Titans’ reasons for optimism, concern in Week 10 vs. Bucs

When the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet at Raymond James Stadium in Week 10, it’ll be just the 13th time these two franchises have met since 1976.

Only the Arizona Cardinals (12) and Carolina Panthers (six) will have played the Titans in fewer games in franchise history after this matchup with the Buccaneers kicks off on Sunday.

Tennessee has owned the Bucs in their previous 12 matchups, with the Titans winning 10 of them, including each of the last three and eight of the last nine.

Both teams enter this game with a 3-5 record and off a loss, although the Bucs are in the midst of a four-game losing streak.

However, they are closer in their conference’s playoff picture, with Tampa Bay sitting in the No. 10 spot in the NFC, while Tennessee is four spots lower in the AFC.

Now, a look at some reasons for optimism and concern for Tennessee in Week 10.