Predicting the Titans 2024 Record
The Titans schedule has come and gone without flair. The Titans will have a whopping 1 prime time game this season against the Miami Dolphins — in Miami — on Monday Night Football. This offseason has been one of the most exciting for Titans fans for a variety of reasons. The Titans added stars and solid players all over the field via FA and trade — Calvin Ridley, L’Jarius Sneed, Lloyd Cushenberry, Chidobe Awuzie, and Tony Pollard just to name a few. The Titans also added some rookie hopefuls in JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat who are slated for big roles this upcoming season.
Regardless of all the offseason additions a large percentage of how well this team does will come down to the right arm of Will Levis. Titans fans have a reason to be cautiously optimistic. This isn’t the first time fans’ hopes and dreams have been pinned to a Titans QB. However, one thing all Titans fans should agree on is Brian Callahan and the offseason additions Ran Carthon has brought in will undoubtedly help us ascertain whether Levis is “The Guy.” Not only that but Levis now has at least what we can call a decent offensive line and much better offensive weapons to throw to. I expect Levis to take a big jump going into his sophomore year.
Moreover, with all the new additions to Tennessee we can begin to see the whole picture of how the Titans roster fares and compares to their competition. Below we’ll get into the schedule and start making those “oh to early” game-by-game predictions.
Week 1: @ Chicago
This is a tough matchup. On paper the Bears really loaded up this offseason. It’s mostly going to come down to Caleb Williams and if he can do enough to limit mistakes — as most rookie QB are prone to do. I expect the Titans to have plenty in the bag to make life difficult for a rookie QB. This game should be difficult enough with Dennard Wilson, L’Jarius Sneed, Chidobe Awuzie, and Jeffrey Simmons.
I expect Will Levis and the defense to do just enough to earn a victory 24-20 (1-0).
Week 2: NYJ
This will be a difficult matchup for the Titans. If Aaron Rodgers is still Aaron Rodgers I expect Garret Wilson and Mike Williams to have a pretty big deal. That shouldn’t even be the worst of it. The most difficult factor to overcome for the Titans will be the Jets defense which boasts Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, Quincy Williams, and Jermaine Johnson just to name a few. I don’t see how the Titans can overcome the Jets defense and slow down the Jets offense.
It’ll be a tough day for Levis and the defense. Titans lose 21-13 (1-1).
Week 3: Green Bay
The Titans play their second home game in a row when Green Bay comes to Nashville on September 22nd. Jordan Love really turned it on at the back half of the season last year and has shred most doubts about if he’s the heir-apparent QB in Green Bay. The Packers are a really solid team throughout. They don’t necessarily do one thing or have one person who’s “The Guy,” but they have an amalgam of difference makers around Love. The Packers had no WR’s break 1,000 yards, however Jordan Love still passed for over 4,000 yards — a rare feat.
This is a game that I see being a huge upset to the mainstream football world. The Titans should be able to find enough success against the GB defense that is gritty but not overly dominant.
I expect the Titans will find a way to win as they usually do in these sort of games. Titans win 28-24 (2-1).
Week 4: @ Miami (MNF)
The Titans took it to the Dolphins last year on MNF in an exhilarating victory late in the 4th quarter. The Dolphins have lost a few players such as Christian Wilkins, Raekwon Davis, Jerome Baker, and Xavier Howard. They added a few key guys in Kendall Fuller, Jordan Poyer, and Titans former Center Aaron Brewer.
Miami over the past several years have come out hot against opponent early in the season. Italian usually isn’t until November or December that the Dolphins season starts to collapse.
At home and as a bit of a revenge game from last year I see the Dolphins beating the Titans 31-27 (2-2).
Week 5: Bye
The Titans head into the early bye at a respectable 2-2 and look to play their first division game against the Colts in week 6.
Week 6: Indianapolis
Anthony Richardson is probably one of the NFL’s biggest enigmas. Before his injuries Richardson showed a lot of good things on film. Although, one current criticism is that he still isn’t the most accurate, sailing passes high.
The Colts didn’t do much this offseason in terms of adding outside talent. Mostly they worked to retain their own with big deals for Michael Pittman and Deforest Buckner. However, they did add Laiatu Latu and Adonai Mitchell through the draft. I expect both Latu and Mitchell to make an immediate impact for the Colts.
