Titans 34 Chiefs 10 Recap: The Bongo Beats On
As I said yesterday in the game thread, I feel bad for the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs. They seem to be a likeable bunch of people and have some of the classiest bloggers on SB Nation, but their football team is really, really bad. A lot is still being made of the record of the Titans' opponents, but as I have said a million times this season, you can only play who the schedule makers put in front of you. Yesterday the schedule makers put the Chiefs in front of the Titans, and the Titans dominated them.
332 yards rushing. 8.3 yards per carry. Let those numbers sink in for a moment. I don't care who you are playing, that is an impressive number. The Titans offensive line was dominant just as it has been all season long. It was good to see the Titans get back to the balance of carries between Bongo (18) and The Round Mound (17). They are going to need both of those guys to be involved to continue to win football games. Watching TRM rip off an 80-yard TD run was awesome.
We have been talking about the lack of a passing game here, but who needs a passing game when you are getting 8.3 yards per pop on the ground? The Titans proved against the Ravens they can make some plays to come from behind in the passing game. I am not worried about that at all. The best thing about the passing game yesterday was Bo Scaife and Alge Crumpler making big plays. Crumpler is looking better and better each week, and he is going to be a huge part of this offense down the stretch. Scaife just keeps making plays.
The Titans defense was dominant again allowing the Chiefs only 58 yards on the ground. Again, I know we aren't talking about shutting down the 2007 Patriots here, but they came in and took care of business without half of their starting defensive line. Kyle Vanden Bosch gave it a go but wasn't able to play much. Hopefully he will be closer to 100% this week because the Titans will need him against the Colts. We will keep an eye on KVB and Tony Brown as the week goes along.
There isn't a whole lot to say about this game because of how one-sided it was. The Titans have gotten through the first 6 games without a let down. That says a lot when you look at what has gone on around the NFL this season. The Titans could play .500 football the rest of the season and make the playoffs. Of course that is not what any of us want to see happen, but it is good to have that safety net for injuries and such.
Now we move forward to the Colts. One of the reasons I love this blog so much is because we have, for the most part, been able to keep to talk about the Titans and not ripping of the teams they play. Let's try and keep it that way this week. We have no reason to be drawn into anything with Colts' fans. The Titans are 6-0. The 12-24, or whatever it is, combined records of the opponents doesn't really mean squat. Colts' fans may not believe now, but they will.
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Point of contention....
I feel bad for the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Except for the douchecanoe who threw the drink at the Round Mound after his breathtaking (literally) 80 yard run. That person can go to hell.
Other than that, they seem pretty cool!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 1:06 PM CDT
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Good point
Check out my new signature..
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on
Oct 20, 2008 1:14 PM CDT
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Ass!
I kinda like it though, it makes me feel famous!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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Now check out mine!
I hate this blog!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT
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That will show up on every SB Nation blog
you post on, so you might want to specify which blog you hate. Just sayin
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on
Oct 20, 2008 3:08 PM CDT
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Is this better?
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT
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How in the hell did I not hear about this!?
I can’t believe they threw a beer at LenDale just because their team sucks…
In other news, LenDale has to be the funniest guy on the Titans. He’s had some money quotes this year.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on
Oct 20, 2008 1:57 PM CDT
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Titans' Opponent Record
(My first post on the blog by the way. Absolutely love the site Jimmy. And thanks to kos for giving us this network)
If the Titans were 0-6 their opponents record would be 18-18. I think sometimes people forget that we’re one of the primary reasons our opponents have a losing record.
by Dittoz on
Oct 20, 2008 1:58 PM CDT
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Thanks man
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on
Oct 20, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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The talking heads and idiot fans
don’t know anything. I can guarantee you that there’s not a Head Coach in the league that’s looking at a game against the Titans on their schedule and thinking “Oh good, we can beat them no problem. They haven’t played anybody.” Right now Manning isn’t thinking about our opponents record. He’s wondering how his offensive line is gonna keep him upright.
by theologic on
Oct 20, 2008 2:12 PM CDT
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What about the Idiot Kickers? What do they know?
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on
Oct 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT
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Welcome!! Post more often! We get tired of just reading DannoE all the time!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT
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Thanks...I lurked for awhile, but now I guess its time to
get out of the kiddie pool and jump in the deep end.
by Dittoz on
Oct 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT
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Also don't forget what our defence does to the opposing team.
You can’t tell me that the Colts would have done to the Ravens what they did if we hadn’t “softened them up”. Jacksonville was in terrible shape after our game and I think it really affected their next couple games. So when a team plays a physical team like the Titans they are going to have a rough week or two.
It may not be true but it works for me.
by DZone on
Oct 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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But if you were in England......
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on
Oct 20, 2008 4:06 PM CDT
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I added a signature as well.
I am a humble fan, a great humble fan.
by Joy Kat on
Oct 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT
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Bongo
Like that nickname…sure to catch on.
by Cajuncub on
Oct 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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New nickname for CJ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7hxzwW0qw
by rob m. on
Oct 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT
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Link doesn't work
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on
Oct 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT
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Pity
Anybody count the number of hits the 3 (or was it 4?) QBs for KC took? They were flat on their ass almost every play it seemed like.
by JasonI on
Oct 20, 2008 4:34 PM CDT
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I don't like the thought of a qb getting hurt. Croyle looks like
he is going to be a really good qb. I hope he is not hurt seriously.
I am a humble fan, a great humble fan.
by Joy Kat on
Oct 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT
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except
that he apparently made out of glass.
by hal41605 on
Oct 20, 2008 6:20 PM CDT
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Alright bro.
We gotta have a beer together. I’ve now commented on 3 of your posts and I love the wit. Ever get into Big Sky Country and the beers on me.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Oct 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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Lendale and CJ post game presser.
It was amazing if you guys did not see. I saw on nfl network but cant find a good video of it… there is only 1 i can find on youtube and its some guys jsut recording his tv with a digital camera…
if you have a link. please share.
by ryansax on
Oct 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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i saw that....
rich eisen called them milli vanilli, then prime called them the yin yang twins!!!! hillarious….
by vancouverTITAN on
Oct 21, 2008 2:32 AM CDT
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the dynamic duo needs a nickname
the whole thunder and lightning thing is over done. i was thinking mongo and bongo, gordo y flaca, or something along those lines. and as much as i love the round mound, i think lendale should just be named after a food, like donut.
by rolypoly32 on
Oct 20, 2008 9:13 PM CDT
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Lendale had came up with his own.
http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2008/10/20/638877/titans-34-chiefs-10-recap#comments
its about half way down
by jtc2086 on
Oct 21, 2008 7:34 AM CDT
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oops wrong link
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?campaign=ec0005&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true&id=09000d5d80bce99a
I’m with august on that edit button
by jtc2086 on
Oct 21, 2008 7:36 AM CDT
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I like that one
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on
Oct 21, 2008 8:13 AM CDT
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