Madden 19: Tennessee Titans Player Ratings, Roster, Depth Chart & Playbooks

By Toby DurantHead of Content

The Tennessee Titans might not be an old name in the NFL, but the roots of the team stretch all the way back to the Houston Oilers and the AFL. The Oilers won the AFL Championship in 1960 and 1961, but the team has not won another championship since. They moved to Tennessee in 1997 and became the Titans in 1999. That year they came a yard short of beating the Rams in the Super Bowl. Since then the Titans have been been an up and down franchise. They bounced between strong seasons and terrible ones under Jeff Fisher, but in recent years have been at the foot of the NFL before bouncing back somewhat under Mike Mularkey. In 2018 they are led by rookie head coach Mike Vrabel and still have Marcus Mariota under center. Can you bring them their first Super Bowl in Madden 19?

*All stats correct at time of writing

Team Rating

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The Titans get a very solid 81 overall rating in Madden 19. It puts them firmly in the middle of the NFL, with 13 teams ranked higher. The team is made up of an 85 rated offense, a strong rating which is bettered by only 8 teams, and an 83 rated defense which is again right in the middle of the NFL. The Titans are balanced enough to hang with most teams if you are a capable player. They can rush the passer and cover relatively well, they can throw the ball and play a power running offense too thanks to a well-built roster.

Delanie Walker, Tight End (OVR 92)

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Age: 34

Development Trait: Quick

Contract: 3 years/$18.19 million

2018 Cap Hit: $5.83 million

Best Attributes: Catching (90), Awareness (90), Speed (85), Acceleration (85), Short Route (85), Catch In Traffic (84), Stiff Arm (84)

The veteran tight end came to Tennessee in 2013 as a free agent after seven seasons with San Francisco. He had been underutilized with the 49ers, but soon became a key piece of the Titans offense. In 2015 he registered his first 1,000 yard season and has also gone to the last three Pro Bowls.

Jurrell Casey, Defensive End (OVR 89)

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Age: 28

Development Trait: Star

Contract: 5 years/$49.74 million

2018 Cap Hit: $8.96 million

Best Attributes: Awareness (93), Play Recognition (93), Strength (92), Power Moves (90), Tackle (89), Block Shedding (85), Acceleration (80)

The Tennessee Titans selected Jurrell Casey in the third round of the 2011 draft. As mid-round pick Casey wasn't expected to be a star, but he started 15 games as a rookie and soon became the best player on the Titans defense. Casey racked up 10.5 sacks in 2013 and soon offenses were focusing in on him. Casey's power and rare athleticism for a man his size means he is a constant problem for offenses to block, and comes into Madden 19 with 39 sacks to his name.

Kevin Byard, Free Safety (OVR 88)

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Age: 25

Development Trait: Quick

Contract: 2 years/$1.86 million

2018 Cap Hit: $810k

Best Attributes: Zone Coverage (90), Speed (89), Pursuit (88), Play Recognition (88), Awareness (88), Acceleration (87)

Kevin Byard was a third-round pick for the Titans in 2016, and not too much was expected of him. However he soon found his way into the Titans starting lineup as a rookie, and in 2017 he led the NFL with 8 interceptions and was named to both the Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro. He comes into the 2018 season and Madden 19 hoping to repeat his excellent form.

Marcus Mariota (OVR 82)

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Age: 24

Development Trait: Star

Contract: 2 years/$ 21.7 million

2018 Cap Hit: $10.6 million

Best Attributes: Throw Under Pressure (95), Throw Power (92), Acceleration (90), Agility (90), Speed (88), Short Accuracy (87), Throw On Run (87)

Marcus Mariota was a phenom during his college days in Oregon. As the master of Chip Kelly’s “blur” offense Mariota racked up the offensive numbers, finishing his three years with 10,796 passing yards, 105 passing touchdowns to just 14 interceptions, and adding 2,237 yards and 29 touchdowns with his feet. Mariota has not been nearly as productive since joining the Titans as the second overall pick in 2015, but he’s not been bad either. He comes into his fourth season in the NFL having completed 62 percent of his passes for 9,476 yards with 58 touchdowns and 34 interceptions and claimed a signature playoff win in 2017 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Full Roster & Depth Chart

