Tennessee Titans: Which Key Players Are Returning for the Titans in Week 6
This report comes a day later this week than it normally does every other week. That is because the Titans will face off with the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. It is a tall task for the Titans without a doubt. Regardless, they seem to be getting a few key pieces back from injury. Julio […]
This report comes a day later this week than it normally does every other week. That is because the Titans will face off with the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. It is a tall task for the Titans without a doubt. Regardless, they seem to be getting a few key pieces back from injury.
Julio Jones
Against the Bills, the Titans offense will have to be explosive. Julio Jones certainly helps that. A.J. Brown was announced as questionable yesterday with an illness. If he misses Monday's game, Jones only gets even more important to the passing game. If he doesn't, one of the two will get plenty of reps against cornerbacks not named Tre'davious White. Tennessee and their receivers have to take advantage of that.
There's no doubt that Buffalo is going to key in on the run game. Derrick Henry will still find success, but production through the air will decide how successful the offense is in totality. A big game from a healthier Julio Jones would be massive.
Bud Dupree
Tennessee will desperately need to get after Bills QB Josh Allen. That's where Dupree comes into play. Allen is one of the most mobile quarterbacks in the NFL, but getting pressure on him can force some mistakes. Turnovers could be very important in a game that looks like it could be a shootout.
Dupree hasn't played since Week 2 because of injuries. In those first two weeks, he didn't have a lot of impact as he got settled into a new defense. Well-rested and healthy, the Titans need him to step up in this game and beyond.
Rodger Saffold III
Early in the week, many did not expect Saffold to suit up against the Bills. Saturday's injury report indicates there's a good shot of that, though. He has no injury designation. As everyone knows, the offensive line has struggled mightily throughout this season. Having the veteran in to face a talented Buffalo defensive line could be a huge boost for the Titans.
Saffold's return will relegate rookie Dillon Radunz back to a backup role. There was speculation he could see some starting time in place of Saffold this week, but that will have to wait – it seems. The trio of Saffold, Ben Jones, and Nate Davis must be prepared for the multiple interior looks that they will get from Sean McDermott and Leslie Frazier's defense.
The return of these players could make all the difference on Monday night. Regardless, the Titans must run on all cylinders to have a shot against the Bills.
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