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Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat shows off stiff-arm, wins ‘Angry Runs’ for Week 15

Tennessee Titans rookie T’Vondre Sweat showed off his ball skills in an amazing play earned him an ‘Angry Runs’ scepter.

The Tennessee Titans may have lost against the Cincinnati Bengals, but one player is receiving accolades for a tremendous play in the game. 

Rookie defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat, all 366 pounds of him, showed the world his athleticism, moves, and what he can do with the ball in his hands.

After recovering a Joe Burrow fumble, Sweat rumbled 32 yards toward the end zone. Along the way, he had bursts, swagger, and a stiff arm that would make “King” Derrick Henry proud.  In recognition of his return, he was nominated by NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt as one of the finalists for the Week 15 “Angry Runs” scepter.

Sweat won.

Sweat won the Week 15 award over Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Baltimore Ravens MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. 

Davis has had a tremendous rookie season and has shown he is more than a run-stuffing defensive tackle. After this demonstration, head coach Brian Callahan may want to add him to some packages to help his struggling offense. 

Sweat and the Titans will be back on the field Sunday when they travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts. 

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Titans vs. Bengals Player of the Game: NT T’Vondre Sweat

The Tennessee Titans fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-27, in Week 15 and nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat is our Player of the Game.

The Tennessee Titans hosted the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.

The game featured the NFL’s top offense and the NFL’s second-ranked defense facing off against each other in a battle between former rivals.

The Titans were eliminated from playoff contention after last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Bengals’ playoff hopes are still alive despite the Titans’ best efforts to derail them.

It was a tough outing for the Titans, who fell 37-27 to the Bengals in a game that saw far too many offensive turnovers. The biggest bright spot the Titans had today was in rookie nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat, who is this week’s Player of the Game.

Sweat played his best game of the season against the Bengals, but the evidence doesn’t lie in his stat line, which includes three tackles (one solo).

Sweat was a major disruption for Cincinnati’s offense, especially in the first half when he stripped Joe Burrow of the ball and ran it back 30 yards. Seeing that makes a solid case for future Warren Sapp-type plays for Sweat.

The Bengals often double-covered Jeffery Simmons, which gave Sweat more freedom to become a problem. The rookie defender certainly has a bright NFL future ahead of him.

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Titans’ 330-pound T’Vondre Sweat delivers superb stiff-arm on fumble return

Quite the stiff-arm from Tennessee delensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat

Well, at least the Tennessee Titans can put this on a loop for their highlight reel of the 2024 season.

T’Vrondre Sweat is all of 330 pounds. That didn’t matter when he turned into a running back after grabbing a Bengals fumble on Sunday.

Check out the stiff-arm Sweat delivers as he rumbles on the play/

Watch it: Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat makes incredible play vs. Bengals

Tennessee Titans rookie nose tackle strips the ball from Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and runs it back for additional yardage.

The Tennessee Titans are currently hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 action and the Titans showed up and showed out early. They’ve gotten off to an early 14-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the second quarter and a ton of football left to play.

But that’s not the story. The story is rookie nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat’s strip of Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow. It wasn’t just a strip, it was a solid defensive stop in the red zone, something the Titans have struggled with despite having a top defense, and he ran the ball back for added yards for the offense. Take a peek:

 

If that’s not a solid submission for Angry Runs, we need to update the criteria.

Keep watching the Titans and Bengals on Fox, it’s been entertaining so far and looks to continue being a fun game to watch.

T’Vondre Sweat has proven to be an incredible draft pick for the Titans, breaking out a run like this as a rookie is no easy feat and he made it look like second nature. The Titans need to figure out a way to get him integrated in some Warren Sapp-esq plays going forward.

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Jaguars vs. Titans: Key matchups

Jaguars vs. Titans: Key matchups

The Jacksonville Jaguars have faced the worst-case scenario of worst-case scenarios the way this season has gone, from playoff expectations in the preseason to likely possessing the No. 1 overall draft choice for the third time in five years.

The 2-10 Jaguars enter Week 14 with the worst record in the league. But they have a chance to put smiles on fans’ faces as they are set to take on the 3-9 Tennesee Titans in an AFC South matchup in Nashville.

Jaguars Wire takes a look at the key matchups that could determine the outcome of Jacksonville vs. Tennessee.

Titans QB Will Levis vs. Jaguars QB Mac Jones

This game will come down to which quarterback makes the fewest mistakes.

Jones and Levis are two quarterbacks who received plenty of hype and attention in their respective drafts but have failed to meet their expectations as signal-callers. Both have been underwhelming since entering the league and their futures with their current teams seem uncertain.

However, both players will square off in this AFC South rivalry game. Mac Jones has thrown for 484 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in the last three games, two as the starter and in relief of Lawrence against Houston last week.

Levis has played much better since returning from a throwing shoulder injury in Week 10 than before he missed time.

