The Tennessee Titans notched a huge win in Week 16 over the San Francisco 49ers, which has them standing pat or moving up in the NFL power rankings of experts going into Week 17.
We start our weekly power rankings round-up with USA TODAY’s Nate Davis, who has the Titans remaining in the same spot at No. 9. Here’s his thoughts on Tennessee:
9. Titans (9): How crucial was return of WR A.J. Brown? He set league record with eight catches on third down in Week 16 upset of San Francisco.
Brown’s return was indeed a game-changer for the Titans, as he finished with a career-high 11 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown, providing a much-needed lift for Tennessee’s passing game in his first contest back.
If Brown can stay on the field and the Titans can get Derrick Henry back while continuing to play elite defense, Tennessee will be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time.
Now, the rest of our power rankings round-up.