The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their 10-day road trip with a preseason Week 2 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

This road trip was about more than football; it was about building relationships and learning to trust your teammates. The loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was brutal; no touchdowns were scored after rookie quarterback Cam Ward left the field. But in Week 2, the Titans started to trust each other, and it showed on the field.

It wasn’t an easy win, with loads of effort from both teams despite Michael Penix Jr. not playing for the Falcons, but the Titans overcame adversity to get a win under their belts. This is momentum they can ride into next week’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

For tonight, though, several players showed out and others who did not. Let’s take a look at this week’s studs and duds from the Titans’ win over the Falcons.

Stud: RB Jermar Jefferson

Jermar Jefferson may not have had the most touches or the most yards among the running backs, but he did score a touchdown on four rushes for 18 yards. It’s not just that he scored a touchdown; it’s when he scored it, and that affected the Titans’ momentum in a positive direction.

Dud: WR Van Jefferson

Van Jefferson was targeted twice, according to stats currently available, but he didn’t catch anything thrown his way. He hasn’t performed up to anyone’s expectations, and while he wasn’t out there for long tonight, he certainly didn’t make use of the time he was given.

Stud: RB Kalel Mullings

Kalel Mullings set the tone for all running backs against the Atlanta Falcons. He and Julius Chestnut shared time in the first half, with Mullings recording eight carries for 25 yards. He also tackled Natrone Brooks after he intercepted a pass by Brandon Allen. Mullings is making a huge push for a spot on this roster, and it was visible in his play against the Falcons.

Dud: K Joey Slye

Slye missed an extra point. He did make one field goal from 23 yards, but the missed extra point is a bad look in preseason action.

Stud: TE Gunnar Helm

Rookie tight end Gunnar Helm earned Player of the Game honors for a reason. He recorded four receptions on four targets for 48 yards and a touchdown. Plus, he was a solid blocking tight end against the Falcons, helping protect Cam Ward and assist with running lanes for Kalel Mullings. He is the solid backup to Chig Okonkwo and may very well overtake him before the season ends.

Dud: QB Trevor Siemian

Trevor Siemian was brought in to be an improvement on the released Tim Boyle. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Siemian completed just four of seven pass attempts for 34 yards. Jermar Jefferson may have scored his touchdown while Siemian was under center, but it had nothing to do with the third-string quarterback who played subpar in Atlanta.

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