Eagles Week 5 opponent to be playing on short week after Steelers vs. Titans game gets postponed
The Philadelphia Eagles are in need of some type of advantage and if the Birds can upset the 49ers on the road Sunday night, they’ll enter their Week 5 contest against Pittsburgh with more rest after the Steelers matchup with the Titans was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests for Tennessee.
Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Titans is being postponed per multiple sources. They are considering all options to reschedule, Monday night as one of them. This will all be based on test results.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) September 30, 2020
The Titans had four players — including starting nose tackle DaQuan Jones, long-snapper Beau Brinkley, and practice squad tight end Tommy Hudson test positive along with five team personnel members this week.
After another positive test for the #Titans, bringing their total to 4 players who tested positive, and with their facility currently closed, their game vs. the #Steelers will now be played either Monday or Tuesday, rather than Sunday. The first COVID-19 schedule alteration.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2020
Ian Rapoport is reporting that the game could now be played on Monday night or Tuesday night, giving both teams a short week of rest before their Week 5 encounters.
The Titans have closed their team facilities until Saturday.
