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Sam is and always has been a die hard sports fan. He is a current University of Tennessee student and played both basketball and football throughout his childhood. He developed a love for fantasy sports in 2011, which has led him into fantasy sports writing and analysis.
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Derrick Henry Back Practicing For Titans
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (calf) returned to practice today for the first time since the opening day of training camp. Although his Week 1 status was never in serious question, this is a good sign for Henry's 2019 fantasy stock. Henry will slide right back in as the feature back for new offensive... Read More
Delanie Walker Scores Touchdown In First Game Back
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker only played two drives in his first action since Week 1 of the 2018 season, but that was enough for him to catch two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. It seems Walker and quarterback Marcus Mariota are picking up right where they left off prior to Walker's... Read More
Alex Barnes Leads Titans In Rushing
Tennessee Titans undrafted free agent running back Alex Barnes led all running backs in rushing with seven carries for 42 yards in the team's Week 2 preseason matchup with the New England Patriots. Barnes showed an excellent combination of power and patience in only his second NFL game, but he is still considered a long... Read More
Jeremy McNichols Scores Touchdown In Week 2
Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols put together another solid performance in Week 2 of the preseason against the New England Patriots. McNichols only delivered 13 yards on the ground, but added 24 yards receiving, including a 15-yard touchdown. McNichols also had a 33-yard rushing touchdown called back on a questionable holding penalty. He continues... Read More
Ryan Tannehill Continues To Impress
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill put together another solid outing in Week 2 of the preseason, completing 7-of-11 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. While Tannehill continues to play well, he was still operating as the clear backup quarterback to Marcus Mariota. Although Tannehill is not on the radar for redraft leagues in 2019,... Read More
Marcus Mariota Sharp Against Patriots
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looked sharp in limited action against the New England Patriots on Saturday, completing 6-of-9 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown strike to tight end Delanie Walker. Mariota capped off a solid week of camp with a convincing performance, leaving no room for speculation about a quarterback competition in Tennessee.... Read More
Delanie Walker Feeling Like His Old Self
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker participated in team drills against the New England Patriots on Thursday as he continues to work his way back from the injury he sustained in Week 1 of the 2018 regular season. Walker received praise from both coaches and reporters following his play on Thursday, with Titans senior writer... Read More
Marcus Mariota Outperforming Ryan Tannehill In Camp
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has been surrounded with doubt going into his make-or-break fifth season in the league. Despite recent claims that he may not be a lock to start at quarterback in Week 1, Mariota continues to outplay Ryan Tannehill in team drills. Although Mariota is expected by all credible accounts to be... Read More
Adam Humphries Absent From Team Drills Thursday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries did not participate in team drills in the combined practice with the New England Patriots on Thursday after he had left practice with an undisclosed injury the day before. Humphries did take part in the individual drill portion on Thursday, suggesting that the team is just being precautious with... Read More
A.J. Brown Back Practicing For Titans
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown, who was back at practice Sunday for the first time in over two weeks, participated in team drills on Monday. It appears Brown is headed in the right direction following his hamstring injury. The rookie got several reps with the first-team offense, which will be important as he... Read More
Kalif Raymond Goes For 80 Yards In Titans Debut
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kalif Raymond placed an exclamation mark on his impressive training camp with by posting six receptions for 80 yards in the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Raymond had drawn praise from the Titans staff this week for his consistency throughout camp. He is making a strong push to be kept... Read More
Alex Barnes Falls Flat In NFL Debut
Tennessee Titans running back Alex Barnes has drawn some attention in the fantasy industry this summer due to his impressive measurables and college production. Despite the hype, Barnes has been unable to make any progress up the depth chart throughout camp. Barnes' struggles continued Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles as he rushed 10 times for... Read More
Jeremy McNichols Has Efficient Night In Philadelphia
Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols ran well in the absence of Derrick Henry and David Fluellen in the Week 1 preseason matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. McNichols appears to be the clear fourth option in the Titans backfield behind Henry, Fluellen, and Dion Lewis, but his spot on the roster is still very much... Read More
Ryan Tannehill Sharp In Titans Debut
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked like a worthy investment in his Titans debut Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tannehill was 12-for-16 passing for 130 yards and two touchdown strikes. The offense moved much more effectively with Tannehill under center than it did earlier in the night with starting quarterback Marcus Mariota. While there is... Read More
Marcus Mariota Sees Limited Action In Preseason Opener
