The Tennessee Titans enter their Week 10 bye with a 1–8 record — the worst in the NFL — and a franchise in full reset mode. After firing head coach Brian Callahan midseason, interim leader Mike McCoy has taken the reins of a roster stripped of veterans and loaded with developmental prospects. The Titans aren’t chasing wins—they’re chasing clarity.Rookie quarterback Cam Ward has shown flashes of dual-threat potential but leads the league in sacks taken and ranks near the bottom in efficiency metrics. His protection has been porous, and the receiving corps — led by rookies Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor and veteran Calvin Ridley — has struggled to separate. Still, Ward’s arm talent and mobility offer hope if the Titans can stabilize the trenches.Defensively, Tennessee has leaned on young contributors like Marcus Harris and Kevin Winston Jr., while injuries to Jeffery Simmons and Arden Key have sapped the unit’s punch. The team ranks in the bottom five in scoring defense and takeaways, often unable to get off the field or flip momentum.The bye week offers a chance to regroup, evaluate the coaching staff, and prioritize reps for rookies. With winnable games against Arizona, New England, and Las Vegas ahead, the Titans could play spoiler—but the real goal is building toward 2026. Every snap is an audition, and every decision is a data point in a long-term rebuild.
