The Tennessee Titans may be the healthier team heading into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, as evidenced by the final injury report released by both teams on Friday.
The Tennessee Titans have been dealing with injuries all season, and while things aren’t perfect, they will be the healthier team when they play this weekend, which is something you can’t say too often this year.
The Titans ruled out two players on Friday: wide receiver Treylon Burks, who will miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion, and offensive lineman Chris Hubbard, who suffered a biceps injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Linebacker Luke Gifford and safety Terrell Edmunds are the only Titans players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Gifford is an important special teams contributor, and Edmunds has seen significant defensive snaps since being acquired in the Kevin Byard trade.
If Edmunds sits, it will be critical that safety K’Von Wallace, who was injured in last week’s game but was a full participant by the end of the week and should be in line to play against the Panthers.
After missing a Tuesday walkthrough, quarterback Will Levis was a full participant in every practice session this week, despite some unfounded early-week concern. Ryan Tannehill appears to be in good health and will serve as the backup quarterback.
Carolina has three players ruled out: tight end Hayden Hurst, safety Jeremy Chinn, and edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos. Cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and C.J. Henderson are listed as doubtful to play, while safety Sam Franklin, linebackers Marquis Haynes and Frankie Luvu are listed as questionable.
Carolina has a lengthy list of key players. Earlier this week, starting guard Austin Corbett was ruled out for the season. Again, it’s not something they’re used to, but the Titans enter the week as the healthier team. When you combine that with being at home, the Titans should be favored.
