X factors for the Titans vs. Bengals, some possible unsung heroes

X factors for the Titans vs. the Bengals

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 23: Randy Bullock #14 of the Tennessee Titans kicks a field goal during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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The Tennessee Titans fought long and hard to get here.

For the most part, running back Derrick Henry, quarterback Ryan Tannehill, and wide receivers Julio Jones along with A.J. Brown are going to be the headliners. In short, as they go, so does the team. With that said, playoff games often come down to unsung heroes.

With the AFC side of the playoff bracket set to go through Tennessee, they have a chance to get off on the right foot this weekend. It’s easy for us to sit here and talk about the megastars that are making the big bucks, but what about the guys that won’t get much of the shine and spotlight?

The playoffs are win or go home. So with that in mind, which of the Titans lesser-known players will step up to the plate and take center stage? We’ll give you a few who need to do so in order for the Titans to move past the Bengals in the divisional round.

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