The Tennessee Titans (1-5) will face the Detroit Lions (5-1) at Ford Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with a strong history of victories. The Titans are coming off a 34-10 defeat to Buffalo, while the Lions narrowly won 31-29 over Minnesota. Tennessee has historically done well against Detroit, winning eight of the past ten meetings, including their most recent in 2020. This historical advantage should instill confidence in the Titans’ fans.
Tennessee’s offense, which averages just 17.7 points per game, has a unique reliance on the ground game, with 113.3 rushing yards per game. This strategy, while intriguing, has not been enough to compensate for their defensive struggles, as they give up an average of 24 points each game. The Titans traded DeAndre Hopkins, significantly reducing their receiving corps as they prepare for this challenging game.
In contrast, Detroit has one of the league’s best offenses, averaging 30.3 points per game and coming off strong victories. Jared Goff has been effective, and the Lions’ defence has shown resilience despite some weaknesses. Given their current record and home advantage, the Lions are favored by -9.5 points in this game.