Titans' Loss to Steelers: Truths Revealed

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special contributor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans versus the Steelers was a matchup between two average NFL teams, that are undisciplined, highly penalized (total of 17 accepted penalties) and lacking identities in 2023. Both teams once prided themselves on being tough defensive teams that rushed the passer and would do just enough on offense to win ball games by controlling the ball and limiting turnovers.

Thursday night the Titans gave up 326 total yards and the Steelers gave up 340 yards to mediocre NFL offenses.

Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports — *T.J. Watt on Will Levis/ © Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports*

Neither team has established an identity in the 2023 season and is moving forward with their young quarterbacks with what they are capable of providing.

The Titans should feel good about Will Levis after his first two starts, but signs of inexperience showed in the second half of the Steeler game.

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