For the third time in the past five seasons, Tennessee is ensconced in the Divisional Round, and there’s reason to believe Nashville finally looks like a team ready to take it all. In this article we talk about 3 reasons why Titans are going to win Super Bowl LVI next February:
1. The team is healthier than ever
In the reasons why the Titans will NOT make it to Super Bowl LVI there was talk of having a lot of eye with the inconsistency of the QB Ryan TannehillHowever, his show might not be so bad at the end of it all, and that’s because he finally has a healthy roster around him. It’s not just for the long-awaited return of the RB Derrick Henry, it is also that the WR A.J. Brown Y Julius Jones they’ve put their injuries behind them, and undeniably this offense is one of the scariest in the NFL when it’s healthy.
For its part, in the defensive area, the return to the LB squad Bud Dupree is an amazing enhancer to your already tremendous pass-rush that this year shone mainly thanks to the LB Harold Landry III (12 sacks), and to the DT Denico Autry (9 sacks) y Jeffery Simmons (8.5 sacks), who was selected as a second-team All-Pro this season.
Thus, the stars of the Titans, whom I previously called fragile – and rightly so – must manage to stay healthy for three more games so that Tennessee can probably close the season by raising its first Vince Lombardi in franchise history. .
2. They fixed their 2020 Achilles heel
Last season was a real disappointment for the Titans, considering that were quickly eliminated at the hands of the Ravens in the Wild Card Round, however, the narrative could change this year, and all thanks to the fact that in Tennessee they strengthened their Achilles’ heel: the defense.
At the end of 2020, Pro Football Focus rated Titans defense as the seventh worst in the NFL, but this season it is undeniable that the improvements have arrived and that they are ready to fight for a position in Inglewood, California. This 2021, Tennessee was the fifth best team in the league in average points allowed per game (20.8), and Top 10 in both total sacks (42) and interceptions (16).
This is right. already mentioned the magnificent pass-rush with which they count, but another name that stands out too much is that of the S Kevin Byard, who registered 5 interceptions in the campaign, led the team with 88 tackles and also established himself as first team All-Pro; And a safe secondary is just what the Titans will need if they are to survive the passing threat of Joe Burrow, Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes.
3. The fortress called Nissan Stadium
Being the number 1 seed in the American Conference has its advantages, and if the Bengals, Bills or Chiefs want to reach Super Bowl LVI, they must first go to Nissan Stadium, home of the Titans who won 7 of their 9 games during the regular season. disputed in this venue and that they went 5 of 6 against AFC rivals, which precisely includes victories against Buffalo and Kansas City.
In addition, in Tennessee it is also encouraging to know that history and numbers will play in their favor. Since 1995, with the Titans/Oilers playing home, the Bills have only come out on top twice; and the Bengals and Chiefs have just one win at Nashville in the last 16 and 17 years, respectively.
It is for the above reasons that those led by Mike Vrabel are happy that Nissan Stadium receives the Divisional Round and that eventually they could also host the American Conference Championship Game.
These were the three reasons why the Titans are going to win Super Bowl LVI. Which are yours? Do you think different? We read you in the comments below this article and on our social networks.
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