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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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Corey Davis Only Catches Four Passes In Week 5
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis caught four of only six targets for 49 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Titans passing game, and offense in general, was unable to get into a rhythm on the road against the Bills defense. Until the offense is able to produce more consistently,... Read More
Dion Lewis Struggles In Week 5
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis struggled to get going in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Lewis rushed 12 times for 34 yards and caught only three passes for 14 yards. Not only was Lewis held in check, but he also fumbled the ball at a crucial point in the second half.... Read More
Derrick Henry Rushes 11 Times for 56 Yards In Week 5
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 11 times for 56 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. This was Henry's best game on the ground so far this season, but he was still held out of the end zone for the fifth straight game. Henry' value is beginning to creep lower... Read More
Marcus Mariota Throws For 129 Yards In Loss
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota and the offense were unable to score a single touchdown in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mariota completed 14 of 26 passes on the day for 126 yards and an interception. This was a big let down from his performance last week, although he did have a... Read More
Taywan Taylor Goes For 77 Yards
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor caught seven of his nine targets for 77 yards in the Week 4 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor saw his targets hit a career high in the first game following the release of Rishard Matthews. He has always shown the ability with the ball in his hands to... Read More
Corey Davis Explodes In Week 4 Win
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis had a breakout performance in the team's win against the Philadelphia Eagles, finishing with nine catches for 161 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. With quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) healthy for the first time since the second quarter of Week 1, Davis was finally able to put together... Read More
Dion Lewis Catches Nine Passes In Week 4
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis caught all nine of his targets for 66 yards in the Week 4 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lewis was a focal point of the Titans short passing offense throughout the game. With quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) appearing to be back to normal, expect the Titans passing game, and... Read More
Derrick Henry Ineffective In Week 4 Win
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was unable to get anything going on the ground in the Week 4 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Henry rushed for only 24 yards on eight carries and added two receptions for seven yards. Henry has been held in check in all four games so far this season, making... Read More
Marcus Mariota Returns To Form
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota appeared to be over his lingering elbow injury in Week 4 as he passed for 344 yards and two touchdowns and added 46 yards and another score on the ground. Mariota's throws looked crisp, especially when targeting players deep down the field. This game was an excellent sign for Mariota's... Read More
Corey Davis Should Continue To See Good Target Volume
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has been the number one target in the passing game so far this season, although the Titans are ranked near the bottom in passing offense. The Titans release of veteran Rishard Matthews may even give Davis a slight uptick in volume going forward. Davis has been getting the volume... Read More
Derrick Henry An RB3 Play In Week 4
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has gotten off to a slow start to the 2018 season, but it is unlikely that he ends his slump in Week 4. Henry and the Titans face the Philadelphia Eagles, who currently lead the NFL in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Henry's workload has benefitted from... Read More
Dion Lewis Faces Tough Week 4 Matchup
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis faces a tall task in Week 4 when the Philadelphia Eagles come to town. The Eagles are currently ranked first in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. This, coupled with a timeshare with Derrick Henry, makes Lewis a risky flex play in PPR leagues and an RB3 in... Read More
Marcus Mariota A Risky QB2 Play In Week 4
Although Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is set to start at home against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, the major question surrounding him is his ability to grip the football. Just a week ago Blaine Gabbert started the game versus Jacksonville before being injured and replaced by Mariota. While head coach Mike Vrabel has... Read More
Rishard Matthews Droppable After Invisible Week 3
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews continued to be a non-factor in the passing game in Week 3 as the Titans took on the Jacksonville Jaguars. The once-reliable Matthews finished with one catch for three yards, bringing his 2018 totals to a horrid two catches for eight yards. It appears the offseason injury has really... Read More
Taywan Taylor Goes For 30 Yards In Week 3
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor caught four of his five targets for 30 yards in the team's win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor's role in the offense appears to be growing as the season progresses, but he is still not a viable bench option in redraft leagues. It would take a rapid rise of... Read More
