Music City Miracles
Here we go again. It’s Tuesday, and that means we take a look at where the Tennessee Titans rank in the NFL power rankings. It’s week nine already. In some ways, it feels like the season just started. In other ways, it feels like this season has been going on for three years. Maybe that’s because the Titans have been stuck in this loop for that long. How much longer will it last?
A look at where the Titans rank in various power rankings around the internet:
ESPN: 32
Chimere Dike has been a bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Titans. The 2025 fourth-round pick leads the league in all-purpose yards, thanks in large part to an NFL-high 991 return yards. Without top receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) for the past two weeks, Dike has led the team in receiving yards. His seven receptions for 93 yards against the Colts were both career highs. He and quarterback Cam Ward have spent increased time together in the film room to improve their chemistry. — Turron Davenport
The Athletic: 32
The 2025 No. 1 pick is 35th in the league in EPA per dropback (minus-0.21). Only Jake Browning is worse among qualifying quarterbacks, and the Bengals traded for Joe Flacco to keep from playing Browning. It’s unfair to blame Ward for the Titans’ struggles, but it’s getting so bad that it’s going to be hard to bounce back from this.
CBS Sports: 32
So much for firing Brian Callahan and bringing life to this team. This group is a mess right now, and it doesn’t matter who is coaching.
PFT: 32
It keeps getting worse.
FOX Sports: 32
The Titans are simply terrible and, with a sell-off expected, it might get worse before it gets better. But don’t look know: Cam Ward has actually looked promising the past three weeks.
USA Today: 32
Johnny Hekker, one of the best specialists who’s ever lived, booted his 1,000th career punt Sunday. He might reach 2,000 by season’s end.
Yahoo Sports: 32
The Titans have been outgained in every game this season. Their one win was a ridiculous fluke. The offense is the worst in the NFL and the defense is bottom five or six. Every loss has been by eight or more points. They’re very lucky they got that one win because there might not be another.
