Week 2 of the preseason started on Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the New England Patriots. The Tennessee Titans face the Seattle Seahawks on the road on Saturday and have just one more game to solidify their team before the regular season starts.
This week, the Titans are focused on their bubble players, trying to make sense of who stays and who goes when they finalize their 53-man roster. It’s the midpoint of the preseason, and this game matters most to those jockeying for a spot on the team. According to CBS Sports, here’s the one thing to watch for in Week 2:
The Tony Pollard-Tyjae Spears RB duo: In the post Derrick Henry era, the committee of Pollard and Spears produced excellent results — at least for one game so far. Spears scored a touchdown in the preseason opener and Pollard pulled off a 24-yard run in a strong night for the Titans offense, as the duo combined for seven carries for 37 yards.
The Titans offense will look different with the slinging Will Levis, but Pollard and Spears may be the glue toward making the passing game efficient. We’ll see how much either play with Seattle and Tennessee having joint practice this week.
The thing is, it’s unlikely Pollard plays at all since Brian Callahan already said the starters weren’t playing. Spears will see the field, at least a little bit, because he’s a rookie and needs the reps. But his position on the team is not in jeopardy at this point. Still, with Malik Willis at the helm, it’s possible the run game gets a workout this weekend. Even if neither of these backs plays, seeing who else steps up is a good reason to watch.
