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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Season-best numbers in loss
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:28 AM
Jefferson secured four of six targets for 75 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Jefferson recorded more offensive yardage in Week 6 than during the prior five games his year combined, as he played a season-high 75 percent of the offensive snaps. His increased involvement came as the result of Calvin Ridley (hamstring) being forced off the field early in the first quarter. If Ridley is limited or unable to play in Week 7 versus the Patriots then Jefferson, rookie fourth-rounder wideout Elic Ayomanor and tight end Chig Okonkwo could all benefit from an uptick in target share. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Gains 50 yards on nine touches
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:28 PM
Spears rushed five times for 31 yards and caught all four of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Spears more than doubled his total touches in his second game back from an ankle injury. Tony Pollard (10-34-0) still spearheaded the Titans' backfield, but the gap in touch distribution inched even closer Sunday. The speedy backup will continue vying for more snaps against the Patriots next Sunday. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Strong PPR results Sudnay
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:01 PM
Okonkwo finished with six receptions on as many targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Okonkwo's six targets Sunday tied his previous season high, while the six grabs set a new high-water mark through six starts. Aside from a one-catch dud in Week 4, the veteran tight end has carved out a consistent role in the passing game. Okonkwo will carry a 23-218-0 receiving line into next Sunday's tilt against the Patriots. |
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Elic Ayomanor Elic Ayomanor Another lackluster effort Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:54 PM
Ayomanor had three receptions on five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Las Vegas.
Analysis: Ayomanor produced his third underwhelming performance in a row as the Titans returned to their losing ways in 2025. The lack of production from the rookie is especially concerning when learning that No. 1 wideout Calvin Ridley (hamstring) left the contest early and did not return. Van Jefferson (4-75-0) wound up taking advantage instead and finished as Tennessee's leading receiver. That said, if Ridley is forced to miss next Sunday's tilt against the Patriots, then Ayomanor may have a prime opportunity to return to the form that made him a hot pickup early in the campaign. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Held in check Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:51 PM
Pollard carried the ball 10 times for 34 yards while adding two receptions for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Las Vegas.
Analysis: Pollard finished with his worst fantasy score of the season in a less than threatening matchup against the Raiders' defense. The veteran starter still led Tennessee's backfield with 10 carries, finishing five ahead of backup Tyjae Spears. Pollard's reduced touches were rather the result of a poor game script as opposed to a changing of the guard in Tennessee's backfield. Fantasy managers should continue treating Pollard as a potential flex option against the Patriots next Sunday. |
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Cam Ward Cam Ward Trio of turnovers proves costly
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 7:37 PM
Ward completed 26 of 38 pass attempts for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception Sunday. He did not record a rushing attempt and lost two fumbles in the 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Ward had Tennessee's offense in shambles out of the gates Sunday, leading six first-half drives that resulted in four punts and two turnovers (both charged to Ward). The rookie signal-caller finally woke up in the fourth quarter, but a third and final turnover thwarted any plans for a comeback. Ward managed to end a scoreless drought lasting two weeks, but he still has more interceptions thrown (four) than touchdowns (three) through six starts. The Titans are looking like a work in progress in Ward's first season as a pro, so fantasy managers should look for safer options in Week 7. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Won't return Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 4:58 PM
Ridley (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Ridley thus ends his day with one catch (on one target) for 18 yards, while Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson will handle the Titans' WR duties in his absence for the remainder of the contest. Ridley's next chance to see game action will arrive Oct. 19 against the Patriots. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Hurts hamstring Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
Ridley exited Sunday's game against the Raiders with a hamstring injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Before leaving the contest, Ridley caught his only target for 18 yards. While he's sidelined, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson will handle the Titans' WR duties versus Las Vegas. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Set to play Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 1:45 PM
Jefferson (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas.
Analysis: Jefferson managed an ankle injury throughout the week and was deemed questionable on Friday's final injury report. However, the veteran wideout has progressed enough to suit up Sunday. Jefferson has played a minor role in Tennessee's air attack this season, tallying four catches on four targets for 24 yards through five games. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Questionable to face LV
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 4:41 PM
Jefferson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Jefferson appeared to pick up an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 5 win over the Cardinals. He steadily upgraded his practice participation after sitting out of Wednesday's session, but his official status for Sunday's contest may not be known until the Titans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. With Bryce Oliver (knee) already ruled out, the Titans could elevate Mason Kinsey, James Proche or undrafted rookie Xavier Restrepo from the practice squad to the active roster if Jefferson is unable to play. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Cleared to face Vegas
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:00 PM
Spears (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Spears upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after a pair of limited sessions. After handling just four carries for 14 yards in his Week 5 season debut against the Cardinals, Spears will look to take on a larger role Sunday as the complementary option to Tony Pollard in Tennessee's backfield. |
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Bryce Oliver Bryce Oliver Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 1:25 PM
Oliver (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Despite returning to practice for the first time since sustaining a knee injury in Tennessee's Week 2 loss to the Rams, Oliver is in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday. While the Youngstown State product remains sidelined, expect Julius Chestnut and Chimere Dike to operate as the Titans' top kick returners. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Limited practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 7:01 PM
Jefferson (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.
Analysis: Jefferson was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday, so his activity Thursday was a step in the right direction. There should be a clearer picture of his potential availability for a Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas on Friday, depending on whether he can avoid an injury designation. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Another limited practice
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:53 PM
Spears (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Spears also was limited Wednesday, so the running back likely will need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Raiders without an injury designation. In his return from IR in Week 5, he recorded a 25 percent snap share in his team's 22-21 win over the Cardinals en route to carrying four times for 14 yards while working behind fellow RB Tony Pollard. |
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Bryce Oliver Bryce Oliver Returns to practice
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 7:19 PM
Oliver (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official sitereports.
Analysis: Oliver has missed three straight games with the knee injury and has not practiced in any capacity during his absence. His limited session Wednesday is thus a positive sign, though Oliver's status for a Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas is still unclear. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Dealing with ankle injury
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 6:57 PM
Jefferson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Jefferson played a season-low 12 offensive snaps (18 percent) in Tennessee's Week 6 win over Arizona, but that may have been caused by his ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and clarify his status ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Limited in practice
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 5:32 PM
Spears (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Analysis: This is likely just maintenance for the ankle injury that sent Spears to injured reserve for Weeks 1-4. He returned this past Sunday to play 26 percent of offensive snaps in a 22-21 win at Arizona, taking four carries for 14 yards and finishing without a target on 26 percent route share. Spears could earn more work as the year progresses, but Tony Pollard has a strong case to remain the lead runner and also get a decent chunk of the pass snaps. The Titans head to Las Vegas this weekend for a matchup between last-place teams. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm Best game of young career
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 9:35 PM
Helm recorded four catches on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 22-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Helm was rumored to be stepping into a more expanded role in the Tennessee offense, and he responded by setting career-best marks in every receiving statistic. He narrowly missed his first career touchdown on a 19-yard reception early in the fourth quarter on a throw that guided him out of bounds at the one-yard line. Helm has done well with limited opportunity to begin his rookie season, and he is a bright spot for one of the least effective offenses in the league. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Solid showing against Arizona
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 9:20 PM
Okonkwo recorded four receptions on five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 22-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Okonkwo remained a relatively steady part of the Tennessee offense, and Sunday's performance marked his third game with at least four catches. His most significant contribution came late in the fourth quarter on a 16-yard catch that helped push the Titans into field-goal range. Gunnar Helm is pushing for a bigger role in the team's offense, but Okonkwo has still played more than 60 percent of offensive snaps in every game this season. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Role continues to expand
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 9:04 PM
Dike recorded two receptions on five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 22-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Dike matched his season high in targets while also surpassing a 50 percent offensive snap rate for the first time in his career. His stat line wasn't particularly notable, but he did finish in a three-way tie for the team lead in targets. Dike will likely remain buried in priority in the offense behind Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor and Chig Okonkwo, so there's no clear path to Dike contributing more consistently despite some positive signs regarding his involvement. |
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