Titans vs. Raiders: Staff predictions for key Week 14 wildcard matchup

Benjamin Mott

Both teams come into this game banged up, as the Titans will be missing four players in this game, including cornerbacks Adoree Jackson and LeShaun Sims, which does their 27th ranked pass defense no favors.

Offensively, they will be without Adam Humphries, and could be missing Tajae Sharpe once again, limiting Ryan Tannehill’s weapons on offense. Luckily, the Raiders rank 24th against the pass, so Tannehill should have a solid game.
The Raiders will be missing starting wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, as well as tackle Trent Brown, the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league. They could also be without Josh Jacobs in this game as well, which would give the Titans a huge advantage.

Regardless, this is a huge trap game for the Titans. This is the Raiders second to last game in Oakland, so they will definitely play their hearts out in this one in order to leave their Oakland tenure on a high note. Not to mention that they are coming off of two ugly losses in a row, and could come into this game motivated, as they are still in the playoff race.

However, I believe the Titans will take care of business, despite their injury woes, and stay alive in the hunt.

Prediction: Titans 31, Raiders 20