When general manager Ran Carthon set out to build the Tennessee Titans, he spent a lot of money retooling the roster and adding high-priced free agents. The spending spree sent shockwaves across the league and gave Titans fans a sense of optimism heading into the season.
Now, after two weeks of uneven performances, the Titans are 0-2, and their offensive production is a big reason. Whether it’s quarterback Will Levis’s unforced errors and poor decisions or the new-look offensive line’s struggle, that side of the ball has not helped their defense. Special teams haven’t been much better, allowing a second blocked punt in as many weeks.
These performances have been historically bad, as pointed out by Turron Davenport.
Not to add insult to injury BUT the #Titans are the first team to have their own punt blocked, interception, and a fumble lost in consecutive games since the 2002 Chargers. The Chargers went 1-1. Titans are 0-2. H/T @ESPNStatsInfo
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) September 16, 2024
Right now, the 8-8 record of that 2002 San Diego Chargers team looks out of reach. Not to mention that these signs of futility are wasting the solid defense that has been on display for two weeks. After entering the Jets game with the top-ranked unit, the Titans held the Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in check for the majority of the game.
Now, the team looks ahead to their matchup with the Green Bay Packers in what is likely to be a low-scoring affair. If the offense and special teams can play mistake-free football, the Titans may be able to give head coach Brian Callahan that first NFL win. If they don’t, it will be another long day for the team.
