Gen Stats and Pro Football Reference. Expectations are low for the Titans’ pass-rushing unit outside of Simmons, and Sunday’s debut performance was in-line with that.

According to both NGS and Pro Football Ref, the #Titans Defense ranks 31st in the NFL in pressure rate after one week

— Zach Lyons (@TheZachLyons) September 9, 2025

If the Titans are going to upset the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and avoid the ever-dreaded 0-2 start, they’ll need Simmons to be dominant. Remember Simmons’ three-sack display on Sunday Night Football versus the Rams during the 2021 campaign? A repeat showing would be welcome.

Luckily for Simmons and the Titans, the Rams are dealing with a pair of eyebrow-raising injuries. Both starting guards Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila exited Sunday’s Week 1 opener with injuries. Dotson is one of the better guards in football, and Avila is an ascending blocker who’s getting better.

Head coach Sean McVay called them “week-to-week,” though they haven’t been officially ruled out for Sunday yet (it’s early). If Dotson and Avila can’t play, Beaux Limmer and Justin Dedich are the backup guards. That would be an extremely advantageous matchup for Simmons, and a healthier Sweat could thrive too. Furthermore, Rams starting center Coleman Shelton is league-average at best, probably even a tier below league average.

The Rams’ roster is better than the Titans’ rebuilding iteration. The Titans don’t possess many mismatch opportunities on paper heading into Week 2. They do have a potentially massive advantage in Simmons versus a pair of reserve guards, though, and must find ways to maximize that opportunity.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...take-advantage-of-potential-rams-iol-injuries

 

[Tennessee Titans]

JC Latham says he won’t play Sunday

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Well, this is not good. JC Latham talked to reporters after Tennessee Titans practice today and said that he will be out on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams:

JC Latham is out this Sunday pic.twitter.com/zIu1Gu66IS

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) September 11, 2025

Last week, in the loss to the Denver Broncos, Olisaemeka Udoh came in for Latham. He was terrible.

Do the Titans have a better solution for this week? They could try Blake Hance out there. He was billed as a swing guy when they brought him in? Could he be any worse? That’s a dangerous question to ask, as we have seen in years past. The play at offensive tackle has gone from bad to worse almost every single year.

The biggest danger here is to Cam Ward. The best way to wreck a rookie quarterback is to not be able to protect him. They didn’t protect him last week, and while the Rams’ defense isn’t as good as the Broncos’ defense, it is still a really good unit.

The good news here is that the Titans haven’t placed Latham on IR yet, but I’m not convinced they won’t do that at some point in the next few days.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-injuries/61555/jc-latham-says-he-wont-play-sunday

 

[Tennessee Titans]

T’Vondre Sweat and JC Latham ruled OUT Sunday

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Two key members of the Tennessee Titans will miss the game on Sunday. JC Latham had already told the media yesterday that he would not play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Today, Brian Callahan said that T’Vondre Sweat will also miss the game. That is two big bodies that will be missing from the trenches in this week two matchup.

Callahan did not commit to who the starting right tackle will be on Sunday. Last week, it was Olisawmeka Udoh who came in for Latham. He was basically a traffic cone. It makes sense that the Callahans would weigh all of their options this week.

Of course, the problem is that none of the options are good. They could go with Blake Hance or Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson. They could also call up John Ojukwu from the practice squad and let him take the start. That seems pretty far fetched though because if they thought that highly of Ojukwu they would have kept him on the 53-man roster.

The bottom line is that Callahan will once again have to scheme an offense that has a major hole on the offensive line. Prayers up for Cam Ward.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t.../tvondre-sweat-and-jc-latham-ruled-out-sunday

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans vs. Rams final injury report

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It’s a tough week on the injury front for the Tennessee Titans. They will be without JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat, Kevin Winston, and most likely Kalel Mullings. The most significant of those, obviously, are Latham and Sweat. The good news is that L’Jarius Sneed does not have an injury designation heading into this game. He played 19 snaps last week against the Denver Broncos. He said this week he wanted to play more. Hopefully, they can get a full run of snaps from him in this one.

The Los Angeles Rams will be missing starting guard Steve Avila. Jeffery Simmons wreaked havoc against the Broncos’ interior offensive line last week. He should be able to take advantage of a backup guard in this one.

The Titans’ offensive line is the biggest concern heading into this one. Cam Ward was pressured on 50% of his dropbacks last week. That number will need to come down in this one if the Titans are going to have a chance to win.

