Titans hope return of Tannehill, Burks revive passing game
The Tennessee Titans got their best signs of hope at reviving one of the NFL’s worst passing offenses WednesdayNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Non-participant Wednesday Simmons (ankle) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Simmons was unable to practice at all ahead of Week 9 but still suited up for the primetime matchup against Kansas City and played a season-high 72 defensive snaps. The fourth-year defensive end will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't participate in walk-through Cunningham (elbow) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walk-through, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Cunningham was sidelined for a month due to an elbow issue but has played in back-to-back games. It's unclear if his current injury is related to his previous elbow issue, but it's concerning to see the linebacker back on the injury report. Cunningham will have two more opportunities to practice before the Titans need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Denver.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs DNP on Wednesday Hooker (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walk-through, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Hooker was sidelined for the team's Week 9 loss to the Chiefs due to a shoulder injury he picked up a week prior. The safety remains sidelined due to the issue to start Week 10 prep, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Titans need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Denver.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Practicing in full Wednesday Carter (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Denver, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Impact Carter has missed Tennessee's last three games with a neck injury, but it seems he will probably be ready to play again in Week 10. Once back, the sophomore fullback should rotate in for heavy formations and short-yardage situations.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at practice Hillard (groin) was listed as limited in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Hilliard logged 16 snaps on offense while working behind top back Derrick Henry (30 snaps, 17 carries) in this past Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Chiefs. In the process, Hilliard carried three times for 12 yards and added one reception for minus-4 yards. As long as Henry remains available, Hilliard's complementary role will continue to yield hit-or-miss fantasy production.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Tannehill (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Tannehill managed limited showings last Wednesday and Friday before ultimately missing a second straight game Sunday night against the Chiefs. Malik Willis will make another start Sunday against Denver if Tannehill isn't ready.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Chiefs' Mahomes feels good after high pass volume vs Titans
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Eagles, New York teams off to NFL's most surprising starts
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Cleared to practice Tennessee designated Burks (foot/toe) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Burks will begin practicing Wednesday and has a 21-day window in which to be added back to the 53-man roster. Prior to landing on IR on Oct. 8, the rookie first-round pick recorded 10 catches for 129 yards (on 16 targets) in four games. Once the wideout is up to speed and ready for game action, he'll have an opportunity to reclaim a key role in the Tennessee passing attack.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL midseason poll: MVP, Rookies of the Year, DPOY, Super Bowl picks
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Grabs first INT of career McCreary recorded one interception and eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-17 overtime defeat against the Chiefs.
Impact McCreary hauled in a pass bobbled by tight end Travis Kelce early in the third quarter, marking the first interception and third pass defended in his rookie campaign. The second-round pick has played nearly every defensive snap for the Titans after quickly stepping into a starting role this season. McCreary now has 51 tackles (43 solo) in 2022, and he'll look to add to this total against Denver this coming Sunday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 10 stops Sunday Long recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss versus the Chiefs.
Impact Long collected double-digit tackles for the second time this season, including three stops on the first series of overtime Sunday. The fourth-year linebacker now has 63 tackles (37 solo), four passes defended and two interceptions on 499 defensive snaps through eight games in 2022. Long recorded a career-best 75 tackles while playing only 10 games due to a lingering hamstring injury last year, so he should easily set a new career high so long as he remains healthy over the next nine weeks.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes away with 12 stops in loss Byard collected 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Impact Byard logged double-digit tackles for the first time since Tennessee's season-opening loss to the Giants. The two-time All-Pro also would have logged his second interception of the season were it not for a defensive offside penalty against Rashad Weaver in the first quarter. Byard now has 57 tackles (35 solo) and one interception through eight games in 2022, and he'll continue to play a prominent role against the pass and the run this Sunday against Denver.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Saturday could help solve Colts' key issue; praise for Malik Willis: AFC South analysis
As dysfunctional as the Colts look hiring Jeff Saturday, he lends expertise in what’s been a key issue, while Malik Willis is on the right t...NOVEMBER 8, 2022
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings, Seahawks, Jets rise; Rams, Raiders fall
After another topsy-turvy week in the NFL, David Helman breaks down who's rising and falling at the midway point of the season.NOVEMBER 8, 2022
NFL injured reserve rule change forcing teams to be choosy
An offseason NFL rule change limits teams to bringing back only eight players from injured reserve to the active roster this seasonNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can the Eagles go 17-0? Assessing Philly’s remaining schedule for a chance at history
Amid their 8-0 start, is it too early to start talking about a perfect season for the Eagles? Here's a look at which teams could stand in th...NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Vikings, Chiefs climb in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The Eagles remain firmly entrenched in the top spot, but a loss by the Bills helped the Chiefs and Vikings rise after Week 9.NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Perfect in loss Bullock made his lone field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact Bullock's lone field-goal attempt came early in the third quarter, and he converted from 44 yards away. He's now made one or fewer field goals in six of eight games on the season. Bullock has also struggled with accuracy from longer ranges, as he's made only five of his seven attempts of more than 40 yards.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes lone catch count Okonkwo recorded one reception on three targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact Okonkwo got off to a hot start, as he recorded his lone catch on a quick screen on Tennessee's first play from scrimmage. Despite the hot start, he saw only 18 offensive snaps -- his lowest total since the team's bye in Week 6. Okonkwo has six receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown across the first eight games of his career.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not targeted in loss Swaim was not targeted in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact As is typically the case, Swaim led the Titans' tight end group in snaps. However, his role is limited almost exclusively to blocking as he has only reception combined across his last five games.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minimally involved again Westbrook-Ikhine did not record a catch on his only target in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact Westbrook-Ikhine saw his lone target of the game on a deep pass early in the fourth quarter, but he was unable to haul it in. He's had a quiet season, posting only seven receptions for 138 yards in eight games. Things have only worsened with Malik Willis under center, as Westbrook-Ikhine has managed only one target combined between his last two matchups.
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