The Tennessee Titans (5-3) are set to host the Denver Broncos (3-5) in an AFC showdown between two teams going in opposite directions this season.
For the Broncos, they’re a desperate football team full of underachieving talent on offense and are coming off a much-needed bye week and playing for the chance to keep their slim playoff hopes every week.
As for the Titans, their situation isn’t great thanks to struggles on offense and a banged-up team, but it isn’t anywhere near as dire as Denver’s. Tennessee heads into this weekend with a 2.5-game lead (really three games) or more over the entire division.
The fact that their biggest competition for the AFC South — the Indianapolis Colts — is in total disarray and recently fired their head coach and hired a former player with no coaching experience only makes their outlook better.
The Titans have a good opportunity in front of them to regain the positive momentum they built during the recent five-game winning streak. To do so, they will have to beat a talented and hungry football team that’s seeking a fourth win in the worst way possible.
Let’s go over the three keys to victory the Titans must accomplish in order to give themselves the best chance at ending the day with their sixth victory over their last seven outings.