What a difference one offseason can make. In Burks' case, he didn't impress early in OTAs as a rookie from a stamina standpoint before dealing with an injury-plagued rookie season. His second offseason has been the total opposite, with Burks showing up in excellent shape and creating a ton of early OTAs buzz in Year 2. However, Burks' sleeper status took a big hit in July with the signing of DeAndre Hopkins, who pushes Burks down in the pecking order of what's been a low-volume passing attack. His positive outcome could be similar to Corey Davis in 2020 when the former Titan had 65 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns on 92 targets as the sidekick to A.J. Brown. Round 9 is the earliest you should draft Burks after the Hopkins signing as he should still have the chance to make plays, but his upside is clearly limited.
Burks recorded one reception (on six targets) for five yards in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Browns.
The Titans couldn't get their offense moving at any point against the Browns, and Burks' stat line is an indication of their ineffectiveness. The only positive to take from the performance is that he finished one target shy of DeAndre Hopkins for the team lead. While Burks should continue to see opportunities moving forward, the Tennessee passing offense has been subpar through three weeks due to the play of both Ryan Tannehill and the offensive line, which could continue to hold back his production.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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I was looking forward to seeing what Burks could do in a lead role with DeAndre Hopkins dealing with an ankle injury prior to Week 2 against the Chargers. Hopkins played, but Burks showed some of his upside with a 70-yard reception in the second quarter. He only finished with three catches for 76 yards on four targets, and it's doubtful he'll get enough targets if Hopkins is on the field. But Burks remains a good stash candidate just in case Hopkins does miss any action moving forward. Burks is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Makes long catch
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Burks recorded three receptions on four targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over the Chargers.
Burks did nearly all of his damage on a 70-yard reception midway through the second quarter that jumpstarted the Titans' offense. Despite being on the field for 94 snaps across the team's first two games, Burks has only six targets this season. Given that, it appears he'll be reliant upon big plays and touchdowns to account for the majority of his production.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Sleeper WRs
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DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, which makes Burks a potential starter in three-receiver leagues. He was quiet in Week 1 at New Orleans with two catches for 18 yards on three targets, and he was actually outplayed by Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who had four catches for 58 yards on seven targets. I'm hopeful that Hopkins' absence leads to more chances for Burks, and this is a great matchup against the Chargers. In Week 1 against Miami, the Chargers allowed 466 passing yards and three receivers (Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and River Cracraft) to score at least 11 PPR points.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Back at practice
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Burks returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to a personal matter, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Meanwhile, fellow starting wideout DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice. Burks is in store for a big role in the Titans offense Sunday against the Chargers in any case, but if Hopkins is limited or out this weekend, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore would be next in line for snaps and looks at receiver.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Loses out to Hopkins
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Burks recorded two catches for 18 yards on three targets in Sunday's 16-15 loss to the Saints.
DeAndre Hopkins dominated Ryan Tannehill's attention, which left Burks as an afterthought. It appeared that the team made a concerted effort to get Burks looks to begin the second half, as he was targeted twice and made two receptions for 18 yards to begin the third quarter. However, he disappeared for the rest of the game and had a disappointing start to the season. Positively, he led the team's wide receivers with 54 snaps, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, so it appears that the knee injury he suffered during training camp won't hold him back.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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I liked Burks as a breakout candidate before DeAndre Hopkins was added in Tennessee, and then we saw Burks' ADP plummet when he suffered a knee injury in practice. He's ready for Week 1, and he could still be a solid Fantasy option even as the No. 2 receiver for the Titans. I would add him where available for up to 10 percent of your remaining FAB. I know it's hard to imagine Ryan Tannehill supporting Hopkins, Burks and potentially Chigoziem Okonkwo to a high degree, but I expect this talented group to make plays. I love stashing Burks as a No. 4 receiver with upside.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Practicing again
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Burks (knee) is practicing Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Burks returned to practice Monday, less than two weeks after suffering an LCL sprain Aug. 16 during a joint practice. His continued presence on the practice field suggests he's recovered from the knee injury and is ready to start Week 1 at New Orleans, joining WR DeAndre Hopkins and TE Chigoziem Okonkwo to give QB Ryan Tannehill a diverse, talented trio of pass catchers.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Exits practice with leg injury
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Burks was carted off the field at Wednesday's practice with an apparent lower left leg injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Burks wasn't able to place any weight on his left leg as he boarded the cart to leave practice, per Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Davenport reports that Burks suffered the injury while connecting with quarterback Ryan Tannehill on a deep touchdown rep. The Titans will hope Burks can avoid a serious injury diagnosis, considering the integral role in the passing game he holds alongside DeAndre Hopkins. The 2022 first-round pick has logged a strong training camp and appears primed for a potential Year 2 breakout, making it particularly brutal timing if his injury is severe.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Breakout season vibes in camp
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Burks has been impressive in training camp in working alongside DeAndre Hopkins, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic reports. Burks says he's much more confident and in better shape ahead of his second season, USA Today reports.
Rexrode says Burks is giving daily "breakout season" vibes in camp. Burks battled asthma and conditioning issues while missing practices in the offseason in 2022, but he has had a fully healthy camp this summer. He entered the offseason ready to be the No. 1 receiver but has moved to the No. 2 role after the late July signing of DeAndre Hopkins. Burks could still have a breakout season, as Hopkins could draw more of the defense's focus and open the field for Burks. Head coach Mike Vrabel has left the door open for some veterans to play in Saturday's preseason opener, but we'd expect Burks to sit out the contest.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Looking good at OTAs
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Burks has been Ryan Tannehill's "favorite target" at OTAs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. "It seems like Tannehill connects with Burks at the start of every period, and I haven't seen Burks drop a ball intended for him yet in the open OTAs," Wyatt wrote.
