Titans Face Challenges with Six Players Ruled Out Against Seahawks
The Tennessee Titans are gearing up for their crucial Week 12 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, but they will do so without six key players. As the team conducts warmups at Nissan Stadium, the inactives list is finalized, revealing a significant challenge for the Titans’ roster.
Xavier Woods’ Ongoing Injury
Safety Xavier Woods, who has been grappling with a persistent hamstring injury, will miss his third consecutive game. His absence places additional pressure on the Titans’ secondary, which will need to adapt without one of its most experienced players. Expect Amani Hooker and rookie Kevin Winston Jr. to step up as primary defenders in his stead, tasked with maintaining the integrity of the defensive unit.
Elic Ayomanor’s First Absence of the Season
Rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is also sidelined, marking his first missed game this season due to a hamstring issue. He has not practiced all week and has been a vital contributor, amassing 28 receptions for 334 yards and two touchdowns. With Ayomanor out, Chimere Dike ascends to the role of leading receiver, supported by teammates Van Jefferson, Mason Kinsey, James Proche, and rookie Xavier Restrepo, who is elevated from the practice squad for his NFL debut.
Kendell Brooks and Recent Concussion
Defensive back Kendell Brooks, who recorded three tackles in the Titans’ Week 11 defeat to the Houston Texans, is ruled out after suffering a concussion during the game. His injury prevented him from participating in practice throughout the week, further depleting the Titans’ defensive options.
Offensive Line Struggles
On the offensive line, Drew Moss, who joined the Titans on October 30 after appearing in five games with the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season, has yet to see the field for Tennessee. Additionally, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson remains a healthy scratch for the sixth straight game, having only suited up for two contests this season, the last of which was in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Defensive Line Adjustments
Rookie defensive lineman C.J. Ravenell, who has participated in eight games this season and made one start, is also listed as a healthy scratch. His absence means that the Titans’ defensive line will need to compensate without his contributions.
Seahawks’ Inactives
The Seahawks are also managing their own roster challenges, as they rule out former Titans linebacker Ernest Jones IV, along with linebackers Tyrice Knight, Connor O’Toole, offensive tackle Mason Richman, linebacker Jared Ivey, and quarterback Jalen Milroe.
As the Titans prepare for this pivotal matchup, the absence of these players could significantly impact their game plan and performance against the Seahawks.
