The 2024 season was the Tennessee Titans' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th overall, their 28th in the state of Tennessee, their second and final under general managerRan Carthon, and their first under head coachBrian Callahan. The Titans' 1–6 record to start the season was their worst start since 2015.[1] The team was eliminated from playoff contention for the third consecutive season after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars 10–6 in Week 14.[2] They failed to improve on their 6–11 record from the previous season after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals 37–27 in Week 15.[3] The Titans ended the season with a record of 3–14 after losing to the Houston Texans 23–14 in Week 18, their lowest win count since 2015 and their most losses since 2014.[4] The Week 18 loss also secured the Titans the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.[4] This season was also the first since 2014 where no Titans players were named to the initial AFC roster for the Pro Bowl.[5]
This was the Titans' first season since 2015 without long-time running back Derrick Henry, who was not re-signed in the offseason and joined the Baltimore Ravens in free agency.[6] Quarterback Will Levis started the majority of games throughout the season (12), but also shared starts with Mason Rudolph (5) due to injuries and performance issues.[7][8]
On January 9, 2024, the Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons and a career record of 56–48 with the team.[9][10] Vrabel had lost 18 out of the past 24 games dating back to the 2022 season and hadn't won a playoff game since the 2019 season.[9] However, many still saw the move as a surprise and believed Vrabel to be a popular head coaching candidate for other teams.[10][11]
The Titans defense played an outstanding game, holding the Bears to just 148 yards of offense and no touchdowns; however, the Titans blew a 17–0 lead after giving up a blocked punt for a touchdown and quarterback Will Levis throwing a go-ahead pick six in the fourth quarter.[15] With the loss, the Titans fall to 0–1 and lose their third straight season opener.
The Titans once again played a solid game on defense, but once again allowed a blocked punt and Will Levis continued to struggle with turnovers. With the loss, they fell to 0–2.
TEN – DeAndre Hopkins – 6 receptions, 73 yards, TD
Facing their former quarterback Malik Willis, the Titans struggled, allowing Willis to throw for 202 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Will Levis was sacked 8 times and threw another pick-six, dropping the Titans to 0–3 for the first time since 2009.
The Titans get their first win of the season, albeit against an injury-plagued Dolphins down to their third-string quarterback. Levis notably injured his shoulder on a scramble during the first quarter, resulting in the first appearance of Mason Rudolph. This was the first game where the Titans scored 30 or more points since the 2021 season, ending a multi-year drought. Kicker Nick Folk was also awarded AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after going five for five on field goals.
The Titans lost to their divisional rivals, dropping them to 1–4 for the season. Levis re-aggravated his shoulder after this performance, and would be sidelined for the next several games.
Despite a competitive first quarter, the Titans were soon blown out in their biggest deficit of the season, dropping them to 1–6. The Titans especially struggled with special teams performance, giving up an astounding 262 total kick return yards, including a 90 yard touchdown on a punt return by former Titan Kalif Raymond.
In a competitive battle led by Mason Rudolph, rookie quarterback Drake Maye was able to tie the game with a gorgeous last-second touchdown just as time expired, bringing the game into overtime. However, the Titans were able to seal the game with a field goal and an interception by Amani Hooker, bouncing back to 2–6. This was also the Titans' only home win of the 2024 season.
Levis made his return as starting quarterback after three weeks out on injury. Despite a decent performance by Levis, and his first game of the season without making a turnover, the Titans were not able to pull away with the win.
The Titans posted a strong performance against the highly ranked Vikings, but their success was spoiled by several high-impact penalties that erased a Titans touchdown and goal line stop that would have otherwise put the Titans ahead. The game featured a 98-yard touchdown pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine while Levis was backed up in their own end zone, tying the franchise record and becoming the league's longest pass of the season.
The Titans were finally able to post a divisional win against the favored 7–4 Texans. Although the Texans were on the verge of tying the Titans in an exciting fourth quarter, a missed field goal and last minute safety brought the Titans to victory and a 3–8 record. This was the first (and only) full win of the season by a Levis-led offense.
WAS – Brian Robinson Jr. – 16 rushes, 103 yards, TD
Top receivers
TEN – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine – 3 receptions, 61 yards, 2 TD
WAS – Terry McLaurin – 8 receptions, 73 yards, 2 TD
Unable to preserve their momentum from last week's win, the team struggled with early penalties and fumbles, allowing the Commanders to blitz their way to a 28–0 lead early into the second quarter. Although the Titans were able to avoid a first half blowout and attempted to rally in the second half, they ultimately struggled to contain the dual-threat rookie Jayden Daniels, ending the day in a disheartening 19–42 loss.
The favored Titans fell against a Mac Jones-led Jaguars in an uneventful 6–10 loss. This game was the first of the season where the Titans were not able to score a single touchdown. The loss also eliminated Tennessee from playoff contention.
After his fourth turnover, Will Levis was ultimately benched for Mason Rudolph in the third quarter, marking the first time Levis was sidelined for non-medical reasons. Rudolph was unable to mount a comeback, bringing the Titans down to 3–11 for the season. This game featured an astounding ten turnovers by the two teams (six by Tennessee, four by Cincinnati).
IND – Jonathan Taylor 65-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 7:25. Colts 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:10.
IND – Matt Gay 31-yard field goal, 2:09. Colts 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:11.
IND – Josh Downs 27-yard pass from Anthony Richardson (Matt Gay kick), 0:15. Colts 24–7. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:10.
Third quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 70-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 14:42. Colts 31–7. Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:18.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 6:50. Colts 38–7. Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:43.
TEN – Tyjae Spears 11-yard run (Tony Pollard run), 2:57. Colts 38–15. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:53.
Fourth quarter
TEN – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 6-yard pass from Mason Rudolph (Brayden Narveson kick), 8:13. Colts 38–22. Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:17.
TEN – Tyjae Spears 2-yard run (Mason Rudolph–Chigoziem Okonkwo pass), 2:53. Colts 38–30. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:05.
Top passers
TEN – Mason Rudolph – 23/34, 252 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
IND – Anthony Richardson – 7/11, 131 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
TEN – Tony Pollard – 8 rushes, 35 yards
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 29 rushes, 218 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
TEN – Chigoziem Okonkwo – 9 receptions, 81 yards
IND – Josh Downs – 3 receptions, 61 yards, TD
The Titans defense was gashed for 335 rushing yards, and despite a late rally, Tennessee fell 38–30 to Indianapolis, suffering their second consecutive season sweep by their rivals.
JAX – Brian Thomas Jr. – 7 receptions, 91 yards, TD
With the loss the Titans were swept by Jacksonville for the second time in the last three years. As a result, the Titans secured a last place finish in the AFC South for the second year in a row.
With the 23–14 loss at home the Titans finish the season at 3–14, the worst record for the team since 2014, and lost their fourth straight home game against the Texans. The Patriots win over Buffalo ensured the Titans the #1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
