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Tennessee Titans: What we learned from Week 7 win

By Michael Moraitis

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans gets the crowd cheering during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans gets the crowd cheering during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, in his first start of the season, rolls out against Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, in his first start of the season, rolls out against Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

1. Ryan Tannehill is an upgrade

I know, I know, it’s just one game, but there were some very stark differences between how Ryan Tannehill played in Week 7 and how Marcus Mariota was playing.

For starters, Tannehill was consistently more accurate on his throws, fitting balls into tight windows with confidence and allowing his receivers to make plays. He was also showing great arm strength by completing throws across his body on the run.

Part of the reason Mariota didn’t have any turnovers through five games was because he didn’t take many chances, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing if this offense was more productive on a regular basis.

Tannehill wasn’t afraid to sling it in there, and he did so with a lot of success against the Chargers. He also helped the offensive line a bit by getting the ball out quickly, and he stood strong in the pocket and displayed great presence, allowing plays to develop and his receivers to get open.

And it’s no surprise that the Titans receiving corps. collectively had its best game of the season, as Tannehill got eight different pass-catchers involved, utilizing all of the weapons at his disposal.

Too many times we saw Mariota drop his eyes and turtle when he felt pressure, and we simply didn’t see that with Tannehill. Anyone who was watching objectively yesterday could tell Tannehill was a step up and in the right direction for the Titans offense.

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