The Jacksonville Jaguars are again on the road in Week 10, this time for a divisional matchup with the Tennessee Titans.
While the Titans are a common opponent for Jacksonville, this is the first meeting between the two teams in 2026, and each season can bring changes. So for some added insight into this year's version of the Titans, Mark Mihalko of Titans Wire answered a handful of our questions.
How has Cam Ward's game progressed as the season has gone on?
Titans Wire: Ward’s progression has been a mixed bag this season, and through the first eight weeks, it’s been hard to truly get the full picture. Overall, the offense has struggled with drops, penalties, and play calling, and those struggles have affected Ward’s performance.
He is coming off back-to-back solid outings, including his best game as a pro,
but he must prove he can stack performances to really show how far he has come along this season.
What is an area of strength on this Titans team?
Titans Wire: Tony Pollard and the running game have come on strong and is probably the biggest strength heading into this matchup. A lot of that success is due to the offensive line, who, despite injuries, have exceeded expectations in 2026.
This week will be a challenge with Peter Skoronski sidelined, but the running game will have to get going if Tennessee wants to have any chance.
On the flip side, where has Tennessee struggled?
Titans Wire: The secondary has been a big disappointment given how much money the team invested in it during the offseason. Cor’Dale Flott has started to settle into the system, but opposite him, Alontae Taylor and Joshua Williams have struggled. Taylor has moved back to his natural slot position and looked good against the Cincinnati Bengals, but there are still questions at corner.
This week, the challenge is playing without Amani Hooker, who was dealt to Buffalo. Tony Adams has played well, but the move will impact communication and depth on the back end.
Who is an under-the-radar player to know?
Titans Wire: Tight end Gunnar Helm. Tennessee finally got Helm involved in the offense against the Bengals, and it started to open up the passing game, especially over the middle, which has been a struggle all season. If Tennessee wants any chance, they must use Helm and Daniel Bellinger to help take pressure off the receiving corps that will be without Carnell Tate.
Prediction: Who wins and why?
Titans Wire: Divisional battles can always be tough matchups, and I see this one being closer than some may expect. Jacksonville is the better team and does enough in the end to pull off a 30-23 win at Nissan Stadium.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars vs. Titans: 4 things to know plus a prediction
