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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 2:16 PM
Spears (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spears' absence isn't surprising, with head coach Brian Callahan having noted prior to the session that the running back is working through the NFL's concussion protocol, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. Spears now has two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, but if he's out this weekend, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley would be in line to work behind top back Tony Pollard. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 12:26 PM
Ridley won't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Though Ridley won't practice Wednesday, head coach Brian Callahan noted that the wideout is expected back for Thursday's session. Assuming he's cleared to play Sunday versus the Texans, Ridley will be in line to lead a Tennessee wideout corps in Week 12 that will also feature Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Tyler Boyd. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Tallies 19 yards in defeat
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 3:04 PM
Okonkwo recorded two receptions on four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Okonkwo commanded at least four targets for the fourth time in his last five games. He made a limited impact in Sunday's loss, particularly because both of his receptions came on Tennessee's opening drive. Okonkwo has now recorded fewer than 20 receiving yards in eight of 10 games on the campaign. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd Two catches in loss
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 2:32 PM
Boyd recorded two catches on three targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Boyd was on the field for 58 percent of offensive snaps and ended a two-game stretch without a target. Both of his catches and all three of his targets came on a drive late in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a 30-yard gain. Boyd has reached 40 receiving yards in a game only once on the campaign. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Concussion confirmed
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:04 PM
Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Spears is in the concussion protocol, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Analysis: Spears was examined for a head injury at the tail end of Sunday's loss to the Vikings, so Callahan's comments merely confirmed that the running back will be subject to league protocol in order to gain clearance for his next game action. The Titans play this coming Sunday in Houston, so the team will reconvene for practice Wednesday, at which point Spears' listing on the first Week 12 injury report will become known. Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut are the healthy backfield options on Tennessee's active roster. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Evaluated for head injury
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:44 PM
Spears was evaluated for a concussion at the end of Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: If Spears' tests reveal a concussion, he would have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he can return to game action. The second-year running back rushed three times for no gain and caught two of three targets for eight yards prior to suffering the head injury that prompted the concussion test. An update on Spears' status will surface no later than Wednesday, when the Titans begin their practice preparations for a Week 12 trip to Houston. |
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Records 98-yard reception Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:58 PM
Westbrook-Ikhine had two receptions (six targets) for 117 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Westbrook-Ikhine struggled overall in Sunday's loss, but he and quarterback Will Levis caught the defense sleeping with a 98-yard touchdown on third-and-long in the third quarter. It was the wideout's fifth touchdown catch over his last six contests, although he's recorded two or fewer receptions in four of those games. Westbrook-Ikhine is a TD-dependent option outside of deeper leagues heading into next Sunday's matchup versus Houston. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Gains 58 yards in loss
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:42 PM
Ridley brought in four of six targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Ridley was unable to replicate his big scoring day from a week prior, but he still churned out serviceable production Sunday. The 29-year-old's fantasy value has taken a hit overall since he joined the Titans, as he has a 36-541-3 receiving line through 10 games and has eclipsed 85 receiving yards just once all season. Ridley still offers enough juice for those in deeper formats, or even as a Week 12 bye replacement in standard leagues against the Texans next Sunday. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard No room to operate Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:19 PM
Pollard (foot) rushed nine times for 15 yards and caught two of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: The Titans' rushing attack was abysmal against the Vikings' front, generating just 33 yards on 19 attempts as a team. Pollard was battling a foot injury during the practice week before gaining clearance for Sunday, but Tennessee's offensive line wouldn't have even been able to create enough push for Derrick Henry had he stayed with the club this past offseason. Pollard should produce better results against Houston next Sunday. |
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Will Levis Will Levis Mixed results Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:12 PM
Levis completed 17 of 31 pass attempts for 295 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing seven times for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: Levis didn't have his best game in terms of completion rate (55 percent), setting a new low for the 2024 season against Minnesota. However, the Kentucky product did manage to bolster fantasy managers' scores with a 98-yard touchdown pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on third down in the second half. Levis' inconsistent play limits his value to deeper leagues heading into next week's road tilt against the Texans. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd Ready to face Minnesota
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:48 AM
