Tennessee Titans Release Week 3 Inactives, DeAndre Hopkins & Denico Autry Will Play

The Tennessee Titans had some key veterans designated as questionable heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, but based on the inactive list, it looks like all of the questionable players will be active including DeAndre Hopkins.

Coming into Sunday, the Tennessee Titans had four players listed as questionable for their bout against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 and it was revealed all four will be active after the Titans released their inactive list.

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, defensive lineman Denico Autry, nose tackle Teair Tart and defensive back Anthony Kendall were the four in question and considering there are three key starters in that group, the Titans are fortunate they were able to go.

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Hopkins and Autry in particular will be necessary to victory. Hopkins will be going against a backup corner in Martin Emerson Jr. as Browns starter Greg Newsome is out with injury. With the tight man coverage the Browns prefer to play, Hopkins ability to win in isolated situations will be valuable.

Autry will be asked to not only get pressure on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, but also help in the run game against the NFL's best ground attack. This Browns offensive line is vulnerable in pass protection though and Autry has shown he can win when given a one-on-one matchup.

As for the inactive list, rookie quarterback Will Levis continues to be in the emergency role with second-year passer Malik Willis as the backup. Levis was injured before the Titans' second preseason game and Willis took control of the backup job since.

Peter Skoronski is the other name that stands out. The rookie offensive lineman had a great debut against the New Orleans Saints to open the year, but has since had an appendectomy and is missing his second straight game. 

In his place for the start at left guard will be third-year player Dillon Radunz. Radunz came in for Xavier Newman-Johnson after two drives last week and should be in line to start against the Browns.

Outside of that, no surprises or inactives of note. The Titans roll into Week 3 relatively healthy and that is quite the breathe of fresh air based on the injury numbers they have experienced the last two seasons.

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