In a game that featured plenty of dramatic momentum swings, the Titans knocked off the AFC South-leading Houston Texans 32-27. It was a game that featured the best and worst of quarterback Will Levis. On the positive side, he had his third straight productive outing, throwing for 278 yards and two touchdowns. But we can’t gloss over the pick-six Levis threw, nor can we ignore the fact he was sacked eight times – which makes 20 sacks over the last three games. How should we evaluate Levis’ game overall, and what do we think his future looks like now? The Titans put together a pretty impressive defensive performance against CJ Stroud and company, especially considering Tennessee’s starting secondary consisted of Jarvis Brownlee, Darrell Baker, Roger McCreary, Mike Brown and Daryl Worley. Who stepped up for the Titans on that side of the ball? Can the Titans make it two in a row on the road next week against the Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels? The Commanders have lost three straight games, to Dallas, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. We preview and make our predictions. That and more in this week’s episode.
In a game that left Titans players, coaches, and fans angry and frustrated, the team fell 23-13 to Minnesota on Sunday. The Titans, as they have during most of the season, continued to pile up penalties – flagged 13 times for 91 yards. But some of the most crucial calls were also the most debatable — the unnecessary roughness call on Mike Brown, the two penalties against Jarvis Brownlee, and the three illegal formation calls against Isaiah Prince. We offer our evaluations of the zebra performance in Nissan Stadium. Quarterback Will Levis continued to show some encouraging signs, throwing for 295 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 51-yard TD pass called back for a penalty. Are we sold on Levis for next season or are there still issues — such as pocket management and consistency — that he must overcome? Why are the sack percentage numbers so different for Levis and Mason Rudolph this season? We discuss. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, a pending free agent, is setting himself up for a pay raise. How impressive is that he has five TD catches after not getting a single target for the first four weeks? What challenges will the Titans face in Houston, dealing with C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins and Joe Mixon? The Houston defense had five sacks on Monday, which could mean trouble for the Titans on Sunday. Predictions and more.
The Titans fell 27-17 to the Los Angeles Chargers, but welcomed quarterback Will Levis back to the lineup after he’d missed the previous three games. Levis did some good things, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to Calvin Ridley and keeping the ball out of the Chargers’ hands. But he was also sacked seven times and threw for 175 yards. What were our evaluations of his game overall? … Would it kill NFL Officiating to give the Titans (2-7) a break every now and then? They appeared to have created a momentum-turning play near the end of the first half, but what looked like a Jeffery Simmons strip sack – and Roger McCreary fumble return for a touchdown – was overruled. Fair or not? … What do we make of the Titans’ defense, which is No 1 in total yards allowed and No. 1 in passing yards allowed, but is giving up almost 27 points per contest? … Coming up this Sunday, the Titans face a Vikings team with plenty of offensive playmakers – Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones and T.J. Hockenson – as well as a defense that’s totaled 30 sacks and allowed about 17 points per game. Can the Titans pull the upset? … We answer your questions, and we make our predictions for the Titans-Vikings contest.
The Titans finally got back in the win column by beating the Patriots 20-17 in OT, and showed some resiliency in the process. Tennessee could easily have fallen apart after Drake Maye’s last-second TD pass tied it up on the last play of regulation. But both the Titans’ offense and defense made big plays in overtime. Brian Callahan was emotional after the win. What made it so special? The victory came at a cost, as the Titans lost center Lloyd Cushenberry and safety Quandre Diggs, likely for the season. Who needs to step up? Tony Pollard, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Amani Hooker all had big games against the Patriots. What led to each? One lowlight from the game: As has been the case too often, the Titans’ special teams performance was abysmal The Titans hit the road this Sunday, trying to win a road game against the Chargers for the first time since 1992. Tennessee has lost nine straight in San Diego/LA since then. What should the Titans expect from Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, who have received big defensive contributions from several former Titans like Elijah Molden and Kristian Fulton? We answer your questions, and we make our predictions for the Titans-Chargers contest.
What did we see from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph in the loss to Buffalo, and did he give us any reason to think he should start over Will Levis? What's the disconnect between Calvin Ridley and Titans quarterbacks? Is he starting to look like a very pricey bust? DeAndre Hopkins appeared to be on the sideline for most if not all of the fourth quarter. Is that a trade waiting to happen? The Titans went downhill after a failed fourth-down attempt in the third quarter. Right call or wrong call to go for it at that point? What kind of challenge do the Titans face in Detroit this week, and do they stand any chance of pulling the upset? Answering questions from listeners/followers ... Predictions.
On this week's episode of First & Tenn, David Boclair of the Nashville Banner and John Glennon of the Nashville Post discuss the Tennessee Titans coming off their bye week with the possibility of getting some injured players back on the field. How does that affect the upcoming game against AFC South rivals Indianapolis Colts? This is a big game for the Titans if they are to have any hopes of staying alive for a postseason run. The guys break down the matchup, players to watch in the game, then make their predictions on who will win.
