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Tennessee Titans vs Minnesota Vikings: 5 keys to victory

By Adam Carlson

Sep 3, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talks in the huddle during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talks in the huddle during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) celebrates with cornerback Josh Robinson (21) after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) celebrates with cornerback Josh Robinson (21) after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

#2: Xavier Rhodes availability

Cornerback Xavier Rhodes has been listed as a limited participant in practice the last two days, but that offers little to no information on whether or not he might be able to take the field on Sunday against the Titans.

Listed as having a hamstring injury on the Minnesota Vikings official injury report, there are still two more statuses to be reported before kickoff. However, injuries to a hamstring are tricky and typically leave availability up on the air right up until the final report is issued.

Still, being limited is a pretty good sign for a defense that could definitely use the services of Rhodes. Even if he is unable to go on Sunday, the team does have the depth at cornerback to fill in a guy like Trae Waynes or Terence Newman.

Rhodes has established himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFC North and having him would be a clear advantage if he is healthy enough to do so.

Next: #3: Adrian Peterson

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