Boyd (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Boyd was added to the injury report Saturday due to the back issue, but the injury won't prevent him from suiting up for Week 11. The 30-year-old wasn't targeted over the previous two games while playing through a shoulder injury, but he's now past that issue and is expected to be more involved in the offense, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. Even if that's the case, Boyd has limited fantasy upside, as he caught just 21 passes for 184 yards and no touchdowns in the first seven games of the season. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd Optimism regarding Sunday's status
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 9:28 AM
The Titans are reportedly optimistic about Boyd (back) playing Sunday against the Vikings, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Analysis: Boyd was added to the Titans' Week 11 injury report Saturday due to a back issue, but it appears as though the wideout will be available versus Minnesota. Either way, official confirmation of Boyd's status is slated arrive once the Titans' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. Overall, Boyd has compiled a 21/184/0 receiving line on 30 targets in nine games, but he's coming off back-to-back zero-catch outings. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd Added to injury report
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 4:14 PM
Boyd was added to the injury report Saturday with a back injury and is now questionable for Sunday's contest against the Vikings, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The veteran has failed to record a reception in either of the past two games despite playing a total of 52 offensive snaps during that frame. It remains to be seen what his status will be for Sunday, but if Boyd misses time then Jha'Quan Jackson and Bryce Oliver likely could see additional snaps. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Good to go against Vikings
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 2:31 PM
Pollard (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Pollard steadily increased his practice participation level throughout the week, capping Week 11 preparation with a full practice Friday following a DNP on Wednesday and a limited showing Thursday. He remains the lead back in Tennessee, though Pollard saw a decrease in usage following Tyjae Spears' return from a hamstring injury in Week 10 against the Chargers. Pollard got only nine carries in the 27-17 loss to Los Angeles after averaging 21.3 carries during Spears' three-game absence. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd Over shoulder injury
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 12:05 PM
Boyd is expected to be more involved in the offense moving forward now that he's over his previous shoulder injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Titans OC Nick Holz said Boyd had been limited by the shoulder issue, but he's now as healthy as he's been in recent weeks, Wyatt adds. Boyd hasn't recorded a catch on 55 offensive snaps over the last two games, and he's topped 40 yards in a contest just once all year. In a Titans offense that prefers to run the ball and is quarterbacked by Will Levis, Boyd still is not a recommended fantasy play. Calvin Ridley is the clear top target in a pass offense that can't often support more than one pass catcher. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Limited due to foot issue
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 4:37 PM
Pollard was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a foot injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Though Pollard's lack of participation in Wednesday's practice was attributed to rest, he's now appearing on the Titans' injury report with a foot issue attached to his name. Pollard had shown up on Titans reports the past two weeks with the same injury and was ultimately cleared to play in games against the Patriots and Chargers, and assuming he's able to continue practicing in some fashion Friday, he should have a good chance at suiting up this Sunday versus the Vikings. Even so, Pollard may be operating as Option 1A out of the backfield rather than a true three-down workhorse, as he played just 53 percent of snaps and handled 13 touches in the loss to the Chargers in Week 10, when Tyjae Spears (47 percent snap share, 10 touches) made his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Held to one catch
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 9:06 PM
Okonkwo recorded one catch on one target for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Will Levis returned under center after a three-game absence, and he failed to get any of Tennessee's tight ends involved. Okonkwo accounted for the position group's only reception while being on the field for only 55 percent of offensive snaps. He's now been held to 15 or fewer receiving yards in three of his last five contests. |
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Tyler Boyd Tyler Boyd No stats in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 8:40 PM
Boyd was not targeted in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Boyd was seemingly limited by a shoulder injury in Week 9, which explained his low snap rate and lack of targets. However, he was back on the field for 61 percent of offensive snaps in Sunday's loss, meaning his lack of involvement suggests he isn't a big part of Tennessee's game plan. Given that the Titans won't be contending for a playoff spot down the stretch, the team could continue to five younger players more opportunity across the second half of the season. |
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Touchdown streak ends
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 8:25 PM
Westbrook-Ikhine recorded three catches on three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Westbrook-Ikhine was on the field for every offensive snap, though he failed to command at least four targets for the first time since Week 6. His streak of four games with a touchdown also came to an end, and he's reached 50 yards only once for the campaign. Both his usage and production make him an unreliable option heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Vikings. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Ten touches in return
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 10:34 PM
Spears rushed the ball seven times for 47 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers. He added three receptions on three targets for four yards.
Analysis: Spears was active for the first time since Week 6, and he returned to record double-digit touches for only the second time in six games on the campaign. His touch total may have been inflated by a brief absence in the second quarter for Tony Pollard, but Spears should work as a change-of-pace option moving forward. Spears also showed encouraging explosiveness, as he noted a pair of double-digit gains in Sunday's loss. |
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