Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts : 5 Keys to Victory

by Aditya T (smashville) on Dec 5, 2009 8:00 AM CST in Previews Comment 12 comments

Give the ball to CJ. Chris Johnson has had six straight games with over 128 yards rushing and he says he feels faster on the artificial turf. Indy's D has not been good against the run. Through the past six weeks, the Colts are the 8th worst in the league at stopping the run. CJ has no shortage of confidence, and he has said that he really wants to get those 2000 yards, so he needs to have a great day both for a win and to keep pace with Eric Dickerson.
Limit Manning's big plays. Last time around, Peyton Manning burned the Titans for 309 yards and 3 touchdowns, but Cortland Finnegan and Vincent Fuller were out with injury. They are much better equipped to handle the Colts and their third best passing attack without two rookie corners playing.
Score touchdowns. 11 points were left on the field last week and we still managed to win, but field goals will not beat the Colts. We need each and every point against the Colts, because it will most likely be a close game.
Keep the ball. Vince has the ability to gain first downs either running or throwing, and with CJ involved too, ten yards doesn't seem so long anymore. CJ and VY are helping the Titans have the advantage in time of possession. Miami still lost to Indy earlier this year despite having the ball for about three quarters, but they still gave the guide on how to beat the Colts, as long as you can finish the game.
Finish the game. I'm sure you've heard it by now, but the Colts have had to win their last five games with fourth quarter comebacks. The Titans have also had to win by comebacks in many of their wins this year. This game will probably come down to who can have the best fourth quarter. All the cards need to align for a win this week.

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PLEASE GOD

If we can just win this game.. … I’m thinking I’m gonna go to the local mall and go wait in line and sit on santa’s lap and whisper in his hear..ALL I WANT FOR XMAS IS A PLAYOFF SPOT ! We can do wonders if we can just get in.

by TattedTI on Dec 5, 2009 8:24 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

After following this team since the early 60's.......

I’ve come to the conclusion that God’s really not that interested in football. :(

by titansfan4ever on Dec 6, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

EAR

by TattedTI on Dec 5, 2009 8:25 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Key #6 (actually a variation of #2)

DEFENSE….DEFENSE……DEFENSE…..(got to put Peyton on his back early & often)

by titansfan4ever on Dec 5, 2009 9:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

"Through the past six weeks, the Colts are the 8th worst in the league at stopping the run"

I am getting excited….

Official MCM Hater!

Vince Young Is A Quarterback.

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Dec 5, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Can you say "200 yds."?

by titansfan4ever on Dec 6, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I prayed to Crom just before our winning streak started.

I hope he’s still listening.

by Titan9 on Dec 5, 2009 10:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

CJ

by madhjsp on Dec 5, 2009 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*CJ's gonna bust out for 200 yards or thereabouts

I can feel it. No less than 2 long TD runs in this game.

If that comes true, I like our chances.

by madhjsp on Dec 5, 2009 1:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The last point is key

We need to get the lead early and run the clock out in the 4th quarter. The only way to stop peyton is to keep him off the field. Touchdowns, not field goals, will win this game.

by vancouverTITAN on Dec 5, 2009 2:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs