Too bad you'll already be down 4 scores, though. Revenge will be sweet. No holding back.

Come on, man. That's a lazy way to be a football fan. In week 4, we beat the Lions, but we didn't win that game. They outplayed us. They were the better team that day.

It's a shame because I really thought your opening post was thoughtful and I was excited to have a thoughtful Titans fan here.

...an ill timed snap .

Hang your hat on that, if it makes you feel better.

...you'll need it.

I saw a scary stat just now on NFL Network, against the Ravens with a stacked box (8 or more) Henry had over 120+ yards on 9 carries.



:eek:

Yeah, let's just throw in the towel so no one gets hurt

This plan sounds great until you think about Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman facing single coverage with no safety help. Even if you can lock up Hill and Kelce, Watkins and Hardman are going to beat your #3 and #4 corners 1x1 and make some big plays.

This plan also leaves Damien Williams 1x1 against a LB on pass routes. Good luck with that.

And we’ve now accounted for 7 defenders. Good luck getting pressure on Mahomes with 4 men.

Oh, and don’t let the mobility you saw Week 10 fool you. Mahomes can make plays with his feet, especially if you’re in man against him and the safeties are both engaged in double team assignments.

Tl:DR

I hope the Titans come out with that as their game plan. The Chiefs will shred it. The Patriots don’t have the personnel to pull that off. The Titans sure as **** don’t.

And it looked to me like the Titans played a lot of zone against the Ravens. Mahomes destroys the zone.

Did I say that Pete? You remember he had 188 yds last time against us. We are going to have to come up with something special to slow him down.

I don't think they can stop us and really didn't last time with a gimpy Mahomes and no Hill for most of the game.

We'll all be waiting for your "season's over, blow it up" thread when it's 3-0 Titans in the first quarter.

We gave up 188 to him and it still took a fumble on our part getting returned for a TD along with a botched snap and intentional grounding on a FG then a blocked FG..

Other than that yeah, they tore us up by 3

You do that, kitten

The Titans did to Baltimore the same thing we did. Contain Jackson, make him throw the ball and be a QB. Plus they didn't have Ingram.

We allowed a ton of yards rushing against Baltimore and it still took 2 prayer passes for it to even be close.

And that was before our defense was playing well.

They run zone on us and we'll kill them and they know it. I expect a lot of what we saw yesterday, a man-zone combo.

They'll try to take away Reek over the top and clog the middle to take away Kelce. As long as Mahomes gets protection we'll scorch them. The Texans had a top 10 defense and we waxed them going away.

Pat is on a mission this year

A win is a win. Hopefully it motivates them to come out and get up on them early and make Tannehill actually have to complete passes.

The Titans remind me of the kind of Chiefs teams that would get our hopes up and then get fisted by a superstar QB in the playoffs. So it's kind of appropriate, it's like we have to defeat our past selves.

I am fine with no more Hill on punt returns

JFC, you were crying about giving up 188 and I pointed out that it didn't really matter as it took a series of fluke plays in the last 2 min to beat us and you say 'a win is a win"?

You missed the entire point. We beat us that game. Not them and their 188 Henry performance.

The Texans didn’t have a top 10 defense.

Exactly this.

You know it's funny you mention that. I say they are the epitome of a Marty team.

That being said, I'm gonna make the 2015 Royals analogy..

Obviously we cannot play Houston twice in a row but Ten is actually the former Houston Oilers so...

Royal has their big come back game then the next game won it to go to the series...

Now we just beat Houston in a come back similar to the Royals and we are on to play the former Houston team.....

strange things and what stuff

It was the lazy way to put it. If you want to have an actual intellectual football smack talk, hell yeah let’s rock and roll! I’m sure we could both learn something from it as I’m sure I’ve watched more titans games than you and same can be said for you and the chiefs. But I’ll start it off.

You bet your a$$ we got out gained yardage wise, and TOP that game. The Titans defense played their game plan and it worked that week. Keep everything in front and play the ball. Despite the yardage you guys gained, you helped burn the clock and slow the game down the way the Titans like to play the game. That allowed our style of play to last all game and set us up for the go ahead score at the end of the game. With 1:21 left in the game Tannehill drove the titans 68 yards with a big run, completion to our TE, and a strike to Hump for the TD. He followed that up by flatlining your safety in the hole for the 2 point conversation to make it 3. Even with the 25 secs on the clock I had a feeling you guys would get a chance to tie and your offense showed how quick and dangerous it could be and set the field goal up. Our special teams outplayed yours at the end and sealed the game with the block. Our defense broke yardage wise but kept the scoring where it needed to be for us to get the W.

