(09-15-2017, 10:45 AM)Bullseye Wrote: This is true, just as 2012-2016 is not always the greatest indicator of how the 2017 season will play out.

No shame in Tennessee losing to Oakland.  That can easily happen to a good team, and I think Tennessee is a pretty good team.

It's also true we aren't likely to record another ten sacks against Tennessee this Sunday (though I would love to be wrong and see the Jaguars record an even dozen on you guys).  But I believe we match up pretty well against you.

The one defensive concern I have is stopping the run.  But I think we can pressure Mariota and cover the receivers.  I also think we'll have success moving the football.

Totally agree. Things can change big time from season to season in this league. At the same time you have to realize how quickly things can change from week to week. Fans pick and choose which stats they want to believe or ignore to fit the narrative they're hoping for.

It's entirely possible that OAK is just that much better against the run this year. It's also just as possible we've taken a step backward with our run game. We'll have a clearer picture after both teams again this week. Our OL is still in tact. So if we have taken a step backward I have to believe it's more Murray than the OL. And in that case, at least we have Henry waiting in the wings.

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