Winless at zero and three, the Tennessee Titans travel to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, meeting former star running back Derrick Henry for the first time while facing severe offensive line injuries and a rookie at center.
The Tennessee Titans enter Week 4 searching for their first victory of the 2026 NFL season. For the first time in his career, legendary running back Derrick Henry will line up against the team where he rushed his way into NFL history.
Titans Promote Dellinger as Offensive Line Injuries Persist
The Titans are dealing with a brutal injury bug along their offensive front. The team promoted guard Garrett Dellinger to the active roster to provide relief, though Dellinger subsequently appeared on the injury report and was listed as questionable according to team reporting.
Meanwhile, rookie Vega Ioane was drafted in the first round to be Baltimore’s starting right guard, but emergency situations forced a shift in the trenches. Despite the turmoil in the trenches, Tennessee received better news regarding key playmakers. Running back Tony Pollard missed practice time Wednesday due to a foot issue, and defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers sat out Thursday with a back problem, but both players were cleared to play without designations for Sunday’s contest. Backup running back Tyjae Spears worked through an ankle injury during the week, working his way back to full go by Friday. Alongside Pollard, the Titans’ offensive backfield features a duo averaging nearly 100 combined scrimmage yards per game while each eclipsing 4.5 yards per carry. In the passing game, second-year wideout Carnell Tate saw extensive action last week alongside Calvin Ridley, playing 48 snaps to Ridley’s 20, while Wan’Dale Robinson operates out of the slot and Elic Ayomanor anchors out wide. Defensively, Jeffery Simmons continues to lead a front seven that features linebacker Cody Barton.
Baltimore Roster Disruptions And Home Turf Urgency
The Ravens enter the matchup with a 2-1 record but face notable personnel losses of their own. Mike Green and undrafted rookie Ethan Burke are slated to step into larger roles in Hendrickson’s absence along the defensive front.
The 14th overall pick and top rookie out of Penn State played nine snaps in relief duty against the Cowboys in Brazil during Week 3, but center remains a position where he lacks extensive experience. Ioane will be tasked with snapping cleanly to quarterback Lamar Jackson while blocking Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, widely regarded as one of the premier interior linemen in the league on opposing snaps. The Ravens also listed wide receiver Zay Flowers as questionable with a hamstring injury.
“We need to win at home. We need to protect our home turf. And that has to be the emphasis, that has to be the focus for us to go out there and do that on Sunday, but it starts this week [and in] this practice, for us to move forward and get to that point.”
Derrick Henry, running back
The Ravens are seeking to snap a four-game home losing streak at M&T Bank Stadium dating back to last November, with their last win at home occurring on November 23rd against the New York Jets. Quarterback Lamar Jackson noted the deep disappointment within the locker room following early struggles.
“[There’s] a lot of urgency. [In our] home opener [we] came up short in front of our home crowd. [It’s] very disappointing to not just us but Flock Nation. There is definitely urgency to win back at home. We lost the last two home games to the [Tennessee] Titans, so definitely there is urgency.”
Lamar Jackson, quarterback
Matching Up Through Adversity On Sunday
Safety Kyle Hamilton emphasized the need for absolute focus regardless of opponent records or missing personnel heading into kickoff.
“I think that is something that in this league can be lost at times.”
Kyle Hamilton, safety
Hamilton added further context regarding professional competition compared to the collegiate ranks in his pre-game comments.
“You watch college football, and you see these big Power Four schools playing against smaller teams. There is none of that going on in the NFL.”
Kyle Hamilton, safety
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