Delanie Walker Misses Practice, Questionable vs. Oakland Raiders

Nov 29, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Oakland won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.

Delanie hurt his hamstring in the Titans victory over the Detroit Lions, and has been nursing the injury ever since. Hamstrings can be tricky, as the only real rehab for them is rest.

As a result, the status of Walker has been up in the air all week, as he missed practice on Wednesday, was limited on Thursday, and once again sat out on Friday.

Regardless, Walker is eager to play, and expects to do so. Per The Tennessean:

“Not a chance. I’m not going to miss a game,” Walker said.

If Walker is unable to go, that would be a huge blow to Tennessee’s offense, as well as a huge break to the Raiders defense.

In 2015, Delanie caught 94 passes for 1,088 yards and six touchdowns. Through two games in 2016, Walker has nine catches for 125 yards and one score. So he’s pacing just behind his 2015 production.

Pair that with Oakland’s continued defensive woes — particularly against tight ends, evident by Jacob Tamme, Austin Hooper and Levine Toilolo combining for 10 catches, 180 yards and a touchdown — and Walker figures to have a big game if he can suit up.