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on the Titans WR2 spot The Titans offense is still figuring things out. We all expected that side of the ball to lag behind the defense early on as Matt LaFleur’s new offense got broken in. Injuries to the Taylor Lewan Ben Jones Jersey , Jack Conklin, Dennis Kelly, Marcus Mariota, and Delanie Walker have exaggerated that learning curve.Through three weeks, we have really only seen snippets of the “real” Titans offense. Credit is due to the coaching staff for devising game plans that have resulted in wins despite having limited personnel at key spots, but it’s safe to say that 35 to 21 run to pass ratios like we saw in Jacksonville will be relatively rare when the team is healthier behind center. So while it’s hard to take too much away from what we’ve seen to this point, there are some trends with the wide receivers that are worth considering. Totaling the numbers for each receiver through three weeks, this is what you get:Corey Davis: 163 snaps, 24 targets, 13 catches, 151 yards Cheap Delanie Walker Jersey , and 0 touchdownsTaywan Taylor: 65 snaps, 10 targets, 8 catches, 62 yards, and 1 touchdownTajae Sharpe: 110 snaps, 6 targets, 2 catches, 31 yards, and 0 touchdownsRishard Matthews: 95 snaps, 6 targets, 3 catches Wesley Woodyard Jersey , 11 yards, and 0 touchdownsDavis is the clear WR1, but that’s not really a surprise. That’s what you would expect from him in his second season after being the No. 5 overall pick in 2017. He’s playing very well in all aspects of the game and I would expect the production to start to match as the offense gets more aggressive attacking down field. However, the WR2 spot seems to be up for grabs. Tajae Sharpe started the season with a 84% snap share in Miami, but dropped to 47% in Week 2 and 39% in Week 3. Matthews has seen his snaps staying pretty steady at 52% in Week 1, 47% in Week 2, and 50% in Week 3. Matthews figured to be a virtual lock for that role heading in to the season, but his lack of production has been pretty shocking. He had easily been the Titans best receiver the last two seasons, posting a 65 catch, 945 yard, 9 TD stat line in 2016 and then a 53 catch Cheap Malcolm Butler Jersey , 795 yard, 4 TD line in 2017. Obviously, missing valuable time during training camp while rehabbing a torn meniscus has hurt him to some degree and this could certainly be a case of a guy playing his way in to shape, but Matthews just doesn’t look like himself out there. Speed was never his game, but to my eyes he just looks a step slow right now. Meanwhile, the player who has seen his opportunities rising is also the player that has been most productive. Taywan Taylor’s snaps have jumped from 13% in Week 1 to 41% in Week 2 to 52% in Week 3. Part of that could be game plan related as the Titans have leaned heavy on the short passing game against Houston and Jacksonville which plays to Taylor’s skill set, but there is no doubt that he is making the most of his opportunities. Taylor could have had a really big play early against Jacksonville, but Gabbert sailed the pass high. Taylor was wide open and could have had a chance to score if the throw is catchable.Outside of that misfire, Titans QBs were 4 for 4 for 30 yards when throwing to Taylor on Sunday, including two big 3rd down conversions. Taylor’s speed and playmaking ability are dynamic and bring a big play threat to the field on any given snap. He was the WR2 with Davis for the majority of training camp before Sharpe suddenly passed him in the pecking order before preseason game No. 2. When Matthews returned, he slotted in above Taylor as well Womens Wesley Woodyard Jersey , but now momentum seems to have flipped. I would be surprised if we don’t see Taylor earn the second most receiver snaps for a second straight week this weekend. With Walker out, it is going to be crucial that the Titans find some production from at least one or two receivers not named Corey Davis. Taylor has clearly been the best of the group through three weeks and I would expect his playing time to continue to trend up in the weeks ahead. Tennessee will need more from Matthews and Sharpe than what it has gotten from them to this point, but Taylor’s play early in the season is very promising.Titans Fan Guide: The Premiere Edition Florida Atlantic at #7 Oklahoma Noon Fox- The Lane Kiffin Show travels to Norman to take on another young prodigy coach in Lincoln Riley. FAU has been getting some buzz as a top Group of 6 program that could go undefeated. Oklahoma has to replace its Heisman winner Baker Mayfield and some key pieces off of its defense so Kiffin could do some damage calling plays. OU QB Kyler Murray has been named the starter for his final season before going to baseball full time next year. He isn’t Mayfield but is an adequate replacement nonetheless. FAU’s OC is just 25 years old. Florida Atlanta prospect to watch1. Devin Singletary 5’9 200 RB Junior- The best running back that no one is talking about. He had a monstrous 2017 with 1,918 yards and 32 touchdowns. Really blew up as a sophomore under Lane Kiffin’s guidance. If he has another year like last year, expect him to declare early.Oklahoma prospect to watch1. Rodney Anderson 6’1 219 RB RS Junior- Anderson burst onto the scene last year under new head coach Lincoln Riley. He’s an excellent runner who can hit singles and doubles instead of going for the home run every time. He does have the home run in his arsenal. Lateral agility is a plus. Solid at finding the holes his OL sets up for him. Patience