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Tennessee Titans Set to Clash with Washington Commanders at FedExField

As the Tennessee Titans prepare to face off against the Washington Commanders at FedExField, fans are eager for insights into how their team might fare in this upcoming NFL game. The Titans have had a mixed bag of performances leading up to this match, and it's time to dissect what could unfold on the field.


Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

In their most recent game on October 2nd against the Indianapolis Colts, the Titans emerged victorious with a score of 24-17. Their punting game was strong, averaging over 52 yards per punt, which could be crucial in gaining field position against the Commanders. The defense also showed up by recording three sacks and forcing three fumbles while holding onto two interceptions. This defensive resilience will be vital when they go up against Washington's offense.


However, not all is rosy for Tennessee. In their encounter with the Buffalo Bills on September 19th, they suffered a heavy defeat with a scoreline of 7-41. The Titans' offense struggled significantly that day; they managed only an average gain of 3.5 yards per play and turned over the ball four times due to fumbles and interceptions.


The key takeaway from these past games is inconsistency – both defensively and offensively for Tennessee. Against Las Vegas Raiders on September 25th at Nissan Stadium, though winning by a narrow margin of 24-22, penalties seemed to be an issue as they racked up 85 penalty yards which could have been costly in a closer contest.


Looking ahead at their matchup with Washington Commanders, it's clear that discipline will need to be better managed; penalties can't afford to undermine potentially good performances as seen in previous weeks.


The offensive unit needs particular attention – consistency in passing and rushing will determine if they can control possession time like they did against Indianapolis (26:03) or if struggles similar to those experienced versus Buffalo will resurface.


For fans looking forward to this showdown between Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 9th at noon local time (5 PM GMT), CBS is where you'll want your eyes glued for live coverage of what promises to be an exciting battle on gridiron turf.

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