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Commanders dominate Titans 42-19: Here’s how X reacted

The Tennessee Titans were dominated by the Washington Commanders, 42-19, in Week 13 action. Here is how fans on X reacted.

The Tennessee Titans were manhandled by the Washington Commanders 42-19 in a game that started off bad and got progressively worse throughout the afternoon.

The Titans now fall to 3-9 on the season, and fans are speaking out.

Here is a look at how fans on X reacted to the loss.

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Titans vs. Commanders Player of the Game: QB Will Levis

The Tennessee Titans fell to the Washington Commanders, 42-19, in Week 13 and quarterback Will Levis is our Player of the Game.

The Tennessee Titans traveled to Landover, Maryland on Sunday to face the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

In a game that started out poorly for the Titans with the Commanders scoring on their first four possessions, the Titans shot themselves in the foot with turnovers and penalties and allowed the Commanders to score 21 points in the first quarter.

Unfortunately, that huge lead was too much for the Titans to overcome and they lost 42-19.

Still, we saw some good things from the Titans as they held the Commanders to 14 points over the remaining three quarters and ended up scoring some points of their own. They never gave up and worked hard to come back, and that was largely thanks to quarterback Will Levis’ play and leadership on the field, which is why he is this week’s Player of the Game.

Levis, for just the second time this season, did not have a single turnover on Sunday. On top of that, he went 18-for-37 for 212 yards and two touchdowns and was sacked only twice, largely because he escaped the pocket or got rid of the ball before being tackled.

For the first time this season, Levis not only played well, but he looked like a leader on the field. He rallied the offense to move the ball down the field and found Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the end zone twice. He put the offense on his back this week, and if he continues to do that, the Titans will start seeing success.

Next week, the Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first of two divisional matchups against them remaining this season.

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Titans vs. Commanders: 3 reasons for optimism in Week 13

The Tennessee Titans square off in a Sunday afternoon battle against the Commanders in Week 13. Here are three reasons for optimism.

The Tennessee Titans are coming off a potentially momentum-building 32-27 victory over the Houston Texans in a classic AFC South battle.

This week, the 3-8 Titans will take on the Washington Commanders in Week 13 action. The Commanders have been struggling and come in needing a win to get back on track.

The Titans are playing some of their best football of the season and have another chance to stack wins. Here are three reasons to be optimistic they can pull this one out.

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Rushing attack

The Titans could still be without Tyjae Spears, who remains in the concussion protocol. But that will mean a bigger dose of Tony Pollard.

Pollard has been the one constant for the offense in 2024 and is coming off his best game of the season. The Commanders rank near the bottom of the league in rush defense and have struggled all season.

Pollard has averaged 4.5 or more yards per carry in four of his past five games, including his 119-yard performance against the Texans.  If the Titans can keep Pollard involved, they will have a chance to control the clock and hit some explosive plays.

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Passing defense

The Titans rank first in the league in passing defense and are inside the top five in all major categories against the pass. The Commanders boast an explosive passing attack but quarterback Jayden Daniels is a rookie and appears to be cooling off after a hot start and could be hitting the dreaded rookie wall.

The Titans got to C.J. Stroud in Week 12 and forced him into multiple turnovers and could do the same this week. Yes, Daniels’ running ability could cause problems, but in the passing game, the Titans may have an advantage.

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Hope and confidence

It’s hard to believe, but the Titans still have a slight chance to make the playoffs in 2024. It’s a long shot, but it is possible when looking at their remaining schedule.

On paper, this game with the Commanders and their rematch with the Texans appear to be the toughest on the schedule. The Titans are playing well and there is confidence inside the locker room that they can pull off the impossible. To keep that hope alive, the Titans need to stack wins starting this week and will be motivated to prove the doubters wrong.

Making the playoffs is unlikely at this point, but it is the NFL, and stranger things have happened.

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Titans vs. Commanders: NFL experts make Week 13 picks

See who experts around the league are taking in a Week 13 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

The Tennessee Titans (3-8) will visit the Washington Commanders (7-5) at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Sunday afternoon.

Opening the week, the Titans were listed as 6-point road underdogs but that spread has softened slightly with Tennessee at +5.5 as of this writing.

Let’s take a look at who some of the experts and insiders around the league are taking in the Week 13 matchup:

Expert Pick Score (if applicable)
Dan Graziano (ESPN) Titans N/A
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Commanders N/A
Seth Wickersham (ESPN) Commanders N/A
Pete Prisco (CBS) Commanders 24-21
John Breech (CBS) Commanders 21-17
Jordan Dajani (CBS) Commanders 26-23
Nate Davis (USA TODAY) Commanders 30-20
Lorenzo Reyes (USA TODAY) Commanders 27-14
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Commanders  26-16
Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Commanders  27-20

For the second straight week, only ESPN’s Dan Graziano is smelling an upset. Can he keep his impressive streak alive on Sunday? The rest of the panel doesn’t think so but most do see it as a close game.

Other experts and analysts from around the league are equally bullish on the Commanders, but 11 percent are predicting a Titans stunner, per NFL Pickwatch.