But like I said, that game in week 10 means absolutely nothing as both of these teams are going to bring absolutely everything they have this weekend and it’s going to be a lot of fun to watch!

That is correct...the stats were sorted wrong when I looked,..my bad

Henry is going to get his yards. It won't be enough. He IS the Titans. One man does not win a football game, especially a RB. He's a beast, but he's not going to be enough.

People who worry about him seem to forget about our offense, our vastly improved defense, and our QB, coach and stadium. I'm not saying it's gonna be a walk in the park, but there is no reason to believe we can't win this game.

Uh, KC put up 32 on Tenn on the road in a game in which the offense wasn’t even particularly clicking. A game that also included a muffed FG and a FG block.

It absolutely would not take an “epic meltdown” for KC to put up a big number. What’s more, I highly doubt that Tennessee will match Houston’s point total.

Mahomes had about 450 yards in the last matchup. Should have had over 500.

That was his first game back from the kneecap dislocation and the team was a little banged up.

This is going to be a great game where KC comes out on top.

Does that win have an asterisk in the standings or in the playoffs if they beat us?

It took them a couple fluke plays IIRC to beat us in the playoffs a couple of years ago, oh and Henry ran through us like butter to seal the game. Hell we were up 21-3 in that game.

yeah, Henry can run for 300 yards but that doesn’t get them enough points to win.

Weve had some of the best running backs in football over the years, but never a FQB.
I dont see the chiefs starting out flat after last week, this team is ready.
Were at home and this is our time.

But it shortens the games which means less possessions for Mahomes.

I was concerned about that as well. Here is some solid info on the matter:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talked to some Chiefs players Sunday about what it&#39;s like to tackle Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu said he thought he broke his jaw hitting him on one play in the first meeting. Said it was like it hitting solid rock.</p>&mdash; Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/PriscoCBS/status/1216817642654388224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Titans lost 2/3 last games and the Ravens were on a 12 game winning streak. Momentum and hot streaks don't carry into the playoffs.

Got to get his legs. Hitting him up high is just gonna get you truck sticked.

Apparently, you missed the point of the post.

the Titans scare me cause of Henry and the play action pass. Going into the playoffs, Titans were the match up i was least looking. Was extremely glad that the Patriots ****ed up and got Titans instead of the chiefs in the wild card.

The Titans are for real and the team has to be ready. I hope they don't fall into a trap and feel that since they came back from a huge lead, they can do it again.

It's a brand new game against a tougher opponent and the team has to be mentally be ready. Hopefully the nerves of the playoffs are out of the way. This team is resilient for sure and I don't see them giving up but let's hope for a easy win as opposed to a nail biter. One thing for sure, it'll take a team effort to stop Henry.

Titans punted 6 times in the Ravens game....

Titans were aided by some dumb decisions by Harbaugh and bad play by Jackson

Their first TD came after a pick off a high\tipped pass. Good on the Titans.

Their 2nd TD came after idiot coach went for it on 4th & 1 from his own 45

Throw in 2 more turnovers and 2 more failed attempts on 4th down instead of FG's and that's your game

Titans did what they had to do but let's face it...3 turnovers and 4 failed 4th down attempts, 1 never should have happened, 2 should have been FG's and the 4th never would have been needed.

Poor ball security, bad QB play and terrible coaching helped the Titans beat the Ravens.

Keep all that in mind as everyone here trembles at the thought of Henry

In comparison....

The Texans punted 3 times and had 1 turnover and 3 turnovers on downs, 1of which was stupid like Harbaugh.

In other words we forced the Texans to punt half as many times as Baltimore forced the Titans to punt and we were able to put up 51 after spotting them 24

Yes, the Titans will beat us if we bring our B game but then again in the playoffs, anyone will

If the Chiefs win the coin toss, Andy should receive first.

Jump on Tennessee early.

Gonna disagree. I understand what you're saying though and wouldn't be terribly disappointed if that happened

they were scoring in under four minutes on most of those drives yesterday.

Well oiled machine.

Looking at the Pats game again, Titans punted 6 times but were aided by 2 turnovers though they were very late in the game. Granted they turned it over themselves once as well.

Basically what it comes down to is while the Titans have played some good games, they have been aided by facing shit offenses\QBs and turnovers and bad coaching decisions.

Again, that's not saying they can't come in here and beat us but keeping perspective on things, they had some bounces go their way in their 2 victories.

