The Tennessee Titans (4-2) look to continue to build a cushion before the team’s toughest stretch of the season.

Following this Sunday’s divisional test on the road at the Houston Texans (1-3-1), the Titans will have a five-game gauntlet against some of the NFL’s most dangerous teams.

Here is how the Titans' schedule plays out following this weekend's matchup against Houston.

Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs (5-2)

Week 10: vs Denver Broncos (2-5)

Week 11: at Green Bay Packers (3-4)

Week 12: vs Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)

Week 13: at Philadelphia Eagles (6-0)

However, the Titans caught a massive break on Thursday.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a hip injury.

Bengals’ WR Ja’Marr Chase is dealing with a hip injury that is expected to sideline him 4-6 weeks and makes him a prime candidate for injured reserve, per sources. Chase visited with a hip specialist Wednesday and is seeking more answers about his injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2022

The Titans square off against the Bengals in a rematch of last season’s AFC Divisional Round in less than five weeks. Even if Chase makes an early return, the Bengals biggest playmaker on offense more than likely won’t be 100 percent healthy.

Chase has dealt with a hip flexor injury in the past, and by re-injuring this area it limits his shiftiness, which is what makes him one of the league’s most dangerous receivers.

#Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase is battling a hip injury that is expected to sideline him for 4-6 weeks, so he could land on IR. This was an injury from a few weeks ago that he aggravated on Sunday. Now he’s looking at a lengthy absence.

— Inside Injuries (@InsideInjuries) October 27, 2022

The Titans will take whatever breaks happen to come their way in this mid-season gauntlet. In order to survive this stretch, Tennessee must first give themselves some breathing room with a win against the Texans this weekend.

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