NICK WESTBROOK-IKHINE NEWS

Tennessee Titans' Ryan Tannehill: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been 'crucial' to offense this season Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was complimentary of receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in his weekly press conference Wednesday.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Tallies three catches Westbrook-Ikhine recorded three receptions on three targets for 27 yards in Monday's 34-31 win against Buffalo.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine made all three of his catches on a single drive in the fourth quarter. The most important was an eight-yard reception that converted a third down deep in Buffalo territory, and the Titans went on to score the game-winning touchdown two plays later. Westbrook-Ikhine could be in line for an increased role in Week 7 if Julio Jones (hamstring) is unable to play.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though his hamstring injury prevented him from playing in last week's win over the Jaguars, Westbrook-Ikhine should be good to go Monday against Buffalo after opening Week 6 prep as a full participant. Unfortunately for Westbrook-Ikhine, Julio Jones and A.J. Brown were also full participants Thursday after recently contending with their own hamstring injuries, so Tennessee should have its two receivers available for the first time together since Week 3. Even if Westbrook-Ikhine supplants the banged-up Chester Rogers (groin) as Tennessee's No. 3 wideout Monday, there likely won't be enough targets for him to deliver a useful fantasy line.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Tennessee will be down two of its top five wideouts due to hamstring injuries, as Julio Jones is also inactive. Jones' absence is more noteworthy than Westbrook-Ikhine's, but the second-year wideout out of Indiana had emerged as a useful complementary piece in the Tennessee passing attack, recording nine receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets through the team's first four games. With Jones and Westbrook out, the likes of Chester Rogers, Josh Reynolds and Marcus Johnson are expected to rotate in on three-receiver sets alongside No. 1 option A.J. Brown.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 5 Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine steadily increased his practice activity throughout the week, advancing from no participation in Wednesday's session to full participation Friday. While he ultimately wasn't able to enter the weekend without a designation, Westbrook-Ikhine's ability to take every rep Friday likely suggests he'll avoid the Titans' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If he dresses for the contest, Westbrook-Ikhine should rotate in with Josh Reynolds and Chester Rogers alongside top option A.J. Brown in three-receiver sets while Julio Jones (hamstring) misses a second straight game.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped Thursday Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Among the Titans' three wideouts tending to hamstring injuries, Westbrook-Ikhine and A.J. Brown took limited reps in the team's second practice of Week 5, while Julio Jones remained sidelined. At this stage, Jones could be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday in Jacksonville, which could allow Westbrook-Ikhine to retain a spot in the starting lineup if both he and Brown are able to play. While Brown and Jones were both sidelined in the team's Week 4 overtime loss to the Jets, Westbrook-Ikhine played 82 percent of the offensive snaps and finished with three receptions for 29 yards on eight targets.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring issue Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Nor did fellow WR Julio Jones (hamstring), while A.J. Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Wednesday. Assuming Westbrook-Ikhine moves past his hamstring issue in advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, his Week 5 fantasy prospects remain tied to the availability of Jones and Brown, the Titans' top two wideouts, when healthy.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of expectations Westbrook-Ikhine recorded three receptions on eight targets for 29 yards in Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Jets.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine popped onto the fantasy radar after his Week 3 performance and was expected to maintain an increased role with both A.J. Brown (hamstring) and Julio Jones (hamstring) absent. However, despite finishing third on the team with eight targets, Westbrook-Ikhine was held in check and averaged only 3.6 yards per target. While no receiver was particularly impressive, both Josh Reynolds and Chester Rogers showcased superior rapport with quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Even so, Westbrook-Ikhine will have the chance to redeem himself in a Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars if Brown and Jones remain sidelined.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starting this weekend The Titans will need to rely on Westbrook-Ikhine and other backups with both Julio Jones (hamstring) and A.J. Brown (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Terry...