Nope. Defer in the first, take the ball to begin the second. We're going to get the ball anyway in the first after the first TEN drive. And giving them the ball right off does a few things for us.

They have to perform right out of the gate. Might make for some nerves, since they're going to be thinking that they have to score a TD just to stay in the game.

Second, it gives Spags a chance to see what they want to do as early as possible. So he can make his adjustments sooner.

If his base plan works right off, that gives the defense some confidence, but it also might give our offense a short field. And some extra juice for that first drive.

And finally, you always cross the stream on the horse that brung ya. You don't switch rides when your just a few steps away from shore. That's just common sense.

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so, in the last 2 games the Titans punted 6 times each game.

If that were to hold true with KC then you could reasonably expect anywhere from 20-28 points by KC assuming they score after 4 of the 6 punts.

It took a turnover with a score for them to beat us last time as well.

So, take care of the ****ing ball, keep the penalties to a minimum, and don't go for it on 4th down unless you absolutely have too....

Make them drive the ****ing field and don't help them. They have had some help in both victories so there you have it...make them earn everything on their own

After the blocked punt our longest drive was 8 plays and ended in a TD. 8 plays or less for actually 8 consecutive drives to score a TD or FG. Granted 2 of those drives were short and very short fields but still....it happens that fast

From a time perspective, our longest drive was 3:55. We never had the ball more than 4 minutes on any drive and put up 51 points....

It's like watching Peyton Manning after a team spends 8 or 9 minuted to get a score go out there and in just a couple minutes put it in the end zone

I say sell out to slow down Henry. Force them to throw it more than they want to. If they hit some quick strike passing TD's, then so be it. At least they won't be able to run a ton of clock and keep the ball away from the KC offense.

Titans fans are really cocky about how not cocky they are

Is this real????

.........

Yep, it was taken right after the game!!

Wow!!!!

If we can find a way to shut down their run or fire on offense and take Brown away from the deep balls we have a chance to run away with it.

Last time we played them was perfect minus the dumbass mistakes which were costly Mahomes was great stats wise. Let us not forget the defense did make a few key stops towards the end but the offense stalled and we made some dumbass special team mistakes.

Their team is the same way.

They want to be the underdogs while being cocky and talking like they already won.

Titans should have some swag they won @new england and @baltimore. The difference is neither team had Mahomes.

Titans fan here. Same name on titans report so you know I am no troll. I will admit to some light trash talk but here it is.

First if this jeff fisher is our (forum handle not the mediocre coach ) he is likely playing his fake persona he does on outlr forum. Don't take him seriously.

Idk how gotitans is but on titans report most of us understand this is not going to be an easy game. You will see a lot of trash talk but our forum is a nut house. Not saying most of the guys don't know their stuff, but we are very liberal with joking around. Not that it is flattering, but look at the trash talk thread with the ravens fans last week. Once you accept how wonky our forum is we will have a honest discussion with you.

That said, I see this as a great game. I have no idea the outcome. And I am happy to see this is the first forum I have been on all year that has not just dismissed us all year. Well, good team that is.

Once I have a chance 2 get through most of this thread I will comment more. And if anyone has any questions on a honest titans fan's perspective ask away.

I hope it a great game both teams can enjoy regardless of winner. I hope we trounce you though. Enjoy the build up!

Welcome Bud.

I love the WR player that introduced Henry after the game.

His whole Mark Ingrham thing with the " Woop woop, Big Truss, come see me, woop woop" That was some funny shit right there.

No one is thinking the Titans are going to be easy, Henry is a freaking beast and makes people want to get out of his way. Lots of business decisions being made with him out there. I love the way Vrabel is coaching, smart and tough. He has his team believing!

With that said, you wont understand but for the Chiefs, this is destiny!
We will NOT be denied, the Titans will fall at Arrowhead like the Texans before them. It is written!

Does your site not work well on mobile? Just curious. I went to quote the welcome and it wanted 2 quote 14 things lol. And do you have a place 2 look for notification on replies to your own post? Im about 15 pages in and you easily have the most knowledgeable fan base I have looked st this year.

Side not. i recomend anyone who wants 2 talk to titans fans about the game who don't come here. Check out titans report. You will get some crap for a day or so but once they get it out of their system and you are genuine you will be accepted. Outside of our dedicated trolls. You will learn who they are and to ignore then quickly.

Edit: the wr was Sharp. He is a role player. Backup outside guy who can move the chains. Nothing special. Decent route runner and good hands. But can be jammed at the line and completely removed from plays.

