After winning consecutive victories, the Chargers returning home to face the 2-6 Titans in Week 10. The AFC South struggled, primarily due to below-average play from the quarterback position.
Tennessee just won its second victory of the season, but against a bad Patriots team. Here are some Titans players the Chargers will still need to watch closely this Sunday to avoid a potential upset.
RB Tony Pollard
Tennessee was expected to have a split backfield this season, but Pollard has completely taken over the job. He looks like the 2022 version of himself as he appears completely healthy after a horrific leg injury almost 24 months ago. Pollard ranks 10th in the NFL with 622 rushing yards, and he also added 135 receiving yards and three total touchdowns. The veteran is com
WR Calvin Ridley
Now that DeAndre Hopkins is gone, Ridley is the Titans’ only legitimate threat through the air. In fact, he is the only Titan to total over 200 receiving yards. In eight games, the 2018 first-rounder has 27 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. If the Chargers’ cornerback team can slow down Ridley, they should have no problem limiting the Titans’ offense.
DL Jeffery Simmons
For years now, Simmons has been one of the best defensive linemen in the game. Despite the team’s lack of success this season, he has still been excellent across the board. Simmons is the main player the Chargers offensive line will have to account for on every play this weekend. He was elite in stopping the run and also added 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble.
S Amani Hooker
Hooker has quietly become one of the most underrated safeties in the league. He has become a true playmaker for this defense throughout the season. Hooker has three interceptions, seven pass deflections and two forced fumbles in eight starts. He may be asked to do even more, since the Titans lost fellow safety Quandre Diggs for the season last weekend.
CB L’Jarius Sneed
Chargers fans are familiar with the name, as Sneed spent four seasons with the Chiefs. He was traded to the Titans this past offseason and ultimately signed a four-year extension worth $76.4 million. So far, the deal looks like a failure. Pro Football Focus ranked him as one of the worst corners in the NFL this season. He only played in five games due to injuries, but even when he was active, the veteran was ineffective. With how hot the Chargers offense has been lately, expect Justin Herbert to attack Sneed’s team early and often, no matter who he guards.
This article was originally published on Chargers Wire: 5 Titans players to watch in Week 10 against the Chargers
