When you watched Philips at UCLA, you could see glimpses of what has made Cooper Kupp and Amon-Ra St. Brown so successful at the NFL level in the slot - strength, quickness, spatial awareness and route savvy. He showed flashes of that by racking up nine targets and six receptions in his first career NFL game. Injuries to Philips and his quarterback stymied the rest of his rookie season, but Philips could end up a sneaky waiver-wire add early in the season in PPR leagues considering the lack of target competition around him.
Philips (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Philips has been active for every game since Week 4, and he's been one of Tennessee's more productive receivers for brief stretches this season. However, he's seen his snap rate dip in each of Tennessee's last two contests, and he's now inactive with the return of Treylon Burks (concussion).
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Titans' Kyle Philips: No contribution to win
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Philips recorded one catch on two targets for negative three yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Panthers.
Philips saw a season-low snap rate on offense of 23 percent and was on the field for only 12 snaps. As a result, he was limited to only one catch for the second consecutive game and for the fourth time in seven contests this season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Makes one catch
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Philips recorded one catch (on one target) for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Jaguars.
Philips saw a downturn in his involvement in the Tennessee offense, as he was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps. He had previously shown some rapport with quarterback Will Levis, combining to record 129 receiving yards across his previous two contests. The depressed state of the Titans offense will create inconsistencies in Philips' performance, but he should have the chance to bounce back in a Week 12 matchup against Carolina.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Paces pass catchers in loss
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Philips secured four of five targets for 68 yards in the Titans' 20-16 loss to the Steelers on Thursday night.
Philips tied for team lead in receptions with DeAndre Hopkins while setting the pace with a yardage total that also served as a career high. The second-year UCLA product and rookie signal-caller Will Levis showed excellent chemistry throughout the night, following a Week 8 matchup against the Falcons when Philips posted a then-season-best 3-24 line on three targets. If Levis continues as the Titans quarterback in a Week 10 road matchup against the Buccaneers, Philips could continue seeing his role in the offense expand, especially if Treylon Burks (head) is sidelined for that contest.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Limited role in season debut
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Philips (shoulder) did not record a catch (on one target) in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Colts.
Philips was activated from injured reserve this week to make his season debut. As could be expected, he was limited in his role, playing only 14 offensive snaps and one on special teams. Philips showed some rapport with Ryan Tannehill early in his rookie campaign in 2022, so it will be worth watching his role as he gets back into game shape.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Activated from IR
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Tennessee activated Philips (knee) from injured reserve on Saturday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Philips began the regular season on IR after suffering an MCL injury in a preseason contest versus the Vikings. He appears to be fully recovered from the issue, as he was able to practice in full each day this week. Philips caught eight of 13 targets for 78 yards over four games in an injury-plagued rookie campaign last year, and he'll now look to work his way up a receiver depth chart that's headed by DeAndre Hopkins. Philips could play more than a minor role in his season debut Sunday with Treylon Burks ruled out with a knee injury.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Expected to practice next week
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Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that he expects Philips (knee) to begin practicing next week, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips opened the season on injured reserve with an MCL injury but will be eligible to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Colts. The slot receiver isn't on fantasy radars outside of the deepest of formats, but once healthy, Philips could unseat Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for the No. 3 wideout role behind DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks (knee).
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Officially on IR
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Philips (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Titans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
As a result, Philips, who is bouncing back from an MCL injury, will miss at least the first four games of the coming season. Once the 2022 fifth-rounder is back in action, he should have an opportunity to claim a key role of of the slot with the Titans. In Philips' looming absence, Chris Moore and/or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are candidates to see added reps alongside top WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Moved to IR
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The Titans are expected to place Philips (knee) on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Once the transaction becomes official, Philips will be ineligible for the first four games of the season, with Oct. 8 at Indianapolis marking his earliest possible date for a 2023 debut. The 2022 fifth-round pick played only four games as a rookie while battling shoulder and hamstring injuries, but earlier this summer he seemed to have a shot at roles as the No. 3 receiver and punt returner. Philips' absence could leave return work available for undrafted rookie Kearis Jackson, while veterans Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore are more likely to pick up snaps on offense.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: No timetable for return
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Philips, who injured his MCL during the Titans' second preseason game on Aug. 19, continues to miss practice, Nick Suss of the Tennessean reports.