QB
OVR
Speed
Throw Power
Short Accuracy
Medium Accuracy
Deep Accuracy
Throw Under Pressure
Play Action
Marcus Mariota
82
88
92
87
83
80
95
83
Blaine Gabbert
69
83
88
82
77
72
68
73
HB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Elusiveness
Carrying
Juke Move
Catching
Dion Lewis
85
90
95
88
87
92
72
Derrick Henry
84
89
87
75
95
84
64
Jeremy McNichols
64
89
89
64
76
82
66
David Fluellen
60
83
88
59
77
73
53
WR
OVR
Speed
Agility
Catching
Short Route
Medium Route
Deep Route
Catch In Traffic
Spectacular Catch
Release
Jumping
Corey Davis
83
90
91
89
83
83
83
84
87
85
92
Taywan Taylor
78
92
93
82
81
79
78
77
86
83
90
Tajae Sharpe
76
88
92
84
79
80
78
79
85
75
90
Cameron Batson
67
93
92
78
69
72
68
73
74
62
92
Darius Jennings
65
90
91
78
63
65
68
75
73
56
89
TE
OVR
Speed
Agility
Catching
Short Route
Medium Route
Deep Route
Run Block
Delanie Walker
92
85
84
90
85
81
76
79
Jonnu Smith
75
87
76
79
66
63
57
61
Luke Stocker
73
80
74
76
63
58
55
65
MyCole Pruitt
72
86
77
80
64
59
54
63
Anthony Firkser
69
78
83
77
64
60
53
55
Cole Wick
68
76
79
76
62
57
52
67
Beau Brinkley
46
74
70
58
44
39
34
49
OL
OVR
Speed
Strength
Pass Block
Run Block
Lead Block
Impact Block
Taylor Lewan
84
76
91
83
79
89
91
Quinton Spain
80
70
86
81
78
84
83
Ben Jones
79
60
88
80
80
81
84
Jack Conklin
79
72
87
81
80
81
87
Josh Kline
76
69
83
80
73
83
82
Tyler Marz
68
57
80
74
72
77
76
Dennis Kelly
68
59
86
73
74
77
80
Kevin Pamphile
67
73
82
72
72
78
77
Austin Pasztor
67
55
83
74
73
76
77
Corey Levin
66
67
85
72
73
81
79
Aaron Stinnie
61
50
82
72
71
74
75
DE
OVR
Speed
Agility
Power Moves
Finesse Moves
Block Shedding
Jurrell Casey
89
71
70
90
75
85
DaQuan Jones
80
61
66
80
64
82
Darius Kilgo
65
67
71
70
48
77
Matt Dickerson
62
70
70
70
65
76
DT
OVR
Speed
Strength
Power Moves
Finesse Moves
Block Shedding
Impact Block
Bennie Logan
79
68
89
74
55
78
87
Austin Johnson
75
64
83
77
60
75
79
OLB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Tackle
Hit Power
Play Recognition
Pursuit
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Brian Orakpo
83
81
78
88
89
80
82
68
68
Harold Landry III
79
84
86
81
81
71
84
52
52
Derrick Morgan
75
77
77
77
79
77
79
50
61
Kamalei Correa
73
83
85
82
79
73
76
54
54
Sharif Finch
65
84
82
78
77
50
79
36
44
MLB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Tackle
Hit Power
Play Recognition
Pursuit
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Wesley Woodyard
81
84
80
90
83
90
90
56
60
Rashaan Evans
78
83
85
83
90
74
85
63
69
Jayon Brown
76
87
81
81
77
83
83
67
72
Will Compton
70
84
83
82
74
70
83
51
62
Nate Palmer
67
81
74
80
77
67
79
53
63
Daren Bates
67
87
81
79
86
55
79
72
75
CB
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Agility
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Press
Adoree' Jackson
84
93
94
94
80
83
80
Logan Ryan
83
87
91
87
83
81
82
Malcolm Butler
81
90
89
92
82
78
85
LeShaun Sims
74
88
87
89
77
67
72
Tye Smith
69
87
89
86
69
76
78
Joshua Kalu
64
86
89
90
69
63
76
FS
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Agility
Play Recognition
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Kevin Byard
88
89
87
85
88
77
90
Kendrick Lewis
74
81
87
82
74
61
70
Dan Cruikshank
71
92
91
87
54
74
78
SS
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Tackle
Play Recognition
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Kenny Vaccaro
83
85
90
76
81
70
76
Johnathan Cyprien
82
88
92
77
83
68
70
Brynden Trawick
66
84
84
69
62
60
62
ST
OVR
Kick Power
Kick Accuracy
Ryan Succop (K)
79
93
85
Brett Kern (P)
77
90
86

