Titans preseason: Standouts and duds from win over Buccaneers

The Titans had a few game balls to hand out after their game versus Tampa.

It’s the preseason, and it doesn’t count. After any win or loss, you’re almost certain to hear those words, and the reason for the statement is obvious. No one should get too high after victory or too low after defeat. The Tennessee Titans haven’t tasted defeat yet during 2021’s preseason slate of games. After waxing the Atlanta Falcons by a 20-point margin, they went ‘Hulk Smash’ on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the tune of a 31-point drubbing.

One more game separates them from the regular season. They won’t have to board a plane to play in this one. They get the Chicago Bears at home in the friendly confines of Nissan Stadium. Expect a focused team. Expect the starters, again, to sit out, but expect some spirited performances by some young guys hoping to make a statement or earn a roster spot.

In the meantime, let’s take one more look at the Titans’ stars from a great night at Raymond James Stadium. No one knows how many game balls were given out or if Mike Vrabel gave out any, but here are a few guys who really made names for themselves with nice performances and a couple of guys that we would have liked to have seen more out of.