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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Doubtful for Week 2
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 4:08 PM
Mullings (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Mullings was injured on a punt return in the first quarter of the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Broncos last Sunday. Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut will handle backfield duties for the Titans against Los Angeles. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Larger role incoming?
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:20 PM
Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters Friday that Dike has earned more opportunities as a wide receiver, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Tennessee's wide receiver corps underwhelmed in the Week 1 loss to the Broncos, but Dike emerged as one of the team's few bright spots. The 2024 fourth-round pick from Florida tallied 156 total return yards, including a 71-yard kickoff return to put the Titans in field-goal range right before halftime. Callahan told reporters that he's been impressed with Dike's play thus far, suggesting his offensive snap share will increase in Week 2 against the Rams. He figures to slot in as the Titans' third or fourth wide receiver Sunday. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Doesn't practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 4:57 PM
Mullings (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-rounder missed the first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury that he suffered against the Broncos in Week 1. Mullings would have to return to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity to have a shot at playing against the Rams on Sunday. Jordan Mims is the only running back on the Titans' practice squad, and with Tyjae Spears (ankle) on injured reserve, the former would be a top candidate to be elevated to the active roster and serve as Tennessee's RB3 behind Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut if Mullings is not cleared to play Week 2. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:11 PM
Mullings (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official website reports.
Analysis: Mullings suffered a right ankle injury in the team's 20-12 loss to the Broncos in Week 1, and he has now opened the week of practice on the sidelines. The running back will have two more opportunities to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Rams. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm One catch in regular-season debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:42 PM
Helm recorded one catch on two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Helm was on the field for 40 percent of offensive snaps, a relatively impressive mark considering it was his first regular-season game as a pro. He saw both of his targets in the first half of the first quarter, though the Titans' passing attack wasn't on track for most of the game. Helm may progress slowly, but he should have the chance to emerge as more of a consistent contributor later in the season. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Primary impact on special teams
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:26 PM
Dike did not record a catch on his lone target in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos. He added one rush for nine yards.
Analysis: Dike got his lone touch on a play from scrimmage on an end around early in the second quarter. However, he made his presence felt as a returner, picking up 144 yards on four kick returns and 12 yards on one punt return. Dike made a significant impact just before halftime, when he returned a kick 71 yards to allow the Titans to convert a field goal with six seconds remaining in the second quarter. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Limited to seven snaps
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:19 PM
Jefferson was not targeted in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Jefferson's usage in the preseason suggested he would have a role in the Titans' offense to begin the season. Instead, he was on the field for only seven offensive snaps, fifth-most among the team's wide receiver corps. Jefferson looks unlikely to contribute much offensively, barring injury. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett Uninvolved in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:03 PM
Lockett didn't record a reception on one target in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Lockett was on the field for 33 offensive snaps (58 percent), less than rookie Elic Ayomanor. Lockett was also an afterthought in the offense, with his only target coming on the fourth play of the game. The Titans' passing offense should have more success in future weeks, but Lockett doesn't look to be a priority target. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Three catches in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 8:51 PM
Okonkwo recorded three receptions on four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Okonkwo's four targets were good enough for the third-highest mark on the team behind only Calvin Ridley and Elic Ayomanor. His longest gain of the day went for 14 yards, the majority of which came after the catch. The Titans' passing attack struggled to get much traction in Week 1, but Okonkwo was on the field for 88 percent of the offensive snaps, which bodes well for his potential to make an impact moving forward. |
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Julius Chestnut Julius Chestnut Two touches in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 7:17 PM
Chesnut rushed the ball twice for two yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Chestnut served as the Titans' top running back behind Tony Pollard but still had only a peripheral role in the offense. Tyjae Spears (ankle) will remain sidelined for at least three more games, while Kalel Mullings (ankle) was also shaken up in Sunday's loss. That leaves Chestnut as Pollard's clear backup for the foreseeable future. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Out of sync with Ward
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:11 PM
Ridley recorded four receptions on eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ridley led the Titans in targets and receptions, but he was not efficient with his chances and was slightly out of sync with Cameron Ward. The duo connected for a 13-yard gain early in the fourth quarter, Ridley's longest catch of the day. However, he had a few passes glance off his hands later in the contest as the Titans tried to mount a comeback, and Ridley had a particularly costly drop on the team's final offensive possession. While it was a disappointing opening line, Ridley should be in for better performances moving forward thanks to his secure role in the Titans' offense. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Totals 89 yards against Denver
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:20 PM
Pollard rushed the ball 18 times for 60 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos. He added one reception on one target for 29 yards.
