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Bryce Oliver Bryce Oliver Inactive for Week 9
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:45 AM
Oliver (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Analysis: Oliver is set to miss a second consecutive game due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Rams. The Titans are on a bye Week 10, so he'll have extra time to recover and return for Week 11 against the Texans on Sunday, Nov. 16. |
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James Proche James Proche Back with active roster
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 1:41 PM
The Titans elevated Proche to their active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site report.
Analysis: Proche's elevation provides Tennessee with much-needed depth at wide receiver, as Calvin Ridley (hamstring) and Bryce Oliver (knee) are both dealing with injuries ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. Proche, an SMU product, is likely to contribute both offensively and on special teams Sunday. |
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Bryce Oliver Bryce Oliver Could return in Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
Oliver (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
Analysis: Following a week of limited practice sessions, Oliver has a chance to return in Week 9. The Youngstown State product has missed the Titans' last six games due to a knee injury, catching his lone target for eight yards across two appearances this season. If he's active Sunday, he'll likely play a depth role in Tennessee's receiving corps while contributing in the kick-return game. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Cleared to play Sunday
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 2:32 PM
Okonkwo (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Okonkwo was able to log a full practice Friday. Splitting snaps with Gunnar Helm at tight end, Okonkwo has produced just a 27-271-0 receiving line through eight games this season. He's not a recommended fantasy target. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Ruled out again
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 12:56 PM
Ridley (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Ridley, who as of Thursday hadn't practiced since being forced out of Week 6 action after just six snaps, thus is slated to miss his third straight game, and with the Titans on bye Week 10, his next chance to play won't arrive until Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Texans. In Ridley's continued absence, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson -- who each logged eight targets Week 8 -- once again will lead Tennessee's WR corps this weekend. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Full participant Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:35 PM
Polalrd (neck) practiced without limitations Thursday.
Analysis: Pollard popped up on the injury report Wednesday after his practice participation was limited by a neck injury, but he returned to full participation Thursday, paving the way for Pollard to suit up Sunday against the Chargers. Pollard has logged exactly 12 touches in each of his last three games and will likely continue to work in a timeshare with Tyjae Spears on Sunday. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Misses practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 2:32 PM
Okonkwo (foot) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: This is a downgrade for Okonkwo after he logged a limited practice session Wednesday. The severity of his foot issue isn't clear, but it's concerning that the fourth-year tight end was held out entirely in the penultimate practice of the week. If Okonkwo can't play Sunday versus the Chargers, Gunnar Helm could start at tight end for Tennessee. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Not back at practice
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 2:31 PM
Ridley (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Ridley hasn't practiced since being forced out of Week 6 action, so his status for Sunday's game against the Chargers remains cloudy. If the wideout ends up missing a third straight game, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson would once again be in line to lead Tennessee's WR corps this weekend. |
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Bryce Oliver Bryce Oliver Limited to open week
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 5:42 PM
Oliver (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Oliver has missed the Titans' last six games due to a lingering knee injury, but a full practice over the next two days would put him in line to return against the Chargers on Sunday. Oliver would likely serve in a return role on special teams if he's cleared to play Week 9, though he could also see some snaps on offense if Calvin Ridley (hamstring) is noted cleared to play. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:31 PM
Pollard (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: While logging a 46 percent snap share in in this past Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts, Pollard carried 11 times for 44 yards while adding one catch on two targets. Meanwhile, fellow RB Tyjae Spears parlayed a 52 percent snap share into a 9-59-1 rushing line to go along with three catches for 23 yards. Pollard now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation before the Titans assign Week 9 injury designations, but so far there's been nothing to suggest that he won't be available this weekend against the Chargers. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Logs limited practice
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:30 PM
Okonkwo (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Okonkwo put together a solid performance during Tennessee's loss to the Colts in Week 8, securing four of five targets for 53 yards, but he appears to have picked up a foot injury in the process. The starting tight end will have two more chances to upgrade to full practice reps ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. If Okonkwo is limited in any capacity versus Los Angeles, or even unavailable, rookie fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm will stand to see a notable uptick in opportunities. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Still not practicing
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 12:05 PM
