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The have had plenty of time to prepare for their game against the . After the Broncos traveled to London and picked up their third win of the season, they had their bye week, which gives them a slight advantage as they are more rested than the Titans, who played last week.However, when you look at the , both teams are beaten up and will be without key players. Factoring in those injuries changes Eric Hosmer Jersey  some of the game's matchup advantages.Make no mistake, though: this is a must-win for the Broncos if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ru sell Wilson vs. Titans DefenseThe Broncos' offense showed that when Wilson plays faster, goes through his reads quicker, and does what he can do; they can be an efficient offense. The Broncos did that for a few drives in their last win, but they didn't stick with it offensively. When Denver did go away from it, its offense started to struggle, mainly because what Wilson do isn't the same thing as what he to do offensively.Besides that, Wilson struggled when facing Cover 2 Ozzie Smith Jersey  and Cover 4. His EPA is below 0 when facing Cover 2, while slightly above 0 for Cover 4. These have been i sues with Wilson for years, and a significant concern for the rest of his career as teams shift their coverages on defense to include more of those coverages.Why is that an i sue? Well, Cover 2 and Cover 4 are two of the Titans' most used coverages. However, Tenne see also incorporates a lot of Cover 1 and Cover 3, which Wilson has done well against so far this season.The Titans will likely throw more Cover 2 and Cover 4 at Wilson and the Broncos, but when they don't, that is when the Broncos need to strike. The Titans are 15th in pa s defense DOVA this season, so they're no slouch regarding their pa sing defense. Tenne see has some highly talented players, which will be gone over shortly.Also, with the likely high usage of Cover 2 and Cover 4 for the Titans, that isn't a good sign for the Broncos attacking deep. Wilson averages about 7.5 yards per throw against Cover 2 but does average about 12 yards per throw against Cover 4. He doesn't attack deep against Cover 2, but Cover 1 is when he will take those such and has succe s doing it. So keep an eye out for Cover 1. Wil Myers Jersey Advantage: Titans. Broncos Pa s Protection vs. Titans Pa s RushersThe Broncos are getting a ma sive break with their pa s protection, with Jeffery Simmons being out for the game. Not just Simmons, but Bud Dupree is out as well.However, that doesn't make it a significant matchup for the Broncos. The Titans still have capable pa s rushers, and they have some good depth as well. Denico Autry has been having a ma sive year for the Titans and has 31 total pre sures on the season. Cory Spangenberg Jersey Teair Tart, Mario Edwards, Rashaad Weaver, and DeMarcus Walker have all done an excellent job this season getting after the quarterback when they are on the field.With Lloyd Cushenberry III on injured reserve, Graham Glasgow will start at center for Denver. He had a good game against the , but the Titans are better inside to provide more of a challenge. On top of that, Denver needs Quinn Meinerz to bounce back and Dalton Risner to play well.Throughout the season, the Titans have done a good job forcing the quarterback to hold onto the ball with tight coverage, giving their edge rushers more time. That isn't as significant against the Broncos, as Wilson tends to hold the ball for a long time anyways, but it is still straining their pa s protection.The advantage here is negligible because the lo s of Simmons is huge. He would attack right where the Broncos have the most concerns with their pa s protection, and without him, they can focus elsewhere instead of having that dominant force.Advantage: Wash. Broncos Rushing Game vs. Titans Run DefenseNot having Simmons doesn't only make the Titans' pa s rush worse, but it also hurts their run defense. He was having a ma sive year against the run as well.However, Tart and Autry are having a huge year against the run. The Titans also do a tremendous  Chase Headley Jersey job of getting everyone on defense to buy in against the run.Linebacker David Long has developed into a tremendous run defender, with cornerback Kristian Fulton playing tough and physical run defense, while Kevin Byard has consistently been a force against the run coming down from his safety spot.Everyone on the defense buying in is why the Titans have the top rush defense in DVOA. They do an excellent job no matter what run concept they  Randy Jones Jersey are facing, but they do particularly well when facing the concepts the Broncos like to run.Glasgow is what he is as an offensive lineman, but it should be an improvement over Cushenberry, though don't expect excellence there. Denver has to have Meinerz bounce back as a run blocker and pa s protection. The biggest weakne s is Risner, who has been highly complicit in the Broncos' lack of a running game.The advantage here is significantly leaning toward the Titans.Advantage: Titans. Broncos Pa sing Game vs. Titans CoverageThe Broncos have plenty of weapons, though they will be without KJ Hamler. However, not having Hamler is a lo s for the Broncos' offense because of what he can help open up. Denver showed that off against the Jaguars, leading to multiple plays by tight end  San Diego Padres Greg Dulcich.With how inefficient the Broncos' offense has been, the Titans' defense will get their chances  they match up well in the secondary with the Broncos' weapons. Kristian Fulton is developing into one of the better young corners in the NFL, and Roger McCreary is having a solid rookie season.Byard is a difference-maker on the backend and always a threat to get a takeaway. However, his partner in the safety position, Amani Hooker, won't play. That eases up some in the coverage aspect, with the lo s of Simmons helping upfront.Long is a talented linebacker, but the Titans will be without Zach Cunningham, so that is another opening for the Broncos' weapons to work against.With how the Titans match up against Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, this must be a ma sive day for Dulcich, and even the running backs out of the backfield. With Hamler out, it wouldn't be surprising to  Rollie Fingers Jersey see . While Virgil has a lot to work on with his route running, the speed of Hamler will be mi sed, and Virgil can help make up for that.The advantage goes to the Titans, however. Tenne see has been more consistent in coverage than the Broncos' pa sing offense has been. However, it's only a slight advantage, as the injuries to the Titans open up some avenues for more consistent succe s if the Broncos can hit them.Advantage: Slightly Titans. Titans QB's vs. Broncos Defense.Ryan Tannehill is questionable, so he may play, or it may be rookie Malik Willis. However, it doesn't matter a whole lot. The Titans have struggled to get consistent play from their quarterback position, no matter who is back there.That is expected from Willis, who does c