The Tennessee Titans are already enjoying a great postseason run as they took down the New England Patriots yesterday. However, things are only going to get better as they are given an opportunity to settle a grudge against the Baltimore Ravens.
Teresa Walker of the Associated Press reminded the Tennessee faithful reasons why they should be excited that their team will have a shot at taking down the heavy favorites to make Super Bowl LIV: the Ravens sent the Titans packing the last time they met in the divisional round.
#Ravens ended #Titans' seasons in divisional round in both 2000 and 2008 when TN had the NFL's best records. Now Titans will go to Baltimore in divisional round with Ravens having NFL-best 14-2 record.
— Teresa Walker 👑 (@TeresaMWalker) January 5, 2020
This factoid will give an interesting slant to the game they will be playing next week. After beating the Patriots in what was a satisfying result for Titans fans and a lot of other neutrals in the NFL. The chance for them to make a deep playoff run is surely one that is driving Ryan Tannehill and the rest of the Titans to practice better.
Article Continues BelowHowever, they will be facing a rather tough Ravens side in the next round. They will be facing the second coming of Michael Vick in Lamar Jackson who can pass and run the football with the best of them.
In order for the Titans to make it to the AFC Championship, they need to play a more impressive defense against Jackson. Moreover, they cannot simply rely on Derrick Henry the same way they did against the Patriots. The passing offense must carry their weight if they're going to complete this impossible upset.
It's an uphill climb for the Titans from this moment out, but it's a struggle they are more than happy to experience. Expect the Titans to throw everything they have against one of the most talented young quarterbacks in the NFL.