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Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview

More of this please.  (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)

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More of this please. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)

Smash broke it down pretty well with his 5 keys to victory.  I have no inside information on this, but I have to think this game is all about attitude for the Titans.  Jeff Fisher says all the time it is more about what the Titans are doing and not what the other team is doing, but this time I really believe that is true.  This is a game that the Titans should win,  but at 0-3 you cannot take anything for granted.

If you have Chris Johnson or LenDale White on your fantasy team play them this week.  The Bedazzlers are about middle of the pack when it comes to run defense (14th 100 yards per game) so no better time to re-commit to smash mouth football.

The Bedazzles are really bad against the pass (32nd 281.7 ypg).  I know it will be tempting for Mike Heimerdinger and company to put the ball in the air 30+ times, but I really hope they fight that urge.  This team is not going to win many games where Kerry Collins throws the ball 30+ times.  No reason to do it unless nothing is working on the ground.

Star-divide

Defensively for the Titans it will be all about shutting down Maurice Jones-Drew.  He is a dynamic player on the ground and catching the ball out of the backfield.  The Titans have done a great job against the run so far this season, and this will be a great test considering MJD is the best back they have faced thus far.

This could also be the biggest challenge the Titans have faced through the air this season, not because this is the best passing offense they have faced, but because they will be playing without Cortland Finnegan.  If Torry Holt wants to convince some people that he isn't washed up, this seems like a really good game to do it.  He will either be matching up against a corner that has never started an NFL game or Nick Harper who is the worst starting corner in the league.  I think McCourty will be fine, but look for them to go after him early and often.

Here is a stat breakdown:

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I would like for there to be some more separation between those stats, but it doesn't take looking at that table long to understand why only a game separates the two teams.  We all pretty much agreed before the season that the Bedazzlers were going to be a bad team, and right now the Titans are as well.

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skeptic of the secondary so far this year although i do believe that they are too good to let it go on for much longer and will right the ship (hopefully this week, but there is a little bit of doubt with finny possibly out). but one thing i know i can count on every sunday, keith bulluck, if theres ever someone i know is gonna bring it every game its this guy. and im looking for him to put it to MJD this sunday.

"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."

by kg_2005 on Oct 2, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Bullock!!!!!!

by danomite on Oct 2, 2009 2:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

danomite!

B-U-L-L-U-C-K

We still got much love for you though!

Official MCM Hater!

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Oct 2, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw a dude at the last home game

With a custom Columbia Blue throwback #53 BULLOCK.

FIRED.

by TNTitans on Oct 2, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude!!!

Why did you not get a picture of that? Greatest thing ever!

I saw a jersey on eBay that was autographed…KIETH BULLUCK.

FAIL.

Official MCM Hater!

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Oct 2, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FOREVER #9

Official Graphic Designer/Researcher/Grammar Police of MCM.
Official Graphic Goon of OTF.

by smashville on Oct 2, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jacksonville Has to Throw to Win This Game

TN should be able to grind the ball or break off big runs. If Jacksonville wins they’ll be scoring near 30.

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
Vince Lombardi

by bwfull on Oct 2, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We'd have to score 30.

Our defense could give up just as many.

by mattarne on Oct 2, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Razzle bedazzle

We’re gonna sparkle and shine and leave the Titans behind. I know you guys are worried. Our team is iffy at best, you’ve given us a horrible nickname, and we can’t even fill our stadium…but you girls may lose. That’s gonna hurt. You best be praying.

Vae Victis!

by viator on Oct 2, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy getting punked by CJ and his pink shoes

That is if your team’s helmets don’t blind ya first.

by asbestos_man on Oct 2, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy Mesothelioma

And the reverse of what you’ve described. Picture CJ manhandled by Daryl Smith. That’s nice, eh? Purty Picture, Mr Cancer.

Vae Victis!

by viator on Oct 3, 2009 6:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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