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Make no mistake about it, this matchup on Christmas is an important game for both the Chargers and the Titans. There's plenty of bad feelings between the teams, which is a part of it, but mostly it has to do with both teams needing a win to either stay alive in the playoffs or to clinch a playoff bye. There's also the idea that the Chargers would like nothing more than to take this very long winning streak (now at 9 games) into the playoffs.
With that being said, in important games you can read injury reports a little different. "Probable" means the guy will play. "Questionable" means he's a game-time decision, and will play if it's absolutely necessary. Anything below that and the guy won't be playing. So even though Shawne Merriman didn't practice all week, him being listed as "Probable" for the game means that he'll be on that field on the first play. It also means his foot is probably worse than him, or the team, has let on to this point.
The full injury report for both teams is after the jump.
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Chargers vs. Titans
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009
Chargers
Player Injury Tuesday Participation Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation* Thursday Status
Kevin Burnett, ILB Neck Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Jacques Cesaire, DE Elbow Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Nick Hardwick, C Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Shawne Merriman, OLB Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Probable
Travis Johnson, DE Groin Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation Probable
Legedu Naanee, WR Foot Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation Probable
Mike Scifres, P Groin Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Probable
* Estimation due to the team conducting a walk-through practice.
Titans
Player Injury Tuesday Participation Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Thursday Status
Keith Bulluck, LB Knee Out - Definitely will not play Out - Definitely will not play Out - Definitely will not play Out
Troy Kropog, T Calf Limited Participation Did Not Participate Out
Nick Harper, CB Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Questionable
Tony Brown, DT Knee/Quad Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Probable
Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE Neck Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Probable
Nate Washington, WR Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Probable
Craig Stevens, TE Concussion Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Probable
STATUS DEFINITIONS:
Out - definitely will not play
Doubtful - at least 75% chance will not play
Questionable - 50-50 chance will not play
Probable - virtual certainty player will be available for normal duty
Make no mistake about it, this matchup on Christmas is an important game for both the Chargers and the Titans. There's plenty of bad feelings between the teams, which is a part of it, but mostly it has to do with both teams needing a win to either stay alive in the playoffs or to clinch a playoff bye. There's also the idea that the Chargers would like nothing more than to take this very long winning streak (now at 9 games) into the playoffs.
With that being said, in important games you can read injury reports a little different. "Probable" means the guy will play. "Questionable" means he's a game-time decision, and will play if it's absolutely necessary. Anything below that and the guy won't be playing. So even though Shawne Merriman didn't practice all week, him being listed as "Probable" for the game means that he'll be on that field on the first play. It also means his foot is probably worse than him, or the team, has let on to this point.
The full injury report for both teams is after the jump.
Star-divide
Chargers vs. Titans
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009
Chargers
Player Injury Tuesday Participation Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation* Thursday Status
Kevin Burnett, ILB Neck Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Jacques Cesaire, DE Elbow Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Nick Hardwick, C Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Shawne Merriman, OLB Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Probable
Travis Johnson, DE Groin Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation Probable
Legedu Naanee, WR Foot Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation Probable
Mike Scifres, P Groin Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Probable
* Estimation due to the team conducting a walk-through practice.
Titans
Player Injury Tuesday Participation Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Thursday Status
Keith Bulluck, LB Knee Out - Definitely will not play Out - Definitely will not play Out - Definitely will not play Out
Troy Kropog, T Calf Limited Participation Did Not Participate Out
Nick Harper, CB Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Questionable
Tony Brown, DT Knee/Quad Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Probable
Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE Neck Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Probable
Nate Washington, WR Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Probable
Craig Stevens, TE Concussion Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Probable
STATUS DEFINITIONS:
Out - definitely will not play
Doubtful - at least 75% chance will not play
Questionable - 50-50 chance will not play
Probable - virtual certainty player will be available for normal duty
From NCTimes.com (Charger paper)
Chargers on offense
The Titans has struggled at times defensively, especially against the pass. They were decent against the run, but that's no longer the case. LBs Keith Bulluck and David Thornton have been lost for the season, leaving huge a huge void in the middle of the defense. The Chargers will surely try to exploit that. Expect RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who had a season-high 117 all-purpose yards last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, to have a huge night and exceed 100 rushing yards for the first time this season. This is also a game that sets up well for TE Antonio Gates to have a huge game in the middle of the field. He's as spry and elusive as ever, and if he and QB Philip Rivers get into a rhythm early, that will force safety attention inside and make Tennessee vulnerable to the big play with Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd on the outside. The Chargers have learned to manipulate defenses with diverse play calling and a volume of playmakers that can't all be covered well at the same time. That will be the case against a banged up Titans defense.
Edge: Chargers
Chargers on defense
There is no love lost between these units. There are enough players remaining to remember the physical, often dirty exchanges during a pair of 2007 contests. OLB Shawne Merriman tore up his knee in that game after being taken down by C Kevin Mawae and RT David Stewart, who occupy the same positions today. Expect another physical game, but it shouldn't get dirty or overly chippy with so much at stake. The Chargers have bigger problems than old vendettas. RB Chris Johnson is the fastest, most dangerous running back in the NFL. He's elusive and deceptively powerful, a combination that is poison to a Chargers defense that struggled against the run. While most teams feel they have to pass because the Chargers score so often, Tennessee is disciplined enough to stick with their strengths, even when coordinator Ron Rivera is challenging teams to throw. QB Vince Young is also a running threat, and leaving a spy on him will open up holes in the defense. He's become a much better passer, and has some speedy receivers in Kenny Britt and Nate Washington that can turn short passes into big gains. The combination of speedy playmakers and physicality up front will be more than the Chargers defense can handle.
Edge: Titans
Special teams
The Chargers special teams have been exceptionally strong. Nate Kaeding has hit 17 field goals in a row and his kickoffs have travelled farther in recent weeks, P Mike Scifres has consistently pinned opponents deep with high-arching punts and an excellent coverage team, led by Kassim Osgood. The Titans have a clutch kicker in Rod Bironas, but are averaging just 21-yards per kickoff return and are allowing 24.3 yards per return to the opposition.
