Titans vs Texans OGT

[MillaKilla8]

After coming up a tad bit short against the world champs last week, the Tennessee Titans will be searching for their first victory of the 2009 season in this weekend's home matchup against the Houston Texans.

Speaking of the Texans, everyone's favorite sleeper team failed to justify the high praise aimed in their direction during last week's humbling 24-7 defeat at the hands of the Titans' next opponent: the New York Jets.

As a result of last week's events, both the Titans and the Texans will be looking to wipe the bitter taste of opening-day defeat from their collective mouths.

Here's a preview of this weekend's Titan-Texan AFC South divisional battle.
Fool's Gold

The biggest surprise that emerged from last week's Jets' dismantling of the Texans was the lack of production from Houston's scintillating playmakers.

All-world WR Andre Johnson was held to only 4 catches for 35 yards. One of the league's most underrated tight ends, Owen Daniels, equaled Johnson's catch total with only nine more yards.

Speedy RB Steve Slaton, who surpassed the 100 rushing yard-mark against the Titans in his first two games against them, only came up with a measly 17 yards on 9 carries against New York.

So based on last week's performance, the Titans should have an easy time containing the Texans' offense, right?

Bzzzz... Wrong answer.

Despite their first week struggles, the Titans will still have their hands full containing the Texans' dangerous offensive weapons. Hopefully, Keith Bulluck and Co. will do as good of a job as the Jets did in regards to making life miserable for the Texans' offensive threats.

That means continuing to bring the pressure instead of relying on only a three-man pass rush, Chuck.

Let the fireworks begin!

Despite their inability to produce a ton of points on the scoreboard, I was impressed with how the Titans were able to consistently move the football against the Steelers' vaunted defense last week.

With the addition of free agent Nate Washington and exciting rookies such as Kenny Britt and Jared Cook, I haven't seen a Titan team with this many offensive playmakers in years. Of course, the running game is always stout but with weapons such as Nate, Britt and Cook running routes, I'm expecting Kerry Collins to have a pretty good year tossing the pigskin around in 2009.

As for this week, don't be shocked if the Titans make a few big plays in the passing game against a less-than-stellar Texan pass defense that relinquished 272 yards passing to rookie Mark Sanchez last Sunday.

Titans' special teams have to live up to their name

Last week was an all-around special teams nightmare for the Tennessee Titans.

From disappointing returns from rookie Javon Ringer and the rusty Cortland Finnegan to Rob Bironas uncharacteristically missing a chip shot while having another kick blocked, the Titans' special teams were anything but special against the Steelers.

As we all know, special teams can often play a big role in determining whether a team wins or loses. Hopefully, the Titans' ST unit will bounce back with a solid performance against the Texans.

http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Not-Happy-About-Slatons-Recent-Production-Against-Them/b7e7b504-5cb4-4422-a877-80ed3f899a80

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12158260

http://espn.go.com/nfl/nflpreview?gameId=290920010


LETS GET THE W!!!!!
:toast

[ryangm2123]

we need a number other than 0 in the win column

here we gooooo

[Aceonline]

Won't get to watch game till after work. Thank god for TiVo.

We need to score bout 24. Go Titans

[NYTitan21]

any radio links? i listened to fun 92.7 last year but that link seems to be gone? thanks for the help

[SwissTitansFan]

Finaly it's Sunday....and finaly I'm off....We'll watch the game at the Dinner Bell in Cookeville....Perfect setting for Beer, TITANS-football...and....

PIZZA.....!!!

http://www.twu.ca/life/parents/pizza-hut-double-deep-pizza-730704.jpg

GOOOO TITANS.....!!!!

[Titan723]

any radio links? i listened to fun 92.7 last year but that link seems to be gone? thanks for the help

Try this. I listened to the preseason on this site.

http://www.wgow.com/

[Jessestylex]

No reason why we cant put up 30+ points with this offense.

Only way we lose today is beat ourself.

[RohitTheNair]

Go titans!!!

[hooktool]

We're out the door, on the way. :)

John

[NYTitan21]

Try this. I listened to the preseason on this site.

http://www.wgow.com/

thanks! :thumbsup

[ryangm2123]

if someone finds a video link close to game time, please post it here

[ryangm2123]

mouton returning punts today, thank god finny is out of there

[devin]

According to ESPN/NFL Countdown's weather girl, it's pouring at LP Field, and much of the same is expected for the game.

[JimOkc]

I'm ready. already have link for TitansRadio pulled up. :)

[PBV]

if someone finds a video link close to game time, please post it here


WORKING VIDEO link
http://www.atdhe.net/8927/watch-tennessee-titans-vs-houston-texans
Yay!

[brazillianTitan]

I am ready!
Go Titans!

[kytitansfan1]

Finaly it's Sunday....and finaly I'm off....We'll watch the game at the Dinner Bell in Cookeville....Perfect setting for Beer, TITANS-football...and....

PIZZA.....!!!

http://www.twu.ca/life/parents/pizza-hut-double-deep-pizza-730704.jpg

GOOOO TITANS.....!!!!

First round is on me!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x183/granddaddydad/DSCN1829.jpg

[PBV]

Scaife, who suffered a knee injury in the opener against the Steelers and did not practice all week, joins cornerback Cary Williams, offensive lineman Troy Kropog, defensive end Jacob Ford, receiver Lavelle Hawkins, defensive tackle Sen’Derick Marks and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson as inactive for the Titans.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090920/SPORTS01/90920011/1027/Titans+tight+end+Bo+Scaife+inactive

[PBV]

Texans Players Who Are Inactive: Wide Receiver Andre Davis, Wide Receiver Kevin Walter, Quarterback Dan Orlovsky, Cornerback Antwaun Molden, Cornerback Jaques Reeves, Center Antoine Caldwell, Center Chris White, and Defensive Tackle Shaun Cody.
http://www.titansradio.com/Article.asp?id=1508822&spid=27572

[Jessestylex]

The rain is scattered across TN, will prob have some rain 40% of the game.

[ATL_Titan]

Go Titans!! Find Dre Johnson - Stop Dre Johnson!!

[devin]

What the hell is up with Jacob Ford and Vickerson? I didn't even know they were injured.

[NiagaraTitan]

So is Edison the 4th Receiver?

[devin]

Yup, Edison is 4th.

[chronbrownie012]

any working links?
channelsurfing is just audio so far

[MillaKilla8]

i cant find one....

:/

[Aaron3322]

Let's Go TITANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bobcat]

Radio link. mms://streamer2.securenetsystems.net/WKSR

[MillaKilla8]

titans defer

[t1tan5]

Let's get some pressure on Glass Schaub. He'll break for sure.

[MillaKilla8]

mouton punt returning

[Cld12pk2go]

CJ runs for -3 and receives for -1....

And then receives on 3rd and 14 for 17. Nice.

[MillaKilla8]

cushing lays the wood on cj

[PBV]

Bout damn time CJ!

[Cld12pk2go]

I like CJ in 3rd and forever...

TD!!!

[MillaKilla8]

CJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!11

hey PBV were you able to find a video link?

[ATL_Titan]

Huge!!

[chronbrownie012]

3rd and 19

57 yd TD run by CJ....I love that kid

[ATL_Titan]

My fantasy league opponent has CJ and AP going again me today... *SMH*

[ryangm2123]

how was the run?

any links to video?

[brazillianTitan]

Grate block system!

[ryangm2123]

stop them here

[MillaKilla8]

need a stop

[ryangm2123]

any links milla?

[ryangm2123]

yeah tony! first defensive offsides of the year

[MillaKilla8]

nope i couldnt find any today...

[devin]

Nick Harper is such a waste of time.

[ATL_Titan]

...UGLY.

[ryangm2123]

http://www.livefootballstream.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=5610&link=1

let this one load at it is good, but it is a little slow

[devin]

Why don't you guys get NFL Sunday Ticket? Seriously.

[MillaKilla8]

Why don't you guys get NFL Sunday Ticket? Seriously.

comcast

[TitansFan23]

Harper is getting owned.

[brazillianTitan]

Johnson against Harper??? It will be a long day for #20!

[ryangm2123]

yea why isnt finny on him

[ATL_Titan]

Why don't you guys get NFL Sunday Ticket? Seriously.

I have it, but man is it $$$...

[ATL_Titan]

yea why isnt finny on him

See 2008, wk 14: 207yds for Andre!! On Finny!

[ryangm2123]

See 2008, wk 14: 207yds for Andre!!

so ur saying harper on him is a better matchup?

[MillaKilla8]

http://www.livefootballstream.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=5610&link=1

let this one load at it is good, but it is a little slow

that wont load for me

[ryangm2123]

o babyyyy

[Aaron3322]

Wowow!

[ATL_Titan]

Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Wow! What a defensive breakdown!

[Cld12pk2go]

Wow! CJ for another 69 yards! Are you serious!?!

[devin]

Johnson to the house again, this time a reception, no one covering him, what the hell type of game is this?

[Aaron3322]

Good job Kerry on noticing that!

[ryangm2123]

chris johnson has no home

[ATL_Titan]

so ur saying harper on him is a better matchup?

TBD...

[TitansFan23]

WTF!!!

[MillaKilla8]

CJ is awesome

[Cld12pk2go]

Was anyone else living that play in slow motion as it was happening just thinking this is exactly the most difficult pass ever to catch? Just soooo wide open.

[devin]

LOL, Lendale was blazing up the sideline when CJ caught the pass.

[chronbrownie012]

Why don't you guys get NFL Sunday Ticket? Seriously.

because I'm 200000 in debt because of medical school

but don't worry...i won't feel bad about gouging my patients to pay for it once I'm out

[ryangm2123]

cj doing the stanky leg

[devin]

I don't care how many yards Johnson had vs Finnegan, Cortland should be covering his @ss on every play.

[Big Time]

CJ has a cloaking device.

[ryangm2123]

defensive offsides is the new illegal formation

[devin]

Our defense isn't playing disciplined football at all.

[Aaron3322]

man, we have to take advantage of them fumbles! Let's Go D!

[MillaKilla8]

http://www.livefootballstream.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=5610&link=1

let this one load at it is good, but it is a little slow

that website has a trojan, btw

[TitansFan23]

C,mon D...

[Aaron3322]

Our defense isn't playing disciplined football at all.

Rough morning for you? :D

[devin]

Antrel Rolle is sooooooooooooo slow, he just took a blocked FG to the house.

[Cld12pk2go]

Kearse injured?

[TitansFan23]

Get out of the way #21.

[Cld12pk2go]

Mouton looking good with a 16yd PR.

[devin]

Mouton was off to the races if he didn't have his own man to beat. He should be returning kickoffs as well.

[devin]

Tom Brady decked, would've had an easy deep TD to Galloway. I love how every team is roughing Brady up, it only took 8 years.

[devin]

We're going to have our hands full with the Jets next week, i didn't think i'd be saying that at the start of this season.

[ryangm2123]

have a day cj

[ryangm2123]

did we call an end around to nate at the beginning of the game?

it says on sportsline that he has 14 rushing yards

[Cld12pk2go]

CJ is looking really good soo far.

[devin]

Matt Ryan to Gonzalez for a TD.

Lendiesel looking good.

[devin]

Yeah we did, Ryan. First play of the game, he looked quick. We have so much speed on offense this season, it's refreshing.

[Aaron3322]

did we call an end around to nate at the beginning of the game?

it says on sportsline that he has 14 rushing yards

Yah he had a reverse first drive

[devin]

Nate with his first reception of the game, 7 yards.

[MillaKilla8]

cook almost with the catch...
nate with catch

[ryangm2123]

dont settle for a fg here

[Aaron3322]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[devin]

OH BABY, welcome to Tennessee Nate, TD, over the shoulder, great pass and catch.

[ryangm2123]

TOUCHDOWN O YEAH

welcome to tennessee nate!

how is the crowd sounding?

[MillaKilla8]

Yaaaaa buddyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cld12pk2go]

Nate's hammy looks a little better... :-)

Perfect toss by Collins.

[TitansFan23]

Nate...

[JimOkc]

Nice Drive!

[ryangm2123]

jynx devin haha

[devin]

I want us to beat the $Hit out of the Texans, i hope they keep going on offense, and don't start the conservative bull$hit by sitting on the lead.

[ryangm2123]

wtf my titans feed switched to the lions vikings game
what a **** game

[devin]

Crowd sounds great, hyped up, field looks great for a change as well, no slipping and sliding, i'm assuming there was rain at LP field earlier.

I wish our field could be in this condition late in the season.

[brazillianTitan]

Yeah baby!

[ryangm2123]

are u kidding me wtf
just put 3 guys on him

[ATL_Titan]

Where is the defense in this game?

[MillaKilla8]

wow

[TitansFan23]

Andre Johnson owns us.

[NYTitan21]

wow our 2ndary looks WEAK!

[ATL_Titan]

are u kidding me wtf
just put 3 guys on him

maybe Finny is the needed switch :mad:

[PBV]

Harper is killing us.

[TitansFan23]

Have they ever heard of jamming the f***ing receiver at the line?

[devin]

We're getting torched here, 4 receptions for 111 yards already. Harper, a bum. I would've rather picked a CB in the 2nd round than Sen' Derrick Marks. We could've got a serviceable DT at Mouton's position. Harper is only getting older and slower.

[ATL_Titan]

Andre Johnson = Titan Killer!

[ryangm2123]

come on secondary...

[Aaron3322]

We're getting torched here, 4 receptions for 111 yards already. Harper, a bum. I would've rather picked a CB in the 2nd round than Sen' Derrick Marks. We could've got a serviceable DT at Mouton's position. Harper is only getting older and slower.

looked to me like it was Griffins fault. i think it was cover two?

[MillaKilla8]

heres video stream

http://www.atdhe.net/8927/watch-tennessee-titans-vs-houston-texans

[devin]

We aren't getting to Schaub either, that doesn't help.

[PBV]

CJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!11

hey PBV were you able to find a video link?

WORKING VIDEO link
http://www.atdhe.net/8927/watch-tennessee-titans-vs-houston-texans

[Aaron3322]

ok D has to step it up right here

[TitansFan23]

Well that sucked...

[ATL_Titan]

...just when you though it was in the bag.

[Maximus]

Good grief.

[ryangm2123]

what was looking so good is now looking so bad

[devin]

What the hell was Cortland doing there?

[MillaKilla8]

WORKING VIDEO link
http://www.atdhe.net/8927/watch-tennessee-titans-vs-houston-texans

thanks...i just found it right before you posted :D

[ryangm2123]

wtf are they doing

[devin]

WOW, great catch, i won't blame Cortland there.

[TitansFan23]

How in the hell did our secondary make it to the Pro Bowl?

[MillaKilla8]

this is piss poor defense but BOY DO I LOVE SHOOTOUTS

[TitansFan23]

They better diagnose the problem quickly.

[ATL_Titan]

...Texans brings out the u.g.l.y in our defense!

[brazillianTitan]

No pressure... no secondary!

[ryangm2123]

this announcer had me going, dumbass

[Big Time]

ruled a catch. tie game.

[devin]

I don't want to ride the secondary, we have to get to Matt Schaub.

[ryangm2123]

i thought we had a defense?

[ATL_Titan]

No pressure... no secondary!

...yep. This is where having Bert helped.

[TitansFan23]

Exciting game, but our D is being exposed.

[TitansFan23]

We loose this game:

**** meet fan.

[ATL_Titan]

i thought we had a defense?

...quite possibly the bottleneck, but I'm still happy we didn't fork over a ton of $$$ to Albert!

[Big Time]

halftime adjustments better be serious...

[brazillianTitan]

...yep. This is where having Bert helped.

Yep! I think some people will miss him now!

[Cld12pk2go]

These announcers are quite annoying.

[MillaKilla8]

im not panicking yet, lets go score here offense!