is a virtue and he lives up to it. Tries hard in pass pro. Doesn’t have the top end speed. #17 West Virginia vs. Tennessee 3:30 PM CBSLocation: Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC- The Mountaineers and Volunteers will meet in Charlotte to determine who has the better military themed tradition and to play a game in the middle of it. Tennessee had some “issues” with its coaching search but likely found the right man for the job in Jeremy Pruitt. He will be tested by West Virginia’s Air Raid offense right off the bat. Tennessee is in yet another rebuilding effort so expect WVU to take advantage. Then again, WVU’s defense isn’t the greatest in the world so there may be some plays to be made. West Virginia prospects to watch1. Will Grier 6’1 214 QB RS Senior- Grier is one of the best pocket passers in the class. He makes everything seem so effortless in terms of moving the pocket, making the right reads, and has enough arm talent to make the throws. Has enough athleticism to make things work when things are not on schedule. Footwork is a plus. The frame is a question that needs answering he’s listed at 6’1 214. Offensive scheme does not do him any favors as he plays in the Air Raid offense. Tennessee prospects to watch1. Johnathan Kongbo 6’5 264 EDGE RS Senior- Kongbo is finally a senior this year. His development mirrors the program’s inconsistencies. He should finally put it together this year under defensive mastermind and HC Jeremy Pruitt. It will be interesting to watch him develop. 2.Trey Smith 6’6 320 OL Sophomore - Smith has been the stalwart lineman everyone predicted that he would be when he was a five star recruit. Unfortunately, he was sidelined with blood clots in his lungs for some time this spring and summer. Fortunately, he has been cleared to return but it bears watching going forward. Has one more year left to play after 2018. #14 Michigan at #12 Notre Dame 7:30 PM NBC- These two long time rivals meet once more after a long hiatus due to “scheduling conflicts”. Michigan boasts an elite defense under legendary DC Don Brown and a QB that could work in Shea Patterson (Ole Miss transfer). Jim Harbaugh really needs a big year to get another year in Ann Arbor. Notre Dame must replace their standout offensive linemen who graduated to the NFL. It should be a fun game in the trenches. Michigan prospects to watch1. Rashan Gary 6’4 281 DL Junior- Gary was the number one ranked recruit in his class. He’s a beast inside and should have a nice year in 2018 before he likely declares early. One of the best defensive tackles in the country in a really loaded draft eligible class.2. Devin Bush http://www.titansfootballauthentics.com/logan-ryan-jersey-authentic , Jr 5’11 222 LB Junior- Bush is a force to be reckoned with in both the middle and outside. He’s undersized for the position but is very fundamentally sound. A bowling ball of energy. Father is Devin Bush, Sr who stood out as a linebacker for Florida State during the dynasty years. Notre Dame prospect to watch1. Te’Von Coney 6’0 240 LB Senior- Fundamentally sound. Technician. Plus athlete that can go sideline to sideline in a hurry. The leader of the rebuilt Irish defense. Louisville vs. #1 Alabama 8 PM ABCLocation: Camping World Stadium Orlando, FL- The brash Cardinals meet the reigning national champion Crimson Tide in Orlando. The last time we saw the Tide was when they caused Georgia yet another heartbreak in the title game. Alabama has to replace a ton of talent on their defense but has talent waiting in the wings to take over as usual. I expect Louisville to test the green secondary of Alabama early and often even though they are breaking in a new QB themselves. There’s also the QB “controversy” that has all of college football talking for Bama. Both Jalen Hurts and presumptive starter Tua T will play. Expect the Tide to win a close one. Louisville prospects to watch1. Jaylen Smith 6’4 223 WR Senior- The Cardinals’ leading receiver returns for an encore sans the electrifying Lamar Jackson. Excellent route runner who is technically sound and just knows how to get open. Could be a high draft pick if things break right for him. Teams will fall in love with his measureables. Alabama prospects to watch1. Damien Harris 5’10 216 RB Senior- Football IQ is very good. He’s very instinctive as a runner and knows where and how to attack a defense. Takes what he can get and goes down. Knows what he is and doesn’t deviate from that much. A power back. The biggest knock is that he doesn’t have that home run speed to run away. Straight line runner with very little lateral agility. 2. Raekwon Davis 6’7 303 DL Junior- He got next. The latest in a long line of standout defensive linemen for the Tide who patiently waited his turn to shine. He was a terror to guard against as a sophomore and should be the same in 2018. One of the best defensive linemen in the nation regardless of class. He’s #good. 3. Mack Wilson 6’0 231 LB Junior- See above except for being a linebacker. Rashaan Evans who? Wilson is very talented in his own right and will look to take the reins from the Titans’ latest first round pick. He stood out as a sophomore in extended playing time. Should be a force again. Expect to declare early. The Pac-12 related prospect previews are located here, including Washington vs AuburnBonus game to watchOle Miss vs Texas Tech Noon ESPNLocation: NRG Stadium Houston, TXOle Miss WRs AJ Brown and DK Metcalf are good. The best receiver duo in the nation. Texas Tech has WR TJ Vasher as well. Expect a shootout.