The Tennessee Titans are preparing to face the Washington Commanders in Week 13. The Titans are coming off a thrilling win over division rival Houston Texans while the Commanders are on a losing streak.
The Commanders are led by rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, while the Titans' offense looked better than ever in Week 12. has the Commanders as 5.5-point favorites.
Ahead of this matchup, let's identify five things you should know.
The Commanders haven't beaten the Titans in a decade
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The Commanders haven't beaten the Titans since 2014. Granted, the teams don't play often, but still. The Titans have won the last two matchups in the series.
In 2022, the Titans went 21-17. In 2018, the Titans went 25-16. Since arriving in Tennessee, the Titans are 5-3 against the Commanders. However, the Titans will need to pull off an upset to make it three wins in a row.
Jayden Daniels is the favorite to win Rookie of the Year.
November 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory attribution: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jayden Daniels has taken the NFL by storm. The LSU product is currently the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year Award .
Daniels was known for being a dual threat in college, and that ability has translated well to the NFL. The rookie threw for 2,613 yards and ran for 556 more yards. Daniels has already recorded 17 touchdowns.
The Commanders have lost three straight
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The Commanders have lost three straight after starting 7-2. The team lost to the Steelers, Eagles and Cowboys in consecutive weeks.
The Titans were finally able to break their losing streak against the Texans last weekend. Can the Titans maintain their momentum, or will the Commanders use this as a real game?
A familiar face for the Titans
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The Titans will face Marcus Mariota in Week 13. Mariota was a first-round pick of the Titans in 2015 and spent five seasons with the team.
There were some bad moments, but also many good ones, with Mariota in Nashville. The QB brought the Titans back to the playoffs after almost a decade of drought and showed outstanding performances at times. While almost no one on the Titans team has played with Mariota, it will be a cool storyline for fans.
The Titans still need to win against the NFC in 2024
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) looks down during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Can the Titans finally get a win against an NFC opponent in Week 13? The team is 0-4 against the conference so far after being swept by the NFC North.
After this game, the Titans only place AFC opponents. While it won't matter in the grand scheme of things, going winless against NFC opponents in 2024 would be a bad look
