NFL power rankings: Week 14 hump day edition

team. 35. <p>At the New York Jets. At the New England Patriots. Home against the Houston Texans. At the Indianapolis Colts.</p> <p>That’s a rough draw for the young buck Tennessee Titans. However, coming off an electrifying win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, they should feel at least a little energized when heading into the gauntlet.</p> <p>All things considered, the only game that’s a guaranteed L is the one against the New England Patriots, and given the way that the Pats have played while half their team sits out with injuries even that contest is a toss-up.</p> <p>Sunday’s win over the Jags was huge for morale. Marcus Mariota flashed the dual threat skill he possesses, and showed why he was the team’s top pick. More importantly, his chemistry with second round draft pick Dorial Green-Beckham seems to be coming along nicely.</p> <p>If the Titans can nut up enough during the season’s final two weeks they can toss a big wrench into the playoff cog. Neither Houston nor Indianapolis is inflatable, and while it’s unlikely that Tennessee makes the playoffs, the Titans can damn sure make a point to keep one of their divisional rivals out.</p> <p>It’s easy to pile on a team that has so many glaring holes in its roster, but it should also be noted that this team has not simply given up since the firing of Ken Whisenhunt.</p>. (3-9). Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 29