SB Nation names Titans rookie Carnell Tate, Tony Pollard and Jeffery Simmons as potential keys against the Giants in Week 3. Tate has 7 catches for 65 yards in two games; Pollard rushed for 64 in Week 2, and Simmons leads the NFL in pressures.
The article says Tate has started more slowly than anticipated and that he and quarterback Cam Ward have been responsible for missed opportunities. It cites Davante Adams’ success against the Giants’ secondary on Monday night as a possible opening for Tennessee’s passing attack.
Pollard averaged 4.6 yards over 14 carries against Philadelphia and 4.7 per carry for the season. The article says Tennessee’s offensive line has outperformed expectations, though the team ranks 32nd in time of possession. It says Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss Week 3 and points to rookie guard Francis Mauigoa and center John-Michael Schmitz, whom it describes as struggling, as a matchup for Simmons with Jameis Winston at quarterback.