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota played only one series in the team's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, going 4-for-8 for just 24 yards. While Mariota's performance was not necessarily inspiring for fantasy owners, he did look sharp on his lone drive and was hurt by a couple drops from receivers Taywan Taylor and Darius... Read More
Jeremy McNichols Getting Extra Work For Titans
Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols got a little extra look from the coaching staff Tuesday with Derrick Henry (calf) and David Fluellen (knee) sidelined. McNichols has impressed thus far in camp as he continues to try to make a case for the team to retain him as a fourth running back this season. Barring... Read More
Derrick Henry Still Not Practicing With Team
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry continues to sit out of training camp with a calf strain. While he was seen without the walking boot at Wednesday's practice, there are reports that suggest Henry could sit out approximately two more weeks of the preseason as a precautionary measure. While this may be worrisome for fantasy... Read More
Delanie Walker Back Participating In Team Drills
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker spent the majority of the first week of training camp working off to the side individually during the team portion of practices. Despite participating in team drills on Friday, Walker admitted that he was still "a few weeks away" from being back to his old self. This news is... Read More
Corey Davis Given Day Off From Camp
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has been the star of training camp thus far in Nashville. It seems that there is a new video each day of Davis making an incredible catch in camp, which only adds to the buzz surrounding his third season in the league. While there were concerns when Davis was... Read More
Alex Barnes Beginning To Make Waves In Camp
Tennessee Titans rookie running back Alex Barnes has been garnering attention with his play over the last couple of days in camp. He had a couple nice runs in Sunday's practice, including one where he made several players miss in the backfield. Barnes was a productive runner in college and tested as an elite athlete,... Read More
Tajae Sharpe Starting Outside For Titans
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe played exclusively with the starting offense over the weekend in the absence of rookie A.J. Brown, who missed two consecutive practices with an undisclosed lower leg injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Sharpe has "responded as he had hoped" to the new competition at the wide receiver position. The... Read More
Marcus Mariota Looking Sharp In Training Camp
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has looked very comfortable and efficient in new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's offense so far in camp. According to ESPN's Turron Davenport, Mariota looked "very sharp" in Sunday's 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 action. After being promoted to offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith promised to design the offense around what he has seen... Read More
Corey Davis Having A Nice Start To Camp
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has gotten off to a hot start to training camp in 2019. Davis has been applauded by both the coaching staff and reporters for his acrobatic catches and ability to gain separation on routes. Although this news is promising for his 2019 outlook, lack of talent has never been... Read More
Marcus Mariota Playing Heavier In 2019
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota enters his fifth season with plenty of question marks surrounding him, but perhaps none loom as large as his durability. He has only missed nine total starts in those four seasons, but he has spent a significant amount of time playing through injuries as well. The goal for Mariota and... Read More
Derrick Henry Leaves Practice And Doesn't Return
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry left practice Friday following the team stretch and did not return. When asked about his status, head coach Mike Vrabel called Henry "day to day" and mentioned that it was not a concern for the team. It sounds like nothing more than a precautionary rest day for Henry, who... Read More
A.J. Brown Leaves Practice With Apparent Injury
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown left Friday's practice early after slipping on a route in the individual drill period. While it appeared to be an ankle injury, no word has come out of the Titans' camp regarding the status of Brown. This will be a situation worth monitoring going forward, as chemistry for... Read More
Titans Plan To Feature Derrick Henry In 2019
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry finished the 2018 season on a tear, rushing for 625 yards and eight touchdowns in the month of December alone. New Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has stated that he plans to "ride" Henry going forward, but perhaps expectations should be tempered. While the Titans did improve their offensive... Read More
Titans Looking For More From Taywan Taylor In 2019
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor has shown flashes in his first two seasons in the NFL, but he has yet to deliver the consistency that the Titans have been hoping for from him. He finished 2018 with 37 receptions for 466 yards and a single touchdown as the team's second option in the passing... Read More
Corey Davis Not A Recommended Option In Week 17
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has suffered greatly from the constant nagging injuries endured by his quarterback Marcus Mariota this season. Week 17 presents no different scenario as Mariota has officially been listed as questionable for the regular season finale after only putting in two limited practices this week. With Mariota ailing, expect the... Read More
Dion Lewis Could Have Sneaky Daily Fantasy Appeal In Week 17
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has seen his fantasy stock plummet following the December explosion from Derrick Henry. Henry has clearly been the better back and the Titans have benefited greatly from featuring him as they ride a four-game win streak into the season finale. This matchup with the Indianapolis Colts may present a... Read More
