NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 16: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Tennessee Titans hands the ball to teammate Quinton Spain #67 after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Nissan Stadium on October 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Former three-time Pro Bowler considered 'long-shot' to finish season due to apparent injury

This doesn't bode well.

Just three weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans appeared to be in fantastic position when it came to the AFC playoff picture. At 8-4, Mike Mularkey's team was seemingly in the driver's seat for a Wild Card selection at the very least but, since then, the wheels have careened off the wagon in Nashville to the tune of a three-game losing streak.

On the bright side, the Titans are still very much alive with a Week 17 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars looming, but it appears for all the world as if Tennessee will navigate that match-up without three-time Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray. The talented ball-carrier left Sunday's loss to the Rams in the fourth quarter with an injury and is now considered to be a "long-shot" to play against the Jags.

An LCL sprain would not be the most damaging long-term injury but, in the same breath, Tennessee's season comes down to a must-win in the finale. MRI results are expected on Monday but, in the meantime, fans of the Titans should probably prepare for a steady diet of former Alabama standout Derrick Henry at the running back position on Sunday. If nothing else, that would be a hit to depth for Tennessee and, with one game meaning everything, it isn't the best position for the underdogs.