The Titans’ new-look offense entered the 2023 season with at least one very low bar to clear: be better than last year’s offense.
It seemed like an incredibly easy goal, considering the 2022 offense finished 30th in total yards, 30th in passing yards and 28th in points — failing to score more than 20 points in 10 of the Titans' last 12 games.
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