Here is the full injury report:

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-injuries/61565/titans-vs-rams-final-injury-report

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Cam Ward won’t get on guys for dropping passes

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The Tennessee Titans’ offense had a bad day on Sunday. There were missed blocks, a missed opportunity to challenge a play, and plenty of drops. Cam Ward gave a great response when he was asked about the drops (via Jim Wyatt):

“I am never going to get on those guys for dropping a ball,” Ward said. “I’m going to throw a pick at some point in the season. So, bad plays are going to happen. The biggest thing is when we get back to the huddle, we have to always have a next-play mentality. I am not too worried about that – those boys are going to catch the ball.”

Once the ball has been dropped, there really isn’t anything that can be done. Cam is right, the most important thing is to move on to the next play and not let it happen again.

The more I hear from Cam, the more I am convinced the Titans finally have their guy. The moment wasn’t too big for him on Sunday, and it doesn’t seem like his confidence is going to be shaken even if he has a bad game. That’s extremely important for a quarterback.

With all of that being said, I hope those drop issues get fixed this week. It’s really tough to stomach the fact that the outcome of that game could have been different if even half of the dropped passes had been caught.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...cam-ward-wont-get-on-guys-for-dropping-passes

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Rams 33 Titans 19 quick recap

The Tennessee Titans were competitive for three quarters in this game. There are no moral victories in the NFL, but that is about as much as you can expect from this Titans roster. They just are not talented enough to play with a team like the Los Angeles Rams, that are a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

The first thing the Titans have to address this offseason is the pass rush. They were only able to sack Matthew Stafford one time today. He really was not under much pressure otherwise. That is what allowed him to end the day with 298 yards passing and two touchdowns.

Cam Ward was up and down today. You can see the things that make him special. He makes some plays during a game that remind you of Patrick Mahomes. The touchdown pass to Eli Ayomanor was a thing of beauty:

WE GOT 5 ON IT @Cameron7Ward to @elicayomanor for their first career TDs!

: #LARvsTEN on @NFLonCBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/eQANrmlUCo

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 14, 2025

There is some stuff that he needs to clean up. He still drifts backwards too much in the pocket. To be fair to him, he is under pressure pretty much every time he drops back, so you can understand the instinct to do that. The sack/fumble looked like it could have been avoided had he recognized the pressure a little sooner.

Buckle up, folks. This is going to be a long year.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/61581/rams-33-titans-19-quick-recap

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans vs. Rams open game thread

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Week 2 of the NFL season is upon us. The Tennessee Titans will try to avoid falling to 0-2 today against the Los Angeles Rams. Of course, the problem is they are facing a more talented team than they are for the 2nd straight week. That will be the case most weeks this year, unless Cam Ward can go ahead and elevate this roster the way that star quarterbacks do. He has that in him. The only question is, how long will it take him to get there?

Today, the biggest issue is that they are missing JC Latham. That means that whoever starts at right tackle is not going to be very good against a very good Rams pass rush. Whoever it is is going to need a lot of help. It would also be a good idea to maybe roll plays away from the right side to keep from getting Ward killed.

I hate writing these and being negative, but I have a lot of trouble seeing how the Titans are able to get much done on offense in this one. What say you?

Use this thread to discuss the game.

GO TITANS!!

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/game-day-threads/61575/titans-vs-rams-open-game-thread

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Comparing Titans HC Brian Callahan to Ken Whisenhunt through 19 games

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 14: Head coach Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans looks on against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter in the game at Nissan Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Tennessee Titans were defeated 33-19 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. The Titans have begun their 2025 campaign with consecutive contests against playoff-caliber teams. Brian Callahan’s squad is 0-2 with eight straight losses dating back to 2024.

Callahan’s Titans are rebuilding. They have a No. 1 overall rookie quarterback in Cam Ward who looks like a potential franchise savior through two weeks. That’s an incredibly promising development. General manager Mike Borgonzi is a patient decision maker, and he plans to rebuild the Titans methodically, without looking for shortcuts (the way Ran Carthon did).

Though the Titans aren’t expected to capture many victories this campaign, the jury is still deliberating on whether or not Callahan is a long-term solution at head coach. Through 19 official contests in charge, there’s a tweet going around social media comparing him to Ken Whisenhunt through his first 19 games. It’s not pretty.

