Tennessee Titans: Reasons for optimism and concern vs. Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during pre-game warm ups, prior to a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 29: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Concern: Travis Kelce

Adding to the issues the Titans are going to have with the Chiefs’ receivers, Tennessee also has to contend with an elite tight end in Travis Kelce. In totality, the Titans have had issues keeping talented tight ends in check in 2019.

Having Jayon Brown healthy will certainly help, however Brown has been dealing with a groin injury and was only able to play 36 snaps last week in the losing effort. If Brown is at all limited or can’t play in Week 10, that will mean an increase in snaps for Wesley Woodyard, who is a major downgrade in pass protection at this point in his career.

Even when Brown has been healthy, the Titans haven’t fared well against tight ends. Having Kelce running free in the middle of the field without Brown could lead to disastrous results, and it’s yet another concern this Titans defense has going into Sunday.

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