Game Info:
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time: 4:06 PM EST
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- Spread: Raiders -4.5
- Total (Over/Under): 41.5
Battered Titans Visit Las Vegas for Key AFC Showdown
Two AFC teams battling through significant injuries will meet in Week 6 as rookie quarterback Cam Ward leads the Tennessee Titans into Allegiant Stadium to face the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders enter as 4.5-point home favorites, but বড় questions surrounding the health of their own superstar could make this a tight, physical contest.
Can the Titans’ Patchwork Offense Protect Their Rookie QB?
The story for the Tennessee Titans revolves around the health of their offensive line and the poise of their rookie signal-caller, Cam Ward. While Ward has shown flashes, he’s facing his toughest test behind a battered front. The Titans were without starting right tackle JC Latham (hip) and reserve tackle Blake Hance (shoulder) in their Week 5 contest, and their status for this game remains a major concern.
The good news for Tennessee is the recent return of running back Tyjae Spears, who will be crucial in trying to establish a ground game and take pressure off Ward. However, if the offensive line can’t create running lanes or protect Ward from the Raiders’ pass rush, it could be a long day for the Titans’ offense. Defensively, the Titans are also monitoring safety Kevin Winston Jr., who is questionable with a hamstring injury.
All Eyes on Maxx Crosby’s Health for the Raiders
While the Raiders are favored एट home, their success hinges on the health of All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. Crosby was a concerning addition to the injury report with a knee issue ahead of Week 5, and his effectiveness will be the single most important factor in this game. A healthy Crosby गैस the potential to completely wreck the game plan for a Titans team with a vulnerable offensive line.
The Raiders’ own rookie class has also been hit by the injury bug, with star tight end Brock Bowers also appearing on a recent injury report. If Las Vegas is to cover the spread, they will need their defense to force rookie mistakes from Ward and control the line of scrimmage, even if Crosby isn’t at 100 percent.
Key Matchup
DE Maxx Crosby vs. the Titans’ Offensive Tackles
This is the matchup that will likely decide the game. With JC Latham’s status uncertain, whoever lines up at right tackle for Tennessee will have the unenviable task of blocking one of the league’s most relentless pass rushers. If Crosby is healthy and active, he could live in the Titans’ backfield, forcing fumbles, and pressuring Cam Ward into critical errors. If the Titans can’t contain him, their offense will struggle to sustain drives.
Prediction
This game profiles as a low-scoring, defensive slugfest. The Titans’ injuries on the offensive line are too significant to ignore, especially when facing a pass rusher of Maxx Crosby’s caliber. Even if Crosby is limited, the Raiders’ defense at home should have a decisive advantage against a rookie quarterback.
The Titans’ offense will struggle to find život, leading to stalled drives and a heavy reliance on their defense to keep the game close. While Las Vegas isn’t without its own injury concerns, they have the more complete roster and the game-wrecking defensive star needed to control this matchup. The Raiders will do just enough prevenção to grind out a win and cover, while the offensive struggles for both teams keep the total esperienza well below the 41.5-point line.
Final Score Prediction: Raiders 23, Titans 13
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Titans Injury Report | Tennessee Titans – TennesseeTitans.com
Tennessee Titans Injury Status – ESPN
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