Levis has thrown for 960 yards with seven touchdowns and just two interceptions in the last four weeks, compared to 699 yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions in the first five games of the season. He is making fewer mistakes and operating fairly cleanly.

Jones must protect the ball better for the Jaguars’ offense to beat against the No. 1 passing defense in the NFL. It starts with better consistency and rhythm as a signal-caller to give his playmakers, including rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr., a chance to win downfield, where Jacksonville succeeded in the passing game when Lawrence was available.

If Jones can play a mistake-free game, the Jaguars’ chances of a win increase significantly.

Titans DL Jeffery Simmons vs. Jaguars interior OL

An area of strength for Jacksonville has been its interior line play with guards Ezra Cleveland and Brandon Scherff along with center Mitch Morse. This week they will be taking on a game-wrecker in defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, one of the best players in the NFL at his position.

That said, Simmons is experiencing a relatively down year. He has generated a 9.7 percent pressure rate this season, ranking No. 49 of 107 qualifying defensive linemen, per NFL Pro.

Still, Simmons has reminded teams just how explosive and quick he can be off the line of scrimmage with 11 quick pressures (tied for tenth-most in the NFL) and 15 run stuffs (No. 3), according to Next Gen Stats.

The Jaguars interior offensive line has allowed some of the lowest pressure rates at right guard (3.9%) and left guard (4.4%) and the fifth-fewest run stuffs in the league (44). The latter stat has allowed the Jaguars to remain in the top half in rushing yards per attempt, at 4.5.

Simmons, along with Titans rookie standout T’Vondre Sweat (27 run stops), will be a big challenge for the Jaguars offensive line.

Yet, if the combo of Scherff, Morse and Cleveland can win at the line of scrimmage Sunday, Jones should play with clean pockets while running backs Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne Jr. get to tout the ball for decent chunk gains, potentially leading to win No. 3 for Jacksonville.

Titans injury report: T’Vondre Sweat out, Tyler Boyd limited

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday and saw defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat leads a group sidelined by injury.

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday as they started some preparations for their Week 14 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before the session began, some news on existing injuries broke. 

On a positive note, offensive tackle Jaelyn Duncan, who has been out with a hamstring injury, has been designated to return from injured reserve. This move opens his three week practice window and he was on the field today in a limited capacity.

The news wasn’t as positive on wide receiver Treylon Burks. The former first-round selection has been on injured reserve with a knee injury. When originally injured in practice there was optimism that he would return in 2024. Today, those thoughts came to an end when it was announced that Burks will miss the rest of 2024 with an ACL injury. This is the latest in a long line of injuries for Burks, who has not lived up to his draft pedigree. 

As for active Titans, six starters were sidelined on Wednesday. Cornerback Roger McCreary, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, linebacker Kenneth Murray, guard Peter Skoronski, defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat and linebacker James Williams were all held out. 

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd, offensive tackle Leroy Watson, and Duncan were limited. While cornerback Chidobe Awuzie was a full participant and is working toward being activated for the Jaguars game. 

The Titans complete injury report for Wednesday can be found below. 

Did not participate: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), DT Jeffery Simmon (NIR/rest), LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), OG Peter Skoronski (foot), DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder), LB James Williams (knee)

Limited participant: WR Tyler Boyd (foot), OT Leroy Watson (back), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring)

Full participant: CB Chidobe Awuzie (groin)

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Titans’ JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat named to NFL.com’s Top 25 rookie team

Tennessee Titans’ rookies JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat ranked inside top 25 rookies by NFL.com.

The Tennessee Titans have largely received positive reviews for their 2024 draft class. Rookies such as JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat, Jarvis Brownlee, and Jha’Quan Jackson have all made an impact at points during the season. 

Now, at the midway point of the year, outlets are taking notice, and once again, the Titans see two of their rookies garnering high praise from Gennaro Filice at NFL.com. Both Latham and Sweat are firmly inside the Top 25 rookies in the league at the halfway mark. 

No. 14 – JC Latham

DRAFTED: Round 1, No. 7 overall

Sitting at 2-6 with a first-year head coach and major questions at quarterback, Tennessee is clearly a team in transition, to put it kindly. But the No. 7 overall pick gives Titans fans something to be excited about — and not just because he’s clearly an excitable fella (SEE: last week’s Mic’d Up footage). With the college right tackle settling into his new assignment on the blind side, the Titans have a promising young OL duo on the left, between Latham and last year’s first-round pick, LG Peter Skoronski.

Latham has been a steady anchor for the offensive line and appears to be taking on a larger leadership role on the unit. With a hole at right tackle and now losing veteran center Lloyd Cushenberry for the season, this will be a huge asset as Latham continues to grow as the team’s left tackle. 

