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Tennessee Titans: 3 keys to victory in Week 9 vs. Carolina Panthers

By John Lowell

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Fans cheer after Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

2. Fire up the tractor for 15-plus carries

Conversely, the Titans must get their own run game going in this one, and the stage is set for a good day from RB Derrick Henry. The Titans are 13-5 when giving Henry 15+ carries in a game, and the Panthers rush defense ranks 27th, allowing 135 yards per game on the ground.

While QB Ryan Tannehill has been great thus far for the Titans, this game needs to be in Henry’s hands. The Panthers have the second-best sack percentage per pass attempt (11.49%) and the fourth-best interception rate at 3.83 percent.

Why make things harder than they need to be? Not only are the Panthers giving up yardage like it’s their job, but they have also allowed 12 rushing touchdowns to opposing backs this year (most in the NFL).

Start your engines, Titans fans. If Henry can get going early and often, the Titans should be able to do some damage and, at the very least, keep this game close.

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