What happened: The Tennessee Titans placed starting guard Peter Skoronski and punter Tommy Townsend on injured reserve Saturday. Skoronski was previously ruled out due to a hamstring injury, while Townsend has been dealing with knee and Achilles issues.

Why it matters: In August, Tennessee signed Skoronski to a four-year, $100M extension that made him the league's highest-paid guard. Losing their anchor on the offensive line further strains a unit navigating a 1-7 campaign.

What to watch: The Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, with both Skoronski and Townsend eligible to return in December at the earliest.

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