Ultimately the Titans should be able to stifle their passing game on paper and there’s isn’t anyone in the Colts secondary that should be able to handle: Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, and Tyler Boyd.
With the extra week of preparation the Titans should be able to seal a victory against the Colts 31-17 (3-2).
Week 7: @ Buffalo
This should be a fun matchup. In a lot of ways Levis is similar to Josh Allen — often playing reckless and as a gunslinger.
Buffalo lost some key personnel this offseason: Gabe Davis, Jordan Poyer, and Stefon Diggs. However, they were able to re-sign many of their own like Dion Dawkins, AJ Espenesa, and a few others. They also added Curtis Samuel and drafted Keon Coleman to help boost their team. However, there should be no doubt that this 2024 Bills team is objectively worse than last year which was supposed to be “their year.”
The Titans do seem to matchup well on paper against the Bills. Although, one key thing they lack is Josh Allen and the experience the Bills team has. I expect the Bills to eek out a tough win 21-17 (3-3).
Week 8: @ Detroit
The Titans will head way up north to Ford Field in Detroit. This will be their first dome game of the year. The Lions were an excellent team last year as they made it to the NFCCG. The Lions didn’t lose too much from last year. Most notable loss for the Lions though would be star CB C.J. Gardner Johnson.
The Titans don’t matchup well with the Lions. The Lions are an experienced team led by a former SB starting QB — Jared Goff. They can beat you either running or passing the ball and rely on out scoring their opponent with ease. The Titans will need to take care of the football and score of 28 points if they want to have any hope of defeating the Lions.
The Lions cruse to victory 35-24 (3-4)
Week 9: New England
The Titans will play host to rookie QB Drake Maye and first time Head Coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots should have a difficult time slowing down the Titans offense and moving the ball against the Titans. I expect Dennard Wilson to have a solid gameplan to confuse and make life difficult for Maye.
The Titans should win convincing 28-13 (4-4).
Week 10: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers have gone through an immense facelift starting with their biggest addition this offseason in Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh is shaping the Chargers team in his image. Drafting Joe Alt and adding a shifty Wide Receiver in Ladd McConkey is step one in the rebuild for the Chargers. After massive departures by Mike Williams and Keenan Allen the Chargers are trying to forge a newer and younger identity on the offensive side of the ball.
The Chargers still have a ways to go to rebuild their team. They’re still missing key pieces in the secondary and LB positions as well as too much youth in the WR room in which we don’t know how Quentin Johnson will fare after a disappointing rookie season.
The Titans should be able to neutralize the Chargers pass game with Sneed and co. The Titans should beat the Chargers for the second year in a row. Titans win 24-17 (5-4).
Week 11: Minnesota
JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings will coming to town. Make no mistake that Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are an elite duo at WR. Probably the best duo in the league. The Vikings defense added Matthew Judon, Johnathan Greenard, and Blake Cashman.
The Vikings should have their hands full trying to stop the Titans offense if everything goes according to plan. Currently the Vikings don’t have a #1 CB. Starting CB’s Byron Murphy Jr. and Akayleb Evans aren’t much better (if at all) than what the Titans had last year in Sean Murphy-Bunting and Kristian Fulton.
The Titans should be able to protect Levis and run the ball well against the Vikings. Not only that but hopefully JJ McCarthy will be unable to diagnose and react to Dennard Wilson’s defense. Although, I will say that the Vikings have the WR’s to do damage against the Titans. Yes, Justin Jefferson was held to 3 catches and 28 yards on 6 targets by Sneed. However, don’t expect that same stat-line this time around
Regardless, the Titans should defeat the Vikings handily. I expect the offense to get off to a hot start and the defense to have a turnover or two go their way. Titans win 31-21 (6-4).
Week 12: @ Houston
The Titans will play their 2nd divisional game at the week 12 mark. The Texans have loaded up on talent both offensively and defensively. Trading for Stefon Diggs and signing Danielle Hunter has certainly bolstered their already extremely improved team from last year which ended up losing to Baltimore in the AFC Divisional round. Although still early C.J. Stroud has proven that he’s a legitimate QB and more likely the Texans next superstar QB. Stroud passed for over 4,000 yards and had 23 TDs to only 5 INTs.
