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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine scores first NFL TD in win for Titans
By Paul Harvey
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It took a little while, but Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has finally found the end zone in the NFL. Not only that, but he is shaping up to have a key role with the Tennessee Titans.
Playing with an offense that features stars like Derrick Henry, Julio Jones, and A.J. Brown, Westbrook-Ikhine only saw 3 targets in the first two games of the season. But after an injury to Brown and with defenses focusing on Jones and Henry, Westbrook-Ikhine tied for the team lead with 4 targets against the Colts.
Westbrook-Ikhine also led the team with 53 yards receiving, including the first touchdown of his young career. It came on a short route over the middle with the defense completely losing track of the receiver:
Keep that ball, kid!
Congrats to @nick_west15 on his first NFL touchdown.#ProIU
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) September 26, 2021
Westbrook-Ikhine appeared in 14 games as a rookie in 2020 but only managed 8 targets with 3 catches for 33 yards. He’ll see more action and targets this season.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.