Eagles vs. Titans Game Preview: 6 questions and answers with the Week 2 enemy

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to travel to Nashville for their first away game of the season to face the Tennessee Titans. With a projected temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff, the matchup promises to be hotly contested. In preparation for the Week 2 game, I spoke with Jimmy Morris from Music City Miracles, the Titans' local media outlet, to get his insights on the upcoming contest. Here are six key questions and answers from the interview:

1. The Titans entered Week 1 with a 0-1 record after a loss to the Jets. In terms of concern level, Morris rates the team's situation at a full 10 out of 10. He notes that the Titans struggled across the board, particularly on offense with Cam Ward, who was criticized for poor decision-making and lack of poise in the pocket. The defense, special teams, and coaching staff were also criticized heavily.

2. Regarding Cam Ward's potential improvement, Morris believes the offensive coordinator change and new weapons like Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate will give Ward more opportunities to succeed. However, Morris expects Ward to continue struggling through Week 2, as he still has issues throwing accurately and handling pressure. Ward will need to turn things around quickly before the season can turn around.

3. For the Eagles, Morris highlights rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. as a player to watch. Hill stepped in for the injured Cedric Gray and made an immediate impact with 16 tackles in the Titans' loss. On offense, Morris points to second-year receiver Elic Ayomanor as someone who could make an impact. Ayomanor, who scored the Titans' lone touchdown in Week 1, is a reliable route runner who will benefit from the addition of offensive stars Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate.

4. If the Titans could steal one player from the Eagles, Morris suggests the choice would be Saquon Barkley, primarily because Ward would have an easier time managing the workload. The Titans have Tony Pollard, but Morris feels Barkley's mobility would be a significant asset for a young quarterback like Ward.

5. The biggest advantage for the Titans comes from defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, who will have an advantage on Landon Dickerson, who is out for the game. With Simmons, the Eagles' offensive line will be exposed to more pressure. For the Eagles, Morris expects defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to be the key to disrupting both Cam Ward and the offensive line. A couple of turnovers by Ward could spell disaster for the Titans.

6. As for the final prediction, Morris leans towards the Eagles winning the game, likely by a score of 31-10. He argues that the Eagles' roster improvements, coupled with a strong defensive effort from Fangio, will give them a significant edge over the Titans, who have shown poor performance at home and away.