The Tennessee Titans are staring at a chance to do something they haven’t done in a long time: win two straight games. After finally getting in the win column against the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee heads into Week 7 with the Cleveland Browns coming to Nashville and a real shot to keep the momentum alive.
Cleveland won’t make life easy. The Browns enter on a 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and sit as the top team in a three-way tie in the AFC North. They’ve also built their 4-2 record behind an offense that has pieces capable of striking quickly, which is exactly why this matchup could turn if Tennessee doesn’t handle the early stretches well.
The clearest path for the Titans is the same one that carried them last week: Robert Saleh’s defense. That unit put together its best showing of the season against the Colts, forcing multiple turnovers and making Daniel Jones pay through the air when it mattered most. Tennessee also brought real pressure, finishing with six sacks, and another performance like that could tilt this game in its favor.
There’s reason to think that pressure will be there again. PFF has Cleveland’s offensive line ranked 26th in the NFL, and if the Titans can get Deshaun Watson uncomfortable in the pocket, they could recreate the formula that worked against Indianapolis.
But the flip side is just as obvious. Tennessee’s offense has been uneven, and if the Browns’ playmakers get rolling, this game could swing in a hurry.
Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion give Cleveland a receiver group that can change a game fast, while Harold Fannin has emerged as one of the league’s best rising tight ends. Todd Monken has leaned on that offensive talent to help push the Browns to their surprising 4-2 start.
That puts added pressure on Tennessee to establish control early. If Cleveland comes out hot and the Titans’ offense again needs time to find any kind of rhythm, the home team could be digging out of a deep hole by halftime. That’s a tough ask, even with the game in Nashville.
Still, the call here leans Tennessee’s way. The Titans haven’t won back-to-back games since Weeks 10 and 11 of the 2022 season, but this feels like a realistic spot to finally end that streak.
Saleh’s defense looks ready to carry another game, and the Browns haven’t scored more than 13 points in their last two contests. With a potentially energized home crowd behind them, Tennessee has a chance to pull off the upset.
The offense may not need to do much more than stay afloat. In Week 7, that might be enough. Prediction: Titans by a narrow margin over the Browns.
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