The Titans offense is led by athletic quarterback Marcus Mariota (95 throw under pressure, 88 speed), and around him is talent enough to trouble most defenses in Madden 19. In the backfield Dion Lewis (95 agility, 92 juke move) and Derrick Henry (95 carrying, 90 stiff arm) provide speed and physicality, as well as good receiving options, while on the outside there is some talent too. Corey Davis (92 jumping, 89 catching) headlines a small group of wide receivers that can compete, while Delanie Walker (90 catching, 85 speed) is a terrific threat at tight end both as a receiver and a blocker. Up front the offensive line is headlined by left tackle Taylor Lewan (91 strength, 91 impact block) while right tackle Jack Conklin (87 impact block, 87 strength) is also very good.

Defensively the Titans have ability but are not exceptional. Jurrell Casey (93 play recognition, 90 power moves) is a force in the middle of the defensive line, while Brian Orakpo (90 strength, 80 power moves) and rookie Harold Landry III (86 agility, 84 finesse moves) provide the edge pressure. Wesley Woodyard (90 tackle, 90 pursuit) and rookie Rashaan Evans (90 hit power, 85 pursuit) are a nice linebacker partnership in the middle of the field, while Adoree' Jackson (93 speed, 83 zone coverage) is a potentially great cornerback and Kevin Byard (89 speed, 90 zone coverage) is an excellent safety. There isn't much depth, especially in the secondary, though and fixing that should be your priority in Franchise Mode.

Tennessee Titans Playbook - Offense

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I Form Pro

I Form Slot

I Form Twin TE

Strong I Close

Strong I Y Off

Weak I Close Flex

Singleback Ace

Singleback Ace Close

Singleback Ace Pair

Singleback Bunch

Singleback Deuce Close

Singleback Dice Slot

Singleback Doubles South

Singleback Wing Pair

Singleback Wing Slot

Singleback Wing Tight

Singleback Wing Tight Z

Singleback Y Off Trio

Singleback Y Trips

Pistol Wing Flex

Shotgun Bunch

Shotgun Doubles

Shotgun Doubles HB Wk

Shotgun Doubles Y-Flex Offset

Shotgun Empty Base Flex

Shotgun Empty Bunch Wide

Shotgun Monster Stack

Shotgun Slot Offset

Shotgun Tight Doubles

Shotgun Tight Flex

Shotgun Trey Open

Shotgun Trey Y-Flex

Shotgun Trips TE Offset

Shotgun Wing Slot Offset

Shotgun Y Off Trips Wk

Shotgun Y Trips Wk

The Tennessee Titans offensive playbook is nice and well-rounded. There are plenty of I Form plays if you want to pound away with Derrick Henry and set up play action, but there are also a lot of formations that can take advantage of Marcus Mariota's athleticism. The single pistol formation holds a lot of good plays like HB Counter, PA Power O, and PA Post Shot. In the shotgun section you find really good formations like Trey Y-Flex and Slot Offset which includes a good option run set of plays while Tight Flex contains a version of PA Post Shot that is one of our money plays.

Tennessee Titans Playbook - Defense

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3-4 Even

3-4 Odd

3-4 Over

3-4 Solid

3-4 Under

4-4 Split

Nickel Normal

Nickel 2-4-5

Nickel 2-4-5 Double A Gap

Nickel 3-3-5 Wide

Big Nickel Over G

Dime 2-3-6 Will

Dime 1-4-6

Quarter Normal

Quarter 3 Deep

Quarter 1-3-7

Goal Line Defense 5-4-2

Goal Line Defense 5-3-3

The Titans defensive playbook is a 3-4 one, and a fairly unimaginative one at that. You get 5 3-4 formations, all of which are pretty standard and don't create nearly as many angles for blitzing as the Ravens or Chiefs. Still, it has enough to get by and also has the very nice 4-4 Split as a heavier defensive package. On the smaller side you get a good variety of Nickel formations, including the Nickel 3-3-5 Wide which can cause confusion and the Dime 1-4-6 which can disguise blitzes quite well.