The Tennessee Titans fell to 1-4 after their 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and frustrations are starting to creep inside the locker room.
After a third consecutive quiet day with zero receptions on eight targets and one carry for nine yards in the first game coming off the bye week, WR Calvin Ridley spoke out.
“I need some in the beginning of the f***ing game too. S**t is getting crazy for me.”#Titans WR Calvin Ridley frustrated that he didn’t get involved in the game plan early enough. pic.twitter.com/n47lXKgVKy
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) October 13, 2024
“The last couple weeks have been frustrating,” Ridley said after the game, “I gotta get the ball a little earlier so I can be in the game and here with the team.”
Everything looked like it was pointing up for Ridley after what appeared to be a breakout game in Week 2 against the New York Jets, where he looked explosive and was a dominant force for the offense. That day, he accounted for both Titans touchdowns and was the dynamic playmaker the team was hoping for.
Unfortunately, that has not been the case. In the past three games, Ridley has been invisible, catching a total of two passes for 14 yards and zero touchdowns.
The Titans’ passing offense and quarterback Will Levis again struggled against the Colts, completing 16 of 27 passes for only 95 yards with one touchdown and one interception. They could use Ridley to be in the game from the first snap, both mentally and physically, to make an impact.
The Titans will be back in action in Week 7 when they travel to Orchard Park to take on the Buffalo Bills.