Jets vs. Titans: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

Not many people expected the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans to open up the 2013 NFL season with 2-1 records. 

After Week 4, one of these surprisingly good teams will be 3-1 and will have an inside track over supposed AFC powerhouses to potentially secure a playoff spot. 

Geno Smith has sparked New York's offense to life this year, making some big plays when his team needed him to step up his game. He's also thrown six interceptions, but the turnover numbers should come down the longer he plays. 

Jake Locker has been impressive through three games and has yet to thrown a single interception. He led his team to a comeback victory against the San Diego Chargers last weekend, sealing the win with a sweet touchdown pass to Justin Hunter with seconds left in the fourth quarter. 

If not for a late defensive collapse against the Houston Texans, the Titans would be 3-0. 

Here's what you need to know about this upcoming contest. 

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, at 4:05 p.m. ET

Where: LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.

Watch: CBS

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Covers) 

• Over/Under: 40.5 pts.
• Spread: Tennessee (-3.5)

Jets Injury Report (via NewYorkJets.com) 

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Aboushi, Oday	OL	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Colon, Willie	OL	Elbow	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Coples, Quinton	DE	Ankle	LP	DNP	LP	Probable
Cromartie, Antonio	CB	Hip	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Ellis, Kenrick	DT	Back	LP	LP	LP	Probable
Gates, Clyde	WR	Knee	LP	LP	FP	Probable
Hill, Stephen	WR	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Holmes, Santonio	WR	Foot	LP	DNP	LP	Probable
Ivory, Chris	RB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
McIntyre, Garrett	LB	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Milliner, Dee	CB	Hamstring	LP	DNP	DNP	Out
Richardson, Sheldon	DL	Shoulder	DNP	LP	FP	Probable
Smith, Geno	QB	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Winslow, Kellen	TE	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Probable

Titans Injury Report (via TitansOnline.com) 

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Bailey, Patrick	LB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Questionable
Britt, Kenny	WR	Neck/Ribs	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Fokou, Moise	LB	Neck	LP	DNP	FP	Probable
Gooden, Zaviar	LB	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Greene, Shonn	RB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Hill, Sammie	DT	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Stewart, David	T	Calf	DNP	LP	FP	Probable
Walker, Delanie	TE	Toe	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
Wreh-Wilson, Blidi	CB	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	Questionable

Can Bilal Powell Run Through Tennessee's Defense?

The Jets were able to put up staggering numbers against Buffalo in Week 3, totaling 513 yards of offense. Smith passed for 331 yards with two touchdowns, but the entire offense was rolling because of the success Powell had running the ball.

Powell rushed for 149 yards on 29 carries last Sunday, averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

Things won't come as easily this week, however. Buffalo has allowed 465 rushing yards this year, while Tennessee has only allowed 305.

If Powell can put together another big game for New York, though, the Jets have a legitimate chance of winning this tough game on the road. 

Prediction

Both teams feature impressive defenses that have really played well this year. 

With that being said, the front seven of New York is as dynamic as any in the league right now. The Jets are allowing just 3.2 yards per carry this year, and the Titans will struggle to run the ball against this unit. 

That means Locker will need to win the game with his arm. 

Though he was able to carry his team to victory last weekend against the Chargers, the secondary of New York won't be as easy to make plays against. 

The Jets will move to 3-1 on the back of another stellar effort by Rex Ryan's underrated defense.

Final Score 

Jets win 24-20

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