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Tennessee Titans Face Miami Dolphins in Monday Night Clash
The Tennessee Titans continue their search for their first win of the 2024 NFL season, facing the Miami Dolphins in a Monday night game at Hard Rock Stadium. Tennessee, currently holding a record of 0-3, aims to leverage this nationally televised matchup to turn their season around.
The Tennessee Titans, led by backup quarterback Malik Willis, are recovering from low performance which left them winless in the first three weeks. With the possibility of facing Tyler Huntley, Miami’s backup quarterback, the Titans hope to exploit this matchup.
Miami, with a 1-2 record, sees Huntley stepping in as starter, likely supported by key receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Dolphins have experienced some shifts in their lineup; running back Jeff Wilson Jr. became questionable with a knee injury sustained during warmups, impacting their offensive strategies.
Defensive challenges rise for the Titans as key player Jeffery Simmons has been marked as doubtful with an elbow injury. His absence could significantly impact the team’s defensive line, already weakened by Simmons’ unavailability and Keondre Coburn’s questionable status due to a knee injury.
Quarterback Will Levis faces pressure to show improvement as he has struggled with turnovers, recording both a fumble and an interception in each game. Head coach Brian Callahan looks for a breakthrough as they aim to finally record their first win in his tenure.
The Titans have adjusted accordingly, with Tre Avery and Abdullah Anderson being promoted to the main roster from their practice squad to supplement gaps in the lineup. Meanwhile, offensive line tremors are evident as Jaelyn Duncan remains inactive, pushing more responsibility on Nicholas Petit-Frere despite his visible struggles.
In terms of broadcasting, the game is scheduled to televise on ESPN with local stations like WSMV carrying the feed as well. The pregame analysis featured ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, with NFL analyst Jason Kelce describing Will Levis as one of the most unpredictable quarterbacks, indicating potential excitement during the match.
As game time approaches, weather conditions in Miami are expected to be warm with forecasts of partly sunny skies and temperatures around 86 degrees Fahrenheit at evening kickoff.