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Titans | Carnell Tate not practicing Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 12:15 PM
Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday as Tennessee began preparations for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Jaguars. Tate had earlier been ruled out of the Titans' game at the Bengals with the shoulder injury.
| Footballguys view: Tate suffered the injury three weeks ago, and it still needs more rest. It's Wednesday, but the team is coming off a bye, and that's a sign Tate may not be ready for Week 10. Let's see if he can practice on Thursday or Friday. |
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Titans QB Cam Ward has the backing of Mike Borgonzi as the team's quarterback of the future. Borgonzi gave a firm yes when asked if he is confident Ward will be the QB going forward and in the future.
| Footballguys view: What else is he going to say? Coming out of a Week 9 bye, we'll see if Ward can build some momentum off the last game he's played. Ward completed 26-of-40 attempts for 304 yards and had two touchdowns in the Titans' 43-36, Week 8 loss to the Bengals. If he does start to produce more as a passer, Ward will pay off the hope the Titans have for him. He's far from a polished passer, but the tools are there for Ward to at least be a solid starter when fully developed. |
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The Titans are keeping RB Tony Pollard despite interest from other teams, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Tennessee had told teams it did not want to trade offensive players like Pollard. Pollard ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Bengals on Nov. 1. Expect him to remain the primary offensive weapon as the Titans hope to field an effective enough offense to get the best look possible at Cam Ward as they evaluate the young QB's long-term outlook. |
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Titans head coach Robert Saleh said on Monday that he feels good about the team's running backs. Saleh said RB Nicholas Singleton is getting better and acknowledged that RB Tyjae Spears is dealing with an injury. He also mentioned that RB Michael Carter has filled in well. Spears was ruled out of the Week 8 game against the Bengals with a knee injury.
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Teams are interested in Titans RB Tony Pollard, but Tennessee isn't engaging (yet). The Titans had consistently told teams that DT Jeffery Simmons would not be traded before deciding last Tuesday to listen to offers for him.
| Footballguys view: Whether their stance will change remains to be seen. Regardless, Pollard is an attractive option for any contender looking for help at the position. His contract is very affordable, relative to the veteran market, and he continues to produce at a torrid pace. How hot has it been? Pollard is the RB1 overall in fantasy over the last three games. |
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Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike caught 5 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown on 6 targets in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 2.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.6.
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Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed 26 of 40 passes for 304 yards with 2 touchdowns, ran 7 times for 41 yards and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 11.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.3.
| Footballguys view: Ward finally had a good game to give a glimpse of hope that he can still develop into the franchise quarterback the Titans expected when they took him No. 1 overall last year. The Bengals lost No. 1 corner DJ Turner II during the game, but they were already showing leaks in their pass defense earlier in the season. Ward goes into his bye with a chance to convince the Titans to pass on a quarterback when their early first-round pick is on the clock in 2027. |
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Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard ran 21 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 3 passes for 20 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.2.
| Footballguys view: Pollard was one of the best players on the field for the second straight week, whether we are talking about football or fantasy football. He is a free agent next year, so the Titans should be open to dealing him, but after these last two games, they want to keep him to help Cam Ward's development. It has complicated things for teams that might want in on Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall, because Pollard looks like he will provide a lot of value for a fraction of the cost of either of those backs. |
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The Titans "might not be done making moves to help their future," and WR Calvin Ridley is "a name to watch for several reasons."
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Bengals and is expected to play, a source said. Ridley missed last Sunday's game against the Browns with the hip injury before returning to practice on Wednesday.
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) is listed as questionable on the Week 8 injury report. Calvin Ridley was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Bengals. Spears did not practice Wednesday or Thursday this week.
| Footballguys view: Spears will miss his second straight game with this knee injury. Tony Pollard scored three touchdowns as the team's workhorse last week, while Michael Carter played as the team's RB2. Expect similar usage this week, though the matchup against the Bengals could be tougher than last week's against the Browns. |
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Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Bengals. Tate did not practice Wednesday or Thursday this week.
| Footballguys view: Tate missed practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't be good to go in this one. Wan'Dale Robinson should be the team's top option, working primarily underneath. Elic Ayomanor should see some extra work out wide, but he'll draw tough coverage from DJ Turner II. Tony Pollard is a decent volume-based play this week, but there's not much else to trust in the Titans offense. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) will not practice Friday and is in doubt for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Bengals. Spears also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Spears out and Tony Pollard's name swirling in trade discussions, Nick Singleton should be stashed in deep leagues. Michael Carter got the elevation last week and will likely be the one called up again on Sunday. But in what appears to be a lost season for the Titans, they might want to see what they have in their rookie late in the season. Pollard had a massive three-touchdown outing last week without Spears, and should see a similar workload this week against the Bengals. Start him as a high-end RB2. |
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Titans WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) will not practice Friday and his availability for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Bengals is in doubt. The rookie also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Tate hasn't practiced all week. If he is active, he'll face a brutal matchup against DJ Turner. If you roster Tate, find an alternative. He is unlikely to play and unlikely to be productive if he miraculously does. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) did not participate in practice on Thursday. Spears was also absent from practice on Wednesday as Tennessee prepares for Sunday's game at the Bengals.