Henry is the issue. He is going to get his yards. Probably around 150 or so. It would be great if we could somehow hold him below 60 in the first half, but I just don't know how we do that given our season-long situation at LB. Spags is definitely going to have to come up with some wizardry to make anything like that happen.

However . . .

As I've stated before, the Titans are not efficient with their drives. They end up stalling out and punting about 60% of their drives, going all the way back to our meeting in week 10. In that game they only scored on 4 possessions.

The Chiefs offense scores on over 60% of possessions. So even if Henry gets his season average, I think the Chiefs will end up out-scoring the Titans.

And in our previous metting it was Pat's first game back and he was just a little rusty.

Yet he still threw for 446 yards and 3 TDs. And missed at least two relatively ordinary TD throws.

I'm going to keep doing my research, but right now I just don't see how TEN keeps up, unless we have a hurricane during the game.

Recall how all season we bitched about the Titans loss. Wow, loss got them in and they took out NE and Baltimore, and got us Suggs, and we still got home field throughout. And now we get to show what a fluke that game was. Destiny.

You seem nice! Unfortunately, we're going to kick your ass!

Good luck. ;)

Kelce doesn’t get enough credit for being how good he is

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So another piece of statistical data: The Chiefs allow about 50% of opponent's offensive drives inside the red-zone to end in a TD. Good enough for 10th most difficult RZ defense to score upon.

The Titans, OTOH, allow opposing offenses to score inside the RZ at a Texans' like clip of 68% of the time. The only team in the league that allows more TDs in the RZ is . . . the Texans at 71%.

Another area of significance is QB pressures/knockdowns. The Chiefs average 8.8% QB KDs/play (9th), while the Titans are dead last in the league at 4.5%. We send a blitz about 29%/plays, TEN does about 26%/play. But the Chiefs knock the QB down more often. This might be significant to the game, especially if we can get a two score lead and force TEN to pass more. The ability to turn Suggs, Jones and Clark loose more often per drive should be a difference-maker.

But that stat about RZ defensive efficiency might be the most important advanced stat between these two teams. Again, in the week 10 meeting, the Chiefs only converted 3 of 7 scoring drives into TDs, well below not only the team average, but also below the NFL average against TEN. If our offense can play to at least 80% of the efficiency displayed yesterday, that would be at least 2 more Chiefs TDs in that game.

Bottom line, if Andy and Pat can get our receivers to catch the ball, our offense should score a TD on about 7 out of 10 possessions. Or at about the same efficiency that they did against the Texans.

Conversely, our defense held the Titans to slightly below their season average scoring in the RZ.

Assuming the Chiefs offense doesn't start the game with a bunch of dropped passes and stalled drives, they should be able to establish a lead early in the game. That will be key to limiting Henry's impact on the game, IMO.

I’d stack the box. Play Sorenson at the LOS and play man

Spas is also gonna dial up run blitzes.

Keeping the Titans off down and distance schedule is key.

And don’t make special teams blunders spotting them 14 points

run blitzes are a good idea; get to Henry before he gets going. Send LB'ers in the A and B gaps.

He's a long striding big back.

Your best bet is to get him as soon after the hand-off as possible, before he gets revved up.

100% agree. The last thing you want is for him to be running at your defense full steam. That's a recipe for disaster.

Just hit “reply” to quote a single post. The multi quote lets you respond to multiple posts at once - once engaged, every post you click on will highlight and be quoted when you hit the reply button.

Question I haven’t found an answer on from other Titans fans: What’s Jayon Brown’s status? Is he expected to play and/or be healthy?

I know he’s your best coverage LB; seems like a massive dropoff from him to Woodward.

Can we invite that Texans Bill guy to bang the drum?

How could that not be the plan> Sell out with everyone in the box to stop the run, Go one on one outside. Make Tannehill beat you. A shootout with Tannehill vs. Mahomes. who wins that battle?:thumb:

Nick Wright actually made a good point about the potential game plan.

Sell out to stop the run early while you’re building a lead presumably, then shift to more 2 high safety looks as the game goes on.

That’s an underrated plan of attack that really only KC can rely on with their offense.

No, he rarely runs

Tannehill is mobile. He's a converted WR.

This for sure, but would also get him running sideline to sideline...limit the north/south runs, which will also help with getting his legs out from beneath him...make Tannehill get into a shootout with our offense

The Titans simply cannot win unless they get consistent pressure on Mahomes. He's too good and has too many weapons.