Ridley (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Given that Ridley has yet to practice since being forced out of Week 6 action after just six snaps, the wideout's continued absence at Wednesday's session isn't a good sign as Sunday's game against the Chargers approaches. If Ridley is sidelined for a third straight game this weekend, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson would continue to lead the Titans' WR corps versus Los Angeles. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm Catches first career TD
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:29 PM
Helm recorded two catches on three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Helm logged at least a 50 percent offensive snap rate for the third time in his last four games. He was outperformed by Chig Okonkwo in most offensive stats, though Helm did manage the first touchdown on a one-yard reception early in the second quarter. Helm could continue to emerge in the second half of the season, particularly if the Titans move on from Okonkwo via trade. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Bounces back against Colts
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:19 PM
Okonkwo recorded four receptions on five targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Okonkwo bounced back from a surprising catchless performance in Week 7 to make a pair of deep catches that went for 23 and 18 yards. Even as Gunnar Helm has emerged in the Tennessee offense, Okonkwo's role has remained stable as he has at least five targets in three of the team's last four games. He's also produced at least 45 yards in all three of those contests, giving him a surprisingly competent baseline level of production given the state of the Titans' offense. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Can't connect with Ward
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:08 PM
Jefferson recorded one reception on eight targets for six yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Jefferson was on the field for 78 percent of offensive snaps with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) sidelined again. He managed to match Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike in targets, but Jefferson was extremely inefficient with that opportunity. Jefferson should continue to see an expanded role so long as Ridley is sidelined, but his fantasy value still remains very limited. |
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Elic Ayomanor Elic Ayomanor Best showing since Week 2
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 9:55 PM
Ayomanor recorded four catches on eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Ayomanor had a mixed showing, as he connected with Cam Ward for long gains of 26 and 14 yards to turn in his highest yardage total since Week 2. However, he also had an apparent miscommunication with Ward on a potential deep catch early in the second quarter, one play after being called for offensive pass interference. Ayomanor has been overshadowed by fellow rookie Chimere Dike in recent weeks, but he earned a career-high eight targets in Sunday's loss and should retain a key role in Tennessee's offense for the rest of the season. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Leading receivier on eight targets
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 10:27 PM
Dike corralled seven of eight targets for 93 yards while taking his only carry for one yard in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Dike was able to follow up his first career touchdown in Week 8 with a new career high in receiving yards Sunday. The Florida product has seen role balloon in the two games following head coach Brian Callahan's departure, with 163 of the rookie's 189 receiving yards this season coming in the Titans' last two contests. Dike has quickly developed a strong rapport with rookie QB Cam Ward, making the former an intriguing fantasy option against the Chargers next Sunday. His Week 9 value will be solidified if Calvin Ridley (hamstring) is forced to miss a third-straight contest. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Hits pay dirt Sunday
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 10:15 PM
Spears rushed nine times for 59 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to Indianapolis.
Analysis: Tony Pollard led Tennessee with 11 carries, but Spears outproduced the veteran starter in every other facet Sunday. The nine carries also represented a new personal best through four healthy appearances this season. The 1-7 Titans may opt to feature the 24-year-old more prominently in the second half of the season if the team offense continues to struggle. As for Week 9, Spears remains stuck in a timeshare with Pollard, limiting both players' value to deeper formats against the Chargers next Sunday. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Team-high 11 carries Sunday
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 10:00 PM
Pollard rushed 11 times for 44 yards while adding one reception on two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Pollard finished with a team-high 11 carries in Sunday's blowout loss, but it was backup Tyjae Spears (9-59-1) who produced the superior fantasy score. The 28-year-old Pollard has seen his production dip in recent weeks, tallying just 96 rushing yards with no touchdowns over his last three starts. The untimely dip in production has come alongside Spears' return from injury in Week 5, with a less-than-appealing timeshare developing in Tennessee's backfield. Pollard still retains deep-league value so long as he is starting, but expectations should be kept in check for larger formats against the Chargers next Sunday. |
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Cam Ward Cam Ward Mixed results in another loss
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 9:50 PM
Ward completed 22 of 38 pass attempts for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking two carries for four yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Ward threw his fifth touchdown pass of the season Sunday, but he maintained a TD/INT below 1.0 after throwing the sixth pick of his rookie campaign. The first-overall pick has shown marginal improvements in the two games following the firing of head coach Brian Callahan, throwing for over 250 yards in both contests. Ward still hasn't had that breakout game to excite fantasy managers through eight weeks, making him a low-end option against the Rams in Week 9. |
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