Whether it’s because the Tennessee Titans will see some old friends or hated rivals, there is no shortage of intriguing games for the boys in two-tone blue over the course of the 2020 season.
Tennessee has three primetime games in total, but 12 of their contests will take place at noon. The only game time left to be determined is the Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Here’s a look at the games that stand out the most based on interesting storylines.
Week 1: Titans at Broncos
It’s the start of the season for the Titans and it will take place on the road at the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in what will be a rematch of the Week 6 contest from last season in which the Titans lost 16-0.
Those reasons alone are enough to get excited for this matchup.
But adding to the intrigue will be the Titans facing off with one of the franchises’s all-time great defenders and fan-favorites in Jurrell Casey, who was traded to the Broncos earlier this offseason for a seventh-round pick.
Casey will be super motivated to show the Titans they made a mistake and it will be an emotional evening for both he and the Titans’ fans.
Week 3: Titans at Vikings
Another potential revenge game awaits the Titans in Week 3 when they travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings.
This will be wide receiver Tajae Sharpe’s first game against his old mates after the Titans allowed him to walk in free agency just four seasons after drafting him in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
And, interestingly enough, this will be the first meeting between the two teams since Week 1 of Sharpe’s rookie campaign in 2016. Sharpe was the Titans’ leading receiver in that loss to the Vikings with seven catches for 76 yards.
We’ll also get to see cornerback Jeff Gladney, who was a fan-favorite for the Titans to select in the 2020 NFL Draft before they ended up taking right tackle Isaiah Wilson.
Week 8: Titans at Bengals
Under normal circumstances we wouldn’t exactly be looking forward to this game that much, but after the Cincinnati Bengals had the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, things are a little bit different.
This game will be the first chance the Titans have to see Joe Burrow up close and personal after his spectacular final season at LSU, which adds a lot more intrigue to this matchup.
Let’s just hope Tennessee can contribute to some growing pains for Burrow and capitalize on mistakes en route to victory.
Week 10: Titans vs. Colts
This will be the first gander the Titans get at the new-look Indianapolis Colts, who will have veteran quarterback Philip Rivers at the helm after demoting Jacoby Brissett to backup during the offseason.
The Colts also have some new weapons on both sides of the ball, including draft picks Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor on offense, and trade acquisition DeForest Buckner on defense.
If all of that wasn’t enough to get you going, this game will also be a primetime matchup on Thursday Night Football.
Week 11: Titans at Ravens
The last time the Titans walked into M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens, Earl Thomas was Derrick Henry’s lead blocker, Lamar Jackson looked lost, and Tennessee earned a huge playoff win in the divisional round that shocked the world.
The Ravens and their fans certainly haven’t forgotten about that, and there is no question this game is circled on their calendars. Baltimore will be looking for revenge and the Titans will have to once again try to stave-off one of the favorites to win the AFC in an incredibly hostile environment.
The Titans-Ravens rivalry is alive and well and the next chapter will take place in 2020.
Week 16: Titans at Packers
The Titans haven’t been to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers since 2012 when they were absolutely blown out of the building and lost to Aaron Rodgers and Co., 55-7.
Adding to the intrigue of this game, this will be the first time the Titans play against their old offensive coordinator, Matt LaFleur, since he became Green Bay’s head coach.
In what is a matchup between two teams that made it to the conference championship in the AFC and NFC last season, this late-season contest could be very important for both teams’ playoff hopes.
Week 17: Titans at Texans
For the second straight season, the Titans will end their campaign on the road in Houston in what could be a game that decides the AFC South, or at the very least, a playoff spot.
In 2019, the Titans needed the Week 17 win to secure their playoff spot and were fortunate that the Texans had already clinched, as their division rivals sat their most important players.
We’d love for the Titans to be in Houston’s place from last season because it means they wrap up the division early, but if both teams are still vying for the division and/or a playoff spot, this game will have plenty of juice.
Check out game-by-game score predictions from around the NFL Wires network:
Buf / Mia / NE / NYJ // Bal / Cin / Cle / Pit // Hou / Ind / Jax / Ten // Den / KC / LV / LAC //// Dal / NYG / Phi / Was // Chi / Det / GB / Min // Atl / Car / NO / TB // Ari / LAR / SF / Sea
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