Tennessee Titans 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Tennessee Titans 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

The 2024-25 NFL betting season has finally reached a merciful conclusion for Brian Callahan and his embattled Tennessee Titans coaching staff, now associated with one of the franchise’s most forgettable campaigns. Posting a dreadful 3-14 straight-up (SU) record and an even more dismal 2-15 against the spread (ATS) tally, much of the scrutiny has landed on the rookie head coach and his team. Major offseason changes are widely anticipated. However, the failures extend beyond coaching, as strong practice execution has rarely translated into game-day success. Turnover troubles haunted the Titans all season, punctuated by another costly miscue in a brutal 20-13 loss to the Jaguars in Week 17; a game in which Tennessee went off the board a slight favorite to win at the crypto sportsbook. On a positive note, their worst record since 2014 granted the franchise with the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft largely due to the ineptitude of the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, and New England Patriots. With that, all eyes will be on the new general manager to see what’s done with the top pick since Ran Carthon was immediately stripped of his duties following the Titz’ 23-14 loss to the division rival Houston Texans in the season finale.

Save for making corny mayonnaise commercials, Will Levis hasn’t panned out the way the folks in Nashville would’ve liked. Since being selected with the No. 33 overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the former Kentucky product has played to an 81.4 passer rating and pathetic 30.4 QBR by way of throwing for 3,899 yards and 21:16 TD/INT ratio. Though injuries bogged him down a bulk of this season, the fact that he was a healthy scratch numerous times in favor of Mason Rudolph lets it be known that Callahan isn’t fond of him leading the offense’s charge. With that, it’ll hardly come as a surprise to see Tennessee utilize its first pick—provided it doesn’t trade down—on a new franchise quarterback. But which will it be: Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? Regardless of whoever it is, much work will be needed to turn the Titans offense into a viable unit that can compete with the Texans, Colts, and Jaguars for AFC South supremacy moving forward. Tennessee ranked No. 26 overall in averaging a measly 304+ yards per game while only managing to put 18+ points on the board (No. 27) resulting in only two NFL spread covers.

The narrative improves somewhat on the defensive side of the ball, where the unit ranked second overall, with the secondary emerging as its strongest component (No. 2). Despite limiting opponents to just over 311 yards per game (No. 2), the defense still surrendered more than 27 points per contest (No. 30). This points directly to the offense’s staggering 34 turnovers, tying the Cleveland Browns for the most in the league. On a brighter note, the franchise struck gold in last year’s draft with the first-round selection of JC Latham and the second-round pick of T’Vondre Sweat. Both players earned spots on PFF’s All-Rookie team, signaling strong foundational pieces on both sides of the ball. If the new general manager can replicate that draft success for the upcoming 2025-26 season, the team will be well-positioned to take significant strides toward long-term improvement.

Tennessee Titans Week 18 Recap

The Tennessee Titans concluded a disappointing 3-14 season with a 23-14 NFL odds loss to the Houston Texans, securing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. First-year head coach Brian Callahan acknowledged the challenging season, stating, “It’s not a position I ever want to be in again.” The Titans' record matches their worst since relocating to Tennessee in 1997. Will Levis made his 12th start, and threw for 175 yards with a late 49-yard touchdown pass to Tay Martin. Despite moments of promise, a botched handoff returned for a touchdown by Houston’s Derek Barnett highlighted ongoing struggles. Veteran Mason Rudolph, rotated in as promised, led drives resulting in two Matthew Wright field goals but failed to ignite consistent offensive momentum. Tony Pollard was limited by ineffective blocking, while defensive standout Barnett notched a sack and his second fumble return touchdown of the season, adding to his career highlight reel. The Titans' porous defense allowed 176 rushing yards to Dameon Pierce, including a 92-yard touchdown. The Texans outgained Tennessee, taking control with a 13-0 lead early in the second quarter. With major offseason decisions looming, the Titans face critical choices regarding the top draft pick and Levis' future as the franchise quarterback.

2024 Tennessee Titans Schedule, Results & Record

In Tennessee, the Titans have developed a rabid fan base with its share of highs and lows. Tennessee has made the NFL Playoffs three straight years, but fans are still smarting from their 2021 AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With two losing seasons procured since, the franchise will head in a different direction going into the 2024-25 season.

Tennessee Titans Past Seasons (2000)

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