Nashville Banner's David Boclair and Nashville Post's John Glennon discuss the Tennessee Titans' first win of the Brian Callahan era. The Titans continue to play strong defense and finally, in the 31-12 win against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football, got some offense to go with it. The guys talk about the injury to Titans starting quarterback Will Levis, the play of backup Mason Rudolph and what to expect at that position moving forward. They examine what went right and wrong in the game against Miami and they discuss what might be going on during the upcoming bye week. Then, they take your questions.
In this episode, John Glennon of the Nashville Post and David Boclair of the Nashville Banner discuss how the Tennessee Titans became the first team in the NFL this season to start 0-3. They lost to the Green Bay Packers, who are quarterbacked by Malik Willis, a player the Titans traded to them during training camp. The guys break down yet another sub-par performance from Titans QB Will Levis. They take reader questions and they make their predictions on who will win the Titans Monday Night Football matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
John Glennon and David Boclair look back at the Tennessee Titans' 24-17 loss to the New York Jets and preview the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. The guys discuss how this loss to the Jets was very similar to the opening week loss to the Chicago Bears and how it seems like quarterback Will Levis is making the same mistakes over and over. Now, can the team bounce back against a Packers team without their starting quarterback? Or better yet, with a former Titans backup quarterback? The guys take listener questions.and then make their predictions on who wins between the Titans and Packers.
So, how bad was it in Chicago for the Tennessee Titans? Check out this week's First & Tenn episode and John Glennon of the Nashville Post and David Boclair of the Nashville Banner will give you some statistics that will blow your mind. The guys look at that performance, break down the play of both quarterbacks and answer your questions. Then, they look ahead to this week's game against Aaron Rodgets and the New York Jets.
The new-look Tennessee Titans open the 2024 season at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears as underdogs. Really? In this episode of First & Tenn, David Boclair of the Nashville Banner and John Glennon of the Nashville Post break down the matchup, which features two quarterbacks with a lot on their shoulders. The guys tell you what Titans you should draft for your fantasy team. Then later, David and John make their predictions as to who wins the Week 1 game.
Welcome to the new version of the Nashville Post podcast First & Tenn. Hosts John Glennon and David Boclair talk with Nashville Post Editor-in-Chief Kevin Spain about what they are looking forward to seeing out of the Tennessee Titans this season. Please subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Nashville Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post sports contributor Logan Butts talk Tennessee Titans. This week's topics include: · Recap of Titans’ win over the Colts · Things the offense is doing right · How does Treylon Burks’ injury affect the offense? · How about that overachieving pass rush! · How do the Titans fix the secondary? Follow our hosts on Twitter: @MGsports_, @Logan_Butts
Nashville Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post sports contributor Logan Butts talk Tennessee Titans. This week's topics include: Reactions from Titans win over Raiders Why does the Titans offense struggle in the second half? Which WR needs to step their game up? What do we make of the Caleb Farley drama? No. 1 and 2 CB seem set, but how does the rest shake out? What does Taylor Lewan's season-ending injury mean for the future of the Titans O-line? Follow our hosts on Twitter: @MGsports_, @Logan_Butts
Nashville Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post sports contributor Logan Butts talk Tennessee Titans. This week's topics include: Why exactly did Derrick Henry look a little off against the Giants? Should the Titans feature Dontrell Hilliard more in the game plan going forward? How are we feeling about Ryan Tannehill after Week 1? What to make of Todd Downing's questionable play calling What happened to the once feared Titans run defense? Preview & predictions as we look ahead to MNF against the Bills
Nashville Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post sports contributor Logan Butts talk Tennessee Titans season opener: - Reaction to Amani Hooker contract extension - How do the Titans intelligently reduce Derrick Henry's workload? - What do we like about the Titans No. 2-4 running backs? - Should more of the blame for 2021's offensive struggles be placed on Todd Downing? - Should Ryan Tannehill get the benefit of the doubt? - Do we feel good about Denico Autry taking Harold Landry's spot?
Nashville Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post contributor Logan Butts do an emergency episode to discuss the breaking Titans news from Thursday - The Titans rework Derrick Henry's contract. Why now? - What does it mean for Henry's future in Tennessee? - Harold Landry tore his ACL during practice on Wednesday. How do the Titans replace him? Can they? - Are there any free agent pass rushers worth taking a look at?
Post/Scene sports reporter Michael Gallagher and Post contributor Logan Butts are kicking off Season 2 of Titans coverage. They're joined by 440 Sports owner Braden Gall to touch on the hot-button issues from training camp. - How do we feel about the Titans wide receiver group approaching the preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals? - Dez Fitzpatrick vs. Mason Kinsey - Can we name five pass rush groups better than the Titans? - Is Rashad Weaver's value being overlooked? - Are the Colts really a threat to steal the Titans' AFC South crown?
Post sports reporter Michael Gallagher is joined this week by Braden Gall of 440 Sports to prepare you for the Tennessee Titans season opener Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Gallagher and Gall discuss Julio Jones' much-anticipated Titans debut, the ceiling for the offense and what to expect from the revamped defense, while providing you storylines to watch for.
Post sports reporter Michael Gallagher is joined by 102.5 The Game's Caroline Fenton. They discuss the aftermath from the Titans' roster cuts, debate who's to blame for the Dez Fitzpatrick fiasco, as well as touch on the final WR group Tennessee settled on and they each give their impression on the Titans' revamped defense.