The Tennessee Titans experienced a defensive revival in 2021, mostly thanks to a vaunted front four that was among the best in the NFL at getting after opposing quarterbacks.
The group was led by Jeffery Simmons, Denico Autry and Harold Landry, all of whom combined for 29.5 sacks. Bud Dupree also chipped-in three sacks, but it was clear he wasn’t himself until late in the season after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in 2020.
Going into 2022, Pro Football Focus’ Ben Linsey ranks Tennessee’s defensive line at No. 10 in the NFL. Here’s Linsey’s take on Tennessee’s group.