If you had to choose....

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Choose
A) 235 yards rushing by CJ and a loss....
B) 128 yards rushing and a titans win....

I choose A in a hearbeat

[titansikou]

B.
I'll admit that I don't care about stat records.

[Jones31]

B, record doesn't matter to me at this point.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

even the ALL time rushing record in the NFL for a single season... guess im overreacting but that would be a phenomenal accomplishment and more important than winning this particular game. Football's version of the HR record

[RohitTheNair]

A without a question. He is about to do something special. Plus it means better draft pick.

[NYTitan21]

A without a question. He is about to do something special. Plus it means better draft pick.

this

[mrpeterson931]

A!...We have no chance of making the playoffs so why not?...

Based on what I've seen from Seattle, he may be able to get 235!

[Toronto]

A without a question. He is about to do something special. Plus it means better draft pick.

co-signed.

[ZachLV27]

I'll be at the game. I want a win.

[pookha]

i would rather see them end the season with a win.

[TitansFan23]

A.

8-8 doesn't make me feel any better than 7-9, but CJ breaking records does.

[Jimmyd24]

if cj runs for 235...we win the game

so a

[InVinceWeTrust]

If CJ goes for 235 we will win, so no trade of is needed. :)

[BoroTitan]

A all the way.

[Sect309Fan]

I am not exactly sure how you can get A and not win, but I would rather get the record. Though B would be quite satisfying.

[Old Oilers Fan]

I am a Titan fan. I always want them to win.

[TTP77]

I think we can do both. :) I prefer a win but I'll be happy either way.

[Titan723]

I am not exactly sure how you can get A and not win, but I would rather get the record. Though B would be quite satisfying.

He ran for 197 in our home loss against Houston. Losing and him getting the record is not too far out of the question.

[Sect309Fan]

He ran for 197 in our home loss against Houston. Losing and him getting the record is not too far out of the question.

Houston has a really good offense. Seattle doesn't.

Now I don't think this thread implies that the Titans should be stupid and make every offensive play a CJ run, including 4th downs, which indeed would likely make us lose (and probably get CJ hurt). This is just a fantasy either-or situation.

[TTP77]

CJ has the chance to set 4 records this next Sunday. Good article from TotalTitans


Now that the playoffs are no longer a possibility for the Tennessee Titans, there’s not a lot left to play for, other than records and experience for younger players.

There are some prestigious and attainable single-season records that the Titans’ offense and Chris Johnson will be striving to achieve in the season finale at Seattle next week.

If Johnson is able to set any of these records, they will also reflect on the rest of the team, particularly the offensive line. Hey, those are my guys and I’d love to see them get some more recognition too.

We’ll look at four records within Johnson’s reach, after the jump.

The Titans/Oilers franchise single-season rushing record

The record is held by Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell, who gained 1,934 yards in 1980. Johnson is only 62 yards behind that mark, with 1,872.

The NFL single-season rushing record

This record is currently held by Eric Dickerson, who set the mark with 2,105 yards in 1984. Johnson needs 233 yards to eclipse Dickerson’s record, a figure that is not out of CJ’s reach. CJ rushed for 228 earlier this season against the Jaguars, a much tougher defense than the Seahawks he’ll face next Sunday.

The cherished 2,000-yard rushing mark

Only five men in NFL history have reached this plateau and CJ is now 128 yards away from joining this elite group.

After Campbell’s franchise single-season rushing record, this is the next easiest mark to surpass. Johnson has gained 2,355 yards from scrimmage this year, only 74 yards less than Marshall Faulk, who had 2,429 in 1999.

The NFL single-season yards from scrimmage record

After Campbell’s franchise single-season rushing record, this is the next easiest mark to surpass. Johnson has gained 2,355 yards from scrimmage this year, only 74 yards less than Marshall Faulk, who had 2,429 in 1999.

Notes: After 15 games, Johnson is now tenth in single-season rushing and needs only 12 yards to move ahead of Shaun Alexander, Barry Sanders (in 1994) and Ahman Green into seventh place, behind Campbell. Sanders is the only man who’s listed twice in the top ten, for his 1994 and 1997 seasons. Incidentally, the most impressive feat on the single-season rushing list is O.J. Simpson’s 2003 yards, which he gained in only 14 games in 1973. All the other top ten rushing leaders accomplished their records in sixteen-game seasons.

A quick look ahead: The Seahawks, who are limping along with a 5-9 record going into today’s game at Green Bay (9-5), should provide Johnson a realistic chance to set a few of those records. They’re not among the weakest defenses in the league, nor are they one of the strongest.

Seattle is tied for 16th in the league in rushing defense, ceding 4.2 yards per carry. The Seahawks are 24th in the league in total defense, yielding 356 yards per game.

[SouthSide Titan]

I say he shoots for the 2000 yard mark.I don't want to see him chasing the record and get a career-ending injury in the process.You know Seattle will be going all out to keep him from getting Dickerson's record.

[amy]

I just hope they play to win. Otherwise, the embarrassment may a bit much. On the other hand, if they do lose, it could affect Mr. Adams' thinking of what to do about the coaching staff.

[TitansFan23]

You know Seattle is going to put their entire defense in the box.

[HALL45ROX]

A without a question. He is about to do something special. Plus it means better draft pick.

This. No playoff hopes anymore winning this game is irrelevant to me. I would rather see them win though. But a better draft pick is good too.

[Sect309Fan]

You know Seattle is going to put their entire defense in the box.

That does worry me. We should throw some deep bombs early to shake that defense up.

[t1tan5]

I would take B any day. Finishing 0.500 after an 0-6 start is more important to me than individual records.

[MDK Titan]

I pick C. 300+ yards rushing and a blowout win.

[TitansFan370]

I just hope they play to win. Otherwise, the embarrassment may a bit much. On the other hand, if they do lose, it could affect Mr. Adams' thinking of what to do about the coaching staff.

Then, by all means, I want them to lose. After 15 years, it is time for a change.

[TitansFan370]

I am 100% for A. If we play the backs like we should Chris may never be this close to 2,000 again.

[Cld12pk2go]

I would like to see a 300+ yard rushing day by CJ and a Titan's loss late in OT...

But I will take a 234 yard rushing day by CJ and a Titan's win.

[TitansGiantsBears]

300+ yards? Guys we're starting to sound like a Tennessee version of Bill Swerski's Superfans.

Da... Bearss 116 and the Packers minus 12. The Packers even lose to the game time temperature at Soldier Field which will be minus 6.

[Cld12pk2go]

300+ yards? Guys we're starting to sound like a Tennessee version of Bill Swerski's Superfans.

Da... Bearss 116 and the Packers minus 12. The Packers even lose to the game time temperature at Soldier Field which will be minus 6.

Yeah, it is crazy. But our season is over so why not wish to end with a big splash? :toast

[Rolltide14TOMB]

putting everyone in the box means that CJ has to just squeak through for one of those 85 yarders.....or 4