Watch: Mike Vrabel shows appreciation for C Ben Jones

Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Watch: Titans HC Mike Vrabel shows appreciation for C Ben Jones

By Cory Woodroof | Last updated 10/24/22

After an 0-2 start, the Titans have rallied with four straight wins and are first in the AFC South. Tennessee should be the favorite to repeat as division champs.

Sunday's gutsy 19-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts came with a fair share of injury scares for the Titans -- including one with center Ben Jones, who appeared to be in severe pain with a knee injury. After the game, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gave Jones a hug and words of encouragement as they left the field.

The toughest dude ever. Ben Jones, absolutely spent after the game today. Mike Vrabel knows his Center played through some stuff to finish the game.
Great video here by our guy Zach Tucker.#Titans pic.twitter.com/WZdlIXAvu5
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisWSMV) October 24, 2022

With left tackle Taylor Lewan out for the season, the Titans' offensive line has taken its lumps. Jones, though, continues to give Tennessee the consistent play it needs to set a tone in the run game for Derrick Henry and keep QB Ryan Tannehill upright.

Besides Jones, Tannehill defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons went down with injuries Sunday, but both returned.

For the Titans to remain competitive in a challenging AFC, they'll need players such as Jones to stay healthy. Tennessee can't afford more injuries to key players.

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