The Tennessee Titans go into battle against the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon looking to take sole possession of first place in the AFC South. This is a crucial game for a team that has found a new life with Ryan Tannehill under center. It should be an exciting game with a lot of intensity with so much on the line. Let's breakdown three bold predictions for the Titans in this game.

3. Defense allows Watson to throw for 325 yards

The Titans run defense has been strong this year, but they have still struggled against good quarterbacks. Just a couple of weeks ago they gave up 319 points to Jacoby Brissett, and he has played nowhere close to the level Deshaun Watson has.

Watson hasn't thrown more than 295 yards in any of the last three games but that is going to change in this one. Look for Watson to sling it all over the field and for the Titans defense to have no answer. 325 yards for Watson is on the conservative side.

2. Derrick Henry goes for 150 yards and a score

Derrick Henry has dealt with a nagging hamstring injury the last few weeks and wasn't able to practice at all during the week. The expectation is that he will still be able to go, and that is bad news for the Texans defense. In each of the last four games Henry has rushed for at least 100 yards and a score.

The Texans defense has had issues stopping the run giving up 109.5 yards per game. Herny should have no issue running wild in this game which is going to make it a long and frustrating day for the Texans trying to bring him down. Look for the big back to finish with 150 yards and at least one touchdown.

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1. Ryan Succop hits game-winning field goal

Titans kicker Ryan Succop has really struggled this season and earlier this week the team brought in former Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher for a workout. The team decided to stick with Succop for now and he is going to reward that decision in a big way near the end of the game.

This is going to be a close battle that is going to go down to the final minute before the game is decided. Look for Succop to hit a long field goal with under a minute left that will ultimately be the game-winner. This will cap off a perfect kicking game for Succop, and allow him to keep his job for the rest of the season.