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Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Players To Watch

Titans vs. Eagles: 5 Players To Watch

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Sunday's game between the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles will be their first matchup since 2010, where the Titans won 37-19. However, the 2014 versions of these teams could possibly produce the same score, but with the winner and loser being swapped as the Eagles are an 11-point favorite. With that being said, let's look at the top five players to watch for this contest.

5. Derrick Morgan, OLB, Tennessee Titans

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5. Derrick Morgan, OLB, Tennessee Titans

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Along with stud DE Jurrell Casey, Derrick Morgan has been one of the few bright spots for the Tennessee Titans' defense. He is currently ranked fourth out of all Outside LBs with a Pro Football Focus pass rush grade of 13.7 and he also has 24 QB hurries this season. He will be a vital instrument in the Titans' bid to disrupt QB Mark Sanchez and hopefully force some turnovers.

4. Jordan Matthews, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

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4. Jordan Matthews, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

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Clearly, the preseason chemistry between Mark Sanchez and rookie WR Jordan Matthews was no fluke. Since Sanchez has taken over the starting role two weeks ago, Matthews has racked up 12 receptions for 245 yards and three TDs. He is likely to add more to that as the Titans have a -10.5 grade when it comes to pass coverage. It should be no surprise if Matthews eclipses 100 receiving yards for the third straight game.

3. Zach Mettenberger, QB, Tennessee Titans

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3. Zach Mettenberger, QB, Tennessee Titans

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Even though the Titans are 0-3 since Zach Mettenberger took over the starting QB role, he has actually performed fairly well in two out of three of those games. If you exclude the 21-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Mettenberger has averaged 281 passing yards, two TDs and one INT with a 101.8 QB rating. Facing an Eagles pass coverage with a grade of -1.1, Mettenberger may have another solid outing.

2. Mark Sanchez, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

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2. Mark Sanchez - QB - Philadelphia Eagles

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There couldn't have been a happier Philadelphia Eagle than Mark Sanchez after suffering a 53-20 mauling from the Green Bay Packers. Even though the Titans boast a better pass rush than the Packers, they're very exploitable through the air which Green Bay is not. Sanchez should have a much easier time protecting the ball and achieving similar success as he did against the Carolina Panthers in Week 10.

1. LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

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1. LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

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The Tennessee Titans have a deplorable run defense grade of -45, which has them ranked dead last in the NFL. The 204 yards they gave up to Le'Veon Bell on Monday night is a clear indicator of just how much success a team can have running the ball against them. LeSean McCoy gets his crack at them this week, and he will be the top player to watch as he may put up a 200-yard performance of his own.

Roje Smith is a Fantasy Sports writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RoKnowsDFS, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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