In the aftermath of the Tennessee Titans’ disappointing 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears, head coach Brian Callahan has a lot to clean up heading into Week 2.
Not only does he have to figure out a way to keep quarterback Will Levis from trying to make every play and force the ball, he needs to do something with the offensive line.
Most Pressure Faced – Week 1 % of dropbacks
1. Jacoby Brissett – 48.3%
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3. Deshaun Watson – 44.6%
4. Justin Herbert – 42.9%
5. Sam Darnold – 42.3%[ via @NextGenStats ]
— Will Boling (@will_boling) September 9, 2024
As Will Boling pointed out, Levis faced the second-most pressure in the NFL this past weekend, under siege on 48.7 percent of his throws. The offensive line allowing that level of pressure is not sustainable for the health of Levis or offensive production.
Heading into the game, the Titans believed the offensive line was starting to gel, but also knew there were some questions due to inexperience. The inexperience came out and the unit was overwhelmed by the Bears front. Especially in the second half, where the Titans could get nothing going on offense.
Things will not get any easier in Week 2, when the Titans make their home opener against the New York Jets, who are coming off a 32-19 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. The Jets boast a physical defense, who will be out to prove that the 49ers game was a fluke.
The Titans will open their home schedule on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Nissan Stadium.
