NASHVILLE – Ryan Tannehill took over as the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans in Week 7 of the 2019 season.
Tannehill guided the team to the AFC Championship Game, and he earned a new contract this offseason.
This past Sunday, Tannehill made his 16th regular season start. The Titans are 12-4 in his 16 starts heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals.
So, how does Tannehill's 16-game stretch as a starter compare to previous Titans starters?
Hint: He's at the top.
Here's a look at the best passer ratings in a QB's first 16 starts with the Titans (minimum 16 starts; excludes attempts in non-starts):
Rank: 1.
Player: Ryan Tannehill.
Pass Attempts: 473.
Completions: 327.
Completion Percentage: 69.1 %.
Pass Yards: 4,188.
TDs: 37.
Interceptions: 7.
Rating: 116.5.
Rank: 2
Player: Marcus Mariota.
Pass Attempts: 506.
Completions: 310.
Completion Percentage: 61.3.
Pass Yards: 3,743.
TDs: 23.
Interceptions: 15.
Rating: 86.8.
Rank: 3.
Player: Matt Hasselbeck.
Pass Attempts: 518.
Completions: 319.
Completion Percentage: 61.6.
Pass Yards: 3,571.
TDs: 18.
Interceptions: 14.
Rating: 82.4.
Rank: 4
Player: Steve McNair.
Pass Attempts: 405.
Completions: 224.
Completion Percentage: 55.3.
Pass Yards: 3,067.
TDs: 17.
Interceptions: 11.
Rating: 82.4
Rank: 5.
Player: Jake Locker.
Pass Attempts: 466.
Completions: 271.
Completion Percentage: 58.2.
Pass Yards: 3,223.
TDs: 18.
Interceptions: 12.
Rating: 81.5.
Rank: 6.
Player: Kerry Collins.
Pass Attempts: 481.
Completions: 271.
Completion Percentage: 56.3.
Pass Yards: 3,044.
TDs: 12.
Interceptions: 12.
Rating: 73.3.
Rank: 7.
Player: Vince Young.
Pass Attempts: 400.
Completions: 216.
Completion Percentage: 54.0.
Pass Yards: 2,492.
TDs: 14.
Interceptions: 14.
Rating: 70.1.
