Winners and Losers from the Titans win over the Seahawks!
The Tennessee Titans picked up their second win of the preseason on Saturday, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 16-15. Tennessee's defense turned in another dominant performance, while the offense did just enough to secure the win.
Multiple players raised their stock in Saturday's win over the Seahawks, while some didn't turn in their best performance. Here are the biggest winners and losers from Tennessee's preseason win over Seattle.
WINNER: Linebacker Chance Campbell
Campbell has been the preseason defensive MVP through two games and had another fantastic outing on Saturday. The former Ole Miss standout led the team in tackles with eight, had some key third-down stops, and also posted a tackle for loss.
The 24-year-old's excellent play over the last two weeks should propel him to a roster spot and an increased role on the team this season.
WINNER: Kicker Brayden Narveson
Nick Folk could have some competition, as rookie kicker Brayden Narveson went 3/3 on Saturday, including a 59-yarder and the game-winning field goal.
Narveson’s impressive performance could propel us into a kicker competition over the next few weeks.
Loser: QB Malik Willis
Malik Willis is the most likable guy in the world, but Saturday was the nail in the coffin for his QB2 campaign. Mason Rudolph has been the better and more controlled quarterback all training camp and had another terrific performance this weekend, throwing for 125 yards and a touchdown while also leading the game-winning drive.
Willis didn't play awful but did toss an interception and only posted three points in five drives. The former Liberty standout will be the QB3.
Loser: Cornerback Tre Avery
Tre Avery continues to remind us why he doesn't deserve a roster spot, as the 27-year-old surrendered a touchdown in coverage and is a complete liability in the secondary.
Avery did make some nice plays today, but unfortunately, the bad outweighs the good. His roster status is now up in the air after two awful showings to start the preseason.
WINNER: Edge Jaylen Harrell
The rookie out of Michigan has had a solid training camp and put together an outstanding performance in Saturday's performance. Harrell was disruptive and energetic all night, totaling two sacks, two tackles for loss, and multiple pressures.
The 22-year-old is making a case to be the third edge rusher on Tennessee's depth chart, as Rashad Weaver has had a quiet training camp and preseason.
LOSER: Offensive Tackles
The Titans' offensive line wasn't great on Saturday, and the offensive tackles struggled the most. Jaelyn Duncan doesn't look improved after an abysmal rookie season, as the former Maryland Terp committed a pre-snap penalty and allowed a sack on the same drive. John Ojukwu wasn't much better, either.
Geron Christian and Leroy Watson are the best depth tackles on the roster, but neither instills much confidence. Tennessee's depth behind JC Latham and Nicholas Petit-Frere is a major concern.
Winner: Wide Receiver Jha'Quan Jackson
Jackson has been the favorite to be the WR6 since he was drafted, but the rookie officially wrapped up the competition on Saturday. The former Tulane standout tallied the most catches and yards for the Titans today with four receptions and 57 yards. The 24-year-old also continues to show his explosiveness in the return game.
Mason Kinsey, Kyle Philips, and Kearis Jackson have been fun to watch, but WR6 is officially Jha'Quan Jackson's job.
Other Winners: David Martin-Robinson, Julius Chestnut, Mason Rudolph, Isaiah Iton
Other Losers: Hassan Haskins