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Tennessee Titans: Reasons for optimism and concern vs. Buccaneers

By Michael Moraitis

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumbles a snap during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumbles a snap during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: M.J. Stewart #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Vernon III Hargreaves #28 against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: M.J. Stewart #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Vernon III Hargreaves #28 against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Optimism: Bucs’ pass defense

After a stellar showing in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers’ top-five pass defense, quarterback Ryan Tannehill has given renewed hope in the Titans’ passing attack. As a result, there should be plenty of optimism in Week 8 against the Bucs.

Tampa Bay sports the worst pass defense in the NFL this season and is allowing 304.5 passing yards and nearly two passing touchdowns per game. If Tannehill even comes close to how well he played in Week 7, he should feast and the Titans offense should have no issue moving the football.

Of course, that will be dependent upon which version of the Titans offensive line shows up, but as we saw last week, Tannehill can alleviate that concern by getting rid of the ball quickly. I’d expect wide receivers Corey Davis and A.J. Brown to have a field day against what has been a putrid secondary for the Bucs.

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