Impact With Brown exiting early and Jones limited last week, Westbrook-Ikhine caught four of four targets for 53 yards and a touchdown (but also lost a fumble) in the 25-16 win over Indianapolis. His 78 percent snap share was tops among the team's wide receivers, followed by Jones (50 percent), slot specialist Chester Rogers (41 percent), Cameron Batson (40 percent) and Racey McMath (25 percent). The team also has Josh Reynolds, who was a healthy scratch the past two weeks. Given last week's usage, Westbrook-Ikhine and Rogers looks like the best bets for usage and production, though the Titans mostly figure to run the ball when possible.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Week 4 Fantasy Busts: Chuba Hubbard, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine among matchup worries Chuba Hubbard and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine headline our list of potential Week 4 fantasy busts, as matchup worries and usage concerns complicat...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (on how important it was for other receivers to step up and make plays today)

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Steps up Sunday Westbrook-Ikhine caught all four of his targets for 53 yards and a touchdown but lost a fumble in Sunday's 25-16 win over the Colts.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine saw his role expanded after star wideout A.J. Brown exited early with a hamstring injury. The second-year pro stepped up with an 18-yard touchdown -- the first of his career -- in the second quarter, but then Westbrook-Ikhine coughed the ball up following a red-zone-entering grab in the third. Should Brown be sidelined going forward, Westbrook-Ikhine would figure to benefit from more snaps, as was the case with his team-leading production as a receiver Sunday, but he'll need to avoid mistakes like fumbling in order to stay on the field.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine finds plenty of space for first NFL TD Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine catches his first NFL touchdown from quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Tennessee Titans receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine does Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson celebration after first career TD Titans receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine paid homage to Billy \

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Everyone's Growing and Learning from Each Other ' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Player Interview  Titans WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine addresses reporters during a press conference on Tuesday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Targeted once in Week 17 Westbrook-Ikhine was targeted once but did not record a reception in Week 17 against the Texans. He recorded three receptions for 33 yards for the season.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played only seven offensive snaps as compared to 17 on special teams. Even so, he was one of only five Titans pass-catchers to command a target in the regular-season finale. The undrafted free agent didn't make much of a dent in the stat sheet in his rookie season, though he logged 164 offensive snaps and took on an increased role in the absence of Adam Humphries (concussion). Westbrook-Ikhine will be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, meaning the Titans can retain him for a league-minimum, one-year contract in 2021. Prior to that, however, he'll focus on the team's wild-card round matchup against the Ravens.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records 19-yard reception Westbrook-Ikhine caught his only target for 19 yards in Week 16 against the Packers.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played 13 offensive snaps, in line with his playing time from Weeks 13 and 14. He was targeted only once but made it count, pushing the Titans deep into Green Bay territory during a fourth-quarter drive. Westbrook-Ikhine now was three receptions on the season and will provide limited -- if any -- production in Week 17 against the Texans.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Westbrook-Ikhine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Browns, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Adam Humphries (concussion) is returning to the lineup after missing the last four games. In turn, Westbrook-Ikhine will watch Sunday's game from the sidelines. He has played in 10 games this season but hasn't played double-digit offensive snaps since Week 6.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fryfogle's high-flying act making waves for Indiana, Big Ten

Indiana receiver Ty Fryfogle spent the last three seasons playing the complementary role

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Tannehill Tosses Two Point Conversion to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Tennessee Titans quarterback RyanTannehill uses misdirection to fine a wide open Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for 2-point conversion.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Expected to handle backup duties Westbrook-Ikhine is expected to operate in a reserve role Sunday versus the Texans following news that Adam Humphries (illness) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine has played in three games this season and logged a whopping 68 percent snap share in Week 4 with both Humphries and Corey Davis (illness) out. Davis isn't expected to return this week, but Humphries, A.J. Brown and Kalif Raymond will handle a majority of the three-wide sets Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday Westbrook-Ikhine is expected to start at wide receiver Tuesday against the Bills because Corey Davis and Adam Humphries remain on the reserve/COVID list, Turron Davenport of ESPN r...

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine is slated to be the No. 3 wideout behind A.J. Brown (knee), who is expected to play, and Kalif Raymond. Over two games this season, Westbrook-Ikhine has played 18 offensive snaps and been targeted twice, failing to haul in either one.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns promotion Wednesday Tennessee promoted Westerbrook-Ikhine to its 53-man roster Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports

Impact The rookie out of Indiana got the call after he was shifted back to the practice roster Tuesday. With the team opening up a roster spot after waiving receiver Cody Hollister, Westbrook-Ikhine earned another shot. He failed to suit up in Monday's game against Denver as a healthy scratch, but he'll hope to make his NFL debut Sunday against Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans Promote WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to 53-Man Roster At Indiana University, Westbrook-Ikhine appeared in 52 games with 36 starts and totaled 144 receptions for 2,226 yards with 16 touchdowns ov...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM