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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 17, 2026 07:22 AM ET

Titans urged to cut shotgun use after 23-10 loss

Lone touchdown came late in the fourth quarter

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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I beg you Titans. Get out of so much shotgun use. Give the young man a better chance to play well. Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: The criticism centered on Tennessee's heavy shotgun usage and argued for a simpler structure for the young quarterback. It landed three days after the Titans scored 10 points in a 23-10 loss to the Jets.

Why it matters: Scheme questions matter because Tennessee is already looking for answers on offense after a slow Week 2 showing. Any adjustment in formation usage could affect how quickly the passing game settles in over the next stretch.

By the numbers: Tennessee scored 10 points in its Sept. 14 loss to the Jets, and its only touchdown came late in the fourth quarter.

What to watch: The next sign of movement will be whether Tennessee changes its early-down structure the next time the offense takes the field. Shotgun volume versus under-center snaps is the clearest marker to watch.

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