The Tennessee Titans will play their second straight road game as they head to D.C. to take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The Titans improved to 2-2 with a huge road win over the Colts on Sunday and have now won two-straight games. The Commanders are heading in the opposite direction with three-straight losses following a 25-10 loss at Dallas on Sunday. The opening kick is scheduled for 1:00pm EST.
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The Tennessee Titans are back to .500 and look to be back to doing what they do best; get the ball in the hands of running back Derrick Henry. King Henry came alive on Sunday and ran for a season-high 114 yards and scored one touchdown in a big 24-17 road victory over division-rival Indianapolis.
“Derrick ran hard and I thought the coaches had a really good plan for how we were going to run the football,” Titans' coach Mike Vrabel said in his post game press conference. “It wasn't perfect, but that did look more like our running game.”
The win on Sunday kept the Titans recent dominance intact over the Colts. It was Tennessee's fourth straight win over the Colts and Henry's fourth straight 100-yard game vs. Indianapolis. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was not dynamic but efficient in the win, going 17-of-21 for just 137 yards but threw two touchdowns and didn't turn the ball over. New wide receiver Robert Woods caught one touchdown and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo snagged the other in the win. The Titans offense rolled up just 243 yards of total offense but were efficient and held onto the ball.
Defensively, the Titans gave up a lot of yards but used the turnover to their advantage. The Titans defense allowed 365 yards of total offense including 323 through the air. The difference in the game was turnovers. The Titans forced three turnovers, two fumbles and an interception, and were able to survive a Colts' comeback in the second half.
#Titans RB Derrick Henry Look to Carry Momentum Into Second Half vs Commanders
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The Titans success continues to be through the ground game and red zone defense. On the offensive end, the Titans are 21st in scoring and 20th on the ground and just 27th through the air. With Henry's reemergence on Sunday, Tennessee hopes they will move up the rushing rankings. On the defensive end, the Titans rank 25th in points against, 19th in rushing and 28th against the pass. The key to the Titans success has been their ability to allow yardage but tighten up in the red zone. The Titans are ranked first in the NFL in touchdowns against in the red zone.
Key Injuries: The biggest concern for the Titans heading into this week is the status of LB Bud Dupree (hip). The Titans premier pass rusher didn't practice on Thursday so keep tabs on his status.