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Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) will not practice again on Thursday. Tate also did not practice on Wednesday, putting his status for Sunday's game at the Bengals in question.
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The Titans have told teams they do not want to trade an offensive player like RB Tony Pollard because they need to figure out who QB Cam Ward is. Ward, a second-year player, has zero touchdown passes in quarters 1-3 this season. Tennessee has already traded DT Jeffery Simmons.
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The Titans are trading All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Bears, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday. Tennessee receives first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 as well as a 2027 fourth-round pick. Simmons is in his eighth season, all with the Titans.
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing Sunday's game against the Browns. Ridley did not practice Thursday or Friday last week and was listed as questionable for that game before sitting out. The Titans play at the Bengals on Sunday.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears was not at practice on Wednesday. Spears was questionable for last Sunday's game against the Browns with a knee injury.
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Titans WR Carnell Tate is not practicing on Wednesday because of a shoulder injury, head coach Robert Saleh said. Tate spent time in the medical tent during Sunday's game against the Browns before walking out with his helmet on. The Titans visit the Bengals in Week 8.
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Titans RB Tony Pollard played 46 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Browns. RB Michael Carter played 16 snaps. RB Julius Chestnut logged 21 special teams snaps and RB Kalel Mullings logged 15.
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Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard ran 25 times for 129 yards and three touchdowns and also caught 3 passes for 26 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 11.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 35.0.
| Footballguys view: He opened the scoring for the Titans with a 36-yard run and was the most consistent performer for this somewhat inept offense. Pollard has been the subject of trade speculation for most of the season, and this game should have fans of teams in the market for a running back at the trade deadline clamoring for his services. Pollard was the clear lead back with Tyjae Spears inactive, and he should be again next week against the Bengals -- assuming he doesn't get dealt. Consider Pollard a high-floor RB2 next week. |
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Titans WR Carnell Tate came out of the medical tent and was walking with his helmet on during Sunday's game against the Browns. Tate is expected to be ready when the Titans offense gets back on the field.
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Titans RB Michael Carter was the first running back on the field to spell RB Tony Pollard in Sunday's game against the Browns. Carter caught a pass on 3rd-and-3 to set up 1st-and-goal from the 9-yard line.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Browns. Spears did not practice Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh said. He was also questionable for last Sunday's game at the Colts with the knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Spears didn't practice on Wednesday, listed as "NIR-rest" on the injury report. He returned Thursday at full capacity before being limited Friday with "NIR-rest/knee." It's unclear whether he suffered a new injury or aggravated an old one. Either way, Spears was already on the edge of fantasy consideration in a tough matchup against the Browns. If he's limited at all, he becomes a fade in Week 7 lineups. |
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) will not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns. Ridley also did not practice on Thursday.
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Titans RB Tony Pollard did not practice on Thursday for a non-injury reason ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Pollard also missed practice for a non-injury reason last Wednesday before returning in full on Thursday ahead of the Colts game.
| Footballguys view: Pollard is an RB2 as the Titans lead back. He's getting carries but not many receptions, but it's enough to plug in consistently in that RB2 range. |
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley did not practice on Thursday because of a hip injury. Tennessee hosts the Browns on Sunday.
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Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said Thursday, "I have a lot of confidence in" WR Calvin Ridley, adding, "I know Cam Ward does, too." Daboll said the connection between Ridley and QB Cam Ward has worked in practices, and the team needs to get it to work in games.
| Footballguys view: Ward has established good chemistry with rookie WR Carnell Tate, but his connection with Ridley has not yet developed on the field in a game. We'll see if the two can take what they do in practice to the regular season. There's no need for Fantasy GMs to roster Ridley at this moment, unless you play in a crazy deep league. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh said. Spears was dealing with a knee injury last week, when he was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Colts. The Titans host the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Spears recorded one carry (one yard) and one reception (seven yards) in the Titans' Week 6 win over the Colts. He's just not getting used enough to have fantasy relevance at this time. If/when the Titans trade Tony Pollard, then Spears' role would grow into at least flex-worthy territory. |
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Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate was down momentarily after being slammed to the ground during Sunday's game against the Colts. Tate has since returned to the game. He finished with six catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, and also drew a big pass interference penalty to set up the game-winning field goal.
