THE BLITZ projects the Tennessee Titans to be the 5th-most run-centric team on the slate this week with a 49.3% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Tennessee Titans offensive line profiles as the 6th-best in the league this year at opening holes for rushers.The Denver Broncos defense has had the 5th-worst efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, conceding 5.19 yards-per-carry.The Denver Broncos defensive ends profile as the worst DE corps in the NFL this year when it comes to run defense.The Denver Broncos have stacked the box against opponents on just 9.1% of their plays since the start of last season, 3rd-least in the league. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.
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