The report notes that Philips was sporting a knee brace in the locker room Monday. He also doesn't have a timeline for his return and is taking things "day-by-day" until he's ready to get back on the field. At this stage, Philips' Week 1 status is cloudy, but it's possible there will be added context on that front after the Titans announce their moves in conjunction with Tuesday's deadline to set their initial 53-man roster. While Philips remains sidelined for now, fellow WR Treylon Burks (knee) was able to return to practice Monday. If one or both are out or limited come Week 1, Chris Moore and/or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine would be candidates to see added reps alongside top pass-catching option DeAndre Hopkins.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Remains sidelined
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Philips (knee) remained sidelined during Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Philips suffered a MCL injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, and while the Titans haven't outlined a timetable for his return to action, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com suggests that the wideout could miss up to six weeks. With Treylon Burks (knee) dealing with a sprained LCL, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and/or Chris Moore are candidates to see added opportunities alongside DeAndre Hopkins as long as Burks and Philips continue to miss time.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: In punt return mix
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Philips is listed as the top punt returner on the Titans' initial unofficial depth chart, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Meanwhile, Philips is listed behind top wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks, who are listed as being backed up by Chris Moore and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. That said, we'd expect Philips, a 2022 fifth-rounder, to see his share of snaps out of the slot this coming season after being limited to eight catches (on 13 targets) for 78 yards in four games as a rookie. In that context, if the UCLA product can avoid injuries, he could emerge as a fantasy option in deeper PPR formats in 2023.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Not close to return
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Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Phillips (hamstring) is not close to returning from injured reserve, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Given Vrabel's comments, Phillips can safely be ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The rookie fifth-round pick caught eight of 13 targets for 78 yards through his first four appearances, but he's been on IR since with a hamstring injury. It's unclear when Phillips will be able to suit up again, but the wideout is trending toward sitting out the final two games of the regular season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Hitting IR
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Philips (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips showed up on Tennessee's injury report last Friday with an ankle issue, which left him inactive in Week 7 against the Colts. The injury will now keep him sidelined for at least the next four games. With Treylon Burks (toe) also on IR, the Titans' receiving corps will consist of Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and newly signed Chris Conley.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Tending to hamstring issue
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Philips is listed as questionable Sunday against the Colts due to a hamstring injury, John Glennon of SI.com reports.
Philips already has missed one game this season with a shoulder issue, and his status for Week 7 now is in peril after he logged a limited practice Friday due to a new health concern. If he's able to suit up this weekend, he'll be well behind the Titans' top wide receivers, Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, even with rookie Treylon Burks (toe) on injured reserve.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Makes one catch
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Philips recorded one reception on two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Commanders.
Philips saw a jump in his snap rate due to the absence of Treylon Burks (toe), but he was still relatively uninvolved in the offense. Since recording six catches for 66 yards in his first game as a pro, Philips has only two receptions for 12 yards across his last three matchups.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Status in question for Sunday
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Philips (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips has been dealing with a shoulder issue for three weeks running, playing 23 percent of snaps on offense Week 2 before sitting out this past Sunday versus the Raiders. He was limited in all three practices this week, even donning a non-contact yellow jersey at Friday's session. The status of the rookie fifth-round pick will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Another limited practice
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Philips (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' officials site reports.
Philips, who was inactive for last week's win over the Raiders after heading into the contest listed as doubtful, sported what Wyatt described as a "yellow caution jersey" during Wednesday's session. Unless the rookie fifth-round pick is able to practice fully by Friday, he'll likely approach Sunday's game against the Colts with an injury designation.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Out against Raiders
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Philips (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Philips logged three limited practices leading up to the Titans' Week 3 matchup. However, he'll miss his first game of the season, which should ensure that Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine see the field plenty. Philips' absence will also likely push Amani Hooker into primary punt-return duties.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Remains limited Thursday
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Philips (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Although the Titans didn't hold a full Wednesday practice, Philips' estimated participation level was listed as limited for that day as well. Two limited practices would normally have a player on track to play going into Friday practices, so as long as the rookie's shoulder avoids any setbacks he should be on track to suit up against Las Vegas on Sunday, even if limited to some extent.
