Titans WR potentially set up for big Week 9 due to key injuries

Ridley had his best game of the season in Week 8 against the Lions as Tennessee operated from a pass-heavy script in a 52-14 loss.

Ridley, who signed with the Titans during the offseason, had 10 receptions on 15 targets for 143 yards. It was Ridley's most receiving yards in a game since Dec. 20, 2020 with the Falcons.

He only played five games in 2021 before taking a mental health leave and was suspended all of 2022 after violating the league's gambling policy.

Ridley had his second 1,000-yard receiving season last year with the Jaguars but has had a quiet start in Tennessee, having gained 183 yards in his first six games prior to Week 8's breakout.

He has a favorable matchup against the Patriots on Sunday. New England has allowed 1,249 receiving yards to wide receivers this season, the ninth-most in the league, via Pro Football Reference.

Ridley may have been in line for a big day before the Titans' Friday injury report, but potentially being down their top two backs could open the path for the 2018 first-round pick to have an even bigger game.

The biggest unanswered question is who will be throwing the ball to Ridley.

Quarterback Will Levis (right shoulder) was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable. If he's unable to play, backup Mason Rudolph could start his third consecutive game.