The Facts: Jones didn't alter the Titans' 2021 season as expected following his trade from Atlanta, but there is still a chance for the star receiver to make a lasting impact in the postseason. Jones authored his first TD of the season in Week 18 against Houston after playing nine games without a TD catch. Sunday's five-catch, 58-yard performance was just the WR's third game over the 50-yard mark this campaign. "It felt good to get out there and start hitting some shots, and making some plays for the offense," Jones said. "It was good. It's been a process for me, going back and forth playing, not playing."

Diehards Line: Through one regular season in Tennessee, Jones was superfluous in the Titans earning the AFC's No. 1 seed. Jones set career-lows this season in receptions (31), receiving yards (434), receiving yards per game (43.4), and rec TD (1) while missing seven games (hamstring, COVID-19). The Titans hope the season-ending performance indicates an upswing as Tennessee heads into the postseason. Securing the bye allows the Titans not only to rest but get more practice reps in between Jones and quarterback Ryan Tannehill. If Jones dominates the postseason -- or even just makes a few big plays here and there, frankly -- Titans fans will forget the dismal campaign. Jones has averaged 104.3 receiving YPG in eight career playoff games (6 rec TD); only Larry Fitzgerald (104.7) has a higher playoff average among all players with at least five postseason games since the 1970 merger. With Julio showing life in the offense, Derrick Henry poised to return and A.J. Brown back to his dominating ways, the Titans might finally be the force we expected entering the season. That they've earned the No. 1 seed without the stars playing much of the season together underscores the job Vrabel and Co. have done. Tennessee is getting healthier at the right time to make a deep postseason run. ... Get more background the Titans as they head into their playoff bye week in this week's Team Notes.