Edge: Chargers
What to expect
A pivotal first half. If the Titans establish an early lead, they'll run with Johnson, grind out the clock and the Chargers will never catch up. But, as always, the Chargers will strike first and force Young to put Tennessee on his shoulders. He'll lead a valiant comeback attempt, but fall just short.
Prediction: Chargers 28, Titans 23
Chargers on offense
The Titans has struggled at times defensively, especially against the pass. They were decent against the run, but that's no longer the case. LBs Keith Bulluck and David Thornton have been lost for the season, leaving huge a huge void in the middle of the defense. The Chargers will surely try to exploit that. Expect RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who had a season-high 117 all-purpose yards last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, to have a huge night and exceed 100 rushing yards for the first time this season. This is also a game that sets up well for TE Antonio Gates to have a huge game in the middle of the field. He's as spry and elusive as ever, and if he and QB Philip Rivers get into a rhythm early, that will force safety attention inside and make Tennessee vulnerable to the big play with Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd on the outside. The Chargers have learned to manipulate defenses with diverse play calling and a volume of playmakers that can't all be covered well at the same time. That will be the case against a banged up Titans defense.
Edge: Chargers
Chargers on defense
There is no love lost between these units. There are enough players remaining to remember the physical, often dirty exchanges during a pair of 2007 contests. OLB Shawne Merriman tore up his knee in that game after being taken down by C Kevin Mawae and RT David Stewart, who occupy the same positions today. Expect another physical game, but it shouldn't get dirty or overly chippy with so much at stake. The Chargers have bigger problems than old vendettas. RB Chris Johnson is the fastest, most dangerous running back in the NFL. He's elusive and deceptively powerful, a combination that is poison to a Chargers defense that struggled against the run. While most teams feel they have to pass because the Chargers score so often, Tennessee is disciplined enough to stick with their strengths, even when coordinator Ron Rivera is challenging teams to throw. QB Vince Young is also a running threat, and leaving a spy on him will open up holes in the defense. He's become a much better passer, and has some speedy receivers in Kenny Britt and Nate Washington that can turn short passes into big gains. The combination of speedy playmakers and physicality up front will be more than the Chargers defense can handle.
Edge: Titans
Special teams
The Chargers special teams have been exceptionally strong. Nate Kaeding has hit 17 field goals in a row and his kickoffs have travelled farther in recent weeks, P Mike Scifres has consistently pinned opponents deep with high-arching punts and an excellent coverage team, led by Kassim Osgood. The Titans have a clutch kicker in Rod Bironas, but are averaging just 21-yards per kickoff return and are allowing 24.3 yards per return to the opposition.
Edge: Chargers
What to expect
A pivotal first half. If the Titans establish an early lead, they'll run with Johnson, grind out the clock and the Chargers will never catch up. But, as always, the Chargers will strike first and force Young to put Tennessee on his shoulders. He'll lead a valiant comeback attempt, but fall just short.
Prediction: Chargers 28, Titans 23
From NFP:
Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper is listed as questionable on the injury report.
However, Harper expects to play against the San Diego Chargers on Friday even though he has a shoulder injury.
Harper told the Tennessean after returning to practice today that he might need a harness on his shoulder, but would like to avoid that if possible.
“This team here goes deep on every team they play,’’ Harper said. “They have receivers and they feel like they can throw jump balls over every team they see."
And Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that Harper has played well even though he has drawn some criticism.
“He has done fine,’’ Fisher said. “There has been a lot of unnecessary talk. The left corner gets more balls than the right corner, and that’s just life in the National Football League.’’
Meanwhile, the Titans ruled out offensive lineman Troy Kropog (calf).
And the following players, are listed as probable: defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, tight end Craig Stevens (concussion), defensive tackle Tony Brown (quadriceps, knee) and wide receiver Nate Washington (ankle).
Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper is listed as questionable on the injury report.
However, Harper expects to play against the San Diego Chargers on Friday even though he has a shoulder injury.
Harper told the Tennessean after returning to practice today that he might need a harness on his shoulder, but would like to avoid that if possible.
“This team here goes deep on every team they play,’’ Harper said. “They have receivers and they feel like they can throw jump balls over every team they see."
And Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that Harper has played well even though he has drawn some criticism.
“He has done fine,’’ Fisher said. “There has been a lot of unnecessary talk. The left corner gets more balls than the right corner, and that’s just life in the National Football League.’’
Meanwhile, the Titans ruled out offensive lineman Troy Kropog (calf).
And the following players, are listed as probable: defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, tight end Craig Stevens (concussion), defensive tackle Tony Brown (quadriceps, knee) and wide receiver Nate Washington (ankle).
More on Titans LBs from AP
Titans replacing 2 starting LBs on short week
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer
Posted: 12/23/2009 03:47:16 PM PST
Updated: 12/23/2009 03:47:18 PM PST
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The best piece of advice linebacker Colin Allred has gotten in the past couple days came from the man he's replacing.
The second-year Tennessee linebacker still doesn't have his own football card. So Keith Bulluck, the 10-year veteran whose season is over with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, told Allred to earn that card by playing a great game in his place.
"I'm really excited, but it's bittersweet to honest with you," Allred said Wednesday.
"You don't want to see Keith Bulluck go down, especially you don't want to see the severity of the injury. It's like replacing your big brother or your mentor or anybody who has a job can say somebody who showed them the ropes and one day you have to walk in for them. It's kind of tough. I'm excited about it. I'm going to give it everything I've got."
The last time the Titans were without two defensive starters because of injuries, the result was a 59-0 snowy beatdown in New England in October. Now they're without Bulluck, their leading tackler, and linebacker David Thornton before Friday night's critical game with San Diego (11-3) to keep slim playoff hopes alive.
Bulluck remains on the roster for now as he awaits surgery on his left anterior cruciate ligament. Thornton had surgery on his shoulder Tuesday and is on injured reserve. Bulluck is the team's leading tackler with 118, and he also had three interceptions.
Allred is taking Bulluck's spot in what will be the
first NFL start of his career. Rookie Gerald McRath will be making his fourth start, and middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, the second-leading tackler, will be putting the defense in the right spots.
"Tully's doing fine, and so is Colin and Gerald too," coach Jeff Fisher said. "They know what to do, they understand the challenges, they understand the potential problems with the matchups. So, they'll be fine."
Allred technically is a second-year player but has been with the Titans since 2007 when he spent the first 13 games on the practice squad. A graduate from Baylor, he has deferred enrolling in law school at California-Berkeley while he pursues football. Fisher said the 6-foot-1, 238-pound Allred knows all three positions.
As Allred talked to reporters at his locker, center Kevin Mawae walked by and yelled out, "Sixth man up, sixth man up."
"If you look at successful teams like the Colts, they have that kind of next man up mentality," Allred said. "That's what we're trying to develop here. I know what I'm doing. I've been here, so I feel like it will go well."
McRath had plenty of starting experience at Southern Mississippi before coming out early, and he ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine with a time of 4.49 seconds. He has 24 tackles in his limited play as a rookie, but as he found himself the target of reporters a team official tapped him on the shoulder to turn around for the TV cameras.
Safety Michael Griffin thinks the Titans are better positioned to move on now than in October when the secondary was without cornerbacks Cortland Finnegan (hamstring) and Nick Harper (broken right forearm) and nickelback Vincent Fuller (broken right forearm). That forced rookies Ryan Mouton and Jason McCourty to start in New England.
Going into Week 16? No rookie jitters with McGrath and Allred, and Griffin said Tulloch is ready as well.
"He was overshadowed by David Thornton and Keith Bulluck. As a whole, we had three great linebackers, and right now we have one great linebacker. But we have younger guys who have the capability of becoming great linebackers in this league," Griffin said.
The Titans could be without another defensive starter. Harper missed a second straight practice with a sore shoulder with Rod Hood working in his place. Hood had three interceptions while Harper recovered but has not played in five straight games. Fisher said he expects Harper will be ready.
Notes: Defensive tackle Tony Brown (knee/quadriceps muscle) also missed a second practice but told reporters he will play. "This is one they'll have to pull me out. I'm planning on going," Brown. ... Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (neck) also sat out a second day but is expected to play.
Titans replacing 2 starting LBs on short week
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer
Posted: 12/23/2009 03:47:16 PM PST
Updated: 12/23/2009 03:47:18 PM PST
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The best piece of advice linebacker Colin Allred has gotten in the past couple days came from the man he's replacing.
The second-year Tennessee linebacker still doesn't have his own football card. So Keith Bulluck, the 10-year veteran whose season is over with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, told Allred to earn that card by playing a great game in his place.
"I'm really excited, but it's bittersweet to honest with you," Allred said Wednesday.
"You don't want to see Keith Bulluck go down, especially you don't want to see the severity of the injury. It's like replacing your big brother or your mentor or anybody who has a job can say somebody who showed them the ropes and one day you have to walk in for them. It's kind of tough. I'm excited about it. I'm going to give it everything I've got."
The last time the Titans were without two defensive starters because of injuries, the result was a 59-0 snowy beatdown in New England in October. Now they're without Bulluck, their leading tackler, and linebacker David Thornton before Friday night's critical game with San Diego (11-3) to keep slim playoff hopes alive.
Bulluck remains on the roster for now as he awaits surgery on his left anterior cruciate ligament. Thornton had surgery on his shoulder Tuesday and is on injured reserve. Bulluck is the team's leading tackler with 118, and he also had three interceptions.
Allred is taking Bulluck's spot in what will be the
first NFL start of his career. Rookie Gerald McRath will be making his fourth start, and middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, the second-leading tackler, will be putting the defense in the right spots.
"Tully's doing fine, and so is Colin and Gerald too," coach Jeff Fisher said. "They know what to do, they understand the challenges, they understand the potential problems with the matchups. So, they'll be fine."
Allred technically is a second-year player but has been with the Titans since 2007 when he spent the first 13 games on the practice squad. A graduate from Baylor, he has deferred enrolling in law school at California-Berkeley while he pursues football. Fisher said the 6-foot-1, 238-pound Allred knows all three positions.
As Allred talked to reporters at his locker, center Kevin Mawae walked by and yelled out, "Sixth man up, sixth man up."
"If you look at successful teams like the Colts, they have that kind of next man up mentality," Allred said. "That's what we're trying to develop here. I know what I'm doing. I've been here, so I feel like it will go well."
McRath had plenty of starting experience at Southern Mississippi before coming out early, and he ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine with a time of 4.49 seconds. He has 24 tackles in his limited play as a rookie, but as he found himself the target of reporters a team official tapped him on the shoulder to turn around for the TV cameras.
Safety Michael Griffin thinks the Titans are better positioned to move on now than in October when the secondary was without cornerbacks Cortland Finnegan (hamstring) and Nick Harper (broken right forearm) and nickelback Vincent Fuller (broken right forearm). That forced rookies Ryan Mouton and Jason McCourty to start in New England.
Going into Week 16? No rookie jitters with McGrath and Allred, and Griffin said Tulloch is ready as well.
"He was overshadowed by David Thornton and Keith Bulluck. As a whole, we had three great linebackers, and right now we have one great linebacker. But we have younger guys who have the capability of becoming great linebackers in this league," Griffin said.
The Titans could be without another defensive starter. Harper missed a second straight practice with a sore shoulder with Rod Hood working in his place. Hood had three interceptions while Harper recovered but has not played in five straight games. Fisher said he expects Harper will be ready.
Notes: Defensive tackle Tony Brown (knee/quadriceps muscle) also missed a second practice but told reporters he will play. "This is one they'll have to pull me out. I'm planning on going," Brown. ... Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (neck) also sat out a second day but is expected to play.
From SDUnionTrib:
SAN DIEGO – Scott Mruczkowski’s season is finished, which just happens to coincide with the planned return of Nick Hardwick.
