Pats & Titans Clash

The 0-5 Titans come into town with a lot to prove. Last year they were 5-0 and on their way to winning their first ten games before finishing 13-3. The team is virtually the same as last year, lead by Jeff Fischer, the longest tenured NFL coach. Their defense seems to be the biggest difference giving up an average of 367 yards this year vs 263 in 2008. Their pass defense ranks #31, giving up an average of 288 yards.

This team is not the same as the 0-5 Rams or Raiders. They lost the game in week 1 in overtime and are a couple of plays away from being 2-3. The Pats must do a better job preventing long drives like the Broncos had last week. Stopping teams on 3rd down was a problem last year and continues this season.

This has resulted in a negative time of possession for the Pats offense. Brady has not completed a pass over 40 yards this season. The offense needs to sustain drives, particularly in the 2nd half.
The Past have to get a ground game going. Most teams have been able to take away the running game and double cover Randy Moss.

The Past defense must stop 2nd year running back Chris Johnson who leads the league in yards from scrimmage. QB Kerry Collins has been equally effective this year.