Both Callahan and Whisenhunt sport identical records of 3-16 through 19. Whisenhunt’s offense scored 343 points, whereas Callahan’s unit is right behind them at 342. Whisenhunt’s struggling offense managed three more touchdowns (37-34), and committed six fewer turnovers (Whisenhunt 32, Callahan 38).

Brian Callahan vs. Ken Whisenhunt through 19 games.. pic.twitter.com/bJ9haXtt2h

— Adam Carter (@impactfbdata) September 15, 2025

Whisenhunt is often referred to as the worst coach in Titans history, but the comparison is jarring. In fairness, Callahan inherited a mess from Jon Robinson. Carthon did further damage. Oppositely, the Whisenhunt rosters in 2014-15 were undeniably far less talented than what Callahan has been given (there are no Jeremiah Poutasi or Antonio Andrews-level bad players as starters).

This franchise just can’t hire quality offensive-minded head coaches. Is Mike Mularkey the best offensive-minded HC in Titans history? They’ve had luck with defensive-minded coaches, hitting the jackpot on Jeff Fisher and Mike Vrabel (yes, Vrabel was a good coach, and still is).

Borgonzi and Chad Brinker are rebuilding the Titans with patience. Callahan has been given a long leash, and Ward is performing well under his tutelage. Will it be enough to save his job?

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...n-callahan-to-ken-whisenhunt-through-19-games

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans vs. Colts opening odds

For a third straight week, the Tennessee Titans open as an underdog at FanDuel Sportsbook. This time, they are a 3.5-point home underdog against the Indianapolis Colts. It is hard to see a scenario where the Titans are a favorite this year. The best chance currently is probably at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 13.

The Colts’ offense has been a juggernaut through the first two weeks of the season. Danny Dimes is having a career resurgence, leading his team to 31 points per game. In fact, the Colts have yet to punt on the season. That’s pretty impressive, especially considering they played the Denver Broncos in week two.

There aren’t many must-win games in the NFL in September, but this one is pretty close for Brian Callahan and the Titans. The #FireCally movement is already running wild on Twitter. A home loss to the rival Colts will only add fuel to that fire.

This is the first game this season that putting some hard earned money on the Titans might make sense. Anyone willing to do it?

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-odds/61623/titans-vs-colts-opening-odds

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans need to fix their run defense in Week 3 matchup vs Colts, Jonathan Taylor

The Tennessee Titans have struggled to defend the run this season. The Los Angeles Rams routinely ripped off chunk plays in Sunday’s Week 2 loss. The Rams outgained the Titans 149-109 via the ground-game attack.

The Rams’ fourth run-play from scrimmage was a 45-yard touchdown by Puka Nacua on 4th-and-short. Veteran safety Xavier Woods shot the gap beautifully, but whiffed horribly, and Nacua went untouched to the end zone. It was the second 45-plus-yard gain the Titans’ defense gave up on the ground in as many weeks after Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey ripped off a 50-yard run in Week 1.

The Titans currently rank 29th in rushing through two completed weeks, allowing 150 yards per game. Zach Lyons compiled some more advanced stats together. The Titans are also fourth-worst in ground yards allowed (5.5) per play and third-worst in run-stuff rate (10.9%).

The #Titans defensive "strategy" was to stop the run so they could create more obvious pass rushing opportunities. They've allowed:

– 150 rush yards/gm (4th highest)
– 5.5 rush yds/play (4th highest)
– 9 runs of 10+ yds (6th highest)
– 10.9% run stuff rate (3rd lowest)
– 5.48…

— Zach Lyons (@TheZachLyons) September 15, 2025

Head coach Brian Callahan and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson must sort through their run-defense woes ASAP. Coming to Nissan Stadium in Week 3 is Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts currently rank third in rushing, averaging 161.5 yards per game. Taylor, a former NFL rushing champion, currently leads all running backs in yards with 236.

Taylor rushed for an astounding 165 yards on 25 carries against the Broncos in Week 2. The Colts scored 29 points and are riding a Daniel Jones resurgence to a 2-0 record. They haven’t punted on offense yet. The Titans’ running backs managed just 62 rushing yards via 20 carries against that same Broncos front in Week 1.

