Titans reasons for optimism and concern vs. Jaguars in Week 12

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans is congratulated by teammate Ryan Tannehill #17 after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Nissan Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 10: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans calls out the play during the second half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chiefs 35-32. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Optimism: A different Titans team

The biggest reason for optimism that the Titans will have a different result this time around against the Jaguars is that this is a very different team.

In Week 3, the Titans were missing left tackle Taylor Lewan, who was serving a four-game suspension at the time. Also, rookie right guard Nate Davis is now the starter at that position after he was absent during the first three games of the season.

In Davis’ place, fellow right guard Jamil Douglas was a dumpster fire and received a pass-block grade of 12.4 in the first meeting with the Jaguars. He was one of many reasons why this Titans offensive line allowed nine sacks to Jacksonville in the losing effort.

Quarterback Ryan Tannhill replaced Marcus Mariota in Week 6, and since then Tannehill is 3-1 as a starter and has orchestrated three game-winning drives in that time. The Titans have had some of their best offensive games of the season with Tannehill, and Tennessee is an impressive 10-for-10 in the red zone since Week 7.

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