The NFL gifted us with several premier Week 1 matchups, including the at . Both of these teams have high hopes entering 2021. Kliff Kingsbury and are eyeing their first winning season together and hopefully a playoff berth, while the Titans have Lombardi Trophy dreams.Plenty of stars will be out in Nashville this weekend. is well-acquainted with the Titans thanks to his days as a Houston Texan, is eyeing his third rushing title in a row and star wideout will be making his first appearance in the Music City wearing two-tone
Steven Wright Jersey blue.Here's a preview of this Week 1 AFC showdown:Date:Sunday, Sept. 12|Time:1 p.m. ETLocation:Ni san Stadium (Nashville, TN)TV:CBS|Stream:Paramount
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J. D. Martinez Jersey the second half to nab a Week 1 win.Pick: Titans 31, Cardinals 27