This week, they hit the road again to visit the San Francisco 49ers. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 3:25 CST/4:25 EST on FOX.
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History
The Titans and 49ers have met 15 times in franchise history. The 49ers lead the all-time series, 9-6. The last time these teams met was in 2021, in which the Titans won 20-17. The last time the Titans traveled to San Francisco was in 2017, a contest in which they lost, 23-25.
Titans out of the basement
The Titans exploded for 31 points last week. This was enough for them to go from last (32nd) in the league in points to, please, 31st in points. This was the most points scored in a game since 2021.
49ers in the middle of the pack
The 49ers offense has still been middle of the road this season. Frankly, this is just a testament to Shanahan’s offensive system and his coaching staff. He’s been good enough to get by with a mediocre receiving core, quarterback and offensive line on paper. This is especially true with Brandon Aiyuk missing the season.
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49ers best at D
The 49ers defense ranks a ridiculous eighth in points allowed this season. They’ve been missing their crucial star linebacker for most of the season, Fred Warner, but this team still gets things done. Much praise must go to Robert Saleh and this young, developing defense.
Playoff implications
The 49ers have a lot at stake as they look to finish their season. They are in a tight race for the division and the playoffs. They are even in contention for the number one seed in the conference if things go well for the franchise. They can’t afford to fall in such a tight NFC playoff race. They need to stay focused and win.
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The 49ers are the most injured in the NFL
The 49ers have been the hardest hit by injuries this season. Brandon Aiyuk, Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Ben Bartch, Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall have all missed time. All of these players have missed time while projected as starters. As a result, Christian McCaffrey has been under a lot of stress this year and there are valid concerns about him given his injury history.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans vs. 49ers: 6 things you should know about Week 15