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Carnell Tate’s Week 5 no-show exposes a much bigger Titans problem

The offense for the Tennessee Titans is looking extremely awful, and Carnell Tate's performance in Week 5 is just another example of it.

By Brandon Ray · Titan Sized

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Brandon Ray argues Carnell Tate's limited Week 5 impact highlights wider offensive struggles for the 0-5 Titans.
Tate recorded just one reception for 6 yards on five targets against the Houston Texans.
The performance followed Tate's breakout Week 4 game featuring nine catches for 145 yards against Baltimore.

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Writer Brandon Ray argues that rookie receiver Carnell Tate's minimal production in Week 5 highlights systemic issues within the Tennessee Titans' offense. Following a nine-catch breakout performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, Tate recorded just one reception for 6 yards on five targets during a loss to the Houston Texans.

Ray notes the Titans dropped to 0-5 under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, gaining only 187 total offensive yards against Houston. While Ray views Tate as largely a victim of wider offensive struggles alongside quarterback Cam Ward, he argues the rookie has yet to provide the consistent spark Tennessee anticipated.

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