The Tennessee Titans don't have an easy task going on the road to Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Everyone has counted them out again, but this is a game they can win.
Heading into each of the Titans' first two games of the playoffs, not many thought they would win, but they still came away with a win. So how can they shock the world again and reach the Super Bowl? Let's breakdown four reasons the Titans will win.
4. Confidence
Confidence can only get you so far, but this is a key for the Titans. After beating the Patriots and Ravens, they have to feel like they can beat anyone. Going into Arrowhead Stadium isn't going to be too much for them. Even if they fall behind early, that shouldn't even put a knock on their confidence.
3. Mike Vrabel and Dean Pees
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Dean Pees have come up with back to back perfect game-plans to slow down Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson.
It's a whole different challenge trying to slow down the Chiefs offense led by Patrick Mahomes. However, there is no reason to doubt Vrabel and Pees won't come up with a game-plan to do it. They also already faced him once this year, and even though Mahomes had a good game in that one, they can learn from that.
The Titans also are good at adjusting in games and making changes. If something doesn't work early, they will make the changes until it does.
2. Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill didn't light up the scoreboard the first time these two teams faced off, but he made the plays late to lead the Titans to a victory. He finished the game throwing for 181 yards and two touchdowns.
He has made the right decisions, and even when he doesn't light up the scoreboard, he should be in good shape to have success in this game. The Ravens are going to have to try and take away Henry. which is going to open up the passing game.
Tannehill also has a lot of weapons outside with new guys stepping up every week. It's a selfless wide receivers room that doesn't seem to have any egos.
1. Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry is going to get paid big time this offseason but before that, he is going to lead the Titans to the Super Bowl. All the talk going into the Baltimore Ravens game was about how they were going to get physical with him and not be afraid to tackle him. There were a lot of talks, but Henry still finished the game rushing 30 times for 195 yards. Even though he didn't score a touchdown, he was still the difference in this game,
The Chiefs' defense can say whatever they want heading into this game, they aren't going to slow him down. The Chiefs run defense is giving up 128.2 yards per game on the ground (26th) and Henry is going to run wild in this game and lead the Texans to pull the upset.
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