Tennessee Titans 31 Pittsburgh Steelers 14: Quick Recap

by Jimmy on Dec 21, 2008 4:31 PM CST in Recaps Comment 34 comments

The Titans just knocked off the "best team in the AFC" 31-14. 31-14!

They moved the ball very well against what is statistically the best defense in the NFL. The Titans are the first team this season to go over 300 yards of total offense against the Steelers. Kerry Collins bounced back from a terrible effort last week to play very efficiently on Sunday. He was 20 of 29 for 216 yards with 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. The offensive line did a great job of protecting him. He was only sacked one time and really wasn't under that much pressure all day.

The receivers played a great game. I can't remember a dropped pass, and Justin McCareins even had a solid game after looking like the worst receiver ever last week. His 19 yard tip-toe reception was one of the biggest plays of the game.

The biggest play of the game was the 4th and 1 pitch to Chris Johnson. Crazy Legs made a great cut and took the ball 21 yards for the game changing touchdown. CJ and LenDale White both had solid days. Smash was able to help play keep away when the Titans had the lead late in the 4th quarter.

Jason Jones is probably the player of the game in this one. He had 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles filling in for Albert Haynesworth. It is really good to know that this defense is more than just Fat Albert. The D played well all day.

The Titans now haven't beaten a good team since an hour ago. I can't wait to see what people possibly try to find wrong with this team after that game. They just knocked off the 2nd best team in the AFC without their two best players. That should give them the momentum they need heading into the playoffs.

Enjoy the win. The road to the Super Bowl now goes through Nashville. Much more on this game tonight and tomorrow.

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just soaking it up. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

by stetix01 on Dec 21, 2008 4:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i'm looking forward to watching

nbc sunday night show and the espn wrap-up show….

last week, i had to go on mainstream media blackout here in houston after the loss…..this week will be satisfying

by zackmann on Dec 21, 2008 4:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

paging peter king:

after you tell us all about your latest latte, tell us how the crow tastes

by guilded on Dec 21, 2008 4:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

came over here full of confidence earlier in the week

And now I’m silenced. The better team won today, and certainly exposed the Steeler’s weakness on offense in a big way. Also, hats off to Kerry Collins who was catching a lot of crap on both blog sites…he played great. And your O Coordinator called a great game, and outshined our living legend Dick LeBeau, something I didn’t think was possible.

Anyways, great win for you Titans fans. Hopefully we’ll meet again in the AFC Championship game

by NoCal-SteelCity on Dec 21, 2008 5:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

man, Steelers are a helluva team.

by RhiNo6705 on Dec 21, 2008 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, please make it to the AFC Championship

Because the steelers will be there…

by sn0wballz on Dec 21, 2008 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

if we dont make it...

i’m pulling for you guys. both teams have a lot to like. class.

by stetix01 on Dec 21, 2008 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

my prediction for AFC playoff teams

here is my prediction for the AFC playoff teams, based on partial results of jets and broncs losing right now…..

1. titans
2. steelers
3. pats
4. chargers
5 (wc). colts
6 (wc). ravens

that is one stacked lineup of teams…..all 6 teams are good…..if broncs or phins get in, they will be over their heads…..

all 6 of those teams can all beat each other at home or on the road…..

i hope to get the colts in round 2……

in fact, i think we need to start making noise about wanting them in round 2 on here…..

by zackmann on Dec 21, 2008 5:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

id rather face either 3 or 4 seed over having to deal with one of the wild card teams

denver/sd or the east winner? yes please. indy/baltimore are much better teams despite the seeding.

The Official Enforcer of MCM

by hal41605 on Dec 21, 2008 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well the 3 seed can't happen, duh, but i will be rooting for 3&4 because 5 and 6 will be the better teams

The Official Enforcer of MCM

by hal41605 on Dec 21, 2008 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

my thought process

is that we know the colts…..it doesn’t matter if they are 12-4 and we are 4-12, I think we can beat those pansies……

the ravens are the team I don’t want to play……defense is too good…..running game is too physical….i thought we were lucky to beat them last time based on a poor roughing passer call that kept our winning drive alive…..

by zackmann on Dec 21, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Colts are pansies huh?

by KingRichard on Dec 21, 2008 6:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Here we go....

