Three Titans who hurt their chances to make the team after preseason week two
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Minnesota Vikings handily on Saturday night. The Titans' defense and rushing attack were phenomenal, but a few players saw their chances to make the team take a dip. Some of these players' chances were hurt due to their own performances, while others were hurt by the good performances of others. […]
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Minnesota Vikings handily on Saturday night.
The Titans' defense and rushing attack were phenomenal, but a few players saw their chances to make the team take a dip. Some of these players' chances were hurt due to their own performances, while others were hurt by the good performances of others.
Now, let's identify three players who are probably on the outside looking in as of now.
WR Racey McMath

McMath likely fell in the pecking order on Saturday, but it’s not entirely his fault. Fellow receiver Mason Kinsey was the leading receiver for the Titans and seems more likely than ever to make the team. Kinsey even filled in at QB for a couple of plays, showcasing some versatility.
Assuming the Titans keep six receivers, it seems like five of those spots are already locked in. DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Kyle Philips, and Chris Moore will all be on the roster. This means McMath would have to beat out Kinsey and a host of impressive UDFAs for the final spot.
I don't think McMath has shown as much as Kinsey or UDFA Kearis Jackson. It seems unlikely that the LSU product will be able to crack this roster now.
DL Jaleel Johnson

Earlier this summer, Johnson seemed like a lock to make the team. However, Johnson has failed to stand out through two preseason games. Meanwhile, a few other defensive linemen have stood out.
Denico Autry, Teair Tart, and Jeffery Simmons will be the starters. One would assume the team keeps two or three reserve defensive linemen. Jayden Peevy has been a star of camp, while Kyle Peko, Michael Dwumfour, and TK McClendon Jr., have all been more productive than Johnson this preseason.
Against the Vikings, Johnson failed to collect a statistic apart from one QB hit. The Titans could prefer to keep one of the younger guys in hopes he develops rather than keep Johnson around.
RB Hassan Haskins

The writing is on the wall for Haskins. Even ignoring the legal situation, Haskins has simply been outplayed this offseason.
Derrick Henry is the start, Tyjae Spears will be a change-of-pace back, and the third spot will likely go to Julius Chestnut. Chestnut has been phenomenal this summer, even being selected as a captain for the Vikings game. Chestnut took that captaincy and had his best game yet, finishing with 13 carries for 98 yards and one rushing TD. Chestnut also caught a TD pass and made a tackle on special teams.
Haskins had been dealing with an injury last week and didn't play a single snap against the Vikings.
There's no feasible reason why Haskins should make the team over Chestnut.
Three Titans on the roster bubble heading into preseason game two
The Tennessee Titans have a few players who need big performances to get off the roster bubble.
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