- First they can be run on but it’s very important that we run between the tackles. Their linebackers and ends can string plays out towards the sidelines and normally shut them down. When the Texans had any success it was running right at the heart of the defense.

 - There are two ways to shut down their running game and thus shut down the offense. First we can jump out to a big lead early and never let them get it closer than two scores. If the game is close though we’ll have to not only stack the box with eight or nine guys but also keep a dedicated spy on Vince Young. VY simply is not an accurate or dependable passer but he can beat you by escaping the pocket and taking off. Our defensive line and pass rushers will have to be extremely dedicated to maintaining their pass rush lanes and getting out of control. Chris Johnson is an absolute beast and he can take one to the house with even the smallest crack of daylight. We’ll have to be sure tacklers as well as cognizant of cut back lanes.

 - Our passing game should feast on this secondary, as long as we can protect the passer. Their D-line is can create some pressure without blitzing but the secondary is nothing to write home about.

Tennessee is playing well on their 4 game winning streak, and they run the ball very well. If we can limit Chris Johnson to yards but not TDs, we can force Vince Young to try and beat us, which I don’t believe he can do.

Our passing game should be able to have a field day against the Titans, their secondary is not good, and we have some of the best WRs in the game.

We should also be able to run aginst the Titans, but we need to keep running even if they get early stops.

All in all, we should win this game, but aren’t going to be able to just go through the motions and expect it to work out the way we want.

and give them lots of different looks, kind of like the giants game plan.

I was watching the highlights of the game and I think it was Chris Breman (sp?) who said that Vince had a strong game. Strong? What? 12/22 with a 116 yards and 1 TD is a strong performance? Oye…

We won’t be able to stop CJ all day…he’s gonna break a couple.

But despite that I say jam the box and trust our corners to cover well. ADub will spy, and do it well, limiting VY’s run threat. There aren’t many backs in the league that can lay the wood on a running QB like ADub can.

If we can keep their runs pretty much in check (out of the end zone) and score points ourselves I really don’t see us having too much trouble with this team.

Their weaknesses definitely outweigh their strengths, in my opinion.

Cardinals 28, Titans 17

I’m not here to talk smack or anything. I just wanted add a little bit of info to clear up some misperceptions.

1. How can you stack 9 guys in the box and still have a spy for VY? I don’t get that one.

2. One poster stated that the Titans haven’t beaten anyone. Well, look at the record of the teams that Cardinals have beaten.
Jacksonville (poster claims they’re not legitimate), Houston(poster claims not playoff worthy), Seattle (not exactly intimidating), Giants (recently lost 4 games in a row), Chicago(sinking ship), Seattle again, St. Louis (don’t need to explain).

It actually could be said that the Cardinals haven’t played anyone. I’m not saying it but using Bezekira ’s logic, one can conclude that thought.

3. VY was 12-22 for the game for 116 yards. However, he personally rushed for 73 yards.
So factor that into his stats. Schaub passed for 300 yards but the Texans were still outgained by the Titans. Isn’t that more important?

4. Some are saying that you have to quickly get up on the Titans by making them play from behind. Titans offense limits the opposition’s time of possession so it’s difficult to just run out to a 21-0 lead unless you get some early turnovers.

Look forward to the game and your thoughts!