Titans roundup: Thursday, Oct. 18

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The City Paper: Veteran QB Hasselbeck says Locker will benefit from injury in the long run.

The City Paper: Titans’ RB Jamie Harper hopes to be another weapon for Titans’ offense in the red zone, particularly in goal line situations.

The Tennessean: Locker shooting for Oct. 28th return to action when Titans square off against Colts in Nashville. (subscription may be required)

CBS Sports: Titans must emphasize tackling Bills’ RB Spiller on first try to negate big play ability.

ESPN.com: Titans’ rookies, including WR Kendall Wright and LB Zach Brown, among AFC South rookie leaders in snaps through first six weeks.

Buffalo News: Bills hoping that recent FA signee Shawne Merriman can make an immediate impact on Bills’ anemic pass rush.

Buffalo News: Five injured Bills held out of Wednesday practice before matchup vs. Titans Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports: Early comprehensive preview for Titans vs. Bills.

Titans Online: In the spirit of breast cancer awareness month, Titans’ TE Jared Cook’s mother, a breast cancer survivor, to be honored as 12th Titan.

The 506: This week's TV coverage maps and announcer pairings