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have made the trip abroad to London for Sunday's game with their seasons going in opposite directions on offense.The Chargers (4-2) are on a three-game winning streak with one of the more well-balanced offenses in the league while the Tians (3-3) have dropped two straight and haven't scored a touchdown the past two weeks.Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariotta said there is plenty of urgency going into the game White Michael Schofield Jerseys , while also trying not to push too hard."It's finding the happy medium. When it comes down to it, it's just making plays," he said. "When you're out here in practice, it's getting comfortable with the game plan, making sure that everybody knows the little details. From there, it's just the process."If the Titans are going to be successful on Sunday, they needs to commit to keeping Mariotta upright and also recommitting to the run game. Mariotta was sacked 11 times in last Sunday's 21-0 loss to Baltimore. The performance was surprising because the Titans had their top six offensive linemen back, including both tackles who've missed time because of injuries Michael Schofield Jerseys 2019 , and they had allowed only nine sacks combined over the first five games.One step toward taking pressure off Mariotta would be finding a way to get running back Derrick Henry more involved. Henry came into this season having led the Titans with 744 yards rushing last season despite starting only two games, and he ran for 156 yards in their playoff victory last January. But the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner had a season-low seven carries for 21 yards in last week's loss. Henry could be very helpful against a Chargers defense that is giving up 4.2 yards per carry.Los Angeles has been firing on all cylinders offensively. Quarterback Philip Rivers has a 115.1 passer rating, which leads the AFC and is second in the NFL. A key to Rivers' hot start is that he has been sacked only seven times.Running back Melvin Gordon has rushed for more than 100 yards in two of the past three weeks and is averaging 5.7 yards per carry.Rivers said the biggest key for this week has been on maintaining a familiar schedule despite being away from home.The Chargers stayed in Cleveland after last Sunday's win against the Browns and practiced at Baldwin-Wallace University."We kind of talked about it as a group. Whatever you normally do, make sure you do it. There's going to be plenty more time to do more, but make sure you do it whether it be a rehab routine you have, something you do recovery or studying," Rivers said.Here are other things to watch during the NFL's second straight week at Wembley Stadium:EARLY POSITIONINGAs the season gets closer to the midway point both teams are looking to stay in prime postseason position. The Chargers, who haven't been in the playoffs since 2013 White Russell Okung Jerseys , are only a game behind Kansas City in the AFC West, but also in good early shape for a wild-card spot. The Titans are in a three-way tie for the top spot in the AFC South."We want to get this win and be able to rest up on a positive note. It always sucks if you were able to lose a game and then you have a bye week, then you have a long time to process and think about it. We want to come off on a good note." Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo said.STOUT DEFENSEThe Titans' defense is allowing the third-fewest points in the league at 17.8 per game. They have also been very tough in the red zone, allowing only six touchdowns in 16 opportunities (37.5 percent).SEARCHING FOR DAVISTennessee wide receiver Corey Davis set career highs with nine receptions for 161 yards in a Sept. 30 win over Philadelphia. But Davis has only five receptions for 73 yards the past two weeks as the Titans have been kept out of the end zone.PASS RUSH REBOUNDSThe Chargers had only eight sacks in the first four games, but have eight the past two weeks. They are still missing defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), but defensive tackle Corey Liuget's return from a four-game league suspension has resulted in fewer double teams to Melvin Ingram and other players.KEEP AN EYE ONThe Chargers kickers. Caleb Sturgis missed last Sunday's game because of a quad injury, which meant Michael Badgley became the seventh kicker to make a field goal for the team since the start of last season. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said it is likely to come down to a game-time decision.Sturgis' future has been in doubt since he missed four extra points in the first five games.AP Pro Football Writer Teresa Walker contributed to this story.Follow Joe Reedy at joereedy The Seattle Seahawks figured out just how easy it is to get off track.After successfully resetting its roster and figuring out a style and method for winning in the first half of the season, Seattle took a major step backward in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Seahawks had built a winning formula on running the ball Russell Okung Jerseys 2019 , avoiding mistakes on offense and stopping the run on defense. Now, Seattle has to prove it can beat a quality opponent when the script doesn't play out perfectly."We've found ourselves in most of the games we didn't win right there at the end, so close to getting it done," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "I'm hoping the second half of the season will allow us to finish those games and get the wins that we want and turn this season into a really positive year for us."The 25-17 loss to the Chargers revealed how quickly the Seahawks can lose the style of play that led them to win four of the previous five games. They sit at 4-4, facing a challenging three-game stretch that starts this week with the Los Angeles Rams."I've never looked at this like it's a rebuilding year. (GM) John (Schneider) and I didn't look at this like that. We saw the opportunities to fill the spots and we thought we could keep moving and going," Carroll said. "There's always going to be some growing time and we saw that the first two weeks of the season. As far as expectations, our expectations are higher and that's why we're disappointed that we're not in better shape than we are right now."Seattle still had a chance to force overtime against the Chargers until Russell Wilson's pass for David Moore at the back of the end zone was tipped slightly and fell incomplete on the final play.The Seahawks issues started long before that pass hit the turf.Seattle did not stop the run, giving up 7.3 yards per carry to the Chargers and letting Melvin Gordon run for 113 yards and a touchdown.It did not avoid offensive mistakes. Wilson was sacked four times White Virgil Green Jerseys , with several of those his fault for not getting the ball out or trusting the protection. He also made a critical turnover, throwing an interception that was returned 42 yards for a touchdown by Desmond King in the fourth quarter.And Seattle's own run game was spotty. The Seahawks finished with 154 yards rushing, but starter Chris Carson didn't play the final 2 陆 quarters due to a lingering hip injury. After scoring a touchdown on their opening possession, the Seahawks got just three points out of the next nine drives.The end result was too much reliance on Wilson for a fourth-quarter rally. While Wilson nearly pulled it off, the Seahawks fell to 5-6 at home over the past two seasons and have lost the last five games when Wilson has attempted 30 or more passes dating to last season.Carroll was uncertain the status of Carson or strong safety Bradley McDougald for Sunday's game against the NFC West-leading Rams. Carroll said Carson's hip was a lingering problem coming out of last week's victory over Detroit, and a light week of practice wasn't enough for Carson to handle the load early against the Chargers. Carson had just eight carries, leaving Mike Davis as the primary back. Davis had 15 carries for 62 yards.McDougald didn't play in the second half with a knee injury that Carroll said was "pretty sore" on Monday. McDougald will likely be a very limited participant in practice this week, but Carroll said he was pleased with the performance of backup Delano Hill stepping in for McDougald Virgil Green Jerseys 2019 , who has been one of Seattle's top defensive players this season.NOTES: Carroll said G D.J. Fluker (calf) appeared to be OK. Fluker didn't play late in the game due to the injury and was replaced by C Joey Hunt playing out of position. ... Carroll declined to comment on any speculation about a reunion with DE/LB Bruce Irvin, who was released by Oakland. Irvin spent his first four seasons in Seattle and the Seahawks could use a boost in the pass rush. "I'd prefer not to comment on that right now if you don't mind. Let's wait and see what happens," Carroll said.