Sunday is Going to be Fun

by Jimmy on Sep 25, 2008 11:00 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans News

This team has a chance on Sunday to start 4-0 for the first time since they have been the Titans. I honestly cannot remember a time since 2000 that expectations have been as high as they are right now. It is a fun time to be a fan of the Titans.

This game Sunday will be exciting. I have never seen as much trash talk on this site for a non-division game. The Minnesota Vikings are a good football team that is very similar to the Titans. There has been a lot of debate here and over at DN about who is better at the 2 things these teams hang their hats on, running the ball and stopping the run, but the bottom line is that both teams are very good at both.

The one thing that the Viking fans seems to underestimating is how good the Titans' offensive line is. The Vikings do have a really, really good run defense, but they have yet to face an O line as good as the Titans' O line this season. On the flip side, the Titans have yet to face a D line as good as the Vikings' D line this season. That is going to be the best battle to watch on Sunday.

If you are a Titans' fan and you say that Adrian Peterson doesn't scare you, stop lying to yourself. Peterson is a very special back that has that rare blend of speed and power that make a back dangerous every time he touches the ball. I think the Titans defense is up to the challenge of containing AP, but they better tackle better than they did last Sunday against the Texans or it will be a long day.

This game has all the makings of being a good ole fashioned slugfest, and those are my favorite games.

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All over it Jimmy!

These two teams are so similar, it’s scary.

But we have Jeff Fisher.

And we have homefield. That is if any of the fans with tickets can find gas to get to the stadium!

by gramsey712 on Sep 25, 2008 11:10 AM CDT reply actions

I got tickets & gas -

See you at the game….

by TrenchantTitan on Sep 25, 2008 11:13 AM CDT reply actions

Me too--I'll be there!

Might be intoxicated, but I digress…..

by gramsey712 on Sep 25, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

AP will get his yards...

he is too good of a back to stop completely. But we will manage his runs and not allow him to make big plays.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Sep 25, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

Part of me is just hoping Peterson's hamstring is still dinged

Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!

by August West on Sep 25, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

Say it with me, everybody...

Red… Zone… Efficiency…

See also: Why Norm Chow Got Fired.

DannoE

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

by DannoE on Sep 25, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions

Adrian Peterson is incredible, no doubt, but so it the Titan DEFENSE

Chester Taylor is very talented as well, but the Titan defense should be able to stop that potent rushing attack and get the ball back to the offense to make some scores. The defense knows that they have to rise to the occasion, and I think they will succeed. Titans 37 Vikings 10.

by Joy Kat on Sep 25, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions

37 to 10?

That would amaze me.

24 to 17 Titans, that’s my guess. Titans are only allowing 10 points per game, I know, but I think they’ll have more trouble with Minnesota’s offense than we have our AFC match-ups so far.

by numbertenox on Sep 25, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions