Monday Night Football Colts @ Titans Prediction Thread

by Jimmy on Oct 25, 2008 11:43 AM CDT in News Comment 43 comments

This is the biggest game in Nashville in years. I know there is no shortage of excitement on this site about the game.

Let's be honest, the Colts aren't what they have been. People can argue that all they want, but it is a fact. It is also a fact that they still have Peyton Manning, and he can still hit the home run to any of his weapons at any time. The Titans might win this game big, but I am not expecting that.

Here is my prediction for the game:

The Colts defense is bad against the run, and the Titans are very good at running the ball. That sounds like a recipe for success to me. The Titans will be able to move the ball, but they won't put up a ton of points. They are going to grind it out and get a huge win in the time of possession battle.

On defense the Titans will employ the same strategy they have against the Colts for the last few years, "Bend but Don't Break." I know that is really over-used, but that is what they will do. They won't blitz Peyton because that is suicide. They will rely on the front 4 to get pressure on Peyton, which they should be able to do against the Colts offensive line. I would love to see Jevon Kearse get a couple of shots on Peyton because some people think he has always been overrated.

The Titans move to 7-0 with a 20-14 win.

I would love to hear your predictions below.

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Smash and dash wear down the Colts’ undersized D and post a huge win, 21-10.

AF4H

by TitanFreakinKnoxville on Oct 25, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Let's be honest, the Colts aren't what they have been. "

… that’s bordering to being disspectful…

But I agree. With regards to the game, I see the Titans throwing a lot in the first series much like what they did in Minnesota.

The key for us to win in this game are:

1. Establish the run.
2. Limit the turnovers and penalties.
3. Pressure the quarterback.

I am predicting a score of 24 – 20.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Oct 25, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Titans win of course

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Oct 25, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is for my friend Big BS

Titans in a BLOW OUT!!!! I know all this Peyton is still Peyton crap. But Peyton has not seen a front 4 like this. He will think we are bringing the house and covering everybody all at once. Titans in a cake walk. 31-10 Colts O-line BLOWS!!!!! ( If I have to eat these words I will, but I just dont see it happening )

Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!

by Vincanity on Oct 25, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hasn't seen a front 4 like this

Combined Pro Bowls by D linemen
Bears-3
Vikings-6 (3 All Pro)
Jaguars-2
Texans-0
Ravens-6 (1 All Pro)
Packers-3

Titans-6 (2 All Pro)

The Colts have faced two comparable front fours and won in both of those games

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Colts, 24-13

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how many of those teams

have albert haynesworth?

by hal41605 on Oct 25, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

none

but I think even Titans fans would have to agree that Haynesworth and Tony Brown is a less intimidating DT middle than the Vikings Pat and Kevin Williams.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

im pretty sure people around here wouldn’t agree with that. we saw what the vikings had, and it was unimpressive.

by hal41605 on Oct 25, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

you hung up all of 13 points on them. 47 rushing yards (2.1 YPC). Barely over half his passes complete and 2 picks for Collins. You guys sure dominated that D.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice try

but you are talking about the ravens game. we put 30 on the vikes and the williams duo got ZERO sacks. on top of that we had 3 rushing tds.
better luck next time.

by hal41605 on Oct 25, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My mistake

but the Ravens were on the Colts opponents list too, probably how I got confused.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Minnesota game

2.6 a carry, one pass over 50% completion for Collins

30 points isn’t hard to get when your D hands you that ball at the opponents 33, 14 and 11 yardlines.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah...

The williams guys are good, but we also have jevon kearse and kvb on the outside. And don’t give me the jared allen crap. He had one good season, got the money, and the quit.

by Michaeltastic on Oct 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Allen

48 sacks in 4.5 years is more than one good year. Vanden Bosch has 10 less sacks in 3 more years in the league. If you throw out the two seasons he lost to injury Kearse’s sacks have decreased every year of his career. Last year was 3.5.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.5 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Oct 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Titans Win.

Chris Johnson has another huge game, over 150 yards, and Titans win 31-17.

by titanbt53 on Oct 25, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

17-14

Titans

by LastSd on Oct 25, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We Win

Manning sacked three times, intercepted twice. 1 TD

Kerry Collins – 140 yards 1 TD 1 INT

Smash n Dash – 220 yards total. 1 TD

Bironas – 3 FGs

Score – Titans win 23 – 7

by Rustmeister on Oct 25, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I HOPE FOR A BLOW OUT

BUT I WOULDNT BE SUPRISED AT AT 10-7 TITANS WIN WITH COLTS ONLY TD COMING IN THE SECOND HALF. A LENDALE TD AND A ROB BIRONAS FIELD GOAL FOR THE TENNESSEE SCORE.

