The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons will take the field on Friday night in Week 2 of the preseason, and with tensions already heightened after two joint practice sessions, it should be a competitive one.

While many of the starters will again see limited action after head coach Brian Callahan announced he is following the same script used in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there will still be opportunities for players to define their roles.

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The decision to limit first-team reps and rest certain veterans, such as Kevin Zeitler and Jeffery Simmons, will give young players and some veterans a chance to work their way into roster contention. Depth is a major issue for the Titans, and entering the game, there were more questions than answers.

Here’s a look at five position battles to watch on Friday when the Titans take the field against the Falcons.

Defensive line

The battle for the reserve/rotational pieces along the defensive line should be front and center against the Falcons. With Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat already announced as out, and Sebastian Joseph-Day battling some soreness and being held out of practice on Wednesday, the reserves should receive plenty of opportunities against the Falcons.

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Timmy Horne appeared to take full advantage of his chance against the Buccaneers, and will look to stack solid performances, while James Lynch should get a chance to start in place of Simmons. But both young players will see plenty of action. Look for Cedric Watkins, Philip Blidi, Cam Horsley, Isaiah Raikes, and others to have plenty of chances to catch the eye of the coaching staff.

Cornerback

Like many positions on the roster, the starting cornerbacks are established. Jarvis Brownlee, Roger McCreary, and Darrell Baker are locked in, and L’Jarius Sneed will take over once he is healthy and can work his way back from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. However, behind those four, there is a heated battle going on.

Gabe Jeudy-Lally had a shot to impress against the Bucs, but struggled and lost reps to rookie Marcus Harris during the week in joint practices. Harris is ascending and saw some first-team action during the week, and should get a shot early in the preseason game. Behind them, multiple young cornerbacks should see plenty of playing time against Atlanta and have a chance to work their way into contention.

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With Sneed’s health still a major concern, finding quality depth behind the top three is imperative, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

Inside linebacker

The battle at the top of the depth chart has stabilized with Cody Barton, James Williams, and Cedric Gray all being locked in. However, behind them, it is a complete unknown. The Titans made major changes to their linebacker room during the week, including parting ways with Otis Reese IV, who started camp in the mix battling for the starting role next to Barton.

Tennessee brought in three new inside linebackers: Khaleke Hudson, Blake Lynch, and Brian Asamoah, to a position that struggled against the Buccaneers. With all these changes, it will be interesting to watch how these new players fit in and what type of impact they can make, especially on special teams.

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Return specialists

No real headway was made to add clarity to the return game against the Buccaneers. James Proche flashed, but his effort was wiped out by a penalty, and Jha’Quan Jackson was unimpressive in his limited opportunities, keeping the door wide open in this battle.

Rookie wideouts Chimere Dike, TJ Sheffield, and Xavier Restrepo, along with running back Julius Chestnut, will all have a chance to carve out a role this week and will need to take advantage of every rep.

Running back

Tony Pollard is entrenched as the starter, but now questions behind him have surfaced due to Tyjae Spears’ ankle injury. Spears could be ready for Week 1 when the Titans travel to Denver, but there is a possibility this injury could linger into the regular season.

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Both Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings flashed against the Buccaneers and will have a shot to build upon those strong performances this week against the Falcons. Jordan Mims and Jermar Jefferson should also see increased reps in this game and have a chance to raise their stock.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: 5 Tennessee Titans position battles to watch vs. Atlanta Falcons