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Player of the game: RB Mekhi Sargent
There were a lot of ways I could have gone
with this one. Sam Ficken continues to look like the Titans’ kicker of the
present and future. Matt Barkley took a giant step towards becoming a realistic
QB2 option. And the Titans’ defense, in general, continues to pummel their
opponents.
However, I’m going with someone who may not have
been seriously considered for a roster spot at the start of camp but is now
someone who no longer can be ignored.
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For the second straight week, running back Mekhi Sargent led the team
in rushing yards and seemed to be the only running back who could make up for
the offensive line incompetence.
His
ability to make plays despite his lackluster run blocking was evident
throughout the game. Sargent led the way with 4.9 yards per run, for
comparison, Jeremy McNichols averaged -1.8 yards per carry on the night.
Sargent has given himself a legitimate chance
of playing himself into a roster spot.
These next two weeks will be
crucial for him but if he continues to play like he did tonight, he undoubtedly
will be pushing Darrynton Evans for that coveted RB2 spot.
Sargent finished the game with 16 carries for 78 yards and he also added one five-yard catch for a touchdown.
