Both the Tennessee Titans (0-1-0; 7-10-0 2022 record) and Minnesota Vikings (0-1-0; 13-4-0 2022 record) lost ATS in their first preseason game. They'll get a chance to reverse their fortunes on Saturday. Along with that, multiple players can solidify their roster spots. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Minnesota's U.S. Bank Stadium is the venue for this game.
Tennessee's passing game was one of the NFL's worst last season. Rookie Treylon Burks only played 11 games, but finished third in receptions and first in receiving yards per game on the team. Along with new addition DeAndre Hopkins, they were supposed to bring more balance to the attack. However, he was carted off the field on Wednesday because of his leg. The exact nature of his injury isn't clear, but the impact it'll have on the Titans' offense will be. Another receiver spot has opened on the roster, which will probably be the main focus of Tennessee's coaching staff this week. Let's see who can take advantage.
Defensively, stopping the pass was a major issue in 2022. If joint practice results are any indication, thing s may be much better this year. A quick interception of Kirk Cousins highlighted a two-minute drill that the Titans' defense executed successfully. Of course, depth is the name of the preseason game, and the backups held their own last week. With no 2023 draft picks being spent on the defense, it'll be up to returning faces and undrafted players to make an impact in this game. Hopefully, it'll get them on the 53-man roster.
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