The Titans should be able to make due offensively to a degree against Houston. I don’t expect the Texans DB’s to be able to handle the Titans trio of Ridley, DHop, and Boyd. However, the experience on defense and offensive firepower the Texans have should be enough to douse the Titans coming off a 3 game win streak. Titans lose 24-14 (6-5).
Week 13: @ Washington
By the time week 13 rolls around the league and fans alike will know how rookie Jayden Daniels will project in the NFL. Many cite the issue of his slim frame and not being able to hold up. In addition some point to the fact that he was surrounded by supreme talent at LSU. The Commanders also added plenty of talent this offseaon: Austin Ekler, Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Frank Luvu, and many more. The 2024 Commanders should be substantially better than they were last year when the team was mostly devoid of talent.
The Titans should have their way with another favorable matchup against a rookie QB. I don’t expect Jayden Daniels to have a day against Sneed, Awuzie, Simmons, and hopefully Sweat.
The Titans should be able to take care of business on the road and win 24-14 (7-5).
Week 14: Jacksonville
This will mark the first of two games against the Jaguars in the last 5 weeks of the season. The Titans at 7-5 should be looking to fight for a playoff spot with this AFCS mathup. The Jaguars added quite a few solid players in free agency: Mitch Morse, Gabe Davis, Arik Armstead, and Ronald Darby. No doubt the Jaguars have upgraded their team. However, the Jaguars haven’t done enough to offset the loss of Calvin Ridley in their WR room.
The Titans on the other hand have upgraded nearly everywhere and already split with Jacksonville last year with an even worse roster.
The Titans should able to handle the Jaguars at home and win a tight divisional battle 20-17 (8-5).
Week 15: Cincinnati
The Titans will have one of their toughest games of the season in week 15 and it could have potential playoff implications if the Bengals don’t secure the AFCN. Cincinnati added: Geno Stone, Sheldon Rankins, Zach Moss, Mike Gesicki, and Vonn Bell. As of this moment both Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson have requested a trade — after the Bengals have lacked securing their stars to a long-term contract. However, the odds of either of them being traded is of course low.
This will be Brian Callahan’s first game against one of his previous teams. I do expect Callahan to have an in-depth idea on how the Bengals will try to attack and defend the Titans. However, don’t expect this to be a game similiar to last year in which the Titans put a 27-3 whooping on the Bengals.
The Titans should inevitably lose this game as Joe Brrrrrr, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins put on a show with the Bengals defense doing just enough to stifle the Titans. Titans lose 27-21 (8-6).
Week 16: @ Indianapolis
After beating the Colts earlier this time around not so much. The Titans should split with the Colts here. I will say I wouldn’t be surprised if the Titans do end up sweeping the Colts. Titans lose 31-27 (8-7).
Week 17: @ Jacksonville
The Titans won the first matchup with Jacksonville and I expect them to do the same here. I don’t think the Jaguars will be competing for the division by the time that week 17 rolls around and things might get pretty dicey in Jacksonville. Especially if Trevor Lawrence doesn’t have his contract yet and the Jaguars once again miss out on the playoffs.
Titans win 27-24 (9-7).
Week 18: Houston
The Titans second game against the Texans is a big one. By this time the Texans could have secured the AFCS or are fighting for the Division with either Tennessee and/or Indianapolis. It’s not a farce for the division to come down to all three: Houston, Indianapolis, and Tennessee by the time week 18 hits.
However, I still expect Houston to take care of business after the Titans pull out all the stops. Titans lose 20-17 (9-8).
There you have it. My official Titans record prediction. The Titans finish 9-8 and might have a chance at the playoffs barring how things shake out in the rest of the AFC. The Titans have made a lot of improvements from 2023. If everything comes together as it should this team should be competing for a playoff spot in late December/early January. If the Titans go 9-8 this year Titans fans should be ecstatic — even if they miss the playoffs. This team was absolutely awful last year. A 9-8 year would give Titans fans hope that future success is right around the corner, and that Will Levis is the QB of the now.
