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Titans Scramble to Find Replacement Punter Ahead of Patriots Game
18 Oct
Summary
- Titans punter Johnny Hekker ruled questionable with illness
- Titans do not have another punter on the roster
- Hekker is in his first season with the Titans, averaging 42 net yards per punt
As the Tennessee Titans prepare to face the New England Patriots on October 19th, they have been dealt a significant blow with the news that their starting punter, Johnny Hekker, has been ruled questionable due to an illness.
Hekker, a 35-year-old veteran who is in his first season with the Titans, has been a reliable presence on the team's special teams unit. He has averaged 42 net yards per punt and has landed nine punts inside the opponents' 20-yard line, a 31% rate.
However, with Hekker's status in doubt, the Titans find themselves in a precarious situation. The team does not have another punter on their roster, leaving them in a race against time to find a suitable replacement before the game against the Patriots.
The Titans will need to act quickly to ensure they have a reliable punter in place for the crucial matchup. The outcome of the game could hinge on the performance of the special teams unit, and the loss of an experienced player like Hekker could prove to be a significant disadvantage for the Titans.
