The Tennessee Titans have made quite the turnaround since switching quarterbacks in the middle of Week 6’s loss to the Denver Broncos.
Starting signal-caller Ryan Tannehill has posted a 4-1 record at the helm for the team, and the Titans are now above .500 with an overall record of 6-5 and riding high on a two-game winning streak.
With their recent success, it’s not a surprise the team has jumped in the NFL power rankings of many networks.
The Titans are currently ranked at No. 11 on Touchdown Wire’s list — a jump from their No. 15 ranking last week.
Here’s a look at what analyst Doug Farrar had to say about his placement of the Titans in this week’s edition.
“Another week, another decisive performance from Ryan Tannehill. Against the Jaguars in a 42-20 blowout win, Tannehill became the first Titans quarterback to throw two touchdown passes and run for two touchdowns in the same game since Steve McNair in 2001,” he wrote. “And after he completed 14 of 18 passes for 259 yards and those two touchdowns, Tannehill became the NFL’s passer rating leader (114.9) among quarterbacks who have started at least five games this season. At this point, it seems a fait accompli that the Titans will look to make him their franchise quarterback in 2020 and beyond. The Titans are 4-1 in Tannehill’s starts, which has put them firmly in the AFC South race, continuing one of the more remarkable rebound stories in the NFL in recent years.”
Farrar makes a fine point about Tannehill, who has been more than just efficient since taking Marcus Mariota’s place. Whether or not he truly is the long-term answer remains to be seen, though.
The Titans are set to face yet another division opponent in the Indianapolis Colts at noon CT on Sunday in Lucas Oil Stadium.
