Can the Titans make the playoffs? (1 Viewer)

[dhockster]

To make the playoffs, the Titans will probably have to win 10 games since they already have 6 conference losses. That means they have to win all of their remaining games to get to 10 wins.

While this is unlikely, since they have to play at Indy, and have home games against Arizona and San Diego, here are several reasons why they might be able to do it:

1) Chris Johnson is that good. The guy is super fast and when he gets an opening, look out.

2) VY is playing with confidence. I don't think Vince will ever be that good of a traditional QB, but so what. If he can make enough decent throws to keep the defense honest, and takes off when nothing is open, he gives the defense plenty to think about. This, in turn, prevents the defense from just keying on Chris Johnson.

3) The defense is now healthy and is putting pressure on opposing QB's. I think it has taken the Titans time to adjust to life without Albert Haynesworth, but they seem to have done that, and are playing good football right now.

4) Jeff Fisher. Fisher knows how to get a team doing the little things right, which helps turn losing games into winning games.

5) Rob Bironas. He showed on Monday night why he is one of the best kickers in the league and the Titans won simply because their kicker was better than the other teams kicker.

I think all the teams who have the Titans left on their schedule are not enjoying the fact that they have to play the Titans. They will be the "team that no one wants to play" should they somehow get into the playoffs.

Thoughts?

 

[fantasysharkctb]

Very possible, but have to get to 6-6 before anything matters. If they get to that point, without a lapse or injury I don't see how they don't win out.

 

[dhockster]

Very possible, but have to get to 6-6 before anything matters. If they get to that point, without a lapse or injury I don't see how they don't win out.

So they would have to win at home against Arizona and at Indy. I think Arizona has had a fairly soft schedule to date, so I think their record may be better than they actually are. I think Tennessee wins that game, especially since Arizona does not traditionally play very well going East (0-5 on the East Coast last year. They did beat the Giants in New York this year).So can the Titans win in Indy? If the Colts win this week to remain undefeated, then all the pressure and media attention will be on the Colts. It will be tough but the Titans could do it. it should be interesting.

 

[two_dollars]

No. not a chance. They aren't that good.

 

[dhockster]

With the way the AFC is shaping up, 9-7 may be good enough to get the last playoff spot. Titans only a game out of the last playoff spot. If they beat Indy this week, look out.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Can they? Of course.

Will they? Not sure. Winning at Indy next week will be a very tall order. If they can do that, then they have a good shot.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

outside of the Indy and SD games, they SHOULD win the other 3. so IMO they have an 8 win base. Indy is ripe for a loss. SD game is at home on Xmas so you never know

 

[djcolts]

With the way the AFC is shaping up, 9-7 may be good enough to get the last playoff spot. Titans only a game out of the last playoff spot. If they beat Indy this week, look out.

Titans can't win the WC at 9-7 because of their lousy conference record. They need to win out.

 

[Happy Ragnarok]

Realistically, no. Be happy with 8-8 or 9-7, recognize you're in good position talent-wise heading into next year, and be happy.

 

[dhockster]

With the way the AFC is shaping up, 9-7 may be good enough to get the last playoff spot. Titans only a game out of the last playoff spot. If they beat Indy this week, look out.

Titans can't win the WC at 9-7 because of their lousy conference record. They need to win out.

You're right. I mentioned that in the OP but forgot that thinking about how everyone lost yesterday who needed to lose.