Mruczkowski, a superb fill-in for Hardwick, was placed on injured reserve yesterday with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for more than a month.
Hardwick, who has been out the last 13 games after surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left ankle suffered in the season opener, yesterday made it through practice strong and remains on track to start Friday against the Tennessee Titans.
“I had a good day,” Hardwick said. “It’s all good, but I can’t get ahead of myself. I’m not going to throw a party because I made it through practice. If I wake up tomorrow and feel good, I’ll let myself get excited. I’ve done it before. I’m not going to do that anymore.”
Even before Mruczkowski was hurt on the third-to-last play from scrimmage Sunday, the plan was for Hardwick to return to practice this week and perhaps play at least some snaps this week.
Now Hardwick, who expected to play Dec. 6 at Cleveland before having a setback in practice, will have two games to shake off any rust for a postseason run.
“It’s good timing,” Hardwick said. “ … The times I did try to come back have helped me. I got some good practice in. Today I didn’t feel rusty at all. I felt sharp.”
Dennis Norman, a nine-year veteran who saw his first extensive action as a Charger on Sunday in place of Mruczkowski, will be Hardwick’s backup.
The Chargers yesterday signed Eric Ghiacuic to be their third center. Ghiacuic started 42 games for Cincinnati from 2005-08. He has been out of the NFL since the Chiefs cut him before the season.
“Our purpose of signing Eric was for a solid three layers of protection at the center position,” General Manager A.J. Smith said. “It’s another blow for us, losing Mooch, but such is life in the NFL. You act quickly, adjust and move on.”
Is it the Chargers?
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, singled out over the years by Chargers players for instilling a certain physical (read: dirty) mindset in his team, implied yesterday that maybe it’s the Chargers with the problem.
“We’ve had some great battles, great matchups, and didn’t wind up on the winning side of any of them,” said Fisher, whose teams are 0-5 against the Chargers, including a playoff loss after the 2007 season. “ … But I know there are some other teams I’ve heard of that don’t particularly care for the Chargers. Maybe it’s them.”
Tuesday as Thursday
The Chargers yesterday followed their normal Thursday routine, except they did not practice in pads.
“We had a very, very physical game Sunday, and that wasn’t that long ago,” head coach Norv Turner said. “ … I’m impressed with what we did (Monday) and the way we came out and practiced today. It’s tough on them, and they’re responding real well.”
The team will practice today before leaving this afternoon for Nashville.
Nuts ’n’ Bolts
• Linebacker Shaun Phillips, who has missed at least one day of practice every week since injuring his ankle Nov. 8 against the New York Giants, practiced. Said Phillips, who spent his first Monday without a protective boot this week: “I’m starting to get back healthy again.”
• Cornerback Quentin Jammer, who left Sunday’s game with a bruised knee, practiced fully, as did inside linebacker Kevin Burnett, who did not play Sunday with a neck injury. Defensive lineman Travis Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Shawne Merriman (foot) and receiver Legedu Naanee (foot) all missed practice but are expected to play against the Titans. Defensive end Jacques Cesaire, who left Sunday’s game with an elbow injury, did not practice and his status for Friday is uncertain.
• The telecast of Friday’s game by NFL Network also will be available on KFMB Channel 8.
SAN DIEGO – Scott Mruczkowski’s season is finished, which just happens to coincide with the planned return of Nick Hardwick.
Mruczkowski, a superb fill-in for Hardwick, was placed on injured reserve yesterday with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for more than a month.
Hardwick, who has been out the last 13 games after surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left ankle suffered in the season opener, yesterday made it through practice strong and remains on track to start Friday against the Tennessee Titans.
“I had a good day,” Hardwick said. “It’s all good, but I can’t get ahead of myself. I’m not going to throw a party because I made it through practice. If I wake up tomorrow and feel good, I’ll let myself get excited. I’ve done it before. I’m not going to do that anymore.”
Even before Mruczkowski was hurt on the third-to-last play from scrimmage Sunday, the plan was for Hardwick to return to practice this week and perhaps play at least some snaps this week.
Now Hardwick, who expected to play Dec. 6 at Cleveland before having a setback in practice, will have two games to shake off any rust for a postseason run.
“It’s good timing,” Hardwick said. “ … The times I did try to come back have helped me. I got some good practice in. Today I didn’t feel rusty at all. I felt sharp.”
Dennis Norman, a nine-year veteran who saw his first extensive action as a Charger on Sunday in place of Mruczkowski, will be Hardwick’s backup.
The Chargers yesterday signed Eric Ghiacuic to be their third center. Ghiacuic started 42 games for Cincinnati from 2005-08. He has been out of the NFL since the Chiefs cut him before the season.
“Our purpose of signing Eric was for a solid three layers of protection at the center position,” General Manager A.J. Smith said. “It’s another blow for us, losing Mooch, but such is life in the NFL. You act quickly, adjust and move on.”
Is it the Chargers?
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, singled out over the years by Chargers players for instilling a certain physical (read: dirty) mindset in his team, implied yesterday that maybe it’s the Chargers with the problem.
“We’ve had some great battles, great matchups, and didn’t wind up on the winning side of any of them,” said Fisher, whose teams are 0-5 against the Chargers, including a playoff loss after the 2007 season. “ … But I know there are some other teams I’ve heard of that don’t particularly care for the Chargers. Maybe it’s them.”
Tuesday as Thursday
The Chargers yesterday followed their normal Thursday routine, except they did not practice in pads.
“We had a very, very physical game Sunday, and that wasn’t that long ago,” head coach Norv Turner said. “ … I’m impressed with what we did (Monday) and the way we came out and practiced today. It’s tough on them, and they’re responding real well.”
The team will practice today before leaving this afternoon for Nashville.
Nuts ’n’ Bolts
• Linebacker Shaun Phillips, who has missed at least one day of practice every week since injuring his ankle Nov. 8 against the New York Giants, practiced. Said Phillips, who spent his first Monday without a protective boot this week: “I’m starting to get back healthy again.”
• Cornerback Quentin Jammer, who left Sunday’s game with a bruised knee, practiced fully, as did inside linebacker Kevin Burnett, who did not play Sunday with a neck injury. Defensive lineman Travis Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Shawne Merriman (foot) and receiver Legedu Naanee (foot) all missed practice but are expected to play against the Titans. Defensive end Jacques Cesaire, who left Sunday’s game with an elbow injury, did not practice and his status for Friday is uncertain.
• The telecast of Friday’s game by NFL Network also will be available on KFMB Channel 8.
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From RotoTimes:
1. Titanic Injuries
The Tennessee Titans placed two starting linebackers on injured reserve this week and now have a gaping hole in the depth chart at the most crucial fantasy IDP position. David Thornton did not play in Week 15, and has been put on the shelf for the season with a shoulder injury. Starting weakside linebacker Keith Bulluck, who was in the midst of a huge rebound season, tore his ACL against the Dolphins and is also gone for the rest of 2009. Rookie Gerald McGrath got his third start of the season filling in for Thornton on the strong side, and finished with 11 total tackles. McGrath has been a top name in IDP dynasty leagues since the draft, and has looked decent enough to warrant full-time duty in 2010. Replacing Bulluck, however, is going to be tough for the Titans. After the injury, Colin Alred filled in, but finished with no stats despite playing more than a full quarter of the game. Tennessee played with five defensive backs for many of the snaps after losing Bulluck, and this week against the Chargers could feature a lot of nickel formations while they try to cover their lack of depth at the linebacker spot. Veteran Jamie Winborn was signed this week and could see some playing time, but with a horrible matchup against San Diego, he's not worthy of starting consideration.
1. Titanic Injuries
The Tennessee Titans placed two starting linebackers on injured reserve this week and now have a gaping hole in the depth chart at the most crucial fantasy IDP position. David Thornton did not play in Week 15, and has been put on the shelf for the season with a shoulder injury. Starting weakside linebacker Keith Bulluck, who was in the midst of a huge rebound season, tore his ACL against the Dolphins and is also gone for the rest of 2009. Rookie Gerald McGrath got his third start of the season filling in for Thornton on the strong side, and finished with 11 total tackles. McGrath has been a top name in IDP dynasty leagues since the draft, and has looked decent enough to warrant full-time duty in 2010. Replacing Bulluck, however, is going to be tough for the Titans. After the injury, Colin Alred filled in, but finished with no stats despite playing more than a full quarter of the game. Tennessee played with five defensive backs for many of the snaps after losing Bulluck, and this week against the Chargers could feature a lot of nickel formations while they try to cover their lack of depth at the linebacker spot. Veteran Jamie Winborn was signed this week and could see some playing time, but with a horrible matchup against San Diego, he's not worthy of starting consideration.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Let's get to the important stuff. Both of these teams have the sweetest AFL throwback jerseys ever.
I assume they'll each be wearing them?
I assume they'll each be wearing them?
Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
what are the expectations for Bo Scaife in this game? Titans don't have much of a real receiving corps...Gage is ok, Britt is a rookie, etc.
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
I think the Chargers destroy the Titans. Tennessee's had a nice little run but it's basically been against crappy teams, Miami, and Arizona w/o Kurt Warner. When they faced a contender like the Colts they got worked. When they face another contender in the Chargers they'll get worked.
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Pooh Tong and Nemo
Footballguy
There is a 100% chance that there will be weather at game time.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
This was WAY funnier the first eight times.
gnarboots11
Footballguy
HAIL SATAN!!!
bulger2holt
Footballguy
Chris Johnson predictions ?
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Here's to a FG contest. Bironas owner going against CJ and VJ.
Might be best to not even watch the game.Actually, that Indy game wasn't as lopsided as it appeared. If TN hadn't shot themselves in the foot a couple of times that game would have been much closer.
Ladsud
Footballguy
250 yards 3 TDs
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
On the 1st day of Christmas Santa gave to me...Chris Johnson n 30 points for me.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
How is the Chargers run D ?
pghrob
Footballguy
Titans are 9th best in rushing defense this season, however the loss of Bulluck and Thornton may loosen the running lanes for old LT. With the potent Chargers aerial attack having to force the TN safeties to stay back to lend a hand defending the pass, it is possible that LT may break through the D-Line and rack up his best rushing yardage totals of the season. LT has looked very old this season and on a short week following back to back hard fought games it is certainly not a given that he will be able to take advantage of the now short-handed Titans defense, but one would have to think there is an opportunity for him to enjoy a good game.
Edited to add: Oh gosh, please pardon my hoorible manners - Merry Christmas members and visitors to the FBG Shark Pool.
Edited to add: Oh gosh, please pardon my hoorible manners - Merry Christmas members and visitors to the FBG Shark Pool.
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Kiddnets
Footballguy
Was going to start Mendenhall over LT but I am looking for a Christmas miracle an starting the old guy one more time! Its a miracle I made the Finals with him as my 1st rd pick so he owes all his owners a big game!
PahtyTom
Footballguy
I'm seeing 11 mph winds
From the Titans' media release. (The Chargers haven't posted theirs yet.)
This Week's Game
This week the Tennessee Titans (7-7) play their final home game of the 2009 season, as they welcome the AFC West Champion San Diego Chargers (11-3) to LP Field (capacity 69,143) on Christmas night. The Dec. 25 kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST.
The game could impact the crowded AFC playoff field. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Chargers, who clinched their fourth consecutive division crown last week, are in control of the second seed in the AFC behind the Indianapolis Colts.
The Titans’ narrow playoff hopes remain alive after recording their seventh win in eight games last week against the Miami Dolphins. Including the Titans, there are eight teams at 7-7 or 8-6 vying for two Wild Card positions, with Denver and Baltimore, each 8-6, currently positioned at the top of the group.
The Titans and Chargers have not met since the 2007 playoffs, when the Chargers ended the Titans’ season with a 17-6 Wild Card win at Qualcomm Stadium. It gave the Chargers six consecutive wins in the regular season and playoffs versus the Titans.
