Any supposed progress made by the Tennessee Titans in recent showings came to a screeching halt in Week 5. They were embarrassed at home, again, losing 26-3 to the Houston Texans. A divisional contest between winless 0-4 teams was awfully lopsided.
The Titans didn't necessarily play well in any facet. It was yet another unacceptable offensive performance and Robert Saleh's defense eventually broke. The Titans are a league-worst 0-5 and are legitimate contenders to select No. 1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft.
We've identified the Titans' biggest losers from Sunday's latest embarrassment. There are no selected winners when you're defeated by 23 at home to a winless divisional foe. Let's analyze the latest shortcoming.
All losers, no winners for Titans in Week 5 embarrassment
Loser: Tyjae Spears, RB
The Titans' third offensive possession began when the contest was tied 3-3. Tyjae Spears had an opportunity to spell Tony Pollard. He fumbled his first carry and it was recovered by the Texans in Tennessee territory. The Texans converted the turnover into a field goal.
Loser: Dan Moore Jr., OT
A Titans offensive line that has overperformed expected a stiff test from this fierce Texans defensive line. It was a rough outing for left tackle Dan Moore Jr. Pro Football Focus credited him with allowing a season-high eight pressures and one sack. Moore was also whistled for several penalties.
Loser: Brian Daboll, OC
This fanbase continues to lose faith in offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Titans' longest gain occurred on their very first play, a 23-yard pass to Calvin Ridley. Daboll's offense managed three points, gained under 200 net yards, and turned in an all-around embarrassing effort.
Loser: Titans pass catchers
It's difficult to evaluate Cam Ward every week when the supporting cast continues letting him down. Daniel Bellinger, Kylen Granson, and Carnell Tate were among the Titans pass catchers who dropped catchable balls that would have put Ward and the offense in much better positions. The young quarterback occasionally needs to improve his ball placement, but his so-called playmakers rarely make a play for him.
Loser: John Franklin-Myers, DL
The Titans aren't receiving enough production from defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. They gave him a multi-year contract worth $21 million per year in the offseason. He's currently produced less than two quarterback pressures per game and occasionally looked lost versus the Texans. Jeffery Simmons is the Titans' only interior defender making an impact.
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