Now accepting applications for the Michael Griffin Man Crush Club at Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Dec 21, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It was a simple question.

by KingRichard on Dec 21, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think of them more

as perriwinkles

by numbertenox on Dec 21, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we havent had a better game since

indy on monday night.

by stetix01 on Dec 21, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

of course the colts are pansies

by zackmann on Dec 21, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey the Titans are a good team...

obviously with their number 1 seed in the AFC and the beat down they displayed today…but was you guy’s reaction on Lendale Whites stomping on that terrible towel like a kid (for those who saw it)…just curious really…couldn’t see Collins or Manning doing that.

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Dec 21, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

doesn't bother me much

it was on the sidelines. didn’t seem like too big a deal. and qbs usually don’t do that kind of stuff, unless they’re named rivers.

by numbertenox on Dec 21, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's an old rivalry. That stuff is gonna happen.

I mean, the Titans are not a bunch of nice guys who always pick up after themselves. They are a ’break your kneecaps" kind of team—for better or worse.

DannoE

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

by DannoE on Dec 22, 2008 4:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the chargers are still alive

and i hate to say it, but they had our number last year….

by vancouverTITAN on Dec 21, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the most fun

I’ve had in a long time… Beautiful

I’m an idiot for questioning Kerry Collins greatness and brilliance in running our football team…LOL

by Big Bad Bulluck on Dec 21, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

lol

Kerry Collins’ greatness… wow.

I will withhold calling him great until after we win the Superbowl.

by theologic on Dec 21, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

i can see Joykat grinning widely while reading your comment.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Dec 21, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ear to ear grin today

You all should be smiling if you are TItan fan, that was a crushing win. Not even close really.

Joy Kat

by Joy kat on Dec 22, 2008 7:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a Giants fan

just trolling to see the other #1….gotta say I think that’s the first time I’ve heard anyone extol the greatness of Kerry Collins since sometime in between his 5 TD NFC Championship performance and his 5 INT Super Bowl performance in 2000. Part of me really hopes it comes down to the Giants and the Titans in the Super Bowl, b/c Collins owes us 5 picks dammit!

No, but seriously, I loved Collins back in the day, and I’m glad he’s doing so well again.

by cjmulrain on Dec 22, 2008 3:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I was exaggerating a bit, hence the LOL

by Big Bad Bulluck on Dec 21, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm not exagerating when I say

When Collins is on he is as good as anybody in the league. However when he isn’t on like against the Texans it is painful to watch. Collins outplayed his counterpart by a long long way yesterday. Yes I am gushing but it is hard to contain my excitement after how well the whole team did yesterday.

The Titans Defense played spectacular as well. They deserve a tremendous amount of praise for creating turnovers yesterday. That game was one of the most enjoyable contests of the season. I could have done without White stomping on the yellow towell, but other than that a very satisfying VICTORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joy Kat

by Joy kat on Dec 22, 2008 7:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the north end zone was rocking this sunday

It was nice to usher out the Squeeler fans as they passed my eisle seat. We were very respectful with ‘merry Christmas’ partings, etc. I can’t help but hope we move to that next extended level of play in the coming decade. With our stellar defense and killer runing game, and perhaps a QB that can run the field in a few years, this could be a five time championship as well………..looking forward to summersalts on the Tennessee turf.

by Cajuncub on Dec 21, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else find it weird...

that both of the teams that beat us lost to the Raiders

by jeanl0uis on Dec 21, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that just shows that on "any given sunday"

any team can win any game….sorry Lions.

Thanks to the Steelers fans, that’s classy. I am hoping Denver and Miami win next week and the week after. I would rather face Denver than Indy or Baltimore!

by gotitans27 on Dec 21, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bah to that! we can beat anyone...bring them on!

by stetix01 on Dec 21, 2008 11:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who thinks the '08 Titans defense should have the nickname of

The Titanium Wall

by thawardasa on Dec 21, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

just another good reason

to talk smack to Steelers fans – I’ve never seen a population of fans make that much #@#! talk after losing a huge game. Obviously most of them are just walking away with their tails between their legs . . . the comments of ESPN’s summary of the game are H I L A R I O U S. I give them credit . . . because they travel well. But that’s about all the love those fans get from me. Most of them left after we went up 10 – knowing their offense couldn’t do anything (AGAINST OUR BOMB A S S ROOKIE D LINEMEN) . . . For the record, those of us who didn’t trash the draft and thought 1) Chris was a stud in college 2) Just trust them on Jones and Hayes – were very happy with today’s game. With that kind of depth at the most important positions in football, we have GOOD reason to feel great today. Booo Steelers… GO TITANS GO

by kazukirecords on Dec 21, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs