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Game Preview Week 8: Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Part 3


Tennessee Titans (0-6)
Week #8
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
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VS.

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Date: November 1st, 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Time: 4:05 PM EST
Stadium: LP Field
TV: CBS
Favorite: Titans -3
Radio: Click Here Over/Under: 44
Weather:
Mid 50's, no chance of rain
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Part 1: Titans Defense vs Jags Offense

Part 2: Titans Offense vs Jags Defense

Series History

The Jaguars have played the Oilers/Titans more than any other franchise. Sunday's game will be the 31st meeting between the two teams, with the Titans holding a 17-13 advantage. The Jaguars first regular season game and first win (Week 5) came against the Houston Oilers. Fred Taylor broke 10,000 career rushing yards in 2007 against the Titans. A win on Sunday would give the Jaguars their first sweep of the Titans since 2005.

Coaching

This could be a special game because it may be the last time the Jaguars go up against the most hated man in Jacksonville, Jeff Fisher. Between the Titans 0-6 start and Jerseygate, the Titans' head man may well be heading to the unemployment line after this season.

However, he would like nothing better than to add one last feather in his cap against the Jaguars. A win here at least begins to quiet the lynch mob in Nashville and most likely takes the Jaguars season down with him. However, has the team quit on him?

My thoughts concerning Jack Del Rio can be read here.

5 Things To Look For

1. The Vince Young Effect: How will the Titans former franchise quarterback react to once again being handed the reigns of the offense? Young was never a dominant player and was easy to shake. If things go south early for Young, expect another long day for the Titans.

2. Derek CoxRashean Mathis may not play against the Titans because of a finger injury. If that is the case, then Derek Cox will become the #1 corner on Sunday. While he won't be going against Tom Brady, it will be interesting to see how Cox reacts if he is forced to become the man in the secondary.

3. Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton: The rookie tackle tandem have been progressing nicely so far this season. However, both missed the Week 4 game against the Titans. While Jevon Kearse and Kyle Vanden Bosch aren't the feared pass rushers they once were, it will still provide a quality test for Monroe and Britton.

4.Maurice Jones-Drew: Jones-Drew was largely absent in the Titans game, even before the Jaguars pulled away. With a Titans defense that will most likely be worried about giving up the big play through the air, look for Jones-Drew to get quality carries, especially early.

5. Chris Johnson: The only time I wasn't sure the Jags would win in Week 4 was when the Titans started giving it to Chris Johnson consistently. With Vince Young making his first start in over a year, it would be logical that the TItans would lean heavily on their star running back.

Player On The Hot Seat

Vince Young, QB, Tennessee

Did you think I would pick anyone else? The weight of the world will be on Young's shoulders on Sunday, and we've seen how he's reacted in these situations since becoming a pro. He'll have to start fast or this one could be uglier than the game in Jacksonville.

Prediction

Jacksonville Jaguars 31

Tennessee Titans 17

A close game through the first three quarters, Vince Young throws a pick six to Derek Cox to open up the 4th quarter and make it 24-14 Jaguars. The Titans get a field goal on their next drive, only for MJD to drive the steak in their hearts scoring a touchdown with two minutes left.

-Jonathan Loesche

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respectfully disagree with point 4

I believe they will load the box again to take away MJD. I also expect heavy blitzing from them this time. The blitzing will be an effort to pressure David into making quick decisions and getting the ball out quickly. IMO, this is David’s achiles heel and the weakest part of his game. If the O line can handle the blitz AND we get good, solid QB play from David, we should win this game – if not, we will lose.

On D we should load the box. Try to limit CJ as much as possible and put the game in VY’s hands. I expect Fisher to come out with an ultra conservative game plan given that VY’s the QB and I’d expect some design runs for VY.

All this talk about “finding out what they have in VY” is a load of crap – the coaching staff DOES KNOW exactly what they have. That’s why he’s a backup. The fact that VY is starting is a HUGE blessing to the Jags.

by OGN on Oct 30, 2009 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great stuff again john

1; 2; and 3 point is concerning me. I thinkJohnson will be limited, because the leader of the LB corp Durant will be starting. Maurice will be (at lest in the early phases of the game) also limited. Which leaes to the first 3 points. (plus I have one of my own)

I have concern about the Rookie tackles VS this DEs matchup. I have confindence in Britton, but Monroe might face a Vanden Bosch who’s performance was questioned lately. That will be someone to watch.
Young: If he didn’t learned to throw the ball, I think the Jaguars can win this game easily. The run D is showing signs that makes me confident about the “battle of the treches”
Cox: Well if the Jags would been against Cassel and Bowe(Next week opponents) I would have serious issues here. But with the Titans passing game (combined with VY)
is a test Derek aand co simply must make!

My extra point: The Titans D and their secondary. I think that will be the key of this game. THE D made in the past Vince Young an NFL qualiber QB. The lack of the D is responsible mainly being 0-6. IF the Titans secondary is so weak at it was on Weekk 4 the jags must play veeeery poorly to not win this game. This is not a good D right now. The JAGS are built to carry by the offense. This week is a perfect exam for them too.

Plus I agree with Vic-If the Jags lose this game, the playoff run is over. If you cannot beat the Titans. You cannot compete with the Jets; Dolphins; Bengals etc.

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit....really need you guys to lose this one for divisional purposes.......

But my hatred for the TITS runs deep and of course I want them to go 0-16.

Can anyone come up with a scenario where both teams lose?

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

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by TexansForever on Oct 30, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A tie?

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 30, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry - No

You can’t come to the Jaguar site and ask the Jaguars to lose the game.

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by Tkopa on Oct 30, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just gotta

root for the Titans to continue losing and for all other promising Wildcard teams to lose other than the Jags.

by Ewdtrey on Oct 30, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha, props for the Humor

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by TheTealDeal on Oct 30, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs


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