Power Ranking the Tennessee Titans: Part 3

Nov 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans fan cheers for his team during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee defeated Green Bay 47-25. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans fan cheers for his team during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee defeated Green Bay 47-25. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 1, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Number 13: Rishard Matthews

WR – #18 – 6′ 217lbs – Exp. 6 – Nevada – 2016 UFA

I think Rishard Matthews turned out to be a more than capable #1 receiver towards the back end of last season. In the second half of the season (Week 9 on), Matthews put up 588 yards and 6 TDs… for half a year, that’s WR1 numbers. His 65 receptions on the year was tied for first on the team and his 945 receiving yards this past season led the team. A few plays he made last season made me think he could be a top 20 receiver in this league, and I do believe that is a reasonable ceiling for him. Needless to say, he will be an outstanding #2 receiver for this offense next season. It was so very hard to decide if he is the Titans’ top receiver or close second, but… (cont. next page)

Stat Projection: 66 Rec, 884 Yards, 8 TDs

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