Tennessee Titans – This team could be in a lot of injury trouble
There were a few things I came away with after the Titans week one game, like Marcus Mariota still staring down some of his receivers and not getting off his primary read or the defense being tricked easily on some plays, but with the bad luck they have had in terms of injuries, this was my main observation. In almost seven hours from the kickoff the Titans saw Marcus Mariota leave the game with a banged up elbow, Taylor Lewan entering concussion protocol after taking a cheap-shot and Delanie Walker being carted off the field with a dislocated ankle. Add to that the fact that Taylor Lewan is still recovering from a torn ACL and an offense that I thought could really shine under the lead of new offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur might be very limited at least for a certain period of time. Let’s hope they are healthy soon again.
Washington Redskins – The O-line is nasty and AP could have another huge year
I surprised some people when I said the Redskins had one of the top ten combinations of offensive and defensive line back in June. They were constantly reshuffling along both fronts last season, especially on the offensive side of the ball. However, when they are at 100 percent they are punishing people. I think Trent Williams is the best left tackle in football, Brandon Scherff is a Pro Bowl guard, Chase Roullier’s mobility at center gives them another dimension and they just work extremely well together. In the process, I think Adrian Peterson could have a major resurgence, because he will have running room and he moved like a 25-year old out there. Up 21-nothing at halftime, Washington pounded the ball on 42 rush attempts for 182 yards. Plus they ran a screen pass to AP that went for 52 yards and would have closed the game if there was no fumble.