For the second season in a row, the Tennessee Titans dropped their season-opener by a single point, losing to the New Orleans Saints, 16-15, on Sunday.
Despite the score being close, this was a disastrous game for the Titans’ offense, which failed to score a single touchdown all game long.
Buy Titans TicketsQuarterback Ryan Tannehill was legitimately horrendous, throwing three interceptions, with a few more that probably should’ve been picked off, as well.
Not only that, but he also missed Chig Okonkwo and Tyjae Spears on deep balls where they were wide open and likely would’ve had touchdowns had he connected with them.
On top of all that, the officiating was shaky at best all day, with the most questionable call coming on a play that might’ve resulted in a defensive touchdown in all likelihood.
Nonetheless, if you’re going to point the finger at anybody, point it at the quarterback who played arguably the worst game of his entire Titans tenure.
As you’ll see by the reactions posted below, that’s exactly what a lot of Titans fans rightfully did.
I think this is safely the worst game I’ve ever seen Tannehill play
— Nick Lombardi (@NF_Lombardi) September 10, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins after one game with Ryan Tannehill: #Saints #Titans pic.twitter.com/GevJSseDwc
— Willie Beamen’s Burner Account (@WillieBBurner) September 10, 2023
Ryan Tannehill flying home from New Orleans pic.twitter.com/cjsMYq8MuB
— Josip ⚔️🇭🇷 (@josip_salov) September 10, 2023
Just abysmal. So much blame to go around. Ryan Tannehill was awful. As bad as the interceptions were, the two missed wide open touchdown throws are what cost the Titans the game the most.
— Two Tone Fanatics (@twotonefanatics) September 10, 2023
Ryan Tannehill has thrown 3 INTs, 0 TDs today.
9 of 21 passing for 108 yards total.
Is it time to see Malik Willis? Will Levis is not active.https://t.co/ZcMkw0x1EMpic.twitter.com/ytHMywE6Ba
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 10, 2023
Mike Vrabel: “Stop throwing to the other team.”
Ryan Tannehill: pic.twitter.com/qhj35aufjN
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 10, 2023
EASILY the worst performance Ryan Tannehill has had as a Titan. Yes, worse than the Cincy game.
— Robert Greenlaw (@RobOnBroadway) September 10, 2023
Only twice in his career has Ryan Tannehill tossed 3 INTs and no TDs in a game. Both were during his rookie year in Miami.
— Mickey Ryan (@MickeyRyan1045) September 10, 2023
Maybe more unforgivable than Tannehill’s play right now is keeping Derrick Henry on the sideline while you continue to run empty sets while you watch him throw INT after INT
— Artist Formerly Known as Derrick Henry’s Stiff Arm (@traviebird00) September 10, 2023
Tannehill's 28.8 QB rating was a career low.
He went 16-for-34 for 198 yds, 0 TDs and 3 picks.#Titans— John Glennon (@glennonsports) September 10, 2023
I don't care so much that we lost. I hate that we waited all offseason for that performance #Titans
— Canadian Titan (@Canadian_Titan) September 10, 2023
10-point swing on this play
Titans lost by 1 pointpic.twitter.com/9yn4BznyKP
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 10, 2023
The Titans kicked a FG down 4 on 4th-and-6 with 2:20 remaining….ESPN Analytics saw that as a massive error:
Win probability go for it: 33%
Win probability kick FG: 24%— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) September 10, 2023
One of the most Gabbertian QB performances I’ve ever seen by a non-Gabbert
— Robert Greenlaw (@RobOnBroadway) September 10, 2023
The #Titans have played in a lot of ugly games and it’s not recency bias to put this one right near the top.
Just brutal to watch in a game where there was so much anticipation about a new play caller and offense.
They lose 16-15 in New Orleans as Ryan Tannehill threw three… pic.twitter.com/58F06Llitx
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) September 10, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins after one game with Ryan Tannehill: #Saints #Titans pic.twitter.com/GevJSseDwc
— Willie Beamen’s Burner Account (@WillieBBurner) September 10, 2023
Lowest EPA per dropback numbers from the early slate (via TruMedia):
Ryan Tannehill (-0.47)
Kenny Pickett (-0.49)Joe Burrow (-0.65)
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) September 10, 2023
I’m legitimately surprised at how bad Ryan Tannehill has been today. No where near the vibe from training camp.
He can’t do anything right today #Titans
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) September 10, 2023
Almost a 4th INT there…It was former #Titans CB Ugo Amadi.
Ryan Tannehill has been beyond awful.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) September 10, 2023
