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Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is one of the NFL’s most underrated players

It didn’t take long for the Tennessee Titans to realize they had a problem at quarterback this season.

It didn’t take long for the Tennessee Titans to realize they had a problem at quarterback this season.

But hardly anyone expected former Miami Dolphins signal-caller Ryan Tannehill to accomplish what he has in Nashville after taking the reins in the third quarter of a shutout loss the Denver Broncos.

So it comes as no surprise that he’s been recognized as one of the NFL’s must underrated players.

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons also made the list.

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Since Tannehill has taken over, he’s completed 128-of-176 passing for 1,602 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions.

He also had a solid game in last week’s 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts, delivering on 17-of-22 pass attempts for 182 yards for two touchdowns, and took care of the football, finishing the contest without an interception.

Tannehill and the Titans will look to extended their winning streak to four games as they face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Titans WR Adam Humphries, CB Adoree Jackson ruled OUT vs. Raiders

The Tennessee Titans took the practice field on Friday in preparation for this week’s matchup against the Oakland Raiders.

The Tennessee Titans took the practice field on Friday in preparation for this week’s matchup against the Oakland Raiders.

But as the Titans look to extend their three-game winning streak to four games, they will be without a host of players.

Linebacker Daren Bates (shoulder), wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) and cornerbacks Adoree Jackson (foot) and LeShaun Sims (ankle) all did not practice and have been ruled OUT.

Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (hamstring) was a limited participant and is considered questionable.

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Wide receivers Corey Davis (not injury related) and A.J. Brown (calf), running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) and center Ben Jones (thumb) were full participants.

Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (not injury related) did not practice.

Here’s a look at the complete injury report.

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Tannehill and the Titans will look to stay hot as they face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill leads NFL in passer rating heading into Week 14

Hardly anyone expected something quite like this from Ryan Tannehill.

Hardly anyone expected something quite like this from Ryan Tannehill.

He took the reins at quarterback from Marcus Mariota in the midst of Week 6’s shutout loss to the Denver Broncos, and the Titans haven’t looked back since.

And that’s with good cause.

Tennessee’s offense was mostly stagnant at the beginning of the year, but has gotten rolling with Tannehill at the helm.

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But he’s not just gaining recognition in Nashville. Heading into Week 14, Tannehill leads the league in passer rating (113.9).

Behind Tannehill are the Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins (111.9), the Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson (111.1), the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson (109.6) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Here’s a look at the complete list.

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So far in 2019, Tannehill has lost just one game as a starter for the Titans.

He’s 128-of-176 passing for 1,602 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions.

In last week’s 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Tannehill completed 17-of-22 pass attempts for 182 yards for two touchdowns, and took care of the football, finishing the contest without an interception.

Tannehill and the Titans will look to stay hot as they face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Experts predict a Titans win over Raiders on Sunday

The Titans are set to face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

The Tennessee Titans (7-5) are riding high on a three-game winning streak, and will look to extend that number to four as they face the Oakland Raiders away from home this week.

A number of analysts across multiple networks have predicted the Titans will accomplish just that in Week 14.

The Tennessean’s staff predicted a Titans win over the Raiders.

Staff writer Erik Bacharach sees a final score of 30-27.

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“The Titans offense keeps humming and hits 30 points for a fourth straight game,” he wrote. “The Raiders’ season is on the line here, but after being outscored 74-12 in their past two games, they simply can’t keep up.”

Sports director Tommy Deas predicts a much more dominant victory from Tennessee on the road.

“Ryan Tannehill continues to improve, Derrick Henry is running downhill and the defense is getting nasty,” he wrote. “The Raiders seem to be backsliding. The roll continues.”

The New York Times has the odds in the Titans’ favor by a point spread of (-2.5).

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“The star of Tennessee’s offense is Derrick Henry, a terrific running back who can be absolutely devastating when he’s healthy,” the publication’s Benjamin Hoffman wrote. “But the Titans (7-5) have also received unbelievable production and efficiency from Ryan Tannehill since he became their starting quarterback. During the Titans’ current three-game win streak, Tennessee has outscored its opponents by 108-69, with Henry rushing for 496 yards and Tannehill throwing for six touchdowns. The surge has the Titans trailing Pittsburgh in the wild-card race by just a tiebreaker. A road game against the struggling Raiders (6-6), who have scored a total of 29 points over the last three weeks, does not seem likely to interrupt that forward momentum.”

CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin has the Titans winning, 25-19.

“The Raiders were such a nice story earlier this year. Now, it’s safe to project Derek Carr getting outplayed by Ryan Tannehill, and while Josh Jacobs is ever reliable on the ground, the Titans have a nasty ground game of their own,” he wrote.

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The Titans are set to face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill has excelled against the blitz in 2019

He’s been impressive in a number of categories, including against the blitz of opposing defenses.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill may be playing his best season as an NFL starter ever, recording just one loss as the team’s starting signal-caller.

He’s been impressive in a number of categories, including against the blitz of opposing defenses.

ESPN placed Tannehill at No. 6 on a list based on the passer rating of quarterbacks on dropbacks with five or more pass rushers who are currently starting in the league.

Tannehill was directly ahead of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and behind Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees ranked first — and it wasn’t exactly close.

Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, Mitchell Trubisky, Andy Dalton and Tom Brady ranked lowest.

Here’s a look at the complete list.

So far this season, Tannehill has completed 128-of-176 pass attempts for 1,602 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, while posting an overall rating of 113.9.

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The Titans also had one of their best performances against the division rival Indianapolis Colts in recent history, recording a 31-17 win in Lucas Oil Stadium.