GET 'EM KYLE "NEVER QUIT" VANDEN BOSCH

by coler0kw on Oct 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Obvious, im going with the Colts

Though Im very worried about what happens up front on our defense and offense and upfront is where games are lost and won. Every position on our offense and defense is fine except for their lines. Ed Johnson, our starting DT got cut, Pittcock retired, Lilja still needs more time to heal and Pollak is still getting used to the game. Haynesworth and Vandenbosh dont make life easier for the line. If both lines can perform, this will be a Colts victory,. 24-17.

by metal_militia on Oct 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i honestly think

that we’re going to spank the colts in this one. despite the colts winning 5 of the last 6 against us, we’ve always played them tough and could have won at least 3 of those games if my memory serves me correct. this is a much better titans team on BOTH sides of the ball. the colts have looked average this year. jimmy’s right – this is the biggest game in nashville in years and i think we get up for this one. i really don’t see anyone beating us at home this year.

GO TITANS!!!!!!!!

by vancouverTITAN on Oct 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

23 - 17 Titans

by numbertenox on Oct 25, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Titans 24-23

I think the Colts will be able to score some points, but not quite enough. I am scared to death about this game. I wish I didn’t have to wait until Monday night!!!

by gotitans27 on Oct 25, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

My prediction

Titans win 23-20.
Peyton is great on Monday nights… but Keith Bullock comes up big late in the game when it looks like Peyton will lead the Colts to victory. KB forces a fumble or gets a pick -
GO TITANS

by kazukirecords on Oct 26, 2008 2:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Bold or Go Home...

You know, I have been saying all week that I think this game is going to be a close, hard fought battle, because I know the way these teams have played each other historically over the years, but I’m going to go ahead and be bold here.

The Colts are not the same team they are used to be, their O-line is in shambles, their defense is banged up, they have absolutely NO running game, The Titans have given up 1, yes ONE passing TD all season to 10 INT’s — that number alone is astounding and unheard of. This is going to be a huge game, the stadium will be electric, the team will be more ready for the Colts than they have ever been. This is the game where the Titans reclaim their dominance of the AFC South. Smash n’ Dash will face 8-9 men fronts, but they will put helmet on helmet and get it done, Collins will have some PA opportunities to the Tight Ends.

Whew…I might regret this, but here it goes. Titans get an early lead, go into halftime up 17-10, come back out and score and play ball-control offense and let the D do some work. Final score, 31-17.

I’M READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!

by NotMyForte on Oct 26, 2008 7:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you exactly.

Of course that might be a bad thing, given that my game picks suck each week.

I would add that Peyton has a little cry baby fit at some point in the game because of his frustration.

Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal

by Hook em Titans on Oct 26, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My prediction

DirecTV makes a new commercial after this game. Only this time the Titans are the ones blowin out the Colts. Maybe Bulluck could be the guy sayin: “You could be watching another game”

Titans 31 Colts 14

Also, to shake n bake and BBS. If we were to lose I will be sure to stop by this week and take my medicine. I expect the same of you two!

The PAIN TRAIN is comin baby!

by BigW on Oct 26, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fantasy Update: How Do You Like My Odds?

So, I am up 1 1/2 points right now, I have Bo Scaife – he has Peyton Manning. What do you think my odds are of coming out with a win this week? Yeah, I don’t like my odds that much either, but now I have even more added incentive to see the Titans COMPLETELY shut Manning down!

by NotMyForte on Oct 26, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well....

We did kill 2 of the 3 QBs they put against us at KC. That’d be your best bet. Even if we stuff Peyton he’ll get more points than Bo. Especially if your league does PPR

The PAIN TRAIN is comin baby!

by BigW on Oct 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if peyton stays in the game

you’re toast

by hal41605 on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Big Blow Out!

I am predicting a blowout for the Titans. I think the Titans, who always play well at home, will come out emotionally charged and with a chip on their shoulder. TITANS WIN 27-10 with the following:
Smash – 100 yards 2TDs
Dash – 140 yards 1 TD
Collins – 150 passing yards – zero attempts in the 4th quarter
Haynesworth – 2 sacks
Finnegan / Thornton – INT each

by TitanRob on Oct 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Colts win - Titans win

The game is a toss up. Collins = not Peyton Manning. Colts D = not Titans D. The team with the fewest mistakes wins. Winner takes all. Colts can play lights out or the Titans can play lights out. Its the team that shows up. The Titans D-line has a picture of Peyton Manning in their locker, Derral Reid has a picture of Chris Henry in his locker. Lol

by colts9318rock on Oct 26, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's funny......

except Chris Henry isn’t playing.

C. Henry couldn’t see a hole if he was a miner and had a map. Let’s see Mr. Reid do that to CJ or LenDale.

Was a bad ass hit though.

Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal

by Hook em Titans on Oct 27, 2008 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A 2nd round pick sucks, that sucks!

Is he still on Punt Return duty?

by colts9318rock on Oct 27, 2008 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He hasn't been active yet this year

and yes, it does suck

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Oct 27, 2008 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Oct 27, 2008 8:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorgi

HAHA that name cracks me up!

The PAIN TRAIN is comin baby!

by BigW on Oct 27, 2008 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

To much respect for Sorgi

The only thing the guy is good at is holding a clip board, and he still can’t do that right.

by colts9318rock on Oct 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Titans win 27-13

The fans generate six false start penalties from the Colts rookie offensive line who will be very offensive and shall stink up the field. One or two will have a hard time making it to the sideline.

by Cajuncub on Oct 27, 2008 9:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs