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Saints Reveal Plan vs. Titans
The Tennessee Titans are facing the New Orleans Saints in their final preseason game tomorrow at Caesars Superdome, and they are expected to play their starters for “a few series.”
However, the same cannot be said for the Saints.
According to NewOrleans.Football reporter Nick Underhill, the Saints are expected to sit a “significant” amount of their starters, including quarterback Derek Carr. In lieu of Carr, the Saints will have Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler each play one half.
This shouldn’t change plans for the Titans, who were already planning on having their starters play, but perhaps there were some within Tennessee’s organization that would have wished for New Orleans to play their first-stringers.
The quality of the reps shouldn’t change too much, but this means that the Titans won’t face a first-string team until they face off against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 8 for Week 1’s contest.
The Titans will start quarterback Will Levis on Sunday, and that should give him an opportunity to get as loose as he can to start the season. However, he won’t have DeAndre Hopkins on the field alongside him, as he is still nursing a knee injury that he suffered earlier in training camp.
Even though the Saints aren’t playing their starters, the game should still be extremely competitive. Nearly everyone who plays tomorrow will have a non-guaranteed spot on the 53-man roster and players will be fighting tooth and nail to keep their dreams alive. Those who don’t make it past Tuesday’s cut deadline at 3 p.m. CT will be eligible to be claimed off waivers or be reverted back to their team’s practice squad, and that should make things interesting going into the game.
Kickoff between the Titans and Saints is set for 1 p.m. CT on NFL Network.
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Tennessee Titans head coach interview schedule takes shape
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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