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Tennessee Titans position grades after win vs. Chargers

By Benjamin Mott

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass to Kevin Byard #31 for a first down on a fake punt attempt during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass to Kevin Byard #31 for a first down on a fake punt attempt during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Jeffery Simmons.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans takes signs hats for fans before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line: A

Playing in his first NFL game, rookie defensive end Jeffery Simmons made more of an impact than anyone could’ve imagined.

Simmons, who was finally activated from the Non-Football Injury list after tearing his ACL in February, only played 23 snaps in this game, but he made the most of his limited reps. The first-round pick out of Mississippi State picked up four tackles (two for a loss), and his first NFL sack.

Outside of Simmons, the Titans D-line did its part to keep Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler at bay. DaQuan Jones added two tackles, and Jurrell Casey came up with a game-sealing fumble recovery in the end zone with 19 seconds remaining to ensure the Titans victory.

As Simmons continues to develop comfort in playing on his surgically repaired knee, I fully expect him to continue to be more and more of a force on this already solid Titans defensive line.

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