Alright, the Tennessee Titans are staring down a huge problem heading into their Week 3 clash with the New York Giants. Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, their main running backs, completely sat out Wednesday’s practice thanks to ankle injuries suffered during their Week 2 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Seriously, two key backs, both dealing with the same type of injury from the same game, and neither can even hit the practice field? That’s brutal, and it immediately puts a massive cloud over their offensive game plan for Sunday.
Running Back Room Just Got A Whole Lot Lighter
You gotta be kidding me. Coming off a tough loss to the Eagles, the last thing any team needs is its primary ball carriers sidelined before a critical Week 3 matchup. But that’s exactly where the Titans find themselves. Pollard, who we know is a crucial part of their attack, didn’t participate in practice at all. Neither did Spears. Both are dealing with those nagging ankle issues that popped up against Philly. Not being able to take reps on a Wednesday, especially for a skill position like running back where timing and cuts are everything, is a huge red flag. How do you prepare to face the Giants’ defense without your main guys even running through plays? It’s a massive hit to their preparation and depth right when they need it most.
Injury Report Isn’t Just About The Backfield
It’s not just the running backs giving the Titans headaches, though Pollard and Spears are definitely the big story. The injury report shows a mixed bag of other statuses. On the limited side, defensive tackle Solomon Thomas is nursing a knee injury, which definitely isn’t ideal for a lineman trying to hold the point of attack. Cornerback Cor’Dale Flott is also limited with a quad issue, and you know how much a tight quad can impact a defensive back’s explosiveness and coverage. On the brighter side, they had a couple of full participants in practice, which is some good news at least. Linebacker James Williams went full despite an elbow issue, and offensive lineman Fernando Carmona also fully participated after dealing with a shoulder problem. So, while some guys are getting healthier, the key offensive pieces are still very much in question.
This Sunday, the Titans are set to kick off against the New York Giants at noon CDT at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Coming off that Week 2 loss, they absolutely need to get things straightened out, and fast. All eyes will be on Thursday’s practice report, because the Titans desperately need clarity on those ankle injuries for Pollard and Spears if they want any chance of getting their offense rolling against the Giants. You know they’re hoping for better news then, because going into Sunday with this much uncertainty in the backfield is a recipe for disaster.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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