After a dismal 195-yard opener, Tennessee faces a brutal reality check against Philadelphia’s high-powered roster. Analysts now warn of a potential shutout if the Titans’ struggling offense remains stagnant.
It never gets easier in the NFL.
After losing to the New York Jets 23-10 in the season opener, the Tennessee Titans have an even tougher opponent in Week 2.
They'll take on the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday on Nissan Stadium.
The Titans made Geno Smith look like his former self when he was still at the Seattle Seahawks. Smith actually threw for more passing yards than the Titans offense had entirely.
Tennessee had 195 yards of offense, and Smith threw for 215 passing yards.
The Eagles pose many problems for the Titans. There's Jordan Davis on the defensive line. Then, you have Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley on offense.
The Eagles have also had a consistent offensive line in the last few years. If the Titans weren't able to affect Smith, then getting to Hurts is going to be even tougher, especially since he's more mobile.
It can always be worse. The Titans may have an even worse game against the Eagles if they can't turn things around.
ESPN's Ben Solak doesn't have much faith in the Titans' offense. The Titans managed to score a touchdown in garbage time after the game was already decided.
Solak doesn't even think that the Titans will score a single point in the Eagles game. He predicted what will be happen and Week 2, and that was his vision for the Titans.
"I have no idea what to hang my hat on with this Week 1 Titans performance," Solak said. "They blew assignments and blocks in the running game. They went no-huddle but couldn't disrupt the defense with pace. They found no YAC and couldn't get the ball to anyone in space. There's nothing here. The Titans are 7-point underdogs to the Eagles with a projected total of 39.5 points, according to DraftKings. That means the sportsbook is projecting the Titans to score around 15.5 points. Under, under, under."
The Titans didn't give people a lot to feel good about after that loss. There really wasn't anything the Titans did well. They really struggled in nearly every phase of the game.
The opening kickoff went out of bounds, a sign of what was to come for the Titans. The offense and defense couldn't do anything right either.
It's hard to stay optimistic when the Titans were just outplayed by the Jets at home. Hopefully, Solak's prediction doesn't come true, or fans may revolt.
