The Tennessee Titans played an exciting game in Sunday’s 30-24 Week 12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward reinvigorated the fanbase by looking like a franchise signal-caller. While there’s a ton of positives to take away from Sunday’s showing, there’s been some discourse over JC Latham’s performance.
Latham was a talking point throughout last weekend’s defeat to the Houston Texans. The former Alabama standout was whistled for four penalties in that three-point loss, three false
starts and one holding penalty. It was imperative for Latham to put forth a better showing against the Seahawks.
Pro Football Focus credited Latham with allowing five pressures against a ferocious Seahawks defensive line. That tied for his season-high amount, having previously allowed five pressures (and three sacks) in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders, his first game back from injury. Latham allowed just one sack against Seattle, and was also penalized for an illegal formation penalty.
Drew Beatty of PaulKuharsky.Com put together a compilation of Latham’s supposed issues in pass protection against the Seahawks. Did the sophomore blocker struggle with his anchor? Ward was routinely tasked with escaping muddied pockets on Sunday, something he did with a high degree of success.
A couple of offensive line experts disagreed.
It’s been a disappointing season for Latham. They moved him from left to right tackle, his supposed more natural position. The Titans also signed reliable right guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency to add some experience next to Latham.
Latham arrived at the offseason program in terrific shape. A hip injury suffered during training camp that was initially downplayed by Brian Callahan proved to be far more significant than claimed. Hopefully the injury is the reason why Latham isn’t experiencing the sophomore season we all hoped he would.
The 2026 campaign is shaping up as a massive one for Latham.
