Titans lose 36-13 to Patriots, fumble away AFC's No. 1 seed
A lot of things went wrong for the Tennessee Titans in their 36-13 loss to the Patriots and so many of them were self-inflictedNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press
JEREMY MCNICHOLS #26 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
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17 ATT •
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143 YDS
17 ATT
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Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver
Julio Jones is on injured reserveNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Out again McNichols (concussion) is out for Sunday's game in New England, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McNichols still hasn't returned to practice and now will miss a second straight game. Last week, Dontrell Hilliard stepped in as the passing-down back and caught eight of 10 targets for 47 yards in a 22-13 loss to the Texans, adding seven rushes for 35 yards while playing 63 percent of snaps on offense. That's a bigger workload than McNichols has seen all year, and while a repeat isn't likely, Hilliard does have less competition for playing time with both McNichols and Adrian Peterson (released) out of the lineup. It appears the injury-ravaged Tennessee offense will have D'Onta Foreman as the lead runner and Hilliard as the substitute and passing-down back this Sunday against a red-hot Patriots defense, though the Titans also have RB Rodney Smith as a backfield option from the practice squad.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice McNichols (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact With McNichols absent from Sunday's 22-13 loss to Houston, the Titans deployed Dontrell Hilliard as their passing-down back -- a role that came with 63 percent snap share and 10 targets, a workload range McNichols has flirted with just once this season (40% and 12 targets in Week 4 at the Jets). In any case, one or the other will handle the role this Sunday in New England, where yardage and touchdowns may be in short supply even if the target volume checks out. The Titans also have major issues at wide receiver, where A.J. Brown (chest) and Marcus Johnson (IR/hamstring) have now (re)joined the lengthy list of injured players.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Titans rule out Dupree, Davis among 7 out against Texans
Linebacker Bud Dupree is among seven Titans ruled out for Sunday’s game with the Houston TexansNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting out Week 11 McNichols (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact After sustaining the head injury in last week's win over the Saints, McNichols didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and wasn't on course to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by Sunday. McNichols' absence leaves D'Onta Foreman and Adrian Peterson as the Titans' healthy backs, but because neither player is an accomplished pass catcher, the team could promote Dontrell Hilliard from the practice squad prior to Sunday's game to give the team a third-down option.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains absent Thursday McNichols (concussion) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact McNichols has now missed consecutive practices, putting his status for Sunday's game against the Texans in doubt. D'Onta Foreman and Adrian Peterson are in line to split early-down snaps in Tennessee's backfield against Houston, though it's not clear which running back would absorb the passing-down duties normally occupied by McNichols should he sit Sunday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winning only stat important to Titans QB Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill is doing whatever it takes to help the Titans winNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Dealing with concussion McNichols (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact It remains to be seen if McNichols gains clearance to play in Sunday's game against the Texans, but if he does, he'd profile as a hit-or-miss PPR option in Week 11 fantasy lineups, with Adrian Peterson and D'Onta Foreman both in line for their share of backfield touches, notably on early downs.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Role slipping McNichols gained seven yards on four carries in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Saints. He added one reception on three targets for one yard.
Impact McNichols worked behind both Adrian Peterson and D'Onta Foreman and did little with the opportunity he did receive. His longest rush of the day went for only four yards, and he was also not a factor as a receiver. Though it was originally expected that McNichols would be a key figure in the Titans' backfield in the absence of Derrick Henry (foot), his role appears to have slipped significantly in the last two games.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ten total touches McNichols recorded seven carries for 24 yards in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Rams. He added three receptions for 11 yards.
Impact McNichols finished second on the team in carries, with Adrian Peterson commanding 10 rushing attempts and D'Onta Foreman five. McNichols ripped off a 14-yard gain but was otherwise largely held on check on the ground. Similarly, he had one reception that went for nine yards, but was otherwise limited as a receiver. Though he did see an increased role on the ground as projected in the absence of Derrick Henry (foot), the Titans' backfield appears to have devolved into a three-way timeshare for touches.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peterson savoring chance at playing in NFL again with Titans
Adrian Peterson says he stayed in shape and was ready when the Tennessee Titans called himNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Fates are in the stars for midseason Titans-Rams showdown
News of Derrick Henry’s foot injury early this week removed some of the luster from the Tennessee Titans’ visit to Los Angeles for a prime-time clash between surging conference co-...NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tierNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Fantasy Football Whether you're off to a hot start to your fantasy football season or you're already looking at an uphill battle for a playoff spot, your sea...
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Titans running back Derrick Henry is a one-of-a-kind talent, impossible to replace
The Titans looked like Super Bowl contenders before Derrick Henry's foot injury. Replacing him will be near impossible, Martin Rogers writes...NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Market share report: Betting on Van Jefferson, Jeremy McNichols and more Michael Salfino highlights the market share standouts of Week 9, including his hot take on Detroit wide receiver Kalif Raymond.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Derrick Henry's season in jeopardy after foot injury in Tennessee Titans' win over Indianapolis Colts
Here is the latest on Derrick Henry's foot injury, as Tennessee braces to be without its superstar for the long haul.NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Expanded role likely With Derrick Henry slated to undergo foot surgery, McNichols is in line for added work in the coming weeks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact While the Titans didn't offer a timetable for Henry's potential return to action, he'll presumably miss extended time. At this stage, the team has McNichols and Dontrell Hilliard on hand and backfield reinforcements figure to arrive soon, potentially via a trade in advance of Tuesday's deadline. With that in mind, McNichols' exact role and volume in Henry's absence is to be determined, but in the short-term as least, he's in line for added touches.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups 2021: Fantasy Football Players You Need to Add It's never too late to turn around your season. And sometimes, even the smallest of fantasy football moves can make the biggest difference....
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Who is Derrick Henry's backup? Get to know Titans handcuff, fantasy waiver wire pickup Jeremy McNichols Derrick Henry reportedly suffered season-ending foot injury, leaving many fantasy football owners wondering who his backup is. We break down...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
In line for increased role McNichols could be in line for a bigger role due to Derrick Henry's foot injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The Titans are waiting for official word on the extent of the damage to Henry's foot. Regardless of whether he is ruled out for the rest of the season, it appears that Henry could be in line for a lengthy absence. McNichols has served as the Titans' second back for the entire season, though he has only seven rushing attempts across eight games. It's also possible that the team searches for help outside the organization, particularly given that Darrynton Evans (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Titans' Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return
NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right footNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
4 things to know about Titans running back Jeremy McNichols, Derrick Henry's backup Derrick Henry's backup on the Titans depth chart is Jeremy McNichols, who will likely see an increased role in the offense for the rest of t...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Records three receptions McNichols recorded three receptions on three targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Colts.
Impact McNichols had his role as the Titans' second back solidified after Darrynton Evans (knee) was shut down for the season. He did not log a carry but did record multiple receptions for the fifth time in eight games on the campaign. Though Derrick Henry will handle the vast majority of the work out of the Titans' backfield, McNichols is the clear backup if Henry were to be forced to miss any time.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