TITANS-CHARGERS SERIES AT A GLANCE
Overall series (regular & postseason): Chargers lead series 23-16-1
Regular Season Series: Chargers lead series 22-13-1
Postseason Series: Titans lead series 3-1
Current streak: Six wins by Chargers
Titans at home vs. Chargers: 11-8
Titans on the road vs. Chargers: 5-15-1
Last Time at LP Field: Chargers 23 at Titans 17 in OT (12/9/07)
Last Time at Qualcomm Stadium: Titans 6 at Chargers 17 (Wild Card Round, 1/6/08)
First Time: L.A. Chargers 28 at Oilers 38 (9/18/60)
Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Chargers: 0-5 (including 0-1 in playoffs)
Norv Turner’s Record vs. Titans: 4-2 (0-2 with Washington, 2-0 with Oakland, 2-0 with San Diego)
Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Norv Turner: 2-4 (2-0 vs. Washington, 0-2 vs. Oakland, 0-2 vs. San Diego)
A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ...
Guarantee the Titans eight or more wins for the 11th time in 15 full seasons under head coach Jeff Fisher.
Improve Jeff Fisher’s career record as head coach (1995-09) to 141-115.
Improve Vince Young’s regular season record as a starting quarterback to 26-12.
Break a six-game winning streak by the Chargers in the series and give the Titans their first win over the Chargers since 1992.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK
WR Kenny Britt (three touchdowns in 2009) can become the first franchise rookie since Tyrone Calico in 2003 to have four touchdown receptions as a rookie.
RB Chris Johnson will attempt to record his 15th career 100-yard rushing game and his 10th consecutive 100-yard game, which would extend his franchise record and give him the third-longest streak in NFL history.
Chris Johnson (1,730 rushing yards in 2009) needs 134 rushing yards to give him the 10th-best rushing season total in NFL history (Jim Brown, 1,863 yards in 1963).
Chris Johnson (2,176 scrimmage yards in 2009) needs 159 scrimmage yards to record the fifth-highest single-season scrimmage yards total in NFL history (2,334 by Steven Jackson in 2006), 183 yards for the fourth-highest total (2,358 by Barry Sanders in 1997) and 195 yards for the third-highest total (2,370 by LaDainian Tomlinson in 2003).
WR Nate Washington (37 receptions in 2009) needs four receptions to set a new career high (40 in 2008).
QB Vince Young needs two touchdown passes to match his 2006 career high of 12 touchdown passes in a season.
TITANS-CHARGERS SERIES HISTORY
The Titans and Chargers share a long and storied history. The two teams, founding members of the American Football League who originally existed as the Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Chargers, have met 40 times since 1960. The Chargers lead the series 23-16-1.
On Sept. 18, 1960, the two clubs met for the Oilers’ inaugural home game at Houston’s Jeppesen Stadium. The Oilers won that match-up 38-28. In November of that same year, the Chargers won the rematch in Los Angeles, 24-21. The AFL’s top two teams would meet once more that season—a rubber match for the first-ever AFL Championship. The Oilers were victorious at home, rejoicing in a 24-16 win that earned each member of the team an extra $1,016.42.
The following season, they met again for the AFL crown, and the Oilers again were the victors in a 10-3 final. They would clash twice more in the playoffs, first in a 17-14 Oilers win in a 1979 Divisional contest. Following the 2007 season, the Chargers hosted the Titans in a Wild Card matchup and earned their first victory in the postseason series, winning 17-6. It was the most recent in a six-game string of victories against the Titans, dating back to 1993.
The Chargers and Oilers marked another significant day on Sept. 13, 1998, when the then-Tennessee Oilers, who played their home games in Memphis in 1997, hosted their first regular season home game in Nashville in front of 41,089 fans at Vanderbilt Stadium. To their dismay, the Chargers spoiled the festivities by handing the Oilers a 13-7 defeat.
The Titans and Chargers last met during the regular season on Dec. 9, 2007, less than a month prior to their 2007 playoff game (Jan. 6), in the Chargers’ first and only visit to LP Field. Although Tennessee led 17-3 in the fourth quarter, San Diego scored 14 points in the game’s final eight minutes of regulation to tie the game. In the overtime period, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson found the end zone after a 16-yard run to win the game.
Chris Johnson Notes
Titans running back Chris Johnson ranks first in the NFL in rushing yards. Johnson, who concluded his rookie season in 2008 ranked eighth in the NFL with 1,228 yards, has a total of 1,730 rushing yards through 14 games and also leads the league with a 5.7-yard average.
Chris Johnson ranks first in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage. His 1,730 rushing yards and 446 receiving yards give him a total of 2,176 yards.
Chris Johnson now owns the second-largest single-season rushing total in franchise history. His 1,730 yards put him behind only Earl Campbell’s total from 1980 (1,934).
Against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 13, Chris Johnson became the franchise’s all-time single-season leader in yards from scrimmage (combines rushing and receiving), surpassing Earl Campbell’s 1980 output of 1,981 scrimmage yards.
Titans running back Chris Johnson leads the NFL with 20 carries that have gained 20 or more yards. In the past 15 seasons, only one other player—Adrian Peterson in 2008—has had as many 20-yard carries in a 16-game season than Johnson has had so far this year.
On Sept. 20 against the Houston Texans, Chris Johnson enjoyed a record-setting afternoon. He set career highs with 197 rushing yards (eclipsed later in season) and 87 receiving yards for a combined total of 284 yards, and he accounted for a pair of rushing touchdowns and one touchdown reception. It was the first occasion in NFL history in which a player recorded a 90-plus yard rushing touchdown (91), another 50-plus yard rushing touchdown (57), and a 60-plus yard receiving touchdown (69) in a game. His shoes from the game were requested for a display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Chris Johnson‘s performance on Sept. 20 against the Texans included a carry that tied for the longest rush in franchise history. In the third quarter, the Titans offense faced a third-and-10 from their own nine-yard line. Johnson took a handoff and raced up the middle 91 yards for a score. The run tied a franchise record that stood alone for 45 years. On Dec. 13, 1964, Oilers running back Sid Blanks scored on a 91-yard carry against the New York Jets. Johnson’s 91-yard score came on the heels of a 57-yard touchdown earlier in the game, which at the time was the third-longest run of his career. Johnson later in 2009 scored on runs of 89 and 85 yards, giving him three touchdown runs in 2009 of 85 or more yards. No other player in NFL history has had as many 85-yard touchdown runs for their entire career.
