Tennessee faces a rain-soaked MetLife Stadium battle as injuries mount. To secure Robert Saleh’s first win, the Titans must dominate the trenches and rattle veteran Jameis Winston.
The Tennessee Titans are heading into hostile territory for the first time this season.
They'll take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium this Sunday.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Titans have Cor'Dale Flott and Tyjae Spears listed as questionable. The Titans have already made roster moves at both positions, so it looks like there's a chance neither of them will play.
The Titans called up Erick Hallett II and Michael Carter from the practice squad.
The Giants will be without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
Jameis Winston is going to start the game on Sunday.
Brian Burns, Deonte Banks and Tyler Nubin are all questionable for the Giants. Malik Nabers was dealing with a shoulder injury throughout the week but has been cleared to play.
The weather conditions will be brutal as well. The forecast calls for rain in the low 60s, with winds of up to 41 mph.
With injuries piling up, and the weather turning against them, here's how the Titans can earn Robert Saleh's first win:
Let Weather Dictate Playcalling
It sounds like the conditions on Sunday are going to be absolutely miserable.
If the Titans want to succeed in this game, they don't need to make things harder on themselves by forcing a passing attack.
The Titans need to focus on running the ball and letting the offensive line put in some work.
Tennessee needs to pass the ball when the game calls for it. Until that happens, run the football.
Limit Mistakes
Saleh had the Titans practice with wet footballs on Friday to get used to the conditions that await them on Sunday.
The last thing the Titans need to do is give the home team an advantage by not taking care of the football. Cam Ward has done a good job so far, but he hasn't played in weather like this yet.
If the Titans can take care of the football and let the defense keep them in the game, it's a good recipe for success.
Put Pressure on Jameis Winston
Winston isn't the same quarterback he once was, but he's still a veteran and can carve up the Titans' defense if they give him too much time.
With Dart out of the way, it might seem like an easier situation. The Titans put pressure on Jalen Hurts last week, forcing him into some mistakes.
Hurts threw two interceptions, and the Titans had a chance to win the game. Tennessee needs to make things tough for Winston when the Giants pass with him under center.
If not, it could be a long game for the Titans. The Titans came ever so close to winning last week.
If they do these three things, they'll have a legitimate chance to win on the road. Kickoff is set for noon CT on CBS.
