Seattle Seahawks: Week 2 Opponent Preview – Tennessee
The Seattle Seahawks aim to turn their Week 1 win into a winning streak. Up next is Week 2 opponent the Tennessee Titans.
The Seattle Seahawks are looking to get on a roll. After dispatching the young horses (Colts) in Week 1. The Seahawks look to take on the Greek mythology characters known as the Titans. On paper, this should be a reasonably similar matchup, at least in terms of offensive philosophies.
The Colts are a team that likes to run the ball, as do the Titans. The difference is that the Colts want to use quick rhythm passing, whereas the Titans like to utilize play action. The Titans are even more concerning when you factor in Ryan Tannehill’s mobility.
Defensive Test
First, not to be repetitious, but the similarities in the offensive scheme should bode well for the Seahawks’ defensive front. Why? The Titans’ most recent opponent, the Arizona Cardinals, just demolished the Titans. Contract seeking star defensive end Chandler Jones put on a show, racking up five sacks in the game against the Titans overmatched starting left tackle!
It is absolute folly to think Rasheem Green will duplicate that success. He’s not as good as Jones, for starters. Most importantly, after last week’s performance, three-time Pro-Bowl tackle Taylor Lewan personally apologized for his atrocious performance. Expect him to bring everything against whoever lines up across from him. I’d be willing to go out on a limb and say he doesn’t even give up a QB pressure this week.
Maybe this week 12’s will get a better idea of how good the Seahawks’ secondary will be. Tennessee offers up one of the best wide receiver tandems in the NFL. Hall of Famer, Julio Jones, and A.J. Brown. Both of these guys can gash a defense with big chunk plays. Both have speed and physicality. Their quarterback is good enough to get them the ball in spots to rip off some explosive plays.
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