[devin]

Didn't Albert play last year when the Texans were tossing it around to Johsnon?

[devin]

Oh BTW, i know this is harsh but i think Javon Ringer is useless.

[ryangm2123]

this drive is over

[MillaKilla8]

i hate cushing

[ryangm2123]

what a joke

[Big Time]

CJ is bound to break one or two more this game, but they are playing not to lose now with three run plays to him...

[devin]

Cushing looks like a steroids-injected beast.

[TitansFan23]

Need a stop here.

[MillaKilla8]

Cushing looks like a steroids-injected beast.

thats because he is one
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t7IxR4Hdbuw/SfNotp2cRFI/AAAAAAAABX4/T0-XtK0g_QU/s400/cushing_steroids.jpg

[ryangm2123]

need a 3rd down stop pls

[ATL_Titan]

...screens are KILLING US!

[ryangm2123]

god awful

[MillaKilla8]

what the hell is going on?

[ATL_Titan]

We are getting gashed! No running game, no problem! Houston just moves it down field at will it seems.

[gnarl]

how id love to see some pressure. or maybe even our secondary to not blow coverage every other play

[TitansFan23]

Our defense is a joke!

[ryangm2123]

we cant start 0-2 so something has to be fixed here

[TitansFan23]

The Titans aren't built for a shootout.

[Big Time]

what is with our world-class defense this season???

[TRUTitan]

This is some BS

[ATL_Titan]

...looks like 21 unanswered points in 1 qtr?

[ryangm2123]

who got the ball first?

[MillaKilla8]

in other news detroit is beating minn

[ryangm2123]

turnover pls

[gnarl]

what is with our world-class defense this season???

::cough:: chuck cecil ::end cough::

[devin]

I find Steve Slaton to be such an average running back, it's not funny, i don't know how he ran against anyone last season.

[MillaKilla8]

wow that was almost another disaster..thanks slaton

[ryangm2123]

bull on slaton not the best matchup

[ryangm2123]

2 minute drill?

[MillaKilla8]

we are losing

17 unanswered

pathetic

[TitansFan23]

We're making Schaub look like an All Pro.

[gnarl]

maybe we should put cj on defense since he looks like the only one who can play worth a damn at the moment

[MillaKilla8]

This sucks.

[devin]

Ringer with another great return.

[nikki32]

Ummm....what in the holy hell is happening? Things were going just fine until our defense inexplicably gave up like 3 TDs...Collins' pick didn't help things either...

[Big Time]

we need someone who can cut faster than Ringer on returns. I say Chris Henry...

[TitansFan23]

The word "unmolested" should never be used, ever.

[TRUTitan]

Where's Cook?

[MillaKilla8]

britt sighting

[ATL_Titan]

my satellite just went out due to storms in Atlanta.. :mad:

[Maximus]

Titans D has some MAJOR issues. Cecil is looking like in he's over his head so far.

[devin]

We need to let Mouton handle both responsibilities, just as Carr did last season.

[TitansFan23]

I can handle losing by 3 to Pitt in Pittsburgh, but I can't handle this.

[MillaKilla8]

the jags still suck

[ryangm2123]

cmon now we can score here

just saw that antrel rolle run back on the blocked fg, that was a long ass play

[Big Time]

Collins needs to come in now and remember who he is...

[Southside Tirant]

The game's not over yet! The way some of your are talking, if i didn't know what the score was i'd think it was 24-0. Have a little faith.

[Big Time]

good catch by Nate.

[MillaKilla8]

atta boy johnson..


britt with the first down..and gets out of bounds


and hes hurt

[devin]

Ouch, Britt hit the ground hard, face first. Concussion city.

[ryangm2123]

britt hurt

[TitansFan23]

Sigh of relief.

[Big Time]

britt is made of iron

[devin]

There's a lot i really like about Britt.

[ryangm2123]

doing the vince young fake hurt huh?

[devin]

Jack@ss Collins, you don't have all day, get rid of the ball.

[ATL_Titan]

doing the vince young fake hurt huh?

