Week 4: Tennessee Titans (2-1) @ Cleveland Browns (2-1)

[OSUFan_88]

Should be a pretty good game, especially since Britt is out. Looks like it will be a battle of the good defenses. The Cleveland Browns defensive line has been surprisingly one of the best in the NFL so far. And the Titans have probably the best offensively line in the NFL.

Who you got?

[Nza]

The Titans OL is a top notch pass blocking line - possibly the best in the NFL. But the run blocking is down right bad. Between Harris, Amano and Scott, someone is getting blown up almost every running down. CJ can't get any room and the only reason Ringer has on occasion is because the D was expecting pass.

The Titans D has been good but mostly in coverage - the DL is not getting much pressure really. Morgan doesn't quite look like his pre-ACL self just yet. Ayers hasn't shown that preseason form at LB just yet either so maybe he starts to show more soon. Finnegan has looked quite good so far though, but has yet to be really challenged.

Hasselbeck has been exceptional and Nate Washington has been good too, but without Britt I'm not sure how much of this will remain. Still PO'd, can't believe the Titans luck at WR.

I haven't seen much of the Browns so far but they're at home and I think probably deserve a slight edge here - 20-17 is my prediction.

[OSUFan_88]

The only thing I'll say is that the Browns defense is becoming a force. The human wall of Phil Taylor and Ahtyba Rubin are dominating teams in the middle, while Jabaal Sheard and Jayme Mitchell are doing a decent job on the outside.

The matchup of the entire game will be the Titans O-line vs the Browns D-line. I think everything else is pretty even.

Both teams are extremely similar. Both have below average WR crew with star running backs and medium range QB's that rely on their defense.

[skydog71]

I can't get too excited about this Titans team, largely for the reasons that Nza has pointed out. Similarly, it's hard to get a read on the Browns --- their first 3 opponents are a combined only 1-8, with the only win coming against the Browns themselves. I'm going to take the easy way out here and say that this game will come down to turnovers. I think Hasselbeck will be smarter than McCoy in his decision making, and the Titans squeak it out in a low scoring affair:

Titans 16
Browns 13

Also, this is just an aside, but I was in Vegas last November. I only put money on one game. I figured it was a lock. Patriots over Browns, and I was giving up something like 8 points. Money in the bank, right? Not quite... Browns won by 20 points. If the Browns can roll the Patriots, I'm sure this improved squad can roll us as well.

[Nza]

Any team can beat any other team these days. There are a few very unlikely wins and losses here and there, but they are getting fewer and further between. I wouldn't be shocked if this game ended in a blowout either way.

OSUFan - damnit, I was hoping to hear the Browns DTs were weak as hell so maybe the interior Titans OL could fluke a good block on a run or two for CJ :P

[BRxSKINSx]

I'm hoping the Titans go out and win this game..... I'm a lil down since we lost Britt for the season, he was putting up GREAT numbers....and that without CJ2K doing his thing..... And speaking of CJ...I defended him holding out until he got paid...well CJ's been paid and although it's only been 3 games, he hasn't shown any signs of CJ from the last 3 seasons..... Step it up CJ, we can actually win the division this year...Just my opinion...

[HealyMonster]

IDK much about either team, and ive watched every Titans game for the past 12 years LOL. I cant get a read on the 2011 Titans man. I feel like any minute we are going to get destroyed and go on a 6 game losing streak.

I cant imagine CJ can keep up sucking this much for much longer. I mean eventually he is going to have to string together a couple good 6-7 yard runs right? Im going to say 19-17 Titans with the browns missing a field goal as time expires.

[55]

I think people are overhyping the Browns' defense WAY too much. They have played the Bengals (1-2), the Colts (0-3) and the Dolphins (0-3) so far. Three teams who don't exactly have high powered offenses. In fact, they have a schedule softer than Charmin until week 13.