The Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins will battle in the first of two Monday Night Football games in Week 4. This game can be defined as the desperation bowl with both teams needing a win to keep their season alive.

In terms of the Cold, Hard Football Facts proprietary stats, the Titans have an edge. Tennessee is 23rd in the Quality Stats Power Rankings while Miami is 27th. Even when Tua Tagovailoa was playing, the Dolphins had a lot of issues. 

The Titans will have chances to score points against the Dolphins defense. We're staying away from touchdown scorers, or even a spread because Will Levis has struggled with turnovers. However, if the Titans execute their game plan, they should be in a position to win the game. 

For Tennessee, they must run the ball effectively with Tony Pollard and get the ball down the field to DeAndre Hopkins. 

Pollard's line is set at 50.5 rushing yards and Hopkins receiving mark is 38.5. If the Titans do win, it will be thanks to a strong performance from each of these players. Pollard went over his line for MNF in Week 1 and 2, but only had six carries in Week 3. 

The Titans fell behind and they had to abandon the run. Miami is 29th in Defensive Rusher Rating and 28th in Bendability, so they should have chances to pound the football. 

Hopkins had his best game of the season against the Packers, with six receptions, 73 yards and one touchdown. Hopkins is a deep play threat, and Miami is 25th in Defensive Real Passing Yards/Attempt. Levis will have shots down the field based on the Cold, Hard Football Facts, and Hopkins needs to be the primary target.