3 Titans who will be tested vs. Texans in Week 5

The Tennessee Titans, a winless team at 0-4, are set to face the Houston Texans, also 0-4, in Week 5. Despite the unenviable record, the Texans have been performing poorly, which has provided some relief for Tennessee fans. To pull off an upset, the Titans will need standout performances from several key players.

One such player is wide receiver Carnell Tate, the fourth overall pick in the draft, who had an impressive Week 4 game, catching nine passes for 145 yards. Tate will need to maintain this momentum against a strong Houston secondary, particularly No. 1 cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., a top coverage defender in the NFL.

Another crucial player is left tackle Dan Moore Jr. The Titans' offensive line has exceeded expectations, ranking fifth-best in the league according to composite rankings. Moore Jr. has been instrumental, having only been sacked six times in four games. He and his teammates will face tough pressure from Texans players Danielle Hunter, Jadeveon Clowney, and Will Anderson Jr.

Lastly, Texans receiver Nico Collins, who returned from injury in Week 4, had a standout game with seven receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. The Titans' secondary has been inadequate in coverage this season, and cornerback Alontae Taylor, the team's No. 1 cornerback, will likely be tasked with covering Collins.