Titans @ Chargers Pre Game Thread | (Wk 15)

[blueman]

I don't know. It depends on the losses/wins of MIA/NYJ/NE in the next month.

Even with Miami staying ahead of us, we get one W more than NYJ and NE and we’re in.

[Heatmiser]

Vrabel is a very good coach who gets the most out of that team. They had some pretty significant injuries on defense and were missing 3-4 starters against Jaguars. Are those guys coming back for our game?

TG

[Heatmiser]

Raiders and Patriots next week. Two teams I really, really hate. Any way for them to both lose?

TG

[charger1_sj]

The schedule favors the NYJ and Chargers. NE has a brutal schedule after they play LV. Miami still has to play Buf, NE and NY Jets. So something is going to give. If it does come down to the Broncos game then it's time to get nervous. Hopefully Bosa, Slater and co. are back by then.

[dmac_bolt]

Even with Miami staying ahead of us, we get one W more than NYJ and NE and we’re in.

I suspect 10 will probably get us in but its not a lock. AZ collapse last night wasnt helpful, … pathetic losers!

[richpjr]

Vrabel is a very good coach who gets the most out of that team. They had some pretty significant injuries on defense and were missing 3-4 starters against Jaguars. Are those guys coming back for our game?

TG

They put 2 CBs and and a LB on IR last week (along with a WR) so they are still beat up. They also have a couple other CBs, linemen and WR kind of beat up.

[charger1_sj]

Didn't the Titans fire their GM?

[Heatmiser]

Thanks Rich.

And yes, 1SJ, Titans did fire the GM. Apparently the Titans fan forum board said he needed to go because they lost a game and so it had to be so.

Sorry, just providing hope to the resident doom and gloomers.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

If we win vs the Titans we are the 7th seed even if NE wins because of conference record. We control our own destiny at this point.

[Velo]

Even with Miami staying ahead of us, we get one W more than NYJ and NE and we’re in.

Yes.

And when I look at the remaining schedules of these two teams, it does give me some confidence.

NYJ: vLions vJags @Hawks @Fins
NE: @Raiders vBengals vFins @Bills

The Patriots remaining schedule is the most brutal; it's almost a lock they are going to lose to the Bengals and Bills. I doubt they beat MIA; there only chance is if it's a snowy, cold, windy day in Foxboro. And I think the Raiders have a good chance to beat them too; McDaniels is going to be motivated. The best the Patriots can hope for is to go 2-2, but I won't be surprised if they only win one more game or even go 0-4.

The Jets' may not be as brutal, but they have instability at QB. The Lions look like a team on a mission and are playoff contenders. DET's offense is much better than NYJ's. The Jags have stability at QB and they looked good beating the Titans. They have aspirations to make a run and win their division. Then the Jets go on the road to close the season at SEA and MIA, both teams that will be fighting for their playoff lives. IMO the Jets are poised to finish 2-2 at the very best, and like NE could lose three or all four of their remaining games.

If the Chargers beat the Titans, Colts and Rams, they may very well have clinched a wildcard spot before Week 18. Wouldn't that be great.

[Kellyb72601]

Oh, well in that case, I suggest you develop a Debbie Downer and a Fretting Fanny persona as well.

Seriously I am very worried about this Titans game moreso than any other team in the NFL really. What really concerns me is they play so brutal and physical on defense I worry about more players getting injured. They seem to hit the quarterback EVERY single snap regardless of how good the protection is. There are no easy pocket throws. They tackle extremely violently on every play. It's really uncanny I don't know what Vrabel does to get these types of players or how he coaches them but they stand out to me just the way they hit & tackle brutally every play. Then offensively, they are built to be our kryptonite they run the ball so physically and their passing game is not near as bad as people think. I really just hope we can get out of the game healthy & be geared up for a final 3 push.

[richpjr]

Seriously I am very worried about this Titans game moreso than any other team in the NFL really. What really concerns me is they play so brutal and physical on defense I worry about more players getting injured. They seem to hit the quarterback EVERY single snap regardless of how good the protection is. There are no easy pocket throws. They tackle extremely violently on every play. It's really uncanny I don't know what Vrabel does to get these types of players or how he coaches them but they stand out to me just the way they hit & tackle brutally every play. Then offensively, they are built to be our kryptonite they run the ball so physically and their passing game is not near as bad as people think. I really just hope we can get out of the game healthy & be geared up for a final 3 push.

The Titans are good, but not great at pressuring opposing QBs. They are 13th in QB pressures, knockdowns and sacks. They are physical but are also very bad against the pass - 31st in the league in passing yards and 31st in TDs allowed. I worry way more about slowing down Henry than anything else.