Raiders at Tennessee 2022 Week 3: Titans that could be trouble
By Brad Weiss
The Las Vegas Raiders battle it out against Tennessee in Week 3, and here are some key Titans to worry about in the matchup.
In a crucial matchup of two teams trying desperately to get back into the AFC Playoff picture, the Las Vegas Raiders hit the road to take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. Both teams are coming off embarrassing losses in Week 2, and by the time this game is over, one will have finally notched the elusive first victory of their 2022 campaign.
Here, we look at some Tennessee Titans players that Raider Nation will have to worry about in Week 3.
Raiders at Tennessee 2022 Week 3: Titans that could be trouble
Derrick Henry
There is no big secret when it comes to this Tennessee Titans offense, and that is they love to get the ball to star running back Derrick Henry. An absolute monster of a man, Henry is one of the best players at his position in the game, and if he starts running downhill, this Titans offense is very hard to stop.
Las Vegas has done a nice job the first few weeks limiting the damage in the run game, but Henry poses a tougher test than they have had before. He is smart, fast, and powerful, and to beat the Titans, you have to be able to stop their incredible run game.
Treylon Burks
Rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks is another offensive weapon you have to keep your eye on, as he is starting to get his feet wet at the NFL level. The Titans traded away AJ Brown this offseason, clearing the way for Burks to be WR1, and he is coming off a game where he caught four passes for 47 yards.
Burks is listed as questionable, so that is something to keep an eye on, but it is clear that the offense is trying to get more and more out of him each week. The Titans do not have a great passing attack, but Burks is a playmaker, and the team has to know where he is when he is on the field.
Jeffery Simmons
The Titans defense was atrocious this past Monday night, allowing over 40 points to the Buffalo Bills in a blowout loss on the road. On Sunday, they will look to get it back in order, and play more the way they did against the New York Giants in Week 1, when Jeffery Simmons has six tackles and two sacks.
It is no big secret that the Raiders struggle big time in pass protection, and that could mean a big day for Simmons coming through the middle of this offensive line. If he goes off, Derek Carr is going to be under pressure all game long, and we have seen this season that is not a good recipe for a Raiders win.