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Titans reasons for optimism and concern vs. Saints in Week 16

By Michael Moraitis

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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Titans head coach, Mike Vrabel.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 08: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans shouts out instructions to his defense against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Optimism: The Titans don’t have to win

There’s no doubt that you always want your favorite team to win every game they play, and Titans fans should obviously want that against the Saints in what is an incredibly tough matchup in Week 16.

But there’s something important to note here: Tennessee doesn’t have to win to keep its playoff hopes alive. While a loss would seal the deal in the division, the Titans would still be alive in the wild card.

If a loss occurs on Sunday, the Titans would have to win in Week 17 on the road against a Texans team that has nothing to play for and could sit starters, and would need the Steelers to lose either of their last two games.

So, if the Titans don’t pull out a victory in Week 16, fear not because there is still hope. This game certainly isn’t a do-or-die situation, although a win would certainly help the team’s playoff chances a bit more.

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