The Tennessee Titans continue to be hit by injuries heading into their Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots.

While attempting to make a tackle on Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas, Titans defensive back Quandre Diggs hurt his lower left leg and was carted off the field.

Diggs, 31, already has a game-high four tackles for the Titans in the first quarter and some change. He has become one of the leaders of the Titans defense with many players out due to injury.

In Week 9, Diggs has recorded 39 tackles. Only linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. has more tackles than Diggs so far this year.

If Diggs were to be out for the rest of the game, the Titans defense would lose a big piece. Tennessee has played well against New England so far, holding the team scoreless in the first half prior to Diggs’ injury.

The Titans have typically played well in the early parts of the game this season before conceding the lead late in the game. The Titans are hoping Diggs’ absence won’t be the reason their lead diminishes in the Week 9 matchup.

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