The Tennessee Titans suffered their second overtime loss at home to a division rival in three weeks, this time to the Houston Texans, 19-16.
This was an ugly game that started well for the Titans and progressively got worse. One person, in particular, who had a horrendous day was offensive coordinator Tim Kelly.
The Titans were unable to run the ball all game long, only totaling 66 yards on the ground. Yet, for some reason, Kelly insisted on constantly going back to the run game, even though Derrick Henry under one yard per carry.
The most annoying part is the offense was actually moving the ball whenever they let Will Levis throw downfield.
That level of ignorance arguably played the biggest role in the loss. This is the type of game that fans will undoubtedly and rightly point to at the end of the season when they inevitably campaign for a new offensive coordinator.
As you can imagine, the fanbase and local media was disgusted after Kelly’s dismal performance, so let’s take a look at some of those reactions following Sunday’s loss.
Seriously, what is this play calling?!
— Allen Matthews (@Allen_m) December 17, 2023
One of the worst games I've ever seen from a play-caller in my life. If the Titans lose, it's on Kelly.
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) December 17, 2023
I wouldn't blink if Kelly got fired after this game. He won't but that's how bad this play-calling has been. Pathetic.
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) December 17, 2023
#Titans insistence on running Derrick Henry on first down is incomprehensible.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 17, 2023
I hate reacting like this but we want Tim Kelly fired, right?
Im leaning- YES #Titans
— Tennessee Titans Logic (@TitansLogic) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly calling run plays up the gut to Henry on every 1st down pic.twitter.com/DCxFeMgS1v
— 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓴 ⚔️ (@FeedKingHenry) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly looking at his first down run calls https://t.co/bkbTjHiL9A pic.twitter.com/ezlfBC859x
— Robert Greenlaw (@RobOnBroadway) December 17, 2023
The offensive line was terrible and Tim Kelly was somehow worse. Terrible loss against the Texans’ B team.
— Will Boling (@will_boling) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly calls plays like he’s got 2 braincells and uses neither of them
— Rae of ☀️ (@RaeMonty04) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly should be sued for coaching malpractice.
— Greg Arias (@GregAriasSports) December 17, 2023
The boo’ing isn’t for the refereeing. It’s for Tim Kelly.
— 2nd & Victory (@2ndandVictory) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly is a problem. His scheme itself isn’t bad but his decision making awful
— Kolton Hix (@Hixify_) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly just called probably the worst offensive game plan I’ve ever seen. No adjustments when Will Levis was continuing to get pressured. Long developing plays the entire game.
— Organic. 🍊 (@Its_Millz_) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly remembering he can call passes pic.twitter.com/ThFBDNWgfx
— Titans Therapy (@TitansTherapy) December 17, 2023
Thanks a lot Tim Kelly https://t.co/hv9rApCAVF pic.twitter.com/s3lFSSXHBZ
— TitanTheCollector(5-9)🔱 (@collector_titan) December 17, 2023
WTF is Tim Kelly doing???
— Just A Fan (@RGTitanUp) December 17, 2023
There are truly no words to describe how livid I am right now. Fire Tim Kelly immediately. I don’t care that the season’s donr— send a damn message.
— Hannah (@palindr0mehann) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly today has not been good
— NWB Brianwith52kids (@toomanykids52) December 17, 2023
Fire Tim Kelly!!!!!!!!
— Sporty Mike (@2ToneMike) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly is a joke.
Zero 2nd half adjustments the entire season.
People want him back not to hinder Levis development.
Do you have any idea what keeping him will do?
— titans burner guy (@titansburnerguy) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly deserves every boo he’s getting from Titans fans today.
— Will Boling (@will_boling) December 17, 2023
Tim Kelly’s play calling pic.twitter.com/yeyCnvx6Rq
— Austin Huff (@AustinHuff) December 17, 2023
Someone tell Tim Kelly this offense no longer runs through Henry please! #Titans pic.twitter.com/jds3BgeYuD
— Jake Robertson (@GloryDaySports) December 17, 2023
9 in the box AGAIN and Tim Kelly calls another handoff to Derrick Henry.
Another loss behind the line of scrimmage.
Incredibly pitiful playcalling all game. #titans
— Titans Rossi! (@TitansRossi) December 17, 2023
Omg. What the hell just happened.
Tim Kelly may have money on the Texans ML or maybe he owes money to the mob or maybe he ate mushrooms before the game, but this is truly inexplicable.
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) December 17, 2023