Tannehill was 17-of-22 passing for 182 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

Tannehill and the Titans will look for continued success as they face the Oakland Raiders at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill credits supporting cast for team’s success

According to the signal-caller, the Titans’ latest success isn’t all on him.

The Tennessee Titans have looked like an entirely different team since Ryan Tannehill took over at quarterback in Week 6, and he’s posted just one loss as a starter for the two-toned blue.

But according to the signal-caller, the Titans’ latest success isn’t all on him — even though his solid play at the position has made a great amount of difference in getting the offense rolling.

“I just think it speaks to the guys around me, they’re playing well,” he said in a report by the team’s Jim Wyatt. “The offensive line giving me time, and guys are catching the ball and getting open downfield. I think it all kind of works together – putting the ball in a catchable spot, and then guys making a play on it. I have a lot of confidence that if I throw a ball, that our guys are going to go get it right now. We just need to keep on that track, building that confidence out here on the practice field and carrying it over to games.”

Since taking the reins in the Titans’ shutout loss to the Denver Broncos, Tannehill has completed 128-of-176 pass attempts for 1,602 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, while posting an overall rating of 113.9.

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In Tennessee’s latest 31-17 victory over the division rival Indianapolis Colts, Tannehill was 17-of-22 passing for 182 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

Tannehill and the Titans will look to stay hot as they face a struggling Oakland Raiders team in yet another road game at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

7 fantasy football waiver wire claims to make ahead of Week 14

Fantasy football waiver wire claims and adds to make ahead of Week 14.

Need a fresh face for your fantasy football roster this week?

It’s never too late for a few extra points to add to your win column. Especially since it could be playoff time now.

Here are seven waiver wire claims to make in fantasy football ahead of Week 14:

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

QB Ryan Tannehill

Ryan Tannehill has quietly put up three-straight games which have included two touchdown passes in each. Of course, the yards haven’t always been there, limiting his fantasy football value. This week Tannehill’s Titans are on the road, but against the Raiders. They’ve allowed 27 passing touchdowns to date and rank as the No. 24 team defending the pass, allowing an average of 258.2 yards per game. They’re not great.

Percent owned in ESPN fnatasy leagues: 23.6%

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Titans are favorites over Raiders ahead of Sunday matchup

The Titans are favored to leave with the win by a point spread of (-2.5), according to Bet MGM.

The Tennessee Titans (7-5) are looking very much like a team that could edge its way into the playoffs after recording a 31-17 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.

With the victory, the Titans have now won three games in a row, and will look to extend that streak to four as they face the Oakland Raiders (6-6) this week on the road.

The Titans are favored to leave with the win by a point spread of (-2.5), according to Bet MGM.

The Raiders have hardly had the same type of momentum as the Titans have held lately, dropping their past two consecutive contests.

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Oakland has scored just 12 combined points in two games, recording a 40-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, and falling 34-3 to the New York Jets in the week prior to that.

While the Titans could have their quarterback of the future in Ryan Tannehill, things couldn’t be much different at the position for the Raiders.

Quarterback Derek Carr is likely playing for his job at this point, and this game could ultimately end up being the deciding factor.

Carr has been met with plenty of criticism, including after he went 20-of-30 passing for 222 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions against Kansas City.

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The Titans and Raiders are set to kick off at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

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Titans stay put in Week 14 NFL power rankings

Here’s what analyst Doug Farrar had to say about placing the Titans directly ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and behind the Minnesota Vikings.

The Tennessee Titans (7-5) have found a new sense of energy on offense with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, and former Alabama standout rusher Derrick Henry driving the ground game.

The team looked solid in all three phases of the game as they recorded a 31-17 win over the division rival Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.

After the victory, the Titans stayed put at the No. 11 spot in Touchdown Wire’s Week 14 NFL power rankings.

Here’s what analyst Doug Farrar had to say about placing the Titans directly ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and behind the Minnesota Vikings.

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“For once, Ryan Tannehill wasn’t the big story in a Titans win. Though the reformed quarterback looked good in a 31-17 win over the Colts, completing 17 of 22 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns, this game was really in running back Derrick Henry’s hands,” he wrote.

And there’s no doubting that Henry was a force against one of the league’s toughest rushing defenses.

“Henry gained 149 yards and scored a touchdown on 26 carries, proving once again that he is the kind of powerful, sustaining back you can build an old-school offense around. Over his past three games, Henry has rushed 68 times for 496 yards, a 7.3 yards per carry average, and five rushing touchdowns. With Tannehill looking explosive and consistent and a defense rounding into shape, the Titans — who have won five of their past six games — are starting to look like that wild-card team nobody wants to deal with in the playoffs.”

The Titans have certainly made a turnaround at this point, and look like an entirely different team than they did toward the beginning of the season.

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It will be interesting to see what the future holds for them, and if they’re able to stay hot enough to crack their way into the postseason and be competitive.

Tennessee will face the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday.

Titans-Colts: a look at offensive snap counts

Here’s a complete look at the offensive snap counts.

The Tennessee Titans (7-5) looked like a much different, much more improved team as they faced the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) for the second time this season and recorded a 31-17 win in Lucas Oil Stadium.

Offensive linemen Rodger Saffold, Nate Davis, Jack Conklin and Ben Jones were in for a full 60 offensive snaps, along with quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown saw action on 54 snaps — more than any player on offense outside of the linemen and the signal-caller.

Fullback Khari Blasingame was used on special teams more than any of the offense’s players, in for 13 snaps.

Here’s a complete look at the offensive snap counts.

The Titans are set to face the Oakland Raiders next at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.