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Announcers set for Chargers vs. Titans Week 10 game

Find out who will be calling the Week 10 game between the Chargers and Titans.

The Chargers look to improve to 6-3 when they meet the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1:05 p.m. PT.

The Week 10 game will be televised on Fox. Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma will have the call.

Los Angeles is coming off a 27-10 victory over the Browns behind a prolific passing performance from Justin Herbert and another dominant defensive effort.

Tennessee took care of business against the Patriots in an overtime game where the Mason Rudolph and Tony Pollard accounted for most of the offense’s production, and the defense forced three takeaways.

The Chargers lead the overall series, 29-19-1.

5 Titans players to watch in Week 10 vs. Chargers

The Chargers return home to face a Titans team that lacks a lot of top-tier talent, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.

Coming off consecutive victories, the Chargers return to home to face the 2-6 Titans in Week 10. The AFC South has struggled, primarily due to below-average play from the quarterback position.

Tennessee is coming off its second win of the season, albeit against a poor Patriots team. Here are some Titans players that the Chargers will still need to keep their eye on this Sunday to avoid a possible upset.

RB Tony Pollard

Tennessee was expected to have a split backfield this season, but Pollard has completely taken over the job. He’s looked like the 2022 version of himself as he seems to be fully healthy after a gruesome leg injury nearly 24 months ago. Pollard ranks 10th in the NFL in rushing with 622 yards, and he’s added on 135 receiving yards and three total touchdowns as well. The veteran is com

WR Calvin Ridley

Now that DeAndre Hopkins is gone, Ridley is the Titans’ only legitimate threat through the air. In fact, he’s the only Titan with more than 200 receiving yards. In eight games, the 2018 first-rounder has 27 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. If the Chargers’ cornerback crew is able to slow down Ridley, they should have no problems limiting this Titans offense.

DL Jeffery Simmons

For years now, Simmons has been one of the game’s premier defensive linemen. Despite the team’s lack of success this season, he has still been excellent in every aspect. Simmons is the primary guy that the Chargers offensive line will have to account on every play this weekend. He’s been elite in stopping the run and has added in 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble as well.

S Amani Hooker

Hooker has quietly become one of the league’s most underrated safeties. He’s become a real playmaker for this defense throughout the season. Hooker has three interceptions, seven pass deflections, and two forced fumbles across eight starts. He may be asked to do even more moving forward, as the Titans lost fellow safety Quandre Diggs for the season last weekend.

CB L’Jarius Sneed

Chargers fans are familiar with this name, as Sneed spent four seasons with the Chiefs. He was traded to the Titans this past offseason and eventually signed to a four-year, $76.4 million extension. So far, the deal has looked like a bust. Pro Football Focus has rated him as one of the worst corners in the NFL this season. He’s played just five games due to injuries, but even when he’s been active, the veteran has been ineffective. With how hot the Chargers offense has been lately, look for Justin Herbert to attack Sneed’s side early and often, no matter who he’s guarding.

Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 10 opponent: Titans

Here are some important things to know about the Titans ahead of the Week 10 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are at home to face the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1:05 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 10 bout, here are five key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Titans are 2-6 on the season. Tennessee snapped a three-game losing streak after beating the Patriots last Sunday.

Porous passing game

The Chargers shouldn’t have to worry about the Titans presenting a problem through the air. Tennessee currently ranks 31st in passing offense, averaging 170.8 yards per game. Mason Rudolph has served as the Titans’ starting quarterback in the last three games, while Will Levis has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. Rudolph had his most productive outing last weekend, throwing for over 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Tennessee is hopeful that Levis can play this weekend. In five games, Levis has completed 66.4% of his passes for 699 yards and five TDs to seven interceptions.

Ground game is working

While the Titans’ passing attack hasn’t been efficient, their offense has benefited from the running game. Tennessee is 12th in that department, averaging 125.6 YPG. Tony Pollard, who was acquired this past offseason, has been a key playmaker in the team’s offense. Pollard has rushed for 622 yards and three scores, with an average of 4.4 yards per carry.

Stiff defense

You can’t attribute the Titans losing as many games as they have to their defense. Tennessee ranks No. 1 in total defense and passing defense. They’re also third in yards per play allowed and 11th against the run. However, they’re allowing a handful of points, as opponents are averaging 26.6 PPG (26th). This speaks to their struggles in the red zone, as the Titans are 26th in this category.

Look out for…

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The Chargers’ interior offensive line has struggled this season, and Simmons can give them fits. Simmons generated a season-high seven pressures and a sack on 37 pass rushes in Week 9 against the Patriots, including three pressures in under 2.5 seconds.

Where the Chargers rank statistically after Week 2

Looking at the major metrics, here is where the Chargers stand after the second game.

The Chargers lost their second consecutive game on Sunday, falling short to the Titans in overtime.

Now that Week 2 is in the rearview, we now know how the Bolts rank statistically compared to the rest of the NFL. Looking at the major metrics, here is where L.A. stands.

Best photos from Chargers’ loss to Titans in Week 2

Here are some of the best photos from Nissan Stadium on Sunday.

The Chargers lost to the Titans in Week 2 by the score of 27-24.

To relive the game, here are some of the best photos from Nissan Stadium.

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 2 loss to Titans

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Titans.

In Week 2, the Chargers fell short to the Titans, 27-24.

Outcome aside, there were some standout performers and others that were duds.

With that being said, here are the best and worst performers from Sunday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Note: To be more accurate, this is based on players who played at least 35% of the snaps on offense (68) or defense (65).

Top 5 Offense

WR Keenan Allen – 80.7

TE Gerald Everett – 79.3

WR Mike Williams – 73.4

QB Justin Herbert – 71.1

OT Trey Pipkins – 70.5

Top 5 Defense

(EDGE Joey Bosa – 19 snaps) – 81.7

DL Morgan Fox – 71.1

S Alohi Gilman – 70.2

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 69.1

S Derwin James – 67.0

CB Asante Samuel – 66.2

Bottom 5 Offense

OL Corey Linsley – 56.6

WR Joshua Palmer – 51.8

OL Jamaree Salyer – 51.2

TE Donald Parham Jr. – 49.1

RB Joshua Kelley – 47.7

Bottom 5 Defense

DT Sebastian Joseph-Day – 54.6

LB Nick Niemann – 51.8

DT Nick Williams – 49.8

CB Michael Davis – 44.0

DT Austin Johnson – 41.0

4 takeaways from Chargers’ 27-24 loss to Titans

Here’s what stood out from the Chargers’ Week 2 loss to the Titans.

The Chargers fell to 0-2, losing in overtime to the Titans.

Here’s what to take away from the Week 2 game:

Everything to know from Chargers’ loss to Titans in Week 2

To recap the Chargers’ loss to the Titans, here is everything you need to know.

The Chargers fell to the Titans in overtime, 27-24.

To recap Week 2, here is everything you need to know:

Highlight: Chargers WR Keenan Allen hauls in touchdown vs. Titans

The Titans defense is too small.

Keenan Allen’s touchdown celebration said it all: The Titans are too small.

Justin Herbert dropped back on 4th and 4 from Tennessee’s eight-yard line, but had to deal with pressure from Titans defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons. Simmons got his hands on Herbert, hitting the quarterback in the helmet and drawing a flag. Herbert stumbled but stayed on his feet, scrambling to his left before firing a pass to Allen.

Allen was interfered with but made the catch in the end zone anyway for a touchdown that will be on the end-of-season highlight reel.

The Chargers added a two-point conversion with a pass to tackle Trey Pipkins to take an 11-0 lead.

Highlight: Chargers LB Kenneth Murray sacks Titans QB Ryan Tannehill

Watch Kenneth Murray make a splash play on fourth down.

Maybe Kenneth Murray should keep the green dot beyond this week.

(Okay, probably not.)

With a fourth and four from the Chargers 46, the Titans lined up to go for it and keep the pressure on LA’s defense. Ryan Tannehill took the snap and had no time to throw, as Murray came unblocked on a blitz and wrapped up the quarterback for a sack.

Tannehill lost 6 yards on the play, giving the Chargers the ball on the Titans’ side of midfield.