Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Mon 12/31/18 6:54 PM
Kevin Byard
S CHI (5)
Byard recorded 10 tackles in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Byard's 10 tackles were his most since Week 4 against the Eagles, helping him to a new career-high for tackles in a season with 90. While he took a step back in his production against the pass -- both his interceptions and passes defensed fell by half this season -- he still finished among the team's leaders in tackles, interceptions, and pass breakups. Entering his fourth season in 2019, Byard is set to a be a major contributor to the defensive success of the team once again.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Sun 12/23/18 8:00 AM
Kevin Byard
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Byard recorded nine tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Saturday's 25-16 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Byard picked off an overthrown Josh Johnson attempt with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter to help propel the Titans to victory. He now has four interceptions on the season, two of which came in the past couple weeks. He's also been able to get to the ball carrier consistently, with his 80 tackles good enough for third on the team.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Sun 12/16/18 11:06 PM
Kevin Byard
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Byard recorded five tackles, a sack and an interception in Sunday's 17-0 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Byard picked off his third pass of the season when he stepped in front of Eli Manning's attempt on the Giants' opening drive of the second half. Byard now has three interceptions on the campaign, though that falls well below his mark of eight from last season. He also added his second sack of the season, marking the first time he's recorded multiple sacks in a season.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Mon 12/4/17 1:18 PM
Kevin Byard
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Byard recorded nine tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-13 win over the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Byard tied linebacker Wesley Woodyard for the team lead in tackles. The second-year safety has quickly bloomed into a difference-maker on the back end with 67 tackles (45 solo) and six interceptions through 12 games.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Tue 11/28/17 9:08 PM
Kevin Byard
S CHI (5)
Byard had five tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery against the Colts on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Byard was dealing with a shoulder injury ahead of Sunday's game, but he was still able to play a full snap count. With Houston travelling to town in Week 13, Byard will look to replicate a Week 4 performance where he posted nine tackles, two pass breakups and one interception against the Texans.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Wed 11/22/17 8:28 PM
Kevin Byard
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Byard (shoulder) was a full participant at the Titans' practice Wednesday, Jason Wolf of The Tennessean reports.
EDGE Analysis
Byard injured his shoulder in last Thursday's loss to the Steelers but didn't miss any snaps and was expected to be good to go for Week 12. The 24-year-old will hope to continue his breakout season against the Colts on Sunday.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Fri 11/17/17 3:38 PM
Kevin Byard
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Byard sustained a shoulder injury in Thursday's 40-17 loss to the Steelers, but Titans head coach Mike Mularkey expects the safety to be OK for the team's Week 12 matchup with the Colts, freelance sports writer John Glennon reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury didn't result in Byard missing any time during the blowout loss, as he played 77 total snaps (73 on defense) and finished with a season-low two tackles to go with a pass breakup. With 53 tackles and a league-leading six interceptions on the campaign, Byard has emerged as top-flight IDP in the secondary. The early word regarding his health is encouraging, but Byard will likely need to practice in some capacity during the upcoming week in order for Mularkey and team doctors to sign off on the second-year player being available against Indianapolis.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Fri 11/17/17 12:12 PM
Kevin Byard
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Byard had a season-low two solo tackles and one pass breakup against the Steelers on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Byard missed his first snaps of the season Thursday when he tended to a minor shoulder injury, but he was able to return and play the remaining 73 defensive snaps. It was Byard's lowest fantasy performance of the season, yet playing in Pittsburgh at night is never an easy task. Look for him to right the ship as the Titans head to Indy in Week 12.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Tue 11/7/17 10:12 PM
Kevin Byard
S CHI (5)
Byard accrued four solo tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions Sunday against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Two weeks ago, Byard racked up three interceptions, and we said it wouldn't be replicated, but Sunday was pretty close. The second-year pro now has five interceptions over the past two games, and he has six on the season. This explosion covers up the fact that he's still averaging over five tackles per game. The Titans host the Bengals in Week 10, and QB Andy Dalton has only thrown eight interceptions through eight games. Although it's highly unlikely he continues this production, Byard should still be considered in most fantasy formats.
Kevin Byard S CHI (5) Wed 10/25/17 12:20 AM
Kevin Byard
S CHI (5)
Byard had four tackles (two solo), three pass breakups and three interceptions Sunday against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
The Browns' quarterbacks combined for 14 interceptions in the six games leading up to this matchup, so it would be expected they'd add a few more. But for Byard to snag them all, that's simply amazing. He now has four interceptions on the season, and while this performance won't be replicated, it's a great confidence boost for a second-year safety.