The Tennessee Titans have been making some serious moves this offseason, both on offense and defense. Despite all the improvements, folks across the nation seem to be sleeping on them for the upcoming 2024 season. Even ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) isn't too optimistic, giving them a projected No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft after running 10,000 simulations.
So, how does ESPN's FPI figure all this out? Well, they crunch the numbers by simulating the entire season thousands of times. It's like they're playing out every game scenario in a giant virtual football world. They take into account each team's strengths, weaknesses, and where the games are played. Then, based on all that data, they predict the draft order.
The odds aren't exactly in the Titans' favor according to the FPI. They give Tennessee a 7.1% shot at snagging the No. 1 overall pick, a 36.7% chance of landing in the top five, and a 65.1% likelihood of ending up in the top 10. Those are some numbers that might make Titans fans a bit nervous.
If you're wondering who's expected to fare worse than the Titans, well, it's the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, and Denver Broncos, in that order. They're projected to pick before the Titans, which doesn't sound too promising.
But hey, being underestimated is nothing new for the Titans. They've been flying under the radar for a while now. Maybe that's just the fuel they need to surprise everyone and make some noise this season. After all, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, right?
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