Fans are far less optimistic with 96 percent predicting an easy Washington victory.

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Gimme Him: One player Titans would steal from Commanders

The Tennessee Titans need some help on offense making this an easy target to grab off the Washington Commanders’ roster.

The Tennessee Titans are coming off an upset victory over the Houston Texans in Week 12 action and now set their sights on the Washington Commanders. 

That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Commanders’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades. Although a solid core is in place, the Titans could use an influx of talent on all levels, and the Commanders offer a variety of players that could improve the roster. 

In this one, I am going to bypass the offensive line. Between injuries on the interior and a gaping hole at right tackle, almost any offensive lineman would add serious competition to the Titans’ roster. 

Quarterback Jayden Daniels is an intriguing option. The rookie phenom has looked like a veteran for most of the season and has proven to be NFL ready from the start. However, with offensive line issues and quarterback Will Levis starting to turn the corner, there are options that could pay dividends in other areas. 

Linebacker Bobby Wagner, tight end Zach Ertz and defensive tackle Daron Payne are also potential targets, but one player outshines all of them: wide receiver Terry McLaurin. 

Yes, the combination of Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine have been productive and seem to be developing chemistry with Levis, but McLaurin is a difference maker. Since entering the league as a third-round selection in the 2019 NFL draft, he has developed into one of the most complete wide receivers in the NFL and all he does is make plays. 

With the Titans, he would give Will Levis a dynamic target that can excel in any role on the offense, allowing the team to attack teams both vertically and horizontally. When coupled with a dynamic running game behind Tony Pollard, the offense would start to show a lot more potential. 

What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Terry McLaurin or steal an entirely different player from the Washington Commanders?

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Titans upset Texans, 32-27: Here’s how X reacted

The Tennessee Titans traveled to Houston and knocked off the first-place Texans, 32-27, in an AFC South battle and this is how X reacted.

The Tennessee Titans pulled off a huge upset on Sunday, going into NRG Stadium and knocking off the first-place Houston Texans, 32-27, in AFC South action. 

The game wasn’t a masterpiece, but quarterback Will Levis was solid, Tony Pollard ran hard, and the defense made just enough plays to hold the Texans in check. Tennessee can now travel back to Nashville on a high note and enjoy a victory Monday.

Here’s how fans on X reacted to the first signature win under Brian Callahan.

Titans vs. Texans Player of the Game: RB Tony Pollard

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Houston Texans, 32-27, in Week 12 and RB Tony Pollard is our Player of the Game.

The Tennessee Titans faced the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday in an AFC South battle for the ages.

It was a much better game than anyone anticipated, with the Titans scoring their most points since their Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins.

The Titans earned their third win of the season in Week 12 behind a strong defensive showing and an offense that looked rejuvenated. There were a number of players who could have been our Player of the Game this week: Kenneth Murray Jr., T’Vondre Sweat, Harold Landry, Chig Okonkwo, and a few others were all considered.

However, Tony Pollard is responsible for keeping the Titans in this game from the beginning, so he is this week’s Player of the Game.

Pollard recorded 119 yards on 20 carries, averaging 5.0 yards per carry, and rushed for a touchdown, plus caught three passes for 10 yards. He put the offense on his back this week and made sure they got down the field. He did fumble the ball in the red zone, but his play the rest of the game covered that rare mistake.

The Titans now have a 1-1 record in the AFC South division, keeping their 0.5% playoff hopes alive for another week.

Next week, the Titans face the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

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Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: 3 reasons for optimism in Week 12

The Tennessee Titans have an AFC South battle with the Houston Texans Sunday and there are three reasons to be optimistic they can win.

The Tennessee Titans are coming off a disappointing 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in a game many observers believe was taken away by the officiating crew. While there were some questionable calls, the Titans must play cleaner and not make unforced errors. 

This week, the 2-8 Titans will take on the Houston Texans in an AFC South battle. The Texans sit atop the division and are coming off a decisive victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.  

Things may look bleak for Titans fans, but there are some reasons for optimism heading into Week 12, and here are three of them.

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Passing defense

The Titans rank first in the league in passing defense and are inside the top five in all major categories against the pass. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has not been as dynamic as he was as a rookie and is going through somewhat of a sophomore slump. If the Titans’ secondary can hold up against wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell, it’s possible to force Stroud into some mistakes, giving the Titans a chance. 

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Will Levis

Levis has looked like a different quarterback since returning from his shoulder injury. He’s not only protecting the ball, he’s making better decisions. More importantly, he is attacking teams vertically and having success. If the offensive line can hold up against the Texans’ pass rush, Levis has a chance to lead the Titans to an upset.

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It’s a divisional matchup

Games within a division are different and are almost always closer than they should be when looking solely at the statistics or the standings. This AFC South battle should be no different. The talent differential between these two teams is not as wide as their records may indicate, and the Titans are growing every week. This could be the week they break through, especially against a Texans team that is coming off a huge win against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Believe it or not, the Titans have not been eliminated from playoff contention and still have something to play for. There is belief in the locker room and that could be a recipe for an upset on Sunday. 

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