Burks got off on the wrong foot after he was picked in the first round of last year's draft, battling asthma and conditioning issues while missing practices in the offseason. He's in a much better place entering 2023, and with the Titans having now moved on from Robert Woods, Burks will likely be relied upon for big production in a receiving corps that's mostly lacking in established options. If he's able to stay healthy, Burks should run away with the team lead for targets this season.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Not bothered by asthma
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Burks said Tuesday that he isn't having any problems with his breathing this spring, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. "I would say I feel faster," Burks said. "Because I can breathe."
Burks was bothered by asthma last spring and ended up missing some of the offseason program just weeks after the Titans drafted him with the 18th overall pick. He then lost some weight and worked on his conditioning, and no further issues were reported during training camp or in-season. Burks missed four games with a toe injury and two due to a concussion, but he showed progress in between these two stints with 20 targets and 205 yards over a three-game stretch (Weeks 10 through 12) before he hit his head on the ground while making his lone touchdown catch of the season in the first quarter of a Week 13 loss. After missing the rest of that game and two others, Burks returned to an offense using Malik Willis and Joshua Dobbs under center. The Titans now have both Burks and Tannehill healthy for their offseason program, and while the veteran signal-caller could be challenged by second-round pick Will Levis, the team didn't prioritize adding wideouts this offseason after releasing Robert Woods. Even if the run-first mentality is a given, the Titans will need something from their receiver group and seem to be counting on Burks for an awful lot.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Quiet in season finale
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Burks caught four of seven targets for 19 yards in Saturday's 20-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Burks led all Tennessee pass catchers in targets Saturday, but the rookie was unable to make much noise in the contest. The 22-year-old showed flashes of potential this season, giving the Titans hope that he can fill the void left by the departure of A.J. Brown prior to this season. Burks finished the 2022 campaign with 33 catches for 444 yards and a touchdown along with four rushing attempts for 47 yards over his 11 appearances. Heading into the 2023 season, Burks has the opportunity to build upon some of his early success and compete for top billing on the Titans' depth chart at receiver.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Questionable for Saturday's game
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Burks (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jaguars.
The wideout was added to the Titans' Week 18 injury report Wednesday, after the groin injury resulted in him being a limited participant that day. He then failed to practice in any fashion Thursday, but head coach Mike Vrabel downplayed concern about the rookie's status after the session, telling Jim Wyatt of the team's official site that he thinks Burks will "be OK." Given that the AFC South title is on the line Saturday, expect Burks to do everything he can to be available for the contest. Official confirmation of his status will arrive once Tennessee's inactive list is posted 90 minutes ahead of the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Joshua Dobbs is starting again for the Titans against the Jaguars, and let's hope that Dobbs and Burks can connect on a few big plays in Week 18. Burks had a productive game against the Cowboys in Week 17 with four catches for 66 yards on eight targets and one carry for 20 yards. It's now the third time in his past four healthy games that he's scored at least 12 PPR points, and hopefully he can show up in a huge game for the Titans again. And the Jaguars have allowed four receivers to score at least 14 PPR points in their past five games. I like Burks as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Garners 86 total yards in loss
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Burks secured four of eight targets for 66 yards and rushed once for 20 yards in the Titans' 27-13 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Burks paced the Titans in receiving yardage with the help of a 30-yard grab and checked in second in receptions and targets to Robert Woods. The rookie speedster worked well with spot starter Joshua Dobbs, and his resurgent performance was an especially welcome sight for fantasy managers following a blanking over 47 snaps against the Texans in Week 16. Burks should have a good chance of playing a prominent role in the critical Week 18 road battle versus the Jaguars that will decide the AFC South title.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Gets full tag on practice estimate
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Burks (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Since sustaining a concussion in Week 13 at Philadelphia, Burks missed back-to-back contests while sitting out all sessions during prep for Weeks 14 and 15. Earlier Tuesday, coach Mike Vrabel relayed to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com that he hoped Burks would take part in the upcoming walkthrough, and the rookie wide receiver was able to handle enough reps to be considered a full participant. That doesn't necessarily mean Burks is in the clear yet as he makes his way through the protocol for head injuries, but he at least appears to be in the final phase or two, which bodes well for his odds to return Saturday versus the Texans.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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There's no guarantee that Burks (concussion) plays this week, and he might not be effective since Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is banged up. The Texans also are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, although I think that's misleading, and their secondary is dealing with injuries. Still, Burks scored at least 11 PPR points in two games prior to getting hurt at the Eagles in Week 13, and he could be a No. 3 receiver with upside in all formats to close the season.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Still in concussion protocol
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Head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that Burks remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Burks missed this past Sunday's game against the Jaguars, and given that he's still in the protocol, the wideout may be at risk of sitting out another contest this weekend against the Chargers. If Burks isn't available this Sunday, Racey McMath, Chris Conley and possibly C.J. Board (ribs) would be in line to see added snaps at receiver behind starters Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
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Titans' Treylon Burks: Won't face Jags
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Burks (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The Titans' decision to rule Burks out for Sunday's contest isn't surprising considering he didn't practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday after exiting early in the Week 13 loss to the Eagles. The rookie first-round pick will set his sights on returning Week 15 against the Chargers, but he'll first have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In his absence versus Jacksonville, added pass-catching opportunities will be available for the likes of fellow wideouts Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, as well as tight ends Chigoziem Okonkwo and Austin Hooper.
