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Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Game Preview

Tennessee Titans (9-0) GAME #10 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-5)
VS.
Date: November 16, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL
Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
Stadium: The Jack
TV: CBS
Favorite: Titans -3
Radio: Click Here Over/Under: 39.5
Weather:
High 65, Clear
Injury Report:
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SBN Coverage: Music City Miracles Coverage Map
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Final Score: Tennessee Titans - ?? :: Jacksonville Jaguars - ??

 

The Jaguars and the Titans have a long history together. Their first game was against the then Houston Oilers, and their first win came in the Astrodome. I won't bother recounting the 1999 season. Week 1 seems almost a lifetime away. The Jaguars were seen as the ascending team in the AFC heading to the Super Bowl while the Titans were something of an after though. Who would have thought the roles these teams would play in the rematch? Simply put, this is the Jaguar's "Super Bowl" at this point. The playoffs are a fools dream and hey, let's at least ruin our rivals chance at history.

What to watch for: Jacksonville Jaguars

1. Daryl Smith: Ladies and Gentleman, I give you our new starting middle linebacker for the foreseeable future. He played lights out against the Lions, and he'll need to keep Chris Johnson and Lendale White at bay.

2. David Garrard: Is there anything more I can say about him right now?

3. Maurice Jones-Drew and Greg Jones: I called it somewhat last week. Expect more of the same with Fred getting a lesser workload and MJD and Greg getting the bulk of the carries.

4. The O-line interior: Albert Haynesworth is having an MVP worthy season right now. They have to keep him at bay so Garrard is running for his life and MJD is swallowed at the line.

5. Pass Rush: It's Kerry Collins under center, not Johnny Unitas. If we get some pressure Rashean might be seeing a Pick 6.

 

Things to watch for: Tennessee Titans

1. Kerry Collins: He showed he could bail the Titans out of a rut last week. If the Jags can stop the run again, can he prove he's a worthy starter?

2. Chris Johnson: A rookie of the year candidate, he shredded the Jaguars D week one. The Jaguars will have to contain him if they have a shot at winning.

3. Injuries: Looking at the injury report shows alot of key players were held out of practice. Rust or further strain could be in the Jaguars favor.

4. Keith Bullock: Just look and think, wow we could have drafted him instead of R. Jay Soward.

5. Pressure: 9-0 is usually where the cracking begins for undefeated teams. Each win begins to add pressure. Can Jeff Fisher keep his team composed?

Player On the Hotseat:

David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville

Simply put, the Jaguars have lived and died with him this season. I'm not sold on the fact the Jags D can keep Johnson and White from making a few big runs, and the Jags will surely need to answer score for score.


Prediction

Titans 27

Jaguars 23

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Yes!

I’m glad to see you picked the Titans. Last time you picked against us, it didn’t work out too badly.

by SoCalStites on Nov 14, 2008 11:42 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good Analysis

I agree with your post and the prediction. I don’t think the score will be that high – 21 – 6 Titans.

by OGN on Nov 14, 2008 11:49 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah! Everyone predict a blowout!

by harveyismyboy on Nov 15, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My God...

The Houston Oilers??? Has it been that long?

by Jaghomer on Nov 14, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haha yeah you're telling me

I vaguely remember going to the game. For some reason I always remember thinking it was a hike up to the seats we had in the Family Fun Zone.

"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your f***in' mouth."-Bill Hicks

by FSBlueApocalypse on Nov 14, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

John, do you see Greg Jones and MJD being the 1-2 punch that Taylor and MJD are now?

Or do you think that Greg will be a career FB with the Jags (that’s not a bad thing either)?

by silencecs on Nov 14, 2008 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If his knees hold up

He was really explosive at Florida St. Granted he’s a great fullback, but yeah, I think that’s what we’re gonna see. I think next year we’ll see less and less of Fred unless he gets an old step back somehow.

"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your f***in' mouth."-Bill Hicks

by FSBlueApocalypse on Nov 14, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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