In week four, we took our talents down to South Beach for a Monday Night showdown against the Miami Dolphins. Most Titans fans had already resigned themselves to another loss, but Nick Folk and the crew in two-tone blue had other ideas. Billy Jeans went down early with a meme-worthy shoulder injury, leaving Rudolph to steer Callahan’s sleigh. After what felt like a hundred field goals, we all ended up having a good time. Let’s dive into this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad & The WTFugly—or as the cool kids say, #GBWTF.
THE GOOD
OVER/UNDER 30
For the first time in over 1,000 days, the Tennessee Titans scored 30 points! To be fair, it was actually 31, but who’s counting that extra point, right? To top it all off, the offensive line only surrendered one sack! As Titans fans, we were beginning to think that scoring 17 was just part of some elaborate weekly game plan. Well, hot damn, were we wrong! After the offensive explosion of 31 points against the Dolphins, we’re left wondering what the Titans will do for an encore against the Colts. Let’s hope the bye week doesn’t slow down their progress on their TPS reports!
T'VONDRE GONNA MAKE YA SWEAT
A wise philosopher once said, "Never let your Meat Loaf," though the identity of this sage remains a mystery. But one thing is clear: the man who proudly declares he has just one nickname—"MEATLOAF"—is proving he’ll do anything for love, including wreak havoc on opposing offenses. With six total tackles against the Dolphins, including two for a loss, he’s shaping up to be one of the biggest steals of the 2024 draft. Even with Big Jeff Simmons sidelined, Meatloaf dominated the game, earning "Player of the Game" honors from both the Titans and the highly regarded "Wes Wisley POTG." There was plenty of controversy surrounding this pick back in May’s draft, but it’s nice to see those doubts finally put to rest.
RUN, RUN THE OFFENSE RUDOLPH
After Will Levis did the unthinkable—again—yes, seriously, AGAIN, with his league-leading sixth interception, he unfortunately went down with a shoulder injury while trying to extend for a first down. It was a helluva play, but it landed him on the bench and once again made him the star of some classic NFL memes.
But let's get back to the story of how Rudolph saved Christmas, or as Titans fans like to call it, "Monday Night Football" because we only get one a damn season. But the main thing we expect from a backup QB is game management, and that’s exactly what he delivered, finishing 9 of 17 for 85 yards while engineering multiple scoring drives and leading us to our first 30-point performance in over three years. Most importantly, he didn't turn the ball over.
Even though some Titans fans are calling for Mason to take the reins, Coach Callahan has made it clear: this is Billy Jeans’ team moving forward—no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
TITANS FANS LOVE THAT TITANS D
At the conclusion of Monday's contest, the Tennessee Titans once again secured the top spot for team defense. It’s a silver lining that has kept us fighting and clawing through these first four weeks. If we could just get the offensive side sorted out, we might be in great shape. For now, though, I’ll hang my hat on the fact that the Titans boast the best defense in the NFL—after all, defense wins championships. So, Super Bowl here we come! It’s science!
NICK FOLK IS A PRETTY FOLKING GOOD KICKER
It’s no secret that a reliable kicker is hard to come by in today’s NFL, so it’s no surprise that Nick Folk continues to nail kicks like it’s just another day at the office. After booting three of his five attempts from over 50 yards in Monday’s contest, Folk made history as the oldest kicker to do so. While some fans were calling for us to move on from Folk in favor of rookie Narvenson, games like this show why having a seasoned veteran on hand is crucial—especially when shit goes south down in South Beach.
THE BAD
FIELD GOALS ARE COOL AND ALL BUT...
I know everyone loves to see those 50-yard field goals splitting the uprights, but let’s be real: that’s just because we’re not scoring touchdowns. Where I come from, touchdowns are the more effective way to win games. They’re worth 6 points, while field goals only give you 3. I’m no mathematician or rocket surgeon, but 3 is definitely a lot less than 6—almost half, if I’m not mistaken. So let’s score more touchdowns and less field goals, cool?
BRIAN CALLAHAN NEEDS TO TAKE MORE RISKS
Coach Callahan called a much more balanced game this week, effectively using both Pollard and Spears in the run game. Together, they combined for 37 carries, nearly 120 yards, and two touchdowns. While we have the playmakers to take more deep shots, we tend to prioritize risk management over pushing the ball downfield. I understand that turnovers have influenced these decisions, but we can only rely on short, conservative plays for so long before opposing defenses catch on and exploit our predictability.
EXIT BILLY JEANS ENTER WILLY MEMES
Someone needs to remind Will Levis that the NFL cameras are on him the entire game, so he should keep that in mind next time he’s eating, drinking, committing a turnover, wincing in pain, or even just breathing. Four weeks in, we’ve had some award-worthy memes, but it’s time for that streak to end. Sure, it’s never polite or funny to laugh at another man’s injury, but I’ll be damned if this guy isn’t the gift that just keeps on giving. (No, that’s not a turnover joke.)
Ok, here's another. I promise to stop after. Maybe...
THE WTFUGLY??!!
The Levis experience will stay in residency year long
WILL LEVIS LEADING THE LEAGUE IN TURNOVERS
Stop me if you’ve heard this one—Will Levis turned the ball over early in the game just as we were closing in on the red zone. Another backbreaking, bonehead turnover. Sounds all too familiar, right? But here’s the twist: we actually won this time, so no complaints! I’m just here offering some moral support as a concerned citizen of the two-tone blue. I can’t help but wonder if the same ghosts that haunted Sam Darnold have now latched onto Levis. Maybe it’s all thanks to the hedonistic spell Victoria Fuller’s cast over him! You’ve got to watch out for that succubus, trust us!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TI is the brains behind both the "Titans Idiot Nation" and "Sports Idiot Nation" as well as an avid sports fanatic and pop culture enthusiast who is unhealthily obsessed with football, especially the NFL. When he's not yelling at his TV, he enjoys running, spending time with his family, and of course, yelling at his TV some more while tolerating the Tennessee Titans.
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