Key Highlights
- Tennessee has won two of three themselves, playing much better ball down the stretch. Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has provided a major spark since being inserted as starter back in Week 9.
- New Orleans ranks just 26th in total yards, but Shough and the passing game has made a lot of plays despite a lack of a running game.
- Tennessee counters with a defense that is 20th overall but has been formidable against the run recently.
- Here's a look at if the Saints might be able to manufacture a rushing attack to support their quarterback. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTitans Run Defense118.7 yards per game (18th)4.4 per carry (20th)19 touchdowns (28th)Four of the last six Tennessee opponents have been held to less than 80 yards rushing.
- Over those six contests, the Titans have allowed an average of 84.8 yards on the ground.
