The Philadelphia Eagles will play their first road game of the season when they travel to Nashville for a Week 2 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Philadelphia escaped its opener with a 24-22 victory over Washington. Jalen Hurts passed for 203 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover, while Dallas Goedert caught four passes for 77 yards and two scores.
Tennessee opened Robert Saleh’s tenure with a 23-10 loss to the New York Jets. Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown, but the Titans produced only 195 total yards.
Here is everything to know before kickoff.
Eagles-Titans game information
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville
- TV: Fox
- Announcers: Adam Amin, Drew Brees, and Kristina Pink
- Streaming: Fox One, NFL+, and NFL Sunday Ticket
- Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP
- Eagles record: 1-0
- Titans record: 0-1
Eagles-Titans odds
Philadelphia opened as a seven-point road favorite, with the line subject to movement before kickoff.
Injury report
Philadelphia’s initial injury report included
two important defensive starters. Jalen Carter did not participate Wednesday because of a wrist injury, while Cooper DeJean sat out with calf and abdomen injuries. Jonathan Greenard was listed as a limited participant because of the pectoral injury that kept him out of Week 1.
Landon Dickerson has been placed on injured reserve, raising questions at left guard. Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin are the primary candidates, although Philadelphia could consider another offensive-line configuration.
Tennessee listed linebacker James Williams as a limited participant because of an elbow injury. Cedric Gray was a full participant after clearing the concussion protocol.
Matchups to watch
Tennessee’s best path toward an upset begins with Jeffery Simmons against Philadelphia’s altered offensive line. Simmons can move across the formation, and the Titans should test the Eagles’ communication without Dickerson.
Hurts’ mobility will also be central to the game. Simmons said Tennessee must keep Hurts inside the pocket and “make” him play quarterback. Hurts responded to Washington’s pressure by throwing three touchdown passes and converting a critical third-and-18 with a 22-yard scramble. On the other side, Vic Fangio’s defense must contain Ward without giving him escape lanes. Philadelphia struggled with Jayden Daniels’ mobility late in Week 1, and Ward has enough athleticism to create similar problems.
Calvin Ridley against Riq Woolen will give Tennessee its best chance for an explosive passing play. Woolen did not allow a reception on four targets in his Eagles debut. Special teams cannot be overlooked. All-Pro return specialist Chimere Dike can alter field position, while Philadelphia’s kickoff coverage must tackle better than it did against Washington.
Final analysis
Philadelphia has the deeper roster, the more experienced quarterback, and more dependable weapons on offense. The challenge will be preventing Tennessee’s defensive front and return game from turning the afternoon into a low-possession contest.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles vs. Titans: Everything to know about the Week 2 matchup