It would greatly benefit the Titans if T’Vondre Sweat could return from injury. Sweat missed Week 2 with an ankle injury, and was also sidelined for a large portion of training camp with tonsillitis. We’ll monitor his participation at practice this week.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...se-in-week-3-matchup-vs-colts-jonathan-taylor

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans offensive line has to get right in Week 3

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 7: Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos rushes against Dan Moore Jr. #75 of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on September 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Tennessee Titans entered the 2025 season with a revamped offensive line. The idea was to protect rookie quarterback Cam Ward. That hasn’t happened through two completed weeks.

General manager Mike Borgonzi signed Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler in free agency. Flipping JC Latham over to right tackle was supposed to improve both offensive tackle spots. Lloyd Cushenberry returned from an Achilles injury, and Peter Skoronski is their best offensive linemen.

Quarterbacks Will Levis and Mason Rudolph were sacked on 52 occasions last year. That tied for fifth-most in the league. Ward has been sacked on a league-worst 11 occasions through Week 2.

We’re actually keeping a positive mindset about this Titans offensive line. It’s a unit that notoriously takes time to gel. The Titans had two new players, one at a new position, and one returning from a brutal season-ending injury.

The NFL schedule makers did the Titans no favors. The 2025 debut matchup was against a Denver Broncos defense that led the NFL in sacks in 2024, one that didn’t lose any notable pass rushers to free agency. The Week 2 opponent, the Los Angeles Rams, possess one of the most ascending defensive lines in the NFL, with Byron Young, Jared Verse, Kobie Turner, and Braden Fiske all developing at a rapid rate.

Team pass blocking and EPA per dropback. Veterans Dak, Stafford, Lamar efficient relative to their protection pic.twitter.com/ew3YW68HJ7

— Football Insights (@fball_insights) September 15, 2025

Said with an understanding tone, the Titans’ offensive line needs to start performing to preseason expectations. Sunday’s upcoming Week 3 showdown with AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts would represent the ideal opportunity. Analyzing the Colts’ pass-rushing numbers, there’s no excuse for Ward to be sacked 4+ times on Sunday.

ESPN Analytics does an outstanding job monitoring win-rate success. The Colts’ pass rush currently ranks dead-last (32nd) in pass-rush-win-rate (PRWR) at 19%. For perspective purposes, the Titans’ terrible pass rush sits at 33%, nearly double the Colts’ current win rate.

The Colts have recorded three sacks this campaign. All three occurred in Week 1 against a weak Miami Dolphins offensive line. Two of those sacks were registered by defensive backs Nick Cross and Kenny Moore on blitzes. Rotational defensive end Samson Ebukam has the Colts’ other QB takedown. These are telltale signs of a poor pass-rushing unit.

The Colts don’t have a Nik Bonitto, Jared Verse, or Byron Young. Kwity Paye is a stellar, if unspectacular, pass rusher. Dan Moore should manage to go toe-to-toe with him. Sophomore Laiatu Latu is still developing and hasn’t recorded a sack this year.

One thing that could hamstring the Titans is that JC Latham is still being monitored with a hip injury after missing Week 2. Even subpar EDGEs like Latu, Ebukam, and Paye would have the upper hand on John Ojukwu or Oli Udoh. Kevin Zeitler also exited Sunday’s game with the Rams, but should play versus the Colts.

Besides for obvious reasons, we’d prefer Latham and Zeitler to play. This Titans offensive line doesn’t need any excuses. The Colts are a potential get-right opponent for an offensive line with higher expectations than they’ve produced thus far.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...ans-offensive-line-has-to-get-right-in-week-3

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans vs. Colts Thursday injury report

There is some good news on the Tennessee Titans’ injury front on Thursday. Kevin Zeitler was upgraded from DNP on Wednesday to limited today. With JC Latham still not practicing and unlikely to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Titans really need Zeitler out there. The only other change from yesterday is that Jarvis Brownlee was added to the injury report as a limited participant with an ankle injury.

L’Jarius Sneed was still listed as DNP with a back injury, but Jim Wyatt said he did some work on a side field. My guess is that Sneed is upgraded to limited tomorrow and listed as questionable. Hopefully, he will be ready to go on Sunday.

T’Vondre Sweat was listed as limited once again. It goes without saying that the Titans really need him out there against Jonathan Taylor and the Colts’ rushing attack, but I will say it anyway.

For the Colts, rookie tight end was upgraded from DNP to limited today. It seems that he is trending towards being ready to play on Sunday.

