The Tennessee Titans earned their first win on Monday night over the Miami Dolphins, bringing their record to 1-3 and reigniting hope that the Titans’ season won’t be a wash.
In the game, the Titans saw starting quarterback Will Levis go down with a shoulder injury in the first quarter. He was replaced by Mason Rudolph, who’s veteran experience helped him lead the team to a win. The win was much needed as the Titans gained momentum heading into their bye week, something they’ll use to get ready for Week 6 when they host the Indianapolis Colts.
As we enter Week 5, here’s a look at where the Titans place in a multitude of power rankings.
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Sometimes an offense runs better with an experienced backup – and QB1 Will Levis might benefit from some time to heal and watching Mason Rudolph execute HC Brian Callahan’s attack.
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The Titans found a team they could beat in an injury-riddled Miami Dolphins team—might be the only one until they play the Jaguars.
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The Titans’ defense didn’t force a turnover until Monday night’s win in Miami and have only forced one this season. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson brought an extreme focus on takeaways with him when he took the job. As secondary coach, Wilson’s units helped the Bears tie for second with 18 interceptions last season and the Eagles tie for third with 17 in 2022. Usually, teams produce what they emphasize. Wilson preaches “attacking the ball with aggressiveness” and “populating to the football.” But that hasn’t happened so far. Tennessee’s defense is last in the NFL with a minus-8 turnover ratio
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Matthew Cannata, Pro Football Network:
The Tennessee Titans adopted a win-now mentality this offseason, adding veterans such as Calvin Ridley, L’Jarius Sneed, and Quandre Diggs. Unfortunately for Tennessee, their second-year quarterback Will Levis has floundered thus far, leaving the Titans as one of two winless teams entering Week 4.
Mason Rudolph was far from spectacular filling for an injured Will Levis, but unlike the Titans’ starting quarterback, he didn’t turn the ball over and led the Titans to their first win of…
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