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| All Games | 5-9 | -1.9 | 5-9 | 7-7 | 20.4 | 10.4 | 328.8 | (5.6) | 1.9 | 28.3 | 12.8 | 368.4 | (5.7) | 1.5 | | Road Games | 2-5 | -1.6 | 2-5 | 4-3 | 20.7 | 11.6 | 314.7 | (5.4) | 1.4 | 27.7 | 11.6 | 339.0 | (5.6) | 1.7 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 15.7 | 10.0 | 334.7 | (5.8) | 2.7 | 20.3 | 10.3 | 284.7 | (4.4) | 2.3 | | Grass Games | 4-7 | -1.5 | 4-7 | 5-6 | 20.0 | 9.5 | 326.4 | (5.7) | 2.0 | 27.7 | 12.6 | 370.4 | (5.7) | 1.4 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 20.4 | 10.4 | 17.0 | 27:50 | 23-109 | (4.7) | 21-35 | 59.8% | 220 | (6.2) | 58-329 | (5.6) | (16.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 23 | 11.2 | 19.9 | 30:45 | 27-114 | (4.3) | 21-35 | 59.7% | 231 | (6.5) | 62-345 | (5.6) | (15) | | Offense Road Games | 20.7 | 11.6 | 17.0 | 27:34 | 25-118 | (4.7) | 20-34 | 58.3% | 196 | (5.8) | 59-315 | (5.4) | (15.2) | | Defense (All Games) | 28.3 | 12.8 | 22.1 | 33:07 | 30-128 | (4.2) | 23-34 | 66.5% | 240 | (7) | 65-368 | (5.7) | (13) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.1 | 11.8 | 20.8 | 31:09 | 28-119 | (4.2) | 21-36 | 60.0% | 231 | (6.5) | 64-350 | (5.5) | (15.2) | | Defense Road Games | 27.7 | 11.6 | 20.3 | 32:26 | 28-119 | (4.2) | 22-33 | 66.4% | 220 | (6.7) | 61-339 | (5.6) | (12.2) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | -0.4 | 13-5 | 38.8% | 1-0 | 45.5% | 4-91 | (25) | 2-22 | (11.2) | 7-55 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 13-5 | 37.9% | 1-0 | 54.2% | 3-67 | (23.5) | 22-2 | (10.2) | 6-57 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 14-6 | 42.1% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 4-84 | (23.5) | 2-19 | (9.6) | 7-55 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | | 13-5 | 40.6% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 2-51 | (27.7) | 2-20 | (9.1) | 6-48 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | | 14-5 | 39.5% | 1-0 | 50.7% | 3-60 | (22.8) | 21-2 | (10) | 6-53 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | | 13-6 | 41.9% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 2-59 | (34.4) | 2-12 | (6.7) | 5-44 |
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| All Games | 10-4 | +2.4 | 8-6 | 6-8 | 24.6 | 12.8 | 349.0 | (5.7) | 1.1 | 20.9 | 10.8 | 340.3 | (5.5) | 1.5 | | Home Games | 6-1 | +2.7 | 4-3 | 3-4 | 25.4 | 13.7 | 344.4 | (5.5) | 1.3 | 19.0 | 11.0 | 349.3 | (5.5) | 1.6 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 23.7 | 11.3 | 371.3 | (5.9) | 1.3 | 15.7 | 11.7 | 311.7 | (5.4) | 1.7 | | Grass Games | 8-1 | +5.2 | 6-3 | 4-5 | 26.8 | 14.6 | 358.8 | (5.6) | 1.2 | 18.9 | 10.4 | 328.4 | (5.3) | 1.7 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.6 | 12.8 | 20.6 | 30:19 | 27-107 | (4) | 23-34 | 66.6% | 241 | (7.1) | 61-349 | (5.7) | (14.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22 | 11.2 | 19.7 | 30:13 | 27-118 | (4.4) | 21-35 | 61.2% | 228 | (6.5) | 62-345 | (5.6) | (15.7) | | Offense Home Games | 25.4 | 13.7 | 21.0 | 30:23 | 28-112 | (4.1) | 23-35 | 66.3% | 232 | (6.7) | 62-344 | (5.5) | (13.5) | | Defense (All Games) | 20.9 | 10.8 | 19.5 | 29:41 | 26-114 | (4.5) | 20-36 | 55.7% | 226 | (6.2) | 62-340 | (5.5) | (16.3) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.9 | 11.4 | 20 | 31:49 | 27-119 | (4.4) | 21-35 | 60.2% | 230 | (6.5) | 63-349 | (5.6) | (15.2) | | Defense Home Games | 19.0 | 11.0 | 19.3 | 29:37 | 25-117 | (4.7) | 22-39 | 57.0% | 233 | (6) | 63-349 | (5.5) | (18.4) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 13-6 | 43.4% | 1-0 | 44.4% | 3-71 | (24.7) | 2-18 | (8.9) | 7-62 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 13-5 | 37.0% | 1-0 | 51.6% | 3-67 | (24.2) | 20-2 | (8.9) | 6-54 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 13-6 | 43.3% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 3-69 | (25.5) | 2-24 | (12.8) | 6-49 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | | 14-5 | 38.2% | 1-1 | 40.0% | 3-60 | (23.5) | 2-9 | (6) | 8-66 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | | 13-5 | 37.1% | 1-0 | 48.3% | 3-60 | (22.6) | 20-2 | (8.7) | 7-55 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | | 14-6 | 41.6% | 1-1 | 44.4% | 3-65 | (24.1) | 2-7 | (4.7) | 7-63 |