On Nov. 1, Chris Johnson set the franchise’s all-time single-game rushing record with 228 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He accomplished the feat while tying a career high with a total of 24 carries, including touchdown runs of 52 and 89 yards. Johnson’s performance, which topped his previous high of 197 yards against the Texans on Sept. 20, edged the previous co-owners of the team record, Billy Cannon (216 on Dec. 10, 1961) and Eddie George (216 on Aug. 31, 1997).
In 2009, Chris Johnson became the third player in NFL history with six consecutive games rushing for 125 or more yards. The streak included totals of 128 yards at New England (10/18), 228 yards against Jacksonville (11/1), 135 yards at San Francisco (11/8), 132 yards against Buffalo (11/15), 151 yards at Houston (11/23) and 154 yards against Arizona (11/29). He joined Earl Campbell (1980) and Eric Dickerson (1984) as the only other players to accomplish the feat. Johnson is the only player in league annals to average 5.0 yards per carry in every game while recording six consecutive 125-yard rushing efforts. Jim Brown (1958) was the previous record holder with five games.
In November of this year, Titans running back Chris Johnson had arguably the best month of any running back in NFL history. With 800 total rushing yards in the month, he had the most rushing yards in calendar month since 1970. His total surpassed Ricky Williams’ previous record of 797 yards in December 2002. Johnson began the month—and the Titans’ current five-game winning streak—with a franchise-record 228 yards on the ground against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He followed that performance with 135 yards at San Francisco, 132 yards against Buffalo, 151 yards at Houston and 154 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson’s 800 rushing yards in November put him well above Barry Sanders’ previous record of 701 yards in the month of November, which Sanders accumulated in 1997.
This Week's Game
This week the Tennessee Titans (7-7) play their final home game of the 2009 season, as they welcome the AFC West Champion San Diego Chargers (11-3) to LP Field (capacity 69,143) on Christmas night. The Dec. 25 kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST.
The game could impact the crowded AFC playoff field. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Chargers, who clinched their fourth consecutive division crown last week, are in control of the second seed in the AFC behind the Indianapolis Colts.
The Titans’ narrow playoff hopes remain alive after recording their seventh win in eight games last week against the Miami Dolphins. Including the Titans, there are eight teams at 7-7 or 8-6 vying for two Wild Card positions, with Denver and Baltimore, each 8-6, currently positioned at the top of the group.
The Titans and Chargers have not met since the 2007 playoffs, when the Chargers ended the Titans’ season with a 17-6 Wild Card win at Qualcomm Stadium. It gave the Chargers six consecutive wins in the regular season and playoffs versus the Titans.
TITANS-CHARGERS SERIES AT A GLANCE
Overall series (regular & postseason): Chargers lead series 23-16-1
Regular Season Series: Chargers lead series 22-13-1
Postseason Series: Titans lead series 3-1
Current streak: Six wins by Chargers
Titans at home vs. Chargers: 11-8
Titans on the road vs. Chargers: 5-15-1
Last Time at LP Field: Chargers 23 at Titans 17 in OT (12/9/07)
Last Time at Qualcomm Stadium: Titans 6 at Chargers 17 (Wild Card Round, 1/6/08)
First Time: L.A. Chargers 28 at Oilers 38 (9/18/60)
Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Chargers: 0-5 (including 0-1 in playoffs)
Norv Turner’s Record vs. Titans: 4-2 (0-2 with Washington, 2-0 with Oakland, 2-0 with San Diego)
Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Norv Turner: 2-4 (2-0 vs. Washington, 0-2 vs. Oakland, 0-2 vs. San Diego)
A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ...
Guarantee the Titans eight or more wins for the 11th time in 15 full seasons under head coach Jeff Fisher.
Improve Jeff Fisher’s career record as head coach (1995-09) to 141-115.
Improve Vince Young’s regular season record as a starting quarterback to 26-12.
Break a six-game winning streak by the Chargers in the series and give the Titans their first win over the Chargers since 1992.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK
WR Kenny Britt (three touchdowns in 2009) can become the first franchise rookie since Tyrone Calico in 2003 to have four touchdown receptions as a rookie.
RB Chris Johnson will attempt to record his 15th career 100-yard rushing game and his 10th consecutive 100-yard game, which would extend his franchise record and give him the third-longest streak in NFL history.
Chris Johnson (1,730 rushing yards in 2009) needs 134 rushing yards to give him the 10th-best rushing season total in NFL history (Jim Brown, 1,863 yards in 1963).
Chris Johnson (2,176 scrimmage yards in 2009) needs 159 scrimmage yards to record the fifth-highest single-season scrimmage yards total in NFL history (2,334 by Steven Jackson in 2006), 183 yards for the fourth-highest total (2,358 by Barry Sanders in 1997) and 195 yards for the third-highest total (2,370 by LaDainian Tomlinson in 2003).
WR Nate Washington (37 receptions in 2009) needs four receptions to set a new career high (40 in 2008).
QB Vince Young needs two touchdown passes to match his 2006 career high of 12 touchdown passes in a season.
TITANS-CHARGERS SERIES HISTORY
The Titans and Chargers share a long and storied history. The two teams, founding members of the American Football League who originally existed as the Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Chargers, have met 40 times since 1960. The Chargers lead the series 23-16-1.
