The Tennessee Titans no doubt had their fair share of issues on offense but were able to emerge victorious over the Minnesota Vikings, 24-16, in their first preseason win of 2023.
Titans quarterback Malik Willis wasn’t as sharp through the air as he was in preseason Week 1, but his elite athleticism and escapability was on full display throughout the contest.
Tennessee really dominated on the ground with 281 yards in total. Running backs Tyjae Spears and Julius Chestnut shined in particular, with both breaking off long runs and scoring touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, players such as cornerback Eric Garror and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy stood out, with Murphy notching a pair of sacks, giving him three through two exhibition games.
After the contest, head coach Mike Vrabel and several players met with the media to discuss what happened on Saturday night. Check out what they had to say below.
Head coach Mike Vrabel
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel on the team’s first preseason win. pic.twitter.com/oT2VVsaNZB
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel on @malikwillis vs @Vikings. pic.twitter.com/VQwSvErL5S
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
Caleb Murphy impressed with two sack tonight. Mike Vrabel on his performance and transition from Div 2. pic.twitter.com/CspA4YLwNB
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel on @will_levis. pic.twitter.com/YCcRvaMjQo
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
QB Malik Willis
#Titans QB @malikwillis after Saturday’s win. pic.twitter.com/Olb5IlLWgS
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
Malik Willis on balancing running and throwing. He said he wanted to stay in the pocket as long as possible to give everyone else a chance. pic.twitter.com/8EB8LJkJXB
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
#Titans QB @malikwillis on the week’s worth of work with the @Vikings. pic.twitter.com/8UXQb6bmHh
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
Here's Malik Willis' explanation. https://t.co/oJkXki2hYd pic.twitter.com/HpydvB1aTk
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
RB Tyjae Spears
#Titans RB Tyjae Spears @tyjae22 after Saturday’s win. pic.twitter.com/4lbZ0Lxf2Z
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
RB Julius Chestnut
#Titans RB @JuliusChestnut after his two-TD game vs @Vikings. pic.twitter.com/sJqxMIt5xM
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
WR Mason Kinsey
Emergency QB Mason Kinsey pic.twitter.com/C9PsxrgpBR
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) August 20, 2023
CB Eric Garror
Eric Garror on willingness to throw himself in the mix vs. the run. pic.twitter.com/2bNWzWkT8W
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
When your team is from Nashville …#Titans rookie DB @ericgarror5 reppin’ @DollyParton. pic.twitter.com/UWO5HHkejm
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
OLB Caleb Murphy
#Titans Caleb Murphy on his 2 saxk performance and being a complete OLB. pic.twitter.com/gMuP8JzuSB
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
