Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 8: Gimme Him

In Week 8, the Tennessee Titans will face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Titans currently rank as 10.5-point underdogs against the Bengals, according to BetMGM. Despite this, the Titans have only lost two games by six points or more, in Week 1 against the New York Jets and Week 5 against the Houston Texans.

The other four losses have been by a smaller margin, showcasing the close nature of their games. In our latest edition of Gimmie Him, we analyzed several players the Titans might want to acquire from the Bengals. While there were numerous options, the primary focus was on acquiring Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Currently, Burrow is the 12th-ranked quarterback in the league, with a notable performance in Week 7, earning him a spot among the AFC Players of the Week.

His impressive stats include 15 touchdowns, only three interceptions, a passing accuracy of 71.7%, and 1,653 yards. In contrast, the Titans' Cam Ward has struggled this season, completing just 62% of his passes and possessing a rating of 73.8. Although there may still be untapped potential in Ward, the inconsistency in his performance this season has been concerning.

Some attribute this to Brian Daboll's inability to develop Ward properly, while Ward himself must also shoulder some responsibility for not improving his decision-making and accuracy. With Burrow potentially on the Titans' roster, it would be a significant upgrade to the team's quarterback position. However, Burrow's primary focus will likely be on completing passes to key players like Ja Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, leaving the Titans relying on Cam Ward for the remainder of the season.

If Ward cannot turn his fortunes around, the second half of the season could prove to be quite challenging for the Tennessee Titans.