The Tennessee Titans came out flat against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday and failed to seize an opportunity to stack wins for the first time in over two seasons.
Once again, the same issues that have plagued the team for multiple seasons returned, leading to Tennessee’s struggles. The offensive line could not protect Cam Ward, and Ward could not protect the ball. That combination laid the foundation for the loss and wasted a solid performance by the defense.
Ward really struggled in his sixth start and could not make plays, as his three turnovers destroyed any momentum the offense would start to build. He has to turn the corner if the Titans want to improve.
As is the case every week, there were both good and bad performances within the disappointing loss. Here’s a look at the players who are rising or falling in the Week 4 stock report.
Stock up: LB Cedric Gray
Gray continues to shine in his first season starting at inside linebacker. Once again, he was all over the field and is starting to make more of an impact every week. The Titans’ defense was stout against the Raiders, and Gray was a big reason why.
Stock down: WR Elic Ayomanor
Ayomanor was virtually invisible for three quarters of the game and didn’t make an impact until the game was out of reach. He hauled in three passes for 27 yards, but could not step up and make an impact after Calvin Ridley went out in the first half. Tennessee must find a viable weapon opposite Ridley, and Ayomanor is struggling.
Stock up: DT Sebastian Joseph-Day
While Jeffery Simmons is having an all-world season, Joseph-Day is flying under the radar and quietly having a solid season. His stat line may not be overwhelming with three total tackles (one solo), but he was stout against the run and provided some much-needed pressure.
Stock down: QB Cam Ward
Ward had a rough outing and failed to protect the ball against the Raiders, costing the Titans on and off the scoreboard. The offense was out of sync all game, unable to get anything going, and their performance was one of their worst of the season. With a unit that has to be perfect to succeed, unforced turnovers can’t happen.
Stock up: RB Tyjae Spears
Spears was the only real spark on offense against the Raiders, and looks to be fully recovered from the ankle injury that cost him the first four weeks of the season. With the offensive line struggling, his skill set may be exactly what the Titans need to eventually get the offense going.
Stock down: WR Tyler Lockett
Lockett had another rough outing, pulling in one pass for zero yards. With Ward struggling, Lockett must make more of an impact and provide Ward with a solid outlet. This may not all be on him; Tennessee has struggled for two seasons to get any production out of the slot and had the same issues in 2024.
Stock up: WR Van Jefferson
Tennessee needed a receiver to step up in place of Calvin Ridley once he left, and Jefferson did just that, pulling in four passes for 75 yards. He was clearly the Titans’ only consistent receiving threat on the outside, and they need more.
Stock down: T Dan Moore Jr.
Moore struggled against the Raiders, both with performance and penalties. The Titans’ offensive line had a rough day, and Moore’s performance was a catalyst for the dismal outcome. He is making too much money for the lack of production.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans: Stock up, down after Week 6 loss to Raiders
