NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans keep swapping bodies in and out on defense, using 24 different starters alone midway through the season.
Now the Titans face another challenge Thursday night in defending four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay (4-6).
The way Tennessee is playing, someone will be ready.
“We’re just a plug-and-play team where it’s like everyone’s held to the same standard,” two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard said Tuesday. “Everyone’s held to the same standard. Backups prepare like starters. They get asked questions in the meeting rooms like starters, so when they get in the game there’s no drop-off.”
The Titans (6-3) lead the NFL in third down defense, allowing 27.9% conversions on 34 of 122 chances. They rank second against the run, allowing 85.1 yards per game. They’ve been even better since Week 2, giving up an average of 61 yards per game.