On Sept. 18, 1960, the two clubs met for the Oilers’ inaugural home game at Houston’s Jeppesen Stadium. The Oilers won that match-up 38-28. In November of that same year, the Chargers won the rematch in Los Angeles, 24-21. The AFL’s top two teams would meet once more that season—a rubber match for the first-ever AFL Championship. The Oilers were victorious at home, rejoicing in a 24-16 win that earned each member of the team an extra $1,016.42.
The following season, they met again for the AFL crown, and the Oilers again were the victors in a 10-3 final. They would clash twice more in the playoffs, first in a 17-14 Oilers win in a 1979 Divisional contest. Following the 2007 season, the Chargers hosted the Titans in a Wild Card matchup and earned their first victory in the postseason series, winning 17-6. It was the most recent in a six-game string of victories against the Titans, dating back to 1993.
The Chargers and Oilers marked another significant day on Sept. 13, 1998, when the then-Tennessee Oilers, who played their home games in Memphis in 1997, hosted their first regular season home game in Nashville in front of 41,089 fans at Vanderbilt Stadium. To their dismay, the Chargers spoiled the festivities by handing the Oilers a 13-7 defeat.
The Titans and Chargers last met during the regular season on Dec. 9, 2007, less than a month prior to their 2007 playoff game (Jan. 6), in the Chargers’ first and only visit to LP Field. Although Tennessee led 17-3 in the fourth quarter, San Diego scored 14 points in the game’s final eight minutes of regulation to tie the game. In the overtime period, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson found the end zone after a 16-yard run to win the game.
Chris Johnson Notes
Titans running back Chris Johnson ranks first in the NFL in rushing yards. Johnson, who concluded his rookie season in 2008 ranked eighth in the NFL with 1,228 yards, has a total of 1,730 rushing yards through 14 games and also leads the league with a 5.7-yard average.
Chris Johnson ranks first in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage. His 1,730 rushing yards and 446 receiving yards give him a total of 2,176 yards.
Chris Johnson now owns the second-largest single-season rushing total in franchise history. His 1,730 yards put him behind only Earl Campbell’s total from 1980 (1,934).
Against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 13, Chris Johnson became the franchise’s all-time single-season leader in yards from scrimmage (combines rushing and receiving), surpassing Earl Campbell’s 1980 output of 1,981 scrimmage yards.
Titans running back Chris Johnson leads the NFL with 20 carries that have gained 20 or more yards. In the past 15 seasons, only one other player—Adrian Peterson in 2008—has had as many 20-yard carries in a 16-game season than Johnson has had so far this year.
On Sept. 20 against the Houston Texans, Chris Johnson enjoyed a record-setting afternoon. He set career highs with 197 rushing yards (eclipsed later in season) and 87 receiving yards for a combined total of 284 yards, and he accounted for a pair of rushing touchdowns and one touchdown reception. It was the first occasion in NFL history in which a player recorded a 90-plus yard rushing touchdown (91), another 50-plus yard rushing touchdown (57), and a 60-plus yard receiving touchdown (69) in a game. His shoes from the game were requested for a display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Chris Johnson‘s performance on Sept. 20 against the Texans included a carry that tied for the longest rush in franchise history. In the third quarter, the Titans offense faced a third-and-10 from their own nine-yard line. Johnson took a handoff and raced up the middle 91 yards for a score. The run tied a franchise record that stood alone for 45 years. On Dec. 13, 1964, Oilers running back Sid Blanks scored on a 91-yard carry against the New York Jets. Johnson’s 91-yard score came on the heels of a 57-yard touchdown earlier in the game, which at the time was the third-longest run of his career. Johnson later in 2009 scored on runs of 89 and 85 yards, giving him three touchdown runs in 2009 of 85 or more yards. No other player in NFL history has had as many 85-yard touchdown runs for their entire career.
On Nov. 1, Chris Johnson set the franchise’s all-time single-game rushing record with 228 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He accomplished the feat while tying a career high with a total of 24 carries, including touchdown runs of 52 and 89 yards. Johnson’s performance, which topped his previous high of 197 yards against the Texans on Sept. 20, edged the previous co-owners of the team record, Billy Cannon (216 on Dec. 10, 1961) and Eddie George (216 on Aug. 31, 1997).
In 2009, Chris Johnson became the third player in NFL history with six consecutive games rushing for 125 or more yards. The streak included totals of 128 yards at New England (10/18), 228 yards against Jacksonville (11/1), 135 yards at San Francisco (11/8), 132 yards against Buffalo (11/15), 151 yards at Houston (11/23) and 154 yards against Arizona (11/29). He joined Earl Campbell (1980) and Eric Dickerson (1984) as the only other players to accomplish the feat. Johnson is the only player in league annals to average 5.0 yards per carry in every game while recording six consecutive 125-yard rushing efforts. Jim Brown (1958) was the previous record holder with five games.
In November of this year, Titans running back Chris Johnson had arguably the best month of any running back in NFL history. With 800 total rushing yards in the month, he had the most rushing yards in calendar month since 1970. His total surpassed Ricky Williams’ previous record of 797 yards in December 2002. Johnson began the month—and the Titans’ current five-game winning streak—with a franchise-record 228 yards on the ground against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He followed that performance with 135 yards at San Francisco, 132 yards against Buffalo, 151 yards at Houston and 154 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson’s 800 rushing yards in November put him well above Barry Sanders’ previous record of 701 yards in the month of November, which Sanders accumulated in 1997.
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gnarboots11
Footballguy
From a CJ and VY owner who is playing them bofe I need like 8 TD between the two. My predictions 300 yards and 4td for CJ, and 500 yards and 5td for VY. All of CJ's touchdowns come from 75 yards screen passes. LET'S DO IT!
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Dragon1952
Footballguy
I've watched every Charger game, and I would have to say that, especially lately, LT has had a little spring in his step, so to speak.pghrob said:
Nashville is fine if not very good for Ks. Bironas has good career stats thus far
no throwback afl unis tonite for anyone interested...............
Must be a sign. Hartley over Kaeding. Hope it doesn't bite me.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
What kind of impact will this stiff breeze have on the passing game? Need a huge game from Rivers tonight
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
You'll get it
