The Eagles are getting a quick read on Tennessee after Week 1, but nobody in Philadelphia should be treating this as a walkover.
Yes, the Titans are coming off a rough 23-10 loss to the Jets, and yes, the Eagles just squeezed out a two-point win over Washington. But the names on Tennessee’s roster still give Philadelphia enough to worry about, especially if the Titans can get a few of their playmakers rolling early.
Anthony Hill Jr. is the first problem. The linebacker was everywhere against New York, piling up 16 tackles and two pass deflections. If the Eagles want to lean on the run game, their offensive line has to get to the second level and keep Hill from wrecking plays before they develop.
Wan'Dale Robinson is another piece Tennessee clearly wants involved. He was targeted six times last week and caught five passes for 38 yards, and the Titans have been leaning on him with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll in the mix. Philadelphia would like to see Quinyon Mitchell and Riq Woolen matched up on the outside to make that a much tougher day.
Tony Pollard is a familiar name for the Eagles, and the speed is still there even if the stat line was modest in Week 1. He ran for 35 yards against the Jets and averaged five yards per carry. Tennessee wants balance, and if Pollard gets going, the Titans can avoid becoming the one-dimensional team they were last week.
Up front, Jeffery Simmons is the one who can tilt the whole thing. He logged three pressures and three hurries in the opener, and that’s the kind of disruption Philadelphia can’t afford to let linger. Drew Kendall and Cam Jurgens will have their hands full trying to keep him from getting into Jalen Hurts’ face early and often.
Carnell Tate is also part of the Titans’ plan. Tennessee wants to work him in as their 2026 first-round pick, and he led the team last week with four catches for 38 yards. If Mitchell and Woolen are doing their jobs on the outside, Tate’s afternoon gets a lot harder.
Then there’s Cam Ward, the quarterback who is still settling in but can hurt you with his legs if you lose track of him. Against the Jets, he threw for 140 yards and a touchdown while adding 21 yards on four carries. The Eagles need Zack Baun in a QB Spy role and Ward kept from escaping the pocket.
That’s the checklist for Philadelphia. Shut those six down early, and the Eagles give themselves a much cleaner path in Week 2.
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