The Tennessee Titans got back into the win column with a 31-29 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 14. The exciting victory was much-needed and demonstrated the improvements made since Brian Callahan was fired, but it still exposed some of their roster deficiencies. The offense was sporadic all afternoon, but got a massive boost from Tony Pollard, who carried the team all afternoon en route to a career-high 161 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Cam Ward struggled with accuracy in the weather, and again, the receiving corps struggled to get open. There is still room for improvement, but they capitalized on their opportunities and did enough to win. Defensively, the Titans gave up too many explosive plays and, in the process, made quarterback Shedeur Sanders look like a star. While the front led by Jeffery Simmons and Jihad Ward did provide tremendous pressure, the backend couldn’t hold up against the Browns and allowed Jerry Jeudy and Harold Fannin to run wild. They did step up and make plays when the game was on the line, but it could have been better.Now it’s time to turn the page. Week 15 is just days away, and the Titans have another road trip ahead out west to face the San Francisco 49ers, so let’s sit back and take a look at the pulse of the Titans around the NFL.It’s “Victory Monday”It hasn’t happened very often over the past two seasons, but the fans and the team finally got to enjoy a ‘Victory Monday, ‘ and the reactions on social media proved to be the highlight of the day. Tennessee has a tough schedule ahead, so this could be the last one of the season. So, enjoy it!That victory Monday feeling ⚔️🔥⚔️#Titans#TitanUp#NFLpic.twitter.com/4oTJP84TJC— Two-Tone Blue Nation 🍻 (@TwoToneBlueNat1) December 8, 2025Victory Monday!#Titanspic.twitter.com/d4F9GzOlPO— Titans of Rohan (@TitansofRohan) December 8, 2025Victory Monday Screech!!!! #Titans#TITANUPpic.twitter.com/PjKVkhYA0e— James Cotton Jr. (@JCottonSports52) December 8, 2025Victory Monday ⚔️⚔️ #Titanspic.twitter.com/kXCp0yBN4A— ty (@quietiwnl) December 8, 2025Cam or Shedeur?This was a debate during the offseason leading up to the draft, and it is once again a hot topic on social media. Statistically, Shedeur Sanders outplayed Cam Ward and carved up the undermanned Titans’ defense, while Ward struggled with the elements and the Browns’ defense. But in many ways, it’s an unnecessary and unfair comparison. The Browns and Titans are different teams, with parts of their rosters already established, making it impossible to make an honest assessment. In the end, Ward earned the victory, and that should give him the advantage after one matchup.Shedeur Sanders needed just THREE weeks of practice to share the field with the No. 1 overall pick… and he’s out here looking like the better QB.#NFL#ShedeurSanders#Titans#Brownspic.twitter.com/sUOhDTkKex— ALADIN UMAR (@aladdinumar) December 8, 2025This is going to be overshadowed by all of the Sanders glaze but man, this is a grown man play.Good job Ward.#Titanshttps://t.co/gJY2UM1MUI— Logan (@Logan_Titans_Up) December 7, 2025My point of Sanders being better than Ward stands . #Titans#Browns#NFL— Cy 💫 (@MyGuyCy3) December 7, 2025@JaredStillman right now after Sanders and the #Browns were defeated by Ward and the #Titans 😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/QcTpnVX1Fb— Griffdapoet (@griffdapoet) December 7, 2025I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a rebuilding franchise is 100% better off with Cam Ward than Sheduer Sanders. #Titans | #TitanUp— Henry Given Sunday ™️ (@SameerKES) December 8, 2025Big Jeff had a dayJeffery Simmons is having a tremendous season and, once again, has proven he can be an unstoppable force for the Titans’ defense. His seven total tackles (two solo) and two sacks don’t tell the entire story of his dominance. Simmons set a career high with 11 pressures against the Browns and was in the backfield all afternoon. The veteran defensive tackle has been dominant and is having the best season of his career.Ladies and gentlemen, the Simmons “I just sacked Shedeur” celly. It goes hard. #TitanUp#Titanspic.twitter.com/QI1QWo728f— Howie The Titan (@howie_thetitan) December 7, 2025TDs Takeaway after the #Titans 31-29 win over the Browns.-Jeffery Simmons may be the best interior player in football.-Tony Pollard led the rushing attack to the most rushing yards by the team since Oct 30, 2022.-James Williams Sr.’s wild quote after the 1st punt block by Ten… pic.twitter.com/RmrdxKqjvx— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) December 8, 2025The #Titans FEASTED on that #DawgPound OL. Wow, I wouldn’t have guessed Key and Ward had that many pressures themselves. Simmons’ dominance was obvious. Also noted yesterday, Jaylen Harrell played his best game in two-tone blue. https://t.co/NqzxzC3BUP— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) December 8, 2025Ouch, that hurts the draft position!While fans were excited to see the Titans grab a win, some were caught up in the fact that the Titans tumbled from the first overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft to the third spot, with the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders ahead of them. With the #Titans win today, the New York #Giants currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft— Giants Fare (@GiantsFare) December 8, 2025I for one am happy with a #Titans win. Draft positioning will figure itself out later, not in week 14— Dougie (@sluggtripp_) December 8, 2025Draft math took a hit Sunday. The #Titans’ locker room badly needed the win.Sponsored by @BryMakMechanic1https://t.co/THdzWOPERe— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 8, 2025The #Titans got the win yesterday but some fans want the higher draft pick, while others say winning now is what matters.Where do you stand, wins or draft position?#TitanUp#thesickpodcast@salmanfredi@J13Footepic.twitter.com/0GyUn3qJG1— The Sick Podcast – Talking Titans (@SickPodTitans) December 8, 2025We got @will_boling giving out air plane leaks,@eastonfreeze vs @PaulKuharskyNFL ,And @BuckReising cussing out @Titans fans for wanting better draft position. All in the past 2 days.What a freaking season 😂#Titans#TitanUp#TitansTwittrr— Mohammed ☀️ (@mhesen09) December 9, 2025Is Corey the answer?The Titans’ rushing attack has been better in recent weeks since Corey Levin was inserted into the starting lineup in place of ailing center Lloyd Cushenberry, and fans are starting to notice the uptick. While it may be unfair due to his injuries, Cushenberry has been a disappointment since signing with the Titans in 2024, and many are ready to move on from another member of Ran Carthon’s prized free agent crop and spending spree. *whispers*Cory Levin looks way better than cushenberry. #titanup#titans— Titans_Tennessee615 (@TitanOwn) November 30, 2025The O line looks way better with Levin at center. #titanup#titans— Titans_Tennessee615 (@TitanOwn) November 30, 2025#Titans Peep the Corey Levin block.Is he better than Lloyd Cushenberry right now? https://t.co/8T3BlHfiWh— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) December 7, 2025This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans Pulse: What are fans and analysts talking about in Week 15?