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Titans 31 Browns 13: Grading the Rushing Offense

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 02:  Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 02: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Today was easily the best day the Tennessee Titans have had running the football. You still didn't see the holes that you would like to see, but there was running room there for the first time all season. That was encouraging, but there is still a long way to go before they are where they need to be.

Chris Johnson also looked better early in this game. He had a 25 yard run, his longest of the season, and looked to have his burst in the first half. He did wear down in the second half. It is discouraging that he isn't yet in game shape.

I would give the rushing offense a B- for the day. Like I said, they were the best they have been all season, and CJ was over 100 yards for the first time this season, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Things don't get any easier when they head to Pittsburgh next week.