What are the keys to Ravens at Titans game?

[Dr. Jack]

For Titans

1. Titans have to protect Collins. If they don't, Ravens could have another big day.

2. Titans have to establish some kind of running game

3. Titans have to take that first shot in the mouth. Ravens are so confident now that if Baltimore gets up early, they play like a machine on defense.

For Ravens

1. Flacco has to be more accurate. Ravens defense dominated and if Ted Ginn doesn't fumble that reverse, Dolphins were within a field goal possibly.

2. Mason & Clayton have to make plays. If the WR don't produce, they probably can't win.


What else do you see as important keys to the game?

[Big Pimpin]

Titans.....stay away from Ed Reed PERIOD

[rjb1816]

titans will not get much on the ground. collins will have to be on point for them to move the chains, something i'm skeptical of

[Romanowski]

Originally Posted by rjb1816

titans will not get much on the ground. collins will have to be on point for them to move the chains, something i'm skeptical of

I am more skeptical of Flacco who will be in a similar predicatment

the two teams are very similar

only differences include veteran QB vs Rookie

Home field and the bye

America already in love with Ravens

[weazel079]

I think the key here is the game is going to be much tighter. The Ravens were ahead practically for the whole game yesterday. This time Flacco will be forced to make plays as they won't be able to run the ball as successfuly. And we saw what happens when you fall behind with young unexperienced QB's like Matt Ryan and Tavaris Jackson and they have to make plays. Don't forget how good this Titans defense is.

[rjb1816]

Originally Posted by Romanowski

I am more skeptical of Flacco who will be in a similar predicatment

the two teams are very similar

only differences include veteran QB vs Rookie

Home field and the bye

America already in love with Ravens

if flacco doesn't turn it over, they win. its going to be on the titans defense...I dont see titans scoring much unless they are set up with a short field. at this point i would take flacco over collins

[Romanowski]

Titans defense every bit as good as Ravens

gl I will be very surprised if the Ravens arent the public dog

public dog = very bad

[rjb1816]

well early it looks like both chargers and ravens are slight public dogs...but one of them is going to win su. i dont see steelers/titans

[Romanowski]

your chargers have the better chance of covering

[BigdaddyQH]

Neither do I. The Ravens need a big ground game, as do the Titans. Neither QB is pro bowl material. The only difference is experience. I give Baltimore's defense the edge, but Tennessee the edge on offense. Still, I think the Ravens want this more, and win it.

[Thunder]

How will Tennessee score? Those WR's don't scare the Ravens secondary and the running game will be shut down.....

I got Baltimore winning 10-6

[jaguilar]

obviously this as evenly matched game as indicated by the 13-10 score in the ten win earlier in the year when ten was playing their best ball. There were 21 penalties and 2 interceptions by each team but bal(suggs) had a critical penalty towards the end that propelled ten to the win. Both defenses are outstanding as ten proved that by forcing pit into a lot of mistakes to win late in the year. The key i think is who is playing their best football and has momentum. I think baltimore is playing their best ball going 6-1 and giving up only 10 pts a game. ten 4-3 (incl meaningless game at ind) giving up 16pts a game. ten peaked early , bal hot and will move on.

[Toronto_Mike]

Is everyone forgetting Rob Bironas? If this comes down to an FG I'd pick Bironas over Stover

[Wabash Wonders]

Turnovers will decide this game. This will be a low scoring defensive battle and the team who causes and capitalizes on the most turnovers wins by 3 or 4 points...I know, its not rocket science.

[bmravin]

It's easy fellas, Ravens moving on to Pittsburgh to face dem stillers. Titans are very good, but Ravens have got some serious mojo working. Big play on D will be the difference as Collins will turn it over 1 too many times.