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Tennessee finally won by letting Robert Saleh's defense drag the game into the Titans' terms. Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson II created constant pressure, the defense forced two takeaways and a blocked punt produced the go-ahead touchdown. Cam Ward and the offense managed only 186 yards, so the win is progress without pretending the offensive problem is solved.
Tennessee's rating improved after a 26-20 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Coaching Direction.
Tennessee is a defense-first team now, and Week 6 made that unmistakable. Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson II can wreck protection, Amani Hooker can create turnovers and the special teams supplied the biggest scoring swing. Cam Ward found a promising connection with Carnell Tate, but 186 total yards means the offense is still a supporting piece rather than the engine.
Week 1 looked too much like the recent version of Tennessee: 195 yards, 11 first downs and one late touchdown after the game was already out of reach. Cam Ward needs cleaner protection and a run game that keeps the offense out of obvious passing situations before the Titans can change that pattern.
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Tennessee sits near the middle of the league at No. 20 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 78.8. Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions create the toughest stretch, but 3 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Detroit Lions at 84.0 PFM.
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Defense.
Tennessee builds its defense around front-four pressure, while New Orleans gets to a similar place through front-four pressure. That means Tennessee can rush four and still force the quarterback off schedule, while New Orleans can rush four and still force the quarterback off schedule. Offense is the main separator because New Orleans has a stronger answer through motion and formation stress after a defense removes the preferred call.
Tennessee Titans sits 4th in the division, 12.4 PFM points from Jacksonville.
See the current Tennessee Titans depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Tennessee's offense is the league's weakest area in PFM's current ratings, and the receiver room still needs more proven separation around Cam Ward. A true top target would give the young quarterback a cleaner path to growth.
Peter Skoronski is the best established interior blocker, while Austin Schlottmann and Atonio Mafi currently hold major starting roles. Tennessee needs more interior line talent to stabilize protection for Ward.
Cor'Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor currently start outside with Marcus Harris in the slot. Another corner would add needed coverage stability to a defense still trying to build around its young core.
6,245 F-S value
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Tennessee is 0–1 in its only Super Bowl appearance.
