# Titans' Week 3: 2 Keys to Road Win

> Titans need to control pace and stop run to beat Giants in Week 3.
- Title: Titans' Week 3: 2 Keys to Road Win · Tennessee Titans On SI
- Summary: Titans need to control pace and stop run to beat Giants in Week 3. Titans must control offensive pace and stop run defense to secure first win against Giants.
- Keywords: titans, giants, nfl, week 3, road win, jameis winston, jaxson dart, mcl injury, time of possession, run defense, sports, Titans'
- Source: Tennessee Titans On SI — https://si.com/nfl/titans/onsi/titans-week-3-2-major-keys-to-pulling-off-a-needed-road-win-over-giants-01m37bp65be1
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: titans, giants, nfl, week 3, road win, jameis winston, jaxson dart, mcl injury, time of possession, run defense, sports
## Must-win scenario
Tennessee Titans face must-win scenario in Week 3 with AFC South leaving door open for foothold.
## Giants QB injury
Giants QB Jaxson Dart sidelined with MCL injury gives Titans offensive advantage.
## Offensive pace control
Titans must control offensive pace to counter Winston's inconsistency and fix time of possession.
## Winston's poor stats
Winston completed 11 passes on 27 attempts with 111 yards, one interception, no scores.
## Run defense improvement
Titans run defense allowed only 89 yards against Eagles versus 152 yards in Week 1.
## Stop run to win
Titans must stop run to bury Giants and secure first win against New York.
## Win within grasp
Titans first win firmly within grasp with two key defensive adjustments.
## Key takeaway

Titans must control offensive pace and stop run defense to secure first win against Giants.