The Tennessee Titans (3-6) have now suffered back-to-back losses after dropping their Week 10 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-6.
The loss is Tennessee’s fourth in its last five games and the team is now 0-6 away from Nissan Stadium this season. What’s even worse, the Titans have now gone a full calendar year without winning a road game.
There were really no positives to take away from the loss. Even Will Levis struggled, but it’s hard to put too much blame on him after getting no support from his offensive line, which was awful in pass protection and run-blocking.
Tennessee’s defense wasn’t much better. The pass-rush failed to get consistent pressure and that allowed the Bucs to make big plays down the field, with the majority of them going to Mike Evans, who had a big day.
Following the loss, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and players shared their thoughts on the lackluster effort. Here’s what they had to say:
HC Mike Vrabel
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel after Sunday’s loss. pic.twitter.com/W7iwhXfCUO
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 12, 2023
Mike Vrabel dodged a question because I asked too many. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/hpG10uZ3rB
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 12, 2023
Mike Vrabel on the 4th down decisions earlier. pic.twitter.com/ma1nZJpo1O
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
Did #Titans come in with inventive, creative plan on offense? pic.twitter.com/OyAuKAZtqs
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 12, 2023
QB Will Levis
#Titans Will Levis on going vs the pass rush. pic.twitter.com/0FTp16mmLT
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
Will Levis on the red zone struggles pic.twitter.com/xm7XOam8hb
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
Will Levis said the #Titans thought they'd get different opportunities to go to DeAndre Hopkins. They weren't there as much so the offense tried to adjust. Levis said he won't force it to Hopkins. pic.twitter.com/mQhaCcg8Aj
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
WR DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins said the #Titans lack of success is a blend of effort and execution. Both area are lacking at times. pic.twitter.com/fBKzH2TxjE
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
LG Peter Skoronski
Peter Skoronski said the success the Bucs had up front with games wasn't anything they didn't see on film. Just didn't execute well enough. Skoronski also gave Will Levis props for continuing to come back after getting hit over and over again. pic.twitter.com/HllQF1b0QO
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
RT Chris Hubbard
#Titans tackle Chris Hubbard after Sunday’s loss. pic.twitter.com/kcvluCUcQy
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 12, 2023
DL Jeffery Simmons
Jeffery Simmons said he felt they affected the QB by getting Baker Mayfield off his spot frequently. Cautions to not overestimate sacks. pic.twitter.com/ucceq99BfS
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023
Jeffery Simmons said the obvious: #Titans need to score more. Here’s how the D helps. pic.twitter.com/eODWNaDmzj
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 12, 2023
RB Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry: It's at the point where we're tired of talking. That's everybody. We have to step up and produce. pic.twitter.com/dVHoztTiLU
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 12, 2023