No. 19 – T’Vondre Sweat

DRAFTED: Round 2, No. 38 overall

I already talked about the nice young duo Tennessee has cooking on the offensive line. The Titans also have a talented tandem in their defensive front. Jeffery Simmons is a bona fide game wrecker squarely in his prime in Year 6 — and now he’s flanked by a 6-4, 366-pound block eater. Sweat doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher at this point, but he’s a monstrous run stuffer in a league that has trended back to the ground game.

For Sweat, he has been stout in the middle of the defensive front. His transition from college to the professional game has been smooth and he has all the tools to develop even more into a dominating force. One cannot teach his size or athleticism, and it appears the Titans got a second-round steal. 

Latham and Sweat will return to action on Sunday as the Titans take on the Los Angeles Chargers at Sofi Stadium. 

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Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat named to 2024 Midseason NFL Rookie Team

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was named to the 2024 Midseason NFL Rookie Defense by the 33rd Team.

Hours after it was announced that rookie tackle JC Latham was named to the 33rd Team’s 2024 Midseason Rookie team; the Titans watched another of their prized rookies also garner midseason honors. 

Titans’ rookie T’Vondre Sweat was named to the first team of the 33rd Team’s 2024 Midseason NFL Rookie Defense.


While there was never any question about whether Sweat could hold up against the run game, he saw his stock drop on draft day due to questions about his mammoth size and ability to be a three-down player. The Titans grabbed the defensive tackle in the second round and haven’t looked back. 

Sweat has been impressive throughout the early season and has quickly become a fan favorite. He is also a hulking presence in the middle of the Titans’ defense. He has been an impressive anchor for a unit that has played much better than the Titans’ dismal record would indicate. After seven games, it is clear that general manager Ran Carthon orchestrated one of the best drafts of 2024 and secured some valuable pieces for the future. 

Sweat, who is questionable for the Week 9 matchup with the New England Patriots, will have another opportunity to shine if injuries permit on Sunday. 

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Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed out, Tony Pollard questionable vs Patriots

The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report for Week 9 and see multiple starters questionable for the meeting with the New England Patriots.

The Tennessee Titans will return home to Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sunday to take on the New England Patriots in Week 9 action. 

Coming off an embarrassing loss against the Lions, the Titans are banged up and could see multiple starters on the sideline against the Lions. 

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (quad) is out this week. He will be joined on the sidelines by guard Andrew Rupcich (tricep), who will likely be placed on injured reserve prior to kickoff. The Titans had hoped to have running back Tyjae Spears back this week, but he will also miss another game with his hamstring injury. 

Quarterback Will Levis will headline the list of questionable players for this week and there are a lot of them. Starters Tyler Boyd, Amani Hooker, Tony Pollard, Dillon Radunz, T’Vondre Sweat and reserve Tre Avery are all battling injury and may not go against the Patriots. Full injury reports for both the Titans and Patriots can be found below.

Tennessee Titans

Out: CB L’Jarius Sneed (quad), OG Andrew Rupcich (tricep), RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: QB Will Levis (shoulder), DT T’Vondre Sweat (hip), CB Tre Avery (hamstring), WR Tyler Boyd (shoulder), S Amani Hooker (groin), RB Tony Pollard (foot), OG Dillon Radunz (foot)

New England Patriots

Out: None

Doubtful: None

Questionable: CB Alex Austin (ankle), S Kyle Dugger (ankle), LB Christian Elliss (abdomen), OG Michael Jordan (ankle), OT Vederian Lowe (ankle/shoulder), QB Drake Maye (concussion), DT Jaquelin Roy (neck), LB Sione Takitaki (knee)

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Titans’ injury report: Six starters miss practice

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field Thursday and saw six starters sidelined with injury.

The Tennessee Titans were back on the practice field on Thursday and again have a huge list of walking wounded as they prepare for their Week 9 battle with the New England Patriots. 

In all, six starters sat out practice due to injury and their availability for the week is unknown. Tyler Boyd, Amani Hooker, Tony Pollard, Dillon Radunz, L’Jarius Sneed, and T’Vondre Sweat all missed practice for a second day. They were joined by reserves Tyjae Spears, Andrew Rupcich, and Tre Avery on the sidelines. 

Quarterback was again a limited participant, but was seen throwing for a second straight practice. This is a positive step after not attempting a pass last week. 

Calvin Ridley and Jeffery Simmons both returned to practice in full. 

The Titans’ Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB L’Jarius Sneed (quad), RB Tony Pollard (foot), WR Tyler Boyd (shoulder), S Amani Hooker (groin), G Dillon Radunz (foot), NT T’Vondre Sweat (hip), OL Andrew Rupcich (triceps), CB Tre Avery (hamstring), RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring)

Limited participants: QB Will Levis (shoulder)

Full participant: WR Calvin Ridley (shoulder), DT Jeffery Simmons (NIR/rest)