Lions vs. Titans Preview and Predictions

The Tennessee Titans' offense has been a virtual no-show - with struggling star running back Chris Johnson being the focal point of the blame. The former 2,000-yard performer, who has mustered just 21 yards in the team's first two losses, will look to get untracked on Sunday when the Detroit Lions pay a visit to Music City. Johnson's mates haven't been lighting up the scoreboard in his absence, recording just 23 points and an NFL-low 25 first downs.

While Tennessee was listless in its 38-10 throttling by San Diego last week, Detroit struggled in the red zone en route to a 27-19 setback to another Golden State representative in San Francisco. Six trips deep into 49ers' territory resulted in only one touchdown and four field goals. Calvin Johnson did his part with eight catches for 94 yards, but the stud wide receiver has yet to find the end zone this season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Lions -3.5, O/U 47

ABOUT THE LIONS (1-1): Running back Mikel Leshoure is eligible to return after serving his two-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Leshoure, who missed his rookie season after tearing his Achilles' tendon, can benefit Detroit's ailing ground game that has amassed an NFL 25th-best 82.5 yards per game. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has yet to regain last season's form, but that could change when he faces a defense that has yielded 72 points in its first two contests.

ABOUT THE TITANS (0-2): Tennessee has been torched from the get-go in both of its games, trailing New England 21-3 at halftime in Week 1 while falling 17 points down after San Diego's first three possessions. Second-year quarterback Jake Locker has been lackluster at best, completing 38 of 62 passes while throwing both a pair of touchdowns and interceptions. Wide receiver Kenny Britt played in just 19 snaps last week, but will likely see an increase in workload as he eases himself back from last season's torn ACL injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Lions coach Jim Schwartz will be making a homecoming on Sunday. He was an assistant coach with Tennessee for 10 years, including eight as a defensive coordinator.

2. The Titans have won 14 of their past 17 against NFC representatives.

3. Detroit, which has yet to defeat Tennessee, claimed three victories over the club when it was known as the Houston Oilers. The last such win came during the 1995 season.