The Tennessee Titans were always going to be in a tough spot on defense this year because the team had glaring holes at multiple positions that were poorly addressed in the offseason.
The Titans pass rush was always doomed to struggle, because the team's investments at EDGE ranged from modest to laughable, depending on how optimistic you were about Femi Oladejo's ability to contribute as a rookie.
However, the spine of the defense was supposed to be strong. Jeffery Simmons and T'Vondre Sweat were as dangerous as any defensive tackle duo in the NFL in 2024, and when they have been on the field together, that has been mostly true this season.