Corey Davis Held To Two Catches In Week 3
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis was held to only two catches for 34 yards in the team's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Despite his poor statistical performance, Davis still accounted for a third of the team's total passing yardage in a game where the game plan was clearly to grind the clock... Read More
Dion Lewis Held To 40 Yards In Week 3
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis was held in check in the Week 3 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, rushing nine times for 26 yards and adding 14 yards on three receptions. Lewis never had much room to operate against the stacked boxes of the Jaguars defense, but it is unlikely to get much easier... Read More
Derrick Henry Held In Check In Week 3
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was held in check against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3, rushing 18 times for 57 yards. The Titans turned to Henry late in the fourth quarter as they attempted to grind the clock. Despite his lack of production, Henry was a much bigger part of the offense this... Read More
Blaine Gabbert Replaced By Marcus Mariota In Week 3 Win
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert started the Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in place of the injured Marcus Mariota (elbow). However, he was only able to complete one of three passes for eight yards before leaving the game in the concussion protocol. Marcus Mariota was forced into action in the first quarter, but... Read More
Corey Davis Faces Difficult Week 3 Matchup
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis finds himself in a very unfavorable matchup in Week 3 as the Titans have to travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars. On top of the matchup, it is very possible that quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) will not be starting this week as well. If there is one thing... Read More
Dion Lewis A PPR RB2 In Week 3
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis faces a very tall task in Week 3 as the Titans head to Jacksonville to take on the stellar Jaguars defense. Despite this tough matchup, Lewis can still be viewed as a PPR RB2/flex option. Lewis has averaged 18 touches per game thus far in the season, and despite... Read More
Taywan Taylor Catches Touchdown In Week 2 Win
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor caught three of his four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. Taylor continues to impress with the ball in his hands, as he made multiple defenders miss on the way to his 18-yard touchdown off of a screen. The... Read More
Corey Davis Catches Five Passes In Win
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis had a rather quiet day statistically, turning his seven targets into five receptions for 55 yards. While his stats do not stand out, he did catch five of Blaine Gabbert's 13 completions and easily led the team in targets for the day. The Titans elected to go with a... Read More
Dion Lewis Less Effective In Week 2
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis was not nearly as effective against the Houston Texans as he was in Week 1, totaling 15 touches for just 43 yards. The Titans offense as a whole struggled on the day without three offensive linemen and quarterback Marcus Mariota. It is evident the team wanted to grind the... Read More
Derrick Henry More Involved In Week 2
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was more involved in the Week 2 win against the Houston Texans than he was a week ago, toting the ball 18 times for 56 yards. While his production was not very impressive, it is important to remember that the Titans were without three offensive linemen and their starting... Read More
Blaine Gabbert Throws A Touchdown In Win
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert was not asked to do much from the coaching staff in Week 2 against the Houston Texans, but he did just enough to secure a win for the injury-riddled Titans. Gabbert finished 13-for-20 for 117 yards and a touchdown. More importantly, Gabbert did not turn the football over one time.... Read More
Jonnu Smith Set To Start In Week 2
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith is set to start in place of the injured Delanie Walker against the Houston Texans in Week 2. Smith has been productive in limited use and is very athletic, but he is not likely to replace the production of Walker going forward. Smith is definitely a viable streamer at... Read More
Corey Davis Limited In Practice Going Into Week 2
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis was limited in Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, according to Jim Wyatt. Davis battled a hamstring injury in the preseason and last season as well, making this news a little more concerning for fantasy owners. Davis denied that the hamstring was any issue, stating, "I'm good. My hamstring... Read More
Dion Lewis Looking To Build On Strong Week 1 Outing
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis played very well in Week 1, finishing with 110 total yards and a touchdown. Lewis was clearly a focal point in the offense as he out-snapped Derrick Henry 49 to 20. While it is unlikely for Lewis to continue seeing this volume of work, he is obviously more to... Read More
Derrick Henry Looking To Bounce Back In Week 2
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was unable to get much going in Week 1 aside from a long touchdown which was called back, finishing with only 26 yards on 10 carries. Henry was the first one to admit that he was not happy with his play against the Miami Dolphins, stating, "I feel like... Read More
