San Francisco 49ers: Win & Loss Predictions for Each Game of 2017 NFL Schedule
By Peter Panacy
Week 15 versus Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota would be one of the more talked-about stars in the NFL if he played in a bigger market.
That said, the Titans could wind up being very good in 2017. They own two first-round picks in the NFL Draft this year — Nos. 5 and 18 — and could make some substantial upgrades by grabbing both an elite wide receiver prospect and someone to help out within the secondary.
Running back DeMarco Murray presents another major problem for San Francisco’s defense.
Mariota might not have to worry about delivering the ball to a rookie receiver. Based off last year’s results, all he has to do is hand the ball off to Murray to ensure the 49ers lose here.
Yet the Titans will be on the second week of a two-game road trip — Week 14 is at Arizona.
One can hope the Cardinals’ imposing front seven does enough to tire out this up-and-coming Titans team out on the road for far-away stretch.
This task might be doable for the 49ers if Murray wasn’t a factor. Since he is, this goes down as another Niners loss.