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3 Titans players who need to play more after the bye week

The Tennessee Titans are taking a strong offensive performance in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals into a Week 9 bye. Quarterback Cam Ward played the best game of his career, his first-ever 300 yard showing. Head coach Robert Saleh…

By Justin Melo · Music City Miracles

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Justin Melo argues the Titans must increase playing time for Gunnar Helm, Chimere Dike, and Alontae Taylor.
Tight end Gunnar Helm posted a career-high 76 receiving yards on five catches against the Bengals.
Wide receiver Chimere Dike recorded five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in Week 8.

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Justin Melo of Music City Miracles argues that the Tennessee Titans should increase playing time for Gunnar Helm, Chimere Dike, and Alontae Taylor following their Week 9 bye. Head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll enter the break after quarterback Cam Ward's 300-yard passing performance against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Melo writes that Helm and Dike earned larger roles after posting 76 and 71 receiving yards respectively in Week 8. Additionally, Melo asserts that Taylor should remain at nickel corner against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10 following Marcus Harris' injury.

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