...nah, that looked very bad.

[Titanico]

Freakin' Txeans...they're a pain in the butt!

[ryangm2123]

drive over

[MillaKilla8]

I remember when I laughed at Houston for taking Williams..i now feel like an idiot

[Aaron3322]

ok bironas. heres your chance to start redeeming yourself

[MillaKilla8]

yes!!! thanks cushing

[devin]

I'm pretty sure Britt wasn't faking, he definitely got the wind knocked out of him.

[Big Time]

man, I love Collins. TD or not, he's the man.

[MillaKilla8]

yes Gage..

[Titanico]

Gage! 1st and 10...

Lets go Titans!!

[ATL_Titan]

I remember when I laughed at Houston for taking Williams..i now feel like an idiot

...you're not the only one. All of football feels that way - considering the current progress of Bush, VY, and Lineart...

[Big Time]

CJ with the out of bounds play!

[devin]

Great freaking hustle by CJ to get out of bounds.

[ryangm2123]

why arent they kicking?

[MillaKilla8]

...you're not the only one. All of football feels that way - considering the current progress of Bush, VY, and Lineart...

true that

[gnarl]

stupid throw by collins...great play and awareness by CJ

[Big Time]

pulling a Bill Cowher with the TO to ice the kicker. LOL

[ryangm2123]

foolish play could have screwed us

[ATL_Titan]

man, that ball did some weird stuff on the way up.

[TitansFan23]

Can't believe this game is tied.

[Big Time]

OK. frustrating first half. 2nd half better see some major defensive changes

[MillaKilla8]

good!
24 24 into half

shootout baby!!!
get your pop corn!!!

[Titanico]

Is our defense going to pressure Schaub as they might in the second half?

We have NO sacks. Dang it!!

[TitansFan23]

If Rob missed that, he gets Del Greco'd. :lol

[devin]

We need to come out after the half and score a TD right away, put the pressure back on the Texans.

[Titanico]

If Rob missed that, he gets Del Greco'd. :lol

:thumbsup

He still owes us...

[ATL_Titan]

537yds of offense!! 48 points and the Johnsons are killing each team!

Txeans have the advantage with an int and a sack, though.

[Old Oilers Fan]

The defensive line needs to pick it up. The Titan season is depending on them.

[MillaKilla8]

We need to come out after the half and score a TD right away, put the pressure back on the Texans.

do we get ball first?
i cant remember who got it to open the game lol

[TitansFan23]

We get the ball.

[TitansFan23]

I have an idea... Bare with me here.

How about, we try covering Andre Johnson.

Just a sugesstion...

[Titanico]

Destroy Schaub!!

Where the hell is Cecil's "more agressive" defense???? :mad:

[ryangm2123]

cecil and fisher better straighten something out

[Titanico]

Schaub has 224 yds. and 3 TD's.....that feels like a slap in the face.

What is Cecil doing? Is Schaub going to finish with 400-500 yards and 5 TD's or what?

[Big Time]

so now they are in the locker room saying "OK, we pretended to be bad to keep it close so the NFL would get a lot of ratings, now it's time to let loose!"

[gnarl]

maybe fish can take over the defensive play calling

and cecil can take over the pretzel vendors job

...nvm he might screw that up to at this rate

[Big Time]

Ringer is a rhino like LW, but isn't fast enough for those returns. Texans have fast special teams that get down there quickly.

[devin]

Congratulations to Ringer for taking a kickoff return past the 20 yard line.

[ryangm2123]

perfect, 3 and out to start the 3rd

[ATL_Titan]

3 & out... we need to match it.

[MillaKilla8]

ugh!
cmon!

[Titanico]

Congratulations to Ringer for taking a kickoff return past the 20 yard line.

I'm used to that after all these years that we cannot find a good returner. :doh

[devin]

The Titans could use Lendale to run the ball as well, it would be nice to see.

[Titanico]

We get a first second half offense, and Fish and Dinger prefer to pass-pass-pass?

This is becoming more ridiculous at every minute...

[ryangm2123]

nice punt by hentrich