Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans Defense Analysis

Season Stats

Defense

The Tennessee Titans defense utilizes a 3-4 Aggressive base scheme under defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Tennessee Titans Defense?

The Tennessee Titans have been having a tough time stopping offenses (Rank #28 in points allowed), so there is lots of room for improvement. To make matters worse, they are allowing 5.1 more points per game than the league average.

In the AFC South, they are currently trailing the Houston Texans (#2), Jacksonville Jaguars (#8) and Indianapolis Colts (#21) in scoring defense.

Creating havoc has been a major issue, as they rarely disrupt the opponent's backfield. Ball security hasn't been a concern for their opponents, as this defense generates very few takeaways.

42
Total Sacks
6
Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is below average compared to the league median, while their secondary is disciplined but rarely turns the ball over (6 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

Cody Barton has been a standout performer in 2025, contributing 81 tackles, 1 sacks, and 3 interceptions to the team's efforts. It also helps that Jaylen Harrell is having a solid 2025, recording 25 tackles and 4.5 sacks.

What is the Tennessee Titans defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Dennard Wilson

The Tennessee Titans defense runs a 3-4 Aggressive under coordinator Dennard Wilson.

Base Defensive Front
3-4 Aggressive
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3-4 Front (Two-Gap)
Three down linemen, often responsible for two gaps (the player in front). They eat blocks to free up linebackers to make plays.

Tactical Philosophy

Dennard Wilson blitzes. A lot.

Key Principles

BlitzPhysicalityAttack

Scheme Strengths

  • ✓Unpredictable blitz angles & confusing formations
  • ✓Disguises coverage responsibilities well
  • ✓Versatile against spread offenses

Potential Weaknesses

  • ⚠Vulnerable to outside runs if edge setting fails
  • ⚠Complex gap assignments for defensive line
  • ⚠Requires specific 'two-gap' personnel (Nose Tackle)

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Tennessee Titans Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

⚠️ This unit struggles to disrupt opposing offenses. They are reliable for points allowed but lack significant turnover upside.
Havoc Rate
POOR
9.0/g
Turnovers
POOR
0.8/g
Aggression
AVG
4.9/g
vs 2024 Regular Season Standards
Metric
Per Game
Grade
Why it Matters
Havoc Score
9.0
POOR
They disrupt the offense 9.0 times per game. Low disruption rate. Often indicates a conservative 'Bend-Don't-Break' scheme or lack of pass rush talent.
Ball Production
0.8
POOR
They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 0.8 times per game. They struggle to take the ball away, relying on punts.
Front Aggression
4.9
AVG
The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 4.9 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).
Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.
Havoc Grading Scale
ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5
Ball Production Grading Scale
ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0
Front Aggression Grading Scale
ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Tennessee Titans defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Steady
28.1 PPG(Last 3)
Their performance has remained steady vs. season average.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Tennessee Titans defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026
S
Amani Hooker
Safety
QuestionableJan 5
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
LB
Arden Key
Linebacker
QuestionableJan 5
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
LB
James Williams Sr.
Linebacker
QuestionableJan 5
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
CB
Jalyn Armour-Davis
Cornerback
Injured ReserveJan 3
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
S
Mike Brown
Safety
Injured ReserveDec 16
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
CB
Marcus Harris
Cornerback
Injured ReserveDec 27
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
LB
Oluwafemi Oladejo
Linebacker
Injured ReserveJan 3
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
LB
Anfernee Orji
Linebacker
Injured ReserveAug 14
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
CB
L'Jarius Sneed
Cornerback
Injured ReserveOct 23
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
S
Kevin Winston Jr.
Safety
Injured ReserveDec 16
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
S
Xavier Woods
Safety
Injured ReserveDec 16
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
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