While the D has seemed to improve a bit with the additions of linebacker Willie Gay and safety Juan Thornhill, I can’t help but fear that Titans running back Derrick Henry will run wild against the Chiefs, especially with linebacker Anthony Hitchens likely out for this game. I am concerned, however, with the Chiefs defense. offense shouldn’t have a problem putting up points this Sunday. The Chiefs seem to be emphasizing running the ball in order to set up the pass, and I expect them to continue that trend against a Titans defense that is allowing 164 yards per game on the ground, good for third-worst in the league. I was impressed with the way Kansas City controlled the ball in the second half, and I was very impressed with running back Darrel Williams who put up 89 yards and two touchdowns in Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s absence. It seemed to me that the Chiefs’ offense got back on track during the second half of the Week 6 win over Washington. I anticipate they’ll carry enough of that over into this week to get that play when they need it most.
Last week really felt like a turning point for Kansas City, defensively.
Unless the Titans go down early and are forced to throw the ball, Derrick Henry should have a field day.Īt the end of the day, I think this game comes down to which defense can get a stop, turnover or force a field goal at a big point in the game. On the flip side, the Chiefs are right at the bottom of the league in run defense, allowing just under 800 yards and nine touchdowns on 155 carries. Things could get disastrous for Tennessee when Kansas City’s offense is on the field. Now the Titans have added players like safety Amani Hooker and pass-rusher Bud Dupree to the injury report, and they could potentially miss the game or be limited. This game has the makings of a classic offensive showdown, with the Chiefs capable of exploiting the Titans’ weaknesses and vice versa.Įven before the injuries, the secondary in Tennessee wasn’t the strong suit of the defense.
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