The Tennessee Titans saw their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests and there's a chance they have two weeks off in a row. According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, Tennessee's next game is in jeopardy to be played after more positive tests have surfaced.
With this weekend’s Steelers-Titans game rescheduled, there now will be increased questions about the viability of next weekend’s Titans-Bills game. https://t.co/akuyfg6qCu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020
Following the Titans' Week 3 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, it was discovered that Tennessee had multiple players and staff members test positive for COVID-19. As a result, the NFL stepped in and informed the Titans and the Vikings to shut down their team facilities.
Throughout the week, Tennessee would continue to have positive tests pop up as more tests were conducted. On the other hand, the Vikings have fortunately had zero positive tests, allowing them to play in Week 4 against the Houston Texans.
As for the Titans, they weren't as lucky, with the league postponing their upcoming contest with the Steelers to Week 7. In doing so, Tennessee will have their bye week in Week 4, but they aren't able to use their team facility.
And on Saturday morning, it was revealed that the Titans had three more members of their franchise test positive. Therefore, there are now 16 members 0f the organization who have produced positive COVID-19 tests this week alone.
For the NFL to feel comfortable allowing the Titans to return, they'll need them to prove that they have gotten the COVID-19 issue under control. But with Tennessee set to play the Buffalo Bills in Week 5 in nearly a week, the league may need to step in and postpone another game if there isn't progress made.
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