Today’s Hot Take: Xavier Restrepo needs to be a top target for the rest of the season

Restrepo was finally able to make his NFL debut against the Seahawks, and he had two catches for 26 yards on six targets. Although it wasn’t a crazy debut, it showed that Restrepo deserves everyday reps and can be a great slot receiver for Cam Ward.

After the Titans signed Restrepo to a contract after he went undrafted, most fans expected him to be on the field earlier in the season, but with the additions of Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett, and the emergence of Chimere Dike, it took him over half the season to make his NFL debut.

If Restrepo gets his reps now, he can get the experience he needs going into next season when the Titans start fresh. With Lockett already gone, and a chance that Ridley and Jefferson will leave or get bought out. Restrepo will have big shoes to fill next season.

His chemistry with Ward was the main reason the Titans brought him on, and if he can be a safety valve for Ward moving forward, it will make the Titans' offense better with every snap.

What You Need to Know: Chimere Dike is putting the league on notice

As we discussed in a previous article, Dike is going to be a great playmaker for the Titans going forward, and he showed that again this Sunday as he sparked the Titans' offense.

Down 23-3, Dike took a 90-yard punt return to the house, and then also had a one-yard touchdown grab at the end of the fourth quarter. He tallied five receptions and 44 total yards on the day. Dike has the opportunity to not only be the best returner in the league, but with his versatility and speed, he has the chance to be the Titans' WR3 going forward.

Before You Go: The Titans could play spoiler to the Jaguars this weekend

The Titans have looked much better since letting go of Brian Callahan; the last three games have all been one-possession losses. All against teams with a winning record in the Chargers, Texans, and Seahawks.

With the 7-4 Jags coming to town, this could be an interesting matchup as the Jags have struggled on the road as of late. They blew a massive lead to the Texans and lost 31-29, and they barely beat the Raiders and Cardinals in overtime by scores of 30-29 and 27-24.

With Cam Ward becoming more comfortable in the offense and the Titans starting to score more points, expect the Titans to play spoiler this Sunday against the Jags.