ANTHONY FIRKSER NEWS

Contract details for Titans' deal with TE Anthony Firkser Tennessee Titans TE Anthony Firkser is getting a solid pay raise in 2021.

MARCH 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Titans to re-sign Anthony Firkser to one-year deal Anthony Firkser will be back with the Tennessee Titans in 2021.

MARCH 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Titans Use Henry as Decoy to Make Space for Firkser's 35-yard Catch and Run Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completes a 35-yard pass to tight end Anthony Firkser.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans use Henry as decoy to make space for Firkser's 35-yard catch and run Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completes a 35-yard pass to tight end Anthony Firkser.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFL.COM

Records pair of receptions Firkser recorded two receptions on two targets for 18 yards in Week 17 against the Texans.

Impact Firkser was the only Titans receiver besides Corey Davis and A.J. Brown to record multiple receptions. However, the performance continued the trend of Firkser occupying only a small role in the offense, as he closed the season with five receptions in his final four games. Overall, Firkser managed his best season as a receiver, setting career-best marks in receptions, receiving yardage and targets. Firkser is set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason, but he will first look to help the team make a playoff run, beginning with a matchup against Baltimore in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Firkser: Everybody's Dialed In Titans tight end Anthony Firsker speaks with reporters during a virtual press conference on Thursday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Limited to one reception Firsker recorded one reception on two targets for 11 yards in Week 16 against the Packers.

Impact Firkser's role was extremely limited, as he logged a season-low eight snaps. The reemergence of Jonnu Smith and increased role for Geoff Swaim have pushed Firkser down the depth chart. He is unlikely to make much impact in a Week 17 matchup against the Texans.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only one catch Firkser recorded one catch on one target for 20 yards in Week 15 against the Lions.

Impact Firkser had a limited role in the offense, with Jonnu Smith clearly working ahead of him on the depth chart. While he has had flashes of production throughout the season, Firkser now has one or zero receptions in three of his last four games.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Production falls Firkser recorded a reception on his lone target for five yards in Week 14 against the Jaguars.

Impact After a one-game absence, Jonnu Smith returned to the field. Firkser's role decreased as a result, as he tallied only one target for the second time in his past three games. He won't have enough volume to be trustworthy in Week 15 against the Lions.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees seven targets Firkser recorded five receptions on seven targets for 51 yards in Week 13 against the Browns.

Impact Firkser was already in line for an increased role with Jonnu Smith (knee) sidelined, but game script enhanced his opportunity further. He recorded only one reception in the first half but hauled in four passes for 37 yards during a single garbage-time possession late in the fourth quarter. Given that Firkser was held quiet for the majority of the game, it will be difficult to trust his ability to command targets even if Smith misses additional game action. Adding to that concern is a tough Week 14 matchup against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expanded role awaits Firkser is expected to serve as Tennessee's top pass-catching tight end Sunday against the Browns with Jonnu Smith (knee) ruled out for the contest, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' offici...

Impact Smith has played in all 11 of the Titans' games to date, but he exited early in the team's Week 6 win over the Texans with an ankle injury. In that same contest, Firkser came on in relief of Smith and shined, turning his nine targets into eight catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Since then, Firkser seems to have fallen behind Geoff Swaim in the pecking order at tight end; Swaim has played at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the past three games, while Firkser hasn't topped 40 percent. Swaim's blocking prowess could allow him to lead the way in terms of snap share once again, but Firkser's role in the passing game gives him the higher fantasy upside of the two even if he's on the field less frequently.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes without catch against Colts Firkser did not haul in his only target during Sunday's 45-26 win against Indianapolis.

Impact Tennessee only elected to go to the air 22 times against the AFC South rival Colts. Instead, pounding the rock 45 times to the tune of 5.1 yards per attempt with four rushing scores. Firkser posted multiple receptions in six of his seven preceding appearances entering Week 12, but Sunday's effort represented his second zero-catch effort of the 2020 campaign. He remains with one TD on the season as Tennessee readies for a Week 13 home game against Cleveland.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns five targets Firkser recorded four receptions on five targets for 33 yards in Week 11 against Baltimore.

Impact Firkser maintained his role as a receiving option, logging his highest reception total since Week 6 against Houston. Three of his targets came after Jonnu Smith suffered an ankle injury, though Smith was eventually able to re-enter the game. While Firkser has had a few weeks of strong production, he has caught more than three passes in only three of his 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

One catch against Colts Firkser caught one of three targets for five receiving yards during Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Colts.

Impact The Harvard standout had logged five straight multi-reception outings entering Thursday Night Football, but with just one catch against Indianapolis, he shouldered his fourth game with under 10 receiving yards this season. Firkser enjoyed a breakout eight-catch, 113-yard, one-TD performance Week 6 against the Texans, but otherwise, he has no other scores and remains without another outing of more than 45 receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three receptions Firkser recorded three receptions on six targets for 19 yards in Week 9 against the Bears.

Impact Firkser finished second on the team with six targets, behind only A.J. Brown. He was utilized close to the line of scrimmage, limiting his output potential, with his longest catch of the day going for only 12 yards. Firkser was on the field for 49 percent of offensive snaps, his second-highest mark of the season. Nevertheless, he is still working behind Jonnu Smith as the team's primary pass-catching tight end.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of three targets Firkser recorded two receptions on three targets for 36 yards in Week 8 against Cincinnati.

Impact Firkser recorded the majority of his production in the fourth quarter as the team tried to come behind from a deficit. He made catches of 10 and 26 yards on back-to-back plays, helping Tennessee move down the field on a drive that ended with a touchdown. Firkser could be in line for more targets over the middle of the field if Adam Humphries (head) is unable to suit up in Week 9 against Chicago, though Jonnu Smith remains clearly atop the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fades from prominent role Firkser recorded two receptions on two targets for seven yards in Week 7 against the Steelers.

Impact Coming off the best game in his career, Firkser predictably lost targets due to the return of Jonnu Smith (ankle). In addition to Smith, the Titans also welcomed back Corey Davis (COVID-19), further burying Firkser as a priority for targets. So long as the team's pass-catching corps remains healthy, it will be difficult to trust Firkser to see consistent volume moving forward.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Firkser a Threat in Titans Offense | Nissan Insider Amie Wells visits with tight end Anthony Firkser, who is quickly becoming a major threat in the Titans offense.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Week 7 Fantasy Sleepers: Boston Scott, Anthony Firkser among injury replacements to trust With Miles Sanders likely out Thursday and Jonnu Smith dealing with an ankle injury, the door is open for Boston Scott and Anthony Firkser t...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 7 include tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver Travis Fulgham of Philadelphia and Los Minnesota Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 19, 2020 • PFF.COM

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OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS