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VIKINGS: The
Vikings have scored only three offensive touchdowns in three games. The
Titans, meanwhile, are surrendering an NFL-low 9.7 points per game.
Tennessee's overall defense and pass defense are both third in the
league, while the Titans are 10th against the run. There is little doubt
the Vikings will try to establish their run game early with Adrian
Peterson leading the way. QB Gus Frerotte is going to need to hit a few
downfield passes in order to loosen up things for Peterson and Chester
Taylor...FULL
STORY
TITANS: The
Titans and Vikings only see each other every few years, thanks to
scheduling, but the two clubs are largely mirror images of each other.
Both are geared around the running game offensively with explosive
running backs in Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson who can stress a
defense and easily hit a crease for a big gain. Gap control will be
extremely important to both defenses, which are geared to stop the run
and rush the passer...FULL
STORY |
Tennessee took care of
Houston, 31-12, last weekend and has now won six straight regular-season
games overall dating to last year. The Titans have doubled up on their
opponents during the win streak, outscoring them by a combined 124-62
Including a 20-3 loss in the last meeting
(2004), the Oilers/Titans have lost four straight games to the Vikings
(last win over Minnesota was in 1992).
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