It has been a rough year-plus in the NFL for Tennessee Titans 2022 fifth-round pick and wide receiver, Kyle Philips.
After an impressive debut in Week 1 of last season that saw him tally six catches for 66 yards, Philips has been plagued by injuries, leading to his playing in just seven games since then.
But Philips finally broke through in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he finished as the team’s leading receiver with a career-high 68 yards on four receptions.
“It definitely felt good,” Philips said, per Jim Wyatt. “I had a few catches, but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is wins and losses… But it was nice to get back involved and contribute more to helping this team.”
According to Philips, one of the reasons he was able to have the game he did versus the Steelers was because of the extra work he’s put in with rookie quarterback Will Levis to help build their chemistry.
Kyle Philips said he and Will Levis have worked together after practice recently. He feels that led to increased production vs the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/6J5CFoA9Sr
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 8, 2023
Levis touched on the subject, noting that Philips is someone he’s “developed a lot of trust” with.
“He was a little dinged up and now to have him fully back in the swing of things, we’ve always known he’s a special player that we can incorporate into this offense,” Levis said of Philips, per Kayla Anderson of 104.5 The Zone. “Just continuing to find ways to get him the ball, however that may be, and I’ve definitely developed a lot of trust with him.”
#Titans OC Tim Kelly: @kylephilips17 has put time in during practice, and it showed vs Pittsburgh
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 9, 2023
With fellow wide receiver Treylon Burks not expected to play in Week 10, Philips should see more opportunities. For now, he says he’s comfortable with what is being asked of him.
“I am feeling comfortable in the role they want, and the opportunities they are giving me,” Philips said. “I am just doing what I can with those opportunities to make as many plays as I can.”