Full injury report for both teams:

.@Titans vs @Colts Thursday Injury Report. pic.twitter.com/lBASYTKxHw

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) September 18, 2025

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t.../61662/titans-vs-colts-thursday-injury-report

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Tony Pollard is really good, the offensive line isn’t, and other Titans bullets

• The Tennessee Titans’ offense, overall, has been really bad. Lost in that is the fact that Tony Pollard has been really good:

#Titans Tony Pollard has forced 20 missed tackles this season, 6 more than any other player in the NFL. His 14 missed tackles forced in Wk 2 were the most by any player in a single game since Wk 12 last season (Josh Jacobs). Pollard has run between the tackles on 55.3% of his…

— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) September 18, 2025

• Ran Carthon missed on a lot of things, but signing Pollard wasn’t one of them. He has been forced into the workhorse role with Tyjae Spears on IR. He’s doing a really good job with 152 yards in the first two games. That number, without context, isn’t good, but think about the fact that teams don’t fear the Titans’ passing game, and the fact that they have faced two really good defenses.
• In case you haven’t paid attention at all, the Titans’ offensive line has been really bad in the first two weeks. How bad?

Pass protection composite ratings through week 2 pic.twitter.com/oaFsoHNM2Z

— Computer Cowboy (@benbbaldwin) September 18, 2025

• This response to that Tweet made me chuckle:

Titans Fans: Bill, please fix our OL

Bill Callahan, showing off his custom sleds: https://t.co/CXAQxVZoDG pic.twitter.com/PBBScZ309s

— Nick Lombardi (@NF_Lombardi) September 18, 2025

• Paul Kuharsky takes a look at Bill Callahan’s past successes as an offensive line coach to examine why we haven’t seen a big bump here yet.
• T’Vondre Sweat told reporters that he feels great and is ready to be back out there:

“I feel great, I feel amazing,” Sweat said. “I feel like I am conditioning well, and I’m just ready to get back out there.”

• The Titans desperately need Sweat back out there to slow down Indianapolis Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor who torched the Denver Broncos for 165 yards last week.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...-offensive-line-isnt-and-other-titans-bullets

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans vs. Colts final injury report: JC Latham out again

(Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

[UPDATE – 2:53 PM] T’Vondre Sweat has been ruled OUT for Sunday, and Kevin Winston is DOUBTFUL.

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said after today’s practice that JC Latham is the only player who will be listed as out for the game on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. This is no surprise as Latham hasn’t practiced all week. It would be great if he could be back for next week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

As for who will play right tackle this week, Callahan said both Oli Udoh and John Ojukwu got reps this week. Neither is a great option, but at least the Colts’ pass rush isn’t the caliber of the two teams they have played the last two weeks.

There was a lot of talk about CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, with both L’Jarius Sneed and Jarvis Brownlee on the injury report this week. Again, not the ideal scenario. There is still a chance that both Sneed and Brownlee can go on Sunday. The official injury report isn’t out yet, but they will probably both be listed as questionable.

Titans’ full injury report:

This week’s final injury report pic.twitter.com/5TNNLOtUms

— Titans PR (@Titans_Comms) September 19, 2025

Colts’ full injury report:

Colts WR Josh Downs is off the injury report; TE Tyler Warren is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/7ho2TUO3P3

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 19, 2025

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...colts-final-injury-report-jc-latham-out-again

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Nate Washington says Calvin Ridley needs a reality check

There was a lot of buzz around Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley in the preseason. He and Cam Ward had an immediate connection dating back to OTAs. It hasn’t translated through the first two weeks of the regular season. A big reason for that is that Ridley has dropped multiple passes.

Ridley is getting paid to be a star, #1 receiver. They haven’t gotten that from him through the first two weeks of the season. Former Titans Nate Washington says Ridley needs a reality check:

“(Calvin Ridley) needs a real reality check” – former Titans WR @nwash85

: https://t.co/FxPQamtB8J pic.twitter.com/giXFET7DIr

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) September 19, 2025

If this offense is going to be good, Ridley has to step up and be the guy he is getting paid to be. That needs to start tomorrow against the Indianapolis Colts. There aren’t many must-win games in the NFL in September, but this is pretty much a must-win game for the Titans. The Colts have been really good in the first two games, but they aren’t as good as they have played. The Titans have three straight on the road after this one.

