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Titans | Tony Pollard plays 46 snaps, Michael Carter 16 against Browns Sun Oct 25, 05:04 PM
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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Titans RB Tony Pollard (foot) practiced again on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's game at the Ravens. RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) also practiced Friday, and head coach Robert Saleh said he is heading in the right direction. S Kevin Winston Jr., added to the injury report Thursday with a shoulder injury, did not practice Friday; Saleh said Winston will be monitored: "Obviously we'll see how he feels." DT John Franklin-Myers (back) practiced again Friday and is good to go.
| Footballguys view: Pollard and Spears both opened the week as DNPs, but both running backs returned to practice on Thursday. Pollard's participation was listed as full, while Spears has been limited. The Titans have a tough matchup against the Ravens this week, but Pollard would be a decent volume-based RB2 if Spears can't go. If Spears is active, a split backfield in this matchup could be hard to predict, and both running backs would fall into the back-end RB4 tier. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard (foot) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday after he did not practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: The "DNP" on Wednesday is in the past with a full practice on Thursday. Without any setbacks, Pollard is good for Week 4. We've got Pollard in the RB2/flex range for this week's contest against the Ravens on Sunday. |
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Titans RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday. Spears limped off the field during Sunday's Week 3 loss at the Giants, and Pollard dealt with an ankle issue last week before avoiding an injury designation.
| Footballguys view: Both missed practice last week, but both played in Week 3. Spears seemed like he was a bit more banged up a week ago, then he left the Giants game. Circle back to see what Pollard does on Friday, and Fantasy GMs should plan on him being an RB3/flex option against the Ravens. For what it's worth, Titans HC Robert Saleh said he isn't concerned about either's injury status. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears limped off the field during Sunday's game at the Giants after a completion by QB Cam Ward. He was able to return, however. Spears entered the game listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: Tony Pollard ran the ball effectively in this game and should be the clear lead back against the Ravens next week with Spears ailing. He's a flex play in Week 4, and can serve as your RB2 in a pinch. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Giants after being listed as questionable. CB Cor'Dale Flott, a former Giant who was also listed as questionable, is active as well. The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter on Saturday with Spears' status in doubt.
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The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Giants, with RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable. Carter is one of many former Giants and Jets players returning to MetLife Stadium, where a heavy ground attack is expected on both sides in bad weather.
| Footballguys view: Spears is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Giants, so Carter gets the elevation here. The Titans will use a lot of Tony Pollard, and we like him as an RB3/flex option in this matchup. Without Spears, rookie Nicholas Singleton should be the next man up to spell Pollard. With rain in the forecast, the Titans could go 'mudding' with that combination at running back. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs to start the week, Spears returned on Friday in a limited capacity. Even if he is active, a split with Tony Pollard and Nicholas Singleton on a bad offense makes him a risky start. The best move with Spears this week is to keep him on your bench. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday, September 24, after sitting out Wednesday's session, as Tennessee prepares for Sunday's game at the New York Giants. RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) was not spotted at practice on Thursday. TE Daniel Bellinger was also not spotted at practice, while CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad), who missed last Sunday's game, practiced again and said he thinks he is trending in the right direction.
| Footballguys view: Both Pollard and Spears missed Wednesday's practice, so at least Pollard is back out there on Thursday. While Spears may miss the game against the Giants (check back Friday to be sure), Pollard is trending in the right direction. Pollard is an RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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The Titans' injury report from Wednesday's practice shows RB Tony Pollard (ankle) and RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) both did not practice ahead of Sunday's game at the New York Giants. CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad) and DT Solomon Thomas (knee) were limited, while G Fernando Carmona (shoulder) and LB James Williams Sr. (elbow) practiced in full. WR Wan'Dale Robinson, who has six catches for 47 yards through two games, said he expects the Titans passing game to 'start clicking even more as the run game has success' when he faces his former team, the Giants, on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Well, this is not a great start to the week of practice. With both backs missing practice on Wednesday, rookie Nicholas Singleton could get a larger workload in Week 3. The Titans are on the road for an early Sunday game against the Giants. |
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Titans WR Chimere Dike left Sunday's loss to the Jets to be checked for a concussion. He was cleared and returned.
| Footballguys view: Upon return, Dike tried to spin out of a tackle and took a hit, causing him to fumble. The Jets recovered. Dike, who played just four offensive snaps on Sunday, can't afford too many missteps. Meanwhile, we'll be watching for any reports that Dike has concussion symptoms after the game. |
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Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and a score and added 21 yards on four rushes. Tony Pollard ran for 35 yards on seven carries and turned two targets into one catch for -1 yards. Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson both got six targets and racked up 38 receiving yards, Tate on four catches and Robinson on five catches.
| Footballguys view: The Titans offense never seriously threatened the Jets defense, with the only touchdown coming to Elic Ayomanor in garbage time. The offensive line is one of the worst in the league, and the Titans face a much tougher matchup at Philadelphia next week, so don't expect things to get better in the short term. All of your Titans should be on the bench in Week 2. |
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Tennessee Titans WR Xavier Restrepo was waived Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to storyFormer Arizona Cardinals LB Owen Pappoe, former Kansas City Chiefs CB Melvin Smith Jr. and former Green Bay Packers DT Nazir Stackhouse were claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans Monday, Aug. 31.
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Tennessee Titans RB Michael Carter is expected to be placed on the practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
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Tennessee Titans LB Dorian Mausi (undisclosed) and CB Joshua X. Williams (pectoral) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 30, but have been designated to return. The team also placed C Andre James (undisclosed) and DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Tennessee Titans WR Bryce Oliver, WR Mason Kinsey, WR Hank Beatty, WR Tyren Montgomery, TE Joel Wilson, QB Hendon Hooker, RB Michael Carter, RB Kalel Mullings, WR Courtney Jackson and WR Lance McCutcheon were released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Tennessee Titans WR K.J. Osborn was released Sunday, Aug. 30, according to sources.
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Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis was waived on Sunday, Aug. 30. He was a second-round pick (No. 33 overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Tennessee Titans RB D'Ernest Johnson was released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Tennessee Titans CB Joshua X. Williams (pectoral) is dealing with a pectoral injury suffered in the Titans' second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, and his status is currently up in the air for Week 1, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate has impressed with his large catch radius and consistent hands-catching ability. The Titans have started to move Tate across the formation rather than always having him on the ball.
| Footballguys view: Tate is probably going to have some highlight reel plays that make a splash in the box score, but the Titans offense is going to be inconsistent to open the season considering its offensive line woes and new system, along with Cam Ward's preseason struggles. Tate is going in the 6th/7th round close to similar weekly boom/bust propositions like Brian Thomas Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.. |