Analysis: Pollard predictably dominated work out of the Tennessee backfield, accounting for 18 of the team's 21 rushing attempts. He was unable to find much room to run, as he managed a long gain of only nine yards on the ground while averaging just 3.3 yards per attempt with a lost fumble. Pollard's biggest impact of the game came on a 29-yard catch on Tennessee's first possession that ultimately set up a field goal. While his stat line wasn't particularly impressive, Pollard should have a very safe workload heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Rams. |
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Cam Ward Cam Ward Tough pro debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:08 PM
Ward completed 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ward drew a tough assignment in his pro debut in a difficult road environment against a defense that is projected to be one of the best in the league. His stat line reflects that, as he managed only 4.0 yards per attempt while also taking six sacks. Ward was slightly off target on a few passes to Calvin Ridley that could have changed the trajectory of his performance, but the duo should gain increased chemistry as the season progresses. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Suffers ankle injury Sunday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 3:54 PM
Mullings is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos due to an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Mullings appeared to injure his right ankle during the Titans' punt return in the first quarter, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Julius Chestnut would serve as the Titans' lone backup running back behind Tony Pollard if Mullings is unable to return. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Active for Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 1:44 PM
Mullings (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's season opener against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mullings approached the contest listed as questionable after logging a limited practice Friday. With his Week 1 availability confirmed, he and Julius Chestnut are poised to see complementary snaps Sunday in a Tennessee backfield that's led by Tony Pollard. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Questionable for Week 1
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 4:12 PM
Mullings (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mullings appeared to be past the ankle issue, as he wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday, but he was added as a limited participant in Friday's practice. It's possible Mullings suffered a setback. With Tyjae Spears (ankle, IR) already out, Tony Pollard could be in line for a big workload Sunday in Denver. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Past ankle injury
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 7:10 PM
Mullings (ankle) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Mullings had been out of action since suffering an ankle injury during the Titans' preseason finale against the Vikings. The rookie sixth-rounder's absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he is past the issue and primed to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Broncos on Sunday. With Tyjae Spears (ankle) on injured reserve, Mullings and Julius Chestnut are slated to handle complementary snaps out of the backfield behind starter Tony Pollard. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Good to go
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 5:04 PM
Ridley isn't listed on the injury report for Week 1 at Denver, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Analysis: Ridley missed some practice time in mid-to-late August due to what was described as general soreness. The Titans' top wideout is unsurprisingly ready for the season opener, facing a tough matchup against CB Patrick Surtain and the Denver defense in Cameron Ward's first NFL start. |
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Julius Chestnut Julius Chestnut Looks to be Pollard's backup
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 7:14 AM
Chestnut is listed as the No. 2 RB on the Titans' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday.
Analysis: Chestnut looked to be in position to earn the backup role to Tony Pollard after Tyjae Spears suffered an ankle injury in the Titans' first preseason contest, though he did split reps with Kalel Mullings (ankle) in the final preseason game. With Spears set to miss at least the first four games of the season, Chestnut should mix into the offense early in the campaign. |
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Elic Ayomanor Elic Ayomanor Listed as starter entering Week 1
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 7:10 AM
Ayomanor was listed as a starting wide receiver on the Titans' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday.
Analysis: Ayomanor slipped to the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he's since had strong showings in training camp and the preseason. He showed rapport with Cameron Ward, delivering long gains of 35 and 13 yards in Tennessee's second and third preseason games, respectively. Ayomanor may begin the season behind Tyler Lockett in priority for targets, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him ascend to complement Calvin Ridley as the season wears on. |
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