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| 10/28/2012 | INDIANAPOLIS | 13-19 | L | -3 | L | 46 | U | 25-112 | 22-29-227 | 0 | 34-171 | 26-38-286 | 1 | | 11/4/2012 | CHICAGO | 20-51 | L | 5 | L | 44 | O | 18-159 | 20-35-174 | 5 | 36-160 | 19-26-198 | 1 | | 11/11/2012 | @ MIAMI | 37-3 | W | 7 | W | 44 | U | 37-177 | 9-22-116 | 0 | 15-54 | 23-39-201 | 4 | | 11/25/2012 | @ JACKSONVILLE | 19-24 | L | -3 | L | 45.5 | U | 29-110 | 23-40-250 | 2 | 27-100 | 17-26-221 | 1 | | 12/2/2012 | HOUSTON | 10-24 | L | 7 | L | 48 | U | 17-89 | 21-45-265 | 6 | 35-125 | 21-35-207 | 0 | | 12/9/2012 | @ INDIANAPOLIS | 23-27 | L | 3.5 | L | 46.5 | O | 24-97 | 22-35-259 | 2 | 30-98 | 16-34-171 | 2 | | 12/17/2012 | NY JETS | 14-10 | W | 1 | W | 40.5 | U | 30-167 | 13-22-127 | 0 | 30-146 | 13-29-107 | 5 | | 12/23/2012 | @ GREEN BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/30/2012 | JACKSONVILLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 10/28/2012 | JACKSONVILLE | 24-15 | W | -15.5 | L | 45 | U | 26-66 | 22-36-172 | 1 | 20-62 | 27-49-279 | 1 | | 11/4/2012 | ARIZONA | 31-17 | W | -10.5 | W | 43 | O | 39-176 | 14-30-208 | 1 | 18-54 | 23-46-286 | 2 | | 11/18/2012 | @ DETROIT | 24-20 | W | -3 | W | 53.5 | U | 29-95 | 19-27-219 | 1 | 24-110 | 17-39-252 | 4 | | 11/25/2012 | @ NY GIANTS | 10-38 | L | 3 | L | 50 | U | 26-116 | 15-27-201 | 2 | 31-147 | 16-30-243 | 0 | | 12/2/2012 | MINNESOTA | 23-14 | W | -7 | W | 47 | U | 36-152 | 27-35-283 | 1 | 28-240 | 12-25-119 | 2 | | 12/9/2012 | DETROIT | 27-20 | W | -5.5 | W | 50 | U | 25-140 | 14-24-148 | 1 | 32-135 | 27-45-251 | 2 | | 12/16/2012 | @ CHICAGO | 21-13 | W | -3 | W | 43.5 | U | 32-113 | 23-36-278 | 2 | 23-83 | 12-21-107 | 1 | | 12/23/2012 | TENNESSEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/30/2012 | @ MINNESOTA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | TENNESSEE: The Titans are encouraged by what they deemed a productive offseason for RB Chris Johnson. They mix a lot of zone plays in for Johnson, though their line is more built for man blocking. They use a lot of two-tight end sets and still use a fullback to try and open things up for him. Johnson takes about 70 percent of the reps and is often asked to find yards between the tackles. Javon Ringer will come in on every third or fourth series. The Titans often go into the red zone with the idea of running it, with Johnson taking a lot of touches. But they get easily frustrated after one busted play and ended up one of the league's most pass-heavy red zone teams. The Titans were so pass-happy for most of last season that they looked like classic Air Coryell under offensive coordinator Chris Palmer. They get the ball downfield aggressively, something that didn't change whether it was Matt Hasselbeck or Jake Locker under center. Kenny Britt is the first look, with Nate Washington not far behind. Jared Cook is often used to stretch the middle of the field. Rookie Kendall Wright was brought in to provide a deep threat in the slot, though he may be used underneath as well for spacing purposes. The Titans also reintroduced the screen game last year, giving them another way to get Johnson the ball. They'll often try to get the ball outside to a receiver near the goal line rather than using a tight end over the middle. Defensive line coach Jim Washburn and DE Jason Babin leaving before last season was a big reason Tennessee finished with the second-fewest sacks in the NFL in 2011. The secondary took a hit this year with the departure of CB Cortland Finnegan and contract dispute with franchise player S Michael Griffin. