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6 under-the-radar Titans who could make a major impact in 2020

These six Titans all have the potential to make a major impact in 2020.

While it’s easy to point to the Tennessee Titans’ best players as those who will be vital to the team’s success in 2020, there are others who are flying under the radar that could make a major impact this season.

None of the players listed here are expected to be full-time starters at the moment, but each guy could play his way into a significant role if they can prove to fill a need at their respective positions.

Of course, there isn’t enough room for each and every one of these guys to make a major impact in 2020, but even if a few can get it done, the Titans are going to be a tough team to beat.

Let’s see who makes the list of under-the-radar Titans that have the potential to make a major impact in 2020.

DB Amani Hooker

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The Titans drafted Kristian Fulton with the idea that he could play slot cornerback in 2020, but there’s no guarantee that the rookie will be ready to take on such an important role right away.

Along with Fulton, Amani Hooker should be considered one of the favorites to come away with the job, as he was graded as an elite slot cornerback by Pro Football Focus during his college days. He also has an edge over Fulton in terms of NFL experience.

At the very least, the Titans are likely to deploy multiple players in the slot in 2020, and Hooker could be one of those players, if not the main guy.

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Titans-Chiefs: 5 Titans to watch in the AFC Championship

Here’s a look at just five Titans to turn your attention to on Sunday.

The Tennessee Titans are making their first appearance in the AFC Championship game since Jan. 19, 2003 at Oakland, going up against a stout Kansas City Chiefs team in Arrowhead Stadium.

Taking down Kansas City will be no easy task for the Titans, but the team has proven they can already in 2019, defeating the Chiefs, 35-32 back in November.

Tennessee hasn’t come up short of finding a way to win, and has the power on both sides of the ball to get the job done on Sunday.

Here’s a look at just five Titans to turn your attention to on Sunday.

1. S Kevin Byard.

Byard isn’t the highest-paid safety in the game without reason.

He’s earned every bit of his five year, $70.5 million extension, currently second in the NFL with five interceptions.

He was key in last week’s game against the Ravens, intercepting a seemingly unstoppable Lamar Jackson and totaling 11 tackles.

He’s racked up 101 tackles, six interceptions and 10 passes defensed on the 2019 season.

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LB Derick Roberson has quietly been a steady factor for Titans

The rookie’s focus and work ethic have paid dividends.

It’s easy to look at names like quarterback Ryan Tannehill and linebacker Rashaan Evans as the Tennessee Titans continue their postseason run after a 20-13 win over the New England Patriots on the road Saturday.

But players like rookie pass rusher Derick Roberson have flown under the radar, quietly making a steady impact despite not receiving the same type of attention as some more established players.

The Sam Houston State product, who started out on the practice squad, has seen action in just four games this season.

But he has made his presence felt in each of them.

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“Vrabel told me the first week, ‘Just because you’re on the practice squad doesn’t mean you can’t get reps,’” Roberson said earlier in the season. “So, I’ve been going hard.”

And his focus and work ethic have paid dividends.

His biggest play in the team’s latest matchup came after the Patriots had an opportunity for a 38-yard gain on a passing play during their first possession of the second half, but it was called back due to a penalty.

On the following play, Roberson tackled Pats running back James White for a 4-yard loss on a third-and-15 screen pass.

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This comes after a solid performance in Tennessee’s win over the Houston Texans that secured them a place in the postseason, when Roberson finished out the game with three tackles and a sack.

In Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, Roberson registered his first career sack in the first quarter, dropping quarterback Drew Brees for a seven-yard loss.

He tacked on another in the fourth quarter on fourth down, becoming the first Titans rookie with two or more sacks in a contest since linebacker Avery Williamson did it against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 17, 2014.

He was nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after the performance.
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Roberson and the Titans are set to face the Baltimore Ravens on at 7:15 p.m. CST on Saturday in M&T Bank Stadium.

Titans OLB Derick Roberson ruled OUT vs. Raiders

The Tennessee Titans added another name to the injury report on Saturday.

The Tennessee Titans added another name to the injury report on Saturday.

Outside linebacker Derick Roberson has been ruled out for this week’s matchup against the Oakland Raiders with an illness.

Roberson has yet to start a game for the Titans this season.

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The Titans and Raiders are set to kick off at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.