Which Tennessee Titans impressed in Saturday’s preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Who hurt himself?
Our assessment of the 18 players:
Quarterback Malik Willis
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Willis still has a long way to go — he thought he escaped the pocket a lot against the Bucs — but coach Mike Vrabel admitted there were things he improved on in his second preseason game. The original third-round pick also had his first passing touchdown against Tampa Bay.
Wide receiver Treylon Burks
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Burks had just one catch for four yards, but Vrabel was pleased with his efforts as a blocker and getting open down the field even though he was only tackled three times.
Running back Julius Chestnut
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A 12-yard run by Chestnut was the longest run by a Titans running back Saturday. His 79 rushing yards through two preseason games lead Tennessee’s backfield.
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Quarterback Logan Woodside
Stock: Down
Woodside threw an interception, bringing his total to three in two preseason games.
Wide receiver Reggie Roberson Jr.
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Roberson led Tennessee in targets (5), receptions (4) and receiving yards (47) on Saturday.
Wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick was the Titans’ second leading receiver against the Bucs with two catches for 29 yards. Vrabel said his blocking ability has improved and he’s made strides as a special teams kicker.
Wide receiver Kyle Philips
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Philips had a 35-yard punt return, showing his ability to play on special teams.
Punter Ryan Stonehouse
Stock: Down
Stonehouse had an impressive 68-yard punt return against Tampa Bay, but two of his four punts in the game were backward.
Punter Brett Kern
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Both of Kern’s punts pinned the Bucs inside the 20. Vrabel said he’s hitting better than last year.
Defender Joshua Kalu
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Before leaving the game with a groin injury, Kalu had a pass defensed and a forced fumble. He was in a three-way tie for a team-leading five hits.
Linebacker Joe Jones
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Jones had a 38-yard punt return that set up the Titans’ only touchdown.
Running back Hassan Haskins
Stock: Down
Haskins has shown he can be a pass catcher out of the backfield, but he has been ineffective as a rusher over the past two preseasons, averaging 3.2 yards per carry (19 rushes, 58 yards).
Linebacker Chance Campbell
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Campbell broke up a pass and posted a tackle for loss.
Forward Dillon Radunz
Stock: Down
Radunz didn’t start and had a fake penalty and gave up a handful of pressures.
Outside linebacker David Anenih
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Anenih had a sack, bringing his total to three in two exhibition games.
Safety Adrian Colbert
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Colbert had two close interceptions.
Defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.
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Johnson, who claimed waivers last week, continued to make a strong early impression, forcing a scratch in the win.
Outside linebacker Rashad Weaver
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Weaver stuffed the stat sheet in his first game at Nissan Stadium since last year: a sack, two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery.
Ben Arthur covers the Tennessee Titans for the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter at @benyarthur.