ANTHONY FIRKSER NEWS

Tennessee Titans' Anthony Firkser recovers fumble in end zone for team's 2nd touchdown vs. Houston Texans Nothing has come easy for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Remains quiet Firkser recorded one reception on two targets for two yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Saints.

Impact Firkser remained buried on the Titans' tight end depth chart and his only catch came early in the first quarter. He has now been limited to one reception for five straight games and has surpassed 10 receiving yards only once in that span.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one catch Firsker recorded one catch on one target for seven yards in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Rams.

Impact Firkser was out-targeted by Geoff Swaim 4-1 and out-snapped 42-25. He now has only one target in three of his last four games, never totaling more than 11 yards in any of those contests. For the season, Firkser now has only 13 receptions for 110 yards and no touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Losing ground on depth chart Firkser recorded one reception on two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Colts.

Impact Firkser seemingly continues to lose grip on a role in the Titans' offense. Geoff Swaim led the tight end corps with five targets and four receptions, though MyCole Pruitt also earned multiple targets and catches. Meanwhile, Firkser has been limited to only one reception in each of his last three games, and he's combined to record only 28 total yards in that span.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again Firkser recorded one reception on one target for nine yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over Kansas City.

Impact Firkser struggled to gain a role in the offense and recorded only one target for the second consecutive game. It's unclear what has changed to minimize Firkser's involvement, but MyCole Pruitt has taken over a bigger role as a pass catcher in recent weeks. For the season, Firkser has only 11 receptions for 95 yards across five games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited to one target Firkser recorded one reception on one target for 11 yards in Monday's 34-31 win over Buffalo.

Impact Firkser recorded the Titans' first catch of the game, so it appeared as if he may be heavily involved in the offensive game plan. However, that turned out to not be the case, even without Julio Jones (hamstring) sidelined for a significant portion of the game. Firkser had recorded at least three receptions in each of his last three contests.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

We Have to Take Care of the Ball ' Anthony Firkser  Titans TE Anthony Firkser addresses reporters during a press conference on Thursday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

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OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective on four targets Firkser caught three of four targets for 33 yards against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact Firkser helped the Titans move the chains as Julio Jones (hamstring) sat again, and by now he's all but proven his ability to provide the Titans with a reliable possession target in the middle of the field. He should be able to maintain his usage rate to this point -- 13 targets in three games -- though he might be hard-pressed to do any better than that, especially when Jones eventually returns. The Titans face Buffalo in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five targets in return Firkser recorded three receptions on five targets for 23 yards in a Week 4 loss to the Jets.

Impact Firkser returned after missing the last two games with a knee issue. He was on the field for exactly half of the Titans' offensive snaps but finished fifth on the team in targets. Though Firkser has shown glimpses of his ability as a receiver over the last two seasons, he has only 42 yards on six receptions through his first two contests in 2021.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets get first win, top Titans 27-24 in OT on Bullock's miss

Matt Ammendola kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime, and then Randy Bullock was wide left on a potential tying 49-yarder with 15 seconds left to give the New York Jets their fir...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julio Jones, A.J. Brown, among 6 Titans out vs NY Jets

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OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do What We Do as an Offense ' Anthony Firkser Player Interview Titans TE Anthony Firkser addresses reporters during a press conference on Thursday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans look to continue road success vs. winless Jets

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to full practice Firkser (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Firkser managed only three catches for 19 yards in Week 1, but he could have a larger role after his two-game absence, with star wideouts Julio Jones (leg) and A.J. Brown (hamstring) looking uncertain for Sunday's game agains the Jets. That said, the Titans could respond to the injuries with more run plays and heavy formations, which would limit Firkser's snaps even if the pass-catching alternatives are unimpressive. Either way, he'll at least be able to play this week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan set to return agianst Colts

Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan practiced fully all week and is set to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts after being scratched for the Titans’ win in Seattle

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still absent from practice Firkser (knee) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice and is slated to go down as a non-participant on the Titans' report, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports.

Impact Even though he was inactive for last week's win over the Seahawks, Firkser has seemingly taken a step back in his recovery from the knee injury. He was able to practice in a limited fashion last Wednesday and Thursday, but he's now sat out each of the Titans' subsequent three sessions. At this stage, Firkser looks unlikely to show enough improvement to suit up this weekend against the Colts, but the Titans will make an official ruling on his status with the release of Friday's injury report. Expect Geoff Swaim and MyCole Pruitt to split work at tight end if Firkser is out for another game.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ball security early, rare issue for Titans QB Ryan Tannehill

The Tennessee Titans led the NFL in 2020 with a plus-11 turnover margin thanks in part to how well they took care of the ball

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice with knee injury Firkser (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Firkser was a limited participant last Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out entirely Friday. He then missed Tennessee's win over Seattle, with his usual snaps split between Geoff Swaim and MyCole Pruitt. The absence Wednesday suggests Firsker could miss another game this Sunday against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Firkser (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Firkser logged limited work Wednesday and Thursday, but his absence from practice Friday set the stage for Sunday's inactive status. In his absence, added tight end snaps are available for Geoff Swaim, MyCole Pruitt, and perhaps Tommy Hudson, but all three players profile as Week 2 fantasy darts while working in Tennessee's RB/WR-driven attack.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after missed practice Firkser (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after not practicing Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Firkser logged limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, but his absence from practice Friday clouds his status for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If the tight end, who recorded three catches on four targets for 19 yards in the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, is limited or out this weekend, added snaps would be available for Geoff Swaim and MyCole Pruitt in the Titans' RB/WR-driven attack.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS