Tennessee Titans position grades after win vs. Chargers
![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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Ftitansized-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2016-2F04-2F1182323578-850x560-ba3a0f85567a41d89171026ecc041594c37150c19de6a235ed2c2782c0e152ed.jpg)
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.
That's the first @NFL SAAAACK for @GrindSimmons94 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/ejgSicAqve
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 20, 2019
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.