The set-up: The Titans are committed to becoming a more physical team and that was on full display in the team's 27-10 Week 1 win at home over the Chargers. DeMarco Murray had 93 rushing yards on only six attempts plus Heisman-winner and Alabama rookie Derrick Henry added 74 yards on 10 attempts. However, the Titans are not at home this week, rather they are playing on the road vs the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers, coming off a 15-1 regular season. Establishing the run will not go as easily in this game. The Panthers lost their Week 1 game 22-19 at Baltimore and while the Patroits visit Carolina in Week 3, it's hard to make a strong case for a look-ahead in the preseason.

The pick: These two teams met in Week 10 of the 2015 regular season, with the Panthers coming in 8-0 and the home team Titans 2-6, on their way to a three-win year. The Panthers likely took the Panthers lightly, leading just 14-10 at the half. However, Carolina turned up the ‘heat' in the second half, shutting the Titans out in a 27-10 victory. There's no real urgency for Carolina to be trying to run up the score in a preseason game but off a loss and knowing the Titans ran for 288 yards last week, should get Carolina's attention. Speaking of a potent ground game, Carolina owns one of the best, averaging 142.6 YPG on the ground in 2015 (2nd in the NFL), while tying for the NFL lead in rushing TDs (along with Buffalo and Kansas City) at 19. Expect a low scoring game and make the under an 8* play.