| Footballguys view: Tate has looked like a No. 1 receiver in two of the last three games with fantasy numbers to match. Even though the Titans offense has been one of the worst in the league and Cam Ward isn't improving at quarterback, Tate has the demonstrated upside to stay in lineups as a WR3/Flex despite a tough matchup against Denzel Ward and the Browns next week. |
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley led the team's wide receivers in snaps through the first two drives of Sunday's game against the Colts. Ridley played almost double the snaps of WR Elic Ayomanor and one more than rookie WR Carnell Tate.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Colts. Spears was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Spears caught a whopping nine passes last week, putting him on the radar as a pickup in PPR leagues. But as often happens when his workload ramps up, he got injured. Spears can't be started this week, even if active. He'll hope to heal up and get a full week of practice under his belt before Week 7's game against the Browns. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard returned to practice on Thursday as a full participant. Tennessee plays at the Colts on Sunday.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Thursday. Spears split running back snaps nearly evenly with Tony Pollard in Sunday's loss to the Texans.
| Footballguys view: Getting downgraded in midweek is never a good sign. Spears has missed practices this year but still played on Sunday. This might be different, and it's not like Pollard needs the help. Pollard can handle a larger workload, and we like him as an RB2/flex option against the Colts in Week 6. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard was not at practice on Wednesday. The official injury report listed it as a rest day. Pollard and RB Tyjae Spears split the running back snaps nearly evenly in Sunday's loss to the Texans.
| Footballguys view: Pollard has been missing practices during the week, only to show up on gameday and produce for the Titans. Pollard rushed 14 times for 52 yards in Tennessee's Week 5 loss to the Texans. In Week 6 against the Colts, we've got Pollard in the RB2/flex range. We'll see if he's moved before the trade deadline, as there are plenty of teams who could use a back like Pollard. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard played 30 snaps in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans. RB Tyjae Spears played 29, an almost even split of the backfield work.
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Titans head coach Robert Saleh said on Sunday that QB Cam Ward is the team's quarterback this year. There is no thought of benching him. Saleh made the comments after Tennessee's 26-3 home loss to the Texans.
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Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans. He was projected for 11.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.1.
| Footballguys view: Tate came into this game questionable with a back issue. Even though the Texans pass defense has been shredded by the likes of Josh Allen and Dak Prescott this season, Cam Ward was not up to matching their intensity in Week 5, so Tate was a bust. The Colts defense is up next. While they have had some breakdowns in coverage this season, Tate won't be a viable WR3/Flex play unless we see him get in a full practice and get off of the injury report next week. He's not an essential hold in short bench leagues. |
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Titans WRs Carnell Tate and Calvin Ridley were the starting receivers for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Texans. Tate, a rookie, had been questionable with a back injury. Ridley opened the game with a catch and a move to shake a Texans linebacker for a 23-yard gain.
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Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (back) is "definitely trending" toward playing in Sunday's game against the Texans, per a source. Tate is listed as questionable after being limited in Thursday's practice. Head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday that Tate was "good to go" for Sunday.
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Titans TE Gunnar Helm is good to go, head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday. Helm popped up on the injury report on Thursday with a knee issue and was limited in practice.
| Footballguys view: After a five-target game in Week 1, Helm has managed just five targets over the last three weeks. He's way off the fantasy radar in Week 5. |
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Titans WR Carnell Tate is "good to go," head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday. Tate popped up on the injury report on Thursday with a back issue and was limited in practice. He's officially listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: A midweek addition to the injury report is usually not good news, but it seems like a non-story for Tate. He's coming off the best game of his young career and should be started as a high-end WR3 this week against the Texans. He'll have a tough matchup against Derek Stingley Jr., but he's starting to show the upside that made him a top pick in this year's Draft. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard returned to practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. Pollard did not practice on Wednesday because of a foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Same as it ever was. Pollard has missed practices this year, but he suits up and plays through his various ailments. Ankle and now foot problems have bothered the veteran running back this year. Against the Texans on Sunday, we see Pollard as a low-end RB2/flex option. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard (foot) did not practice on Wednesday as Tennessee began preparations for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate caught 9 passes for 145 yards on 12 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 24-18 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 9.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.0.
| Footballguys view: Tate had another fumble that Tyjae Spears recovered, so ball security was an issue even though the #4 overall pick put up his first big WR1 stat line. He benefited from the Ravens being up big in the second half and playing passive on defense, eager to get this one over with once Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury. Tate will draw the tough Houston pass defense next week, but he could still be worth a flex spot after CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys broke their backs in the second half with four touchdowns in Week 4. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is expected to play on Sunday against the Ravens, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Spears returned to full practice on Friday despite drawing the questionable designation.
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: A full practice makes it almost certain that Spears will play this weekend. With Tony Pollard also expected to be active, touches will likely be split between the two backs. With how the Titans' offense has struggled to start this season, it's hard to rely on any running back as more than a desperation RB3. |
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