Why the Tennessee Titans Are a Dark Horse Playoff Team
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The Tennessee Titans have the number one overall pick in the draft this year, and so far this offseason, have improved the offensive line immensely.
So far they have added guard Kevin Zietler and left tackle Dan Moore Jr., both solid veteran options to form a formidable line.
New projected Titans offensive line:
🏈LT: Dan Moore Jr. 🏈LG: Peter Skoronski 🏈C: Lloyd Cushenberry 🏈RG: Kevin Zeitler 🏈RT: JC Latham https://t.co/xumKzRV580
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2025
The Titans’ biggest need, however, is at quarterback, with Will Levis struggling with consistency and taking care of the ball since being drafted in the second round back in 2023.
They can address that position with Cam Ward, the top quarterback prospect out of Miami.
The Titans still have some work to do to improve the receiving core and run defense, but a much improved offensive line and young QB is a good foundation to reach the playoffs. Just ask the Washington Commanders.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Head coach Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover,… LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Head coach Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Titans HC Brian Callahan went on NSFW rant after the team was called “soft.”
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The Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels last year second overall and made the NFC championship game in his first season.
While it is hard to imagine the Titans doing that well, they seem at least to be a dark horse candidate to make the playoffs by winning their division.
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The Texans have made some head-scratching moves, such as trading away star left tackle Laremy Tunsil, coincidentally to the Commanders.
The Jaguars hired a new head coach in Buccaneers OC Liam Coen, and have made any big splashes to improve after earning the fifth overall pick last season.
The Colts just signed Daniel Jones to compete with Anthony Richardson for starting QB, so while they’ve improved the defense a bit, they are a bit of an enigma.
That leaves the division wide open for the taking, meaning the Titans could pull a Commanders and go from worst to first in the division.
Head coach Brian Callahan comes from the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was OC for Joe Burrow. Once the team adds a high-potential QB, Callahan should be able to get a lot of him based on his previous coaching background.
The Titans’ defense was also surprisingly decent, as they were second in the NFL in passing yards allowed behind the Super Bowl-champion Eagles.
That may have been partly because of their seventh-worst rushing defense, but their secondary does have some promise led by former Chief standout L’Jarius Sneed.
With an improved offensive line, underrated defense, weak division, and new QB coming in, the Titans have a chance to surprise people and make the playoffs. A worst-to-first season is definitely in play.
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