The Tennessee Titans fell to the Chicago Bears, 24-17, in the season opener on Sunday — a game of two halves. Some players established themselves while others saw their stock slip.
In a game in which the Titans’ defense imposed their will, this Monday morning sting will feel even worse.
Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s stock report.
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If there was a highlight of the game on offense it was Tony Pollard and the running game. The free agent addition came as advertised and was a catalyst for what little success the offense could produce.
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Will Levis has to play better. While he is not totally at fault for the loss, his play under pressure was not up to task. Between throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble, Levis missed some throws that NFL starting quarterbacks make routinely. The Bears’ defense is solid, but he will likey face better in the coming weeks.
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The tight end came alive and played a critical role in both run and pass. Chig Okonkwo had a good day pulling in two passes including one for a touchdown.
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Coming off a slight MCL tear, DeAndre Hopkins made his much-anticipated return, and it wasn’t good. He was invisible. It is hard to overcome missing so much time during training camp, but even his presence did nothing to help the offense. He may need to sit out until fully healthy.
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You could hardly tell that Ernest Jones IV was acquired just weeks ago as he seemed to fit perfectly into the scheme. Coupled with Kenneth Murray, a tandem will only get better as the season continues, Jones made his presence known on the field.
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There is not much to say about the rebuilt offensive line other than they struggled, especially in the second half. While the unit was bad as a whole, JC Latham did not live up to his draft status. It is only the first game, so there is hope, but he needs to start producing.
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As a whole, the secondary was outstanding. L’Jarius Sneed was a prized acquisition and came in and looked the part. He was above the line in coverage and was active against the run.
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After signing a huge contract in the offseason, the Titans were counting on Calvin Ridley to be a top target for Levis. Unfortunately, he did not live up to those expectations, catching just three of seven targets for 50 yards, and was extremely quiet throughout the game.