There is a lot of outside noise around this team right now. They can quiet a lot of that with a win. If they are going to do that, they need Ridley to step up and lead the offense.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...gton-says-calvin-ridley-needs-a-reality-check

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Titans place T’Vondre Sweat on IR

Well, this is not a good development. The Tennessee Titans placed defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat on injured reserve today. That means he will miss the next four games. Early in the week, it seemed like Sweat might have a chance to play this week. Now he is out until at least week seven when Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots come to town.

Stopping Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts’ rushing attack was going to be a tall task even if Sweat was able to play. This just makes it that much tougher. It is going to take everyone on defense playing at their best for this group to have much of a chance to slow Taylor.

It’s been a rough start to the season for Sweat. He missed a lot of training camp after having a tonsillectomy. That caused him to lose weight and be behind in his football conditioning. Now he will miss the next four games because of an ankle injury.

The Titans elevated Carlos Watkins from the practice squad to take Sweat’s place tomorrow.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-injuries/61688/titans-place-tvondre-sweat-on-ir

 

[Tennessee Titans]

It’s time for the Titans to move on from Brian Callahan

Earlier this week, I wrote a post that was kind of defending Brian Callahan. I stand by the statement that a lot of things that have gone wrong with the Tennessee Titans are out of his control, but this year he is making terrible in-game decisions. Take for instance today when, by his own admission, he couldn’t make a decision about whether or not to go for a 4th and 1 even after the Indianapolis Colts took a timeout and he took a timeout. The Titans got a delay of game following the two timeouts because the field goal unit was late getting on the field. That’s unacceptable.

You could also point to the play he challenged in the fourth quarter when the Colts were given a first down on a first down pass. Now, he ended up winning the challenge, but the risk there far outweighs the reward. The Titans were down 41-20 with about 8:30 left in the game. The timeout that is at risk there is much more valuable than the half-yard that he gained by winning the challenge, especially when you consider that Jonthan Taylor gained five yards on the next play.

The process to hire Callahan wasn’t a bad one. He was a very hot candidate when he got the job. He interviewed for multiple jobs and was on the short list for at least one other team. The problem is that the actual job has proven to be too much for him. He probably won’t get fired this week, but we are now at the point where Chad Brinker and Mike Borgonzi should be making plans for who they will hire before the 2026 season.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...for-the-titans-to-move-on-from-brian-callahan

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Michael Pittman said the Titans didn’t look like they wanted to play today in warmups

The quickest way for an NFL coach to get fired is to lose his team. I’m not saying Brian Callahan has lost the team, but when players from the opposing team can tell during warmups that a team doesn’t want to play, it’s not a good look. That was the case today, at least according to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman:

Michael Pittman on what he saw on the Titans side during warm ups:

“They kinda looked a little sluggish, they were kinda walking around, nobody was really bouncing. Right then and there we all sat there and were like 'They don't want to play today.'"

Not a good look at all…

— SleeperTitans (@SleeperTitanUp) September 21, 2025

It has been a brutal start for the Tennessee Titans. Everyone knew the first two weeks were going to be tough, having to travel to Denver to take on the Broncos and hosting a Super Bowl contender in the Los Angeles Rams in week two. Things were supposed to lighten up a little bit in week three with the Colts at home. That was very much not the case.

It’s going to be a long week for everyone in the Titans’ building. A win next week on the road against the Houston Texans would quiet a lot of this, but this team has shown no signs that they will be able to pull that off.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...ook-like-they-wanted-to-play-today-in-warmups

 

[Tennessee Titans]

Could Titans head coach Brian Callahan give up playcalling?

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was asked today if he would consider giving up playcalling. It is not the first time he has been asked that question since he took over as the head coach, but his answer was different today. Every other time he has been asked, he has shut it down pretty quickly. Today, he said that pretty much everything is on the table after the 0-3 start.

Part of the reason Callahan was hired was that he was supposed to be an asset as a playcaller. That hasn’t come to fruition through the first 20 games here. There is still time for that to change, but time is running out.

If he does decide to give up playcalling, I would assume that responsibility would go to offensive coordinator Nick Holz, who was hand picked by Callahan to be the OC. I’m not sure that would really change anything.

The biggest thing to consider is whether or not giving up playcalling would help Callahan be better at the in-game decisions that have been so bad this year. If Callahan thinks that he has too much on his plate during the games while calling the plays, he should go ahead and give it up.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...head-coach-brian-callahan-give-up-playcalling