Jeffery Simmons outlines strategy to contain Jalen Hurts for Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Jeffery Simmons discussed the Tennessee Titans' approach to facing Jalen Hurts in Week 2 as they host the Philadelphia Eagles. After losing 10-23 to the New York Jets in Week 1, the Titans seek to bounce back against a Philadelphia team that narrowly avoided defeat to Washington. Simmons emphasized the importance of limiting Hurts' rushing ability to force him into a purely passing role. The Titans aim to improve their record to 1-1, while the Eagles look to capitalize on their opportunities before the game on September 17.
- •Titans lost 10-23 to the Jets in Week 1.
- •Titans face the Eagles on September 17.
- •Simmons plans to limit Hurts' runs to expose the Eagles.
- •The Eagles almost lost to the Commanders in their opener.
- •Titans are currently 0-1 against Hurts historically.
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Titans news: Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2
"After things didn’t go quite as planned in Robert Saleh’s revenge game against the New York Jets , falling 10-23 to his former organization, the Tennessee Titans don’t exactly have time to regroup and lick their wounds. Why? Because they have one of the biggest challenges of the season on the books in Week 2 when they welcome the Philadelphia […] The post Titans news: Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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