NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The find a way Titans have some serious statistical faults, some that suggest they shouldn’t be 4-0, or close to it.

They are the NFL’s worst third-down defense, surrendering conversions 60 percent of the time, 6.2 percent more than the Giants who rank 31st.TitansWoodFlag

Only 1-4 Jacksonville, 0-5 Atlanta and undefeated Seattle surrender more yards a game than Tennessee.

Twenty percent of the runs against the Titans have gone for 10 yards or more and they are giving up a league-worst 5.5-yards per carry.

That’s a lot to overcome.

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