Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/15/2025 7:00 PM EDT

We have your Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Tennessee Titans hit the road to face the Atlanta Falcons.

Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Titans -162 (FanDuel)
Best Spread Odds: Titans -3.0 (-110 BetMGM)
Best Total Odds: Over 37.5 (-110 Caesars), Under 37.5 (-105 FanDuel)

Game Info

Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
TV: NFL Network, WKRN Channel 2 (Nashville), Fox 5 (Atlanta)

Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons Preview

The Tennessee Titans, coming off a 29-7 loss to the Buccaneers, travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons, who also dropped their first preseason game 17-10 to the Detroit Lions. This Week 2 preseason matchup features differing approaches from the coaching staffs regarding playing time for their key players.

For the Titans, first-overall pick Cam Ward is expected to see action for another couple of series, similar to his Week 1 performance where he completed 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards. Head coach Brian Callahan intends to surround Ward with the majority of the first-team offense, including wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett, aiming to build chemistry and momentum. However, the Titans' backup quarterbacks, Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle, struggled significantly in Week 1, combining for just 10-of-25 passing for 86 yards and three interceptions after Ward exited. The Titans' offense was among the worst in the league last year, finishing sixth-worst in points scored.

Conversely, the Atlanta Falcons, under head coach Raheem Morris, are not expected to play either of their top two quarterbacks, Michael Penix Jr. or Kirk Cousins. This means Easton Stick and Emory Jones will handle the snaps, as they did in Week 1. Stick had a serviceable outing against Detroit, completing 15-of-18 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown, though the team only managed 10 points. The Falcons' run game also struggled in Week 1, gaining only 22 yards on 11 carries. Morris has a career preseason record of 6-10 against the spread, indicating a tendency to prioritize evaluation over winning in exhibition games.

The Titans' defense was notably vulnerable against the run last week, allowing 178 yards at 4.3 yards per carry. While the Falcons' ground game was stifled in Week 1, they may look to establish it more in this contest, especially with their top passers sidelined. The contrasting strategies for quarterback usage, with Tennessee giving their top pick more reps and Atlanta opting for backups, sets the stage for an interesting dynamic.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Looking back at recent history between the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons, particularly in preseason and regular season matchups, provides some context for this game:

On October 29, 2023, the Falcons lost to the Titans 23-28, with the total going over the 35.5 line.
In a preseason game on August 13, 2021, the Falcons lost to the Titans 3-23, with the total staying under 38.
On September 29, 2019, the Falcons fell to the Titans 10-24, and the total went under 46.
Preseason games in August 2015 saw the Falcons lose to the Titans, with both games resulting in low scores (0-0 listed, indicating very low scoring or incomplete data for those specific preseason contests) and the totals staying under 45.5 and 37 respectively.

Historically, preseason matchups between these two teams have often been low-scoring affairs, with the total going under in three of the last five listed games. The 2023 regular season game was an exception, featuring a higher score. The Falcons have struggled against the spread in recent head-to-head contests.

Pick: Under 38.5 Total Points

The most compelling pick for this preseason game is the Under on the total points. The Atlanta Falcons' decision to sit both Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins is a significant factor. While Easton Stick performed adequately in Week 1, the Falcons' offense only managed 10 points. Their run game also struggled, and it's unlikely they'll suddenly become an offensive powerhouse with third and fourth-string quarterbacks.

On the Titans' side, while Cam Ward and some starters will play, their time on the field will be limited. The Titans' backup quarterbacks showed considerable struggles in Week 1, combining for three interceptions and very low efficiency. This suggests that once Ward exits, the Titans' scoring potential will significantly diminish. Both teams are coming off low-scoring preseason openers (Titans 7 points, Falcons 10 points).

Preseason games, especially in Week 2, often feature conservative play-calling, limited offensive schemes, and a heavy rotation of players, leading to disjointed offensive performances. Given the Falcons' clear intent to limit their top offensive talent and the Titans' struggles with their backup QBs, it's difficult to envision a high-scoring contest. The expert consensus also leans towards the Under, reinforcing the expectation of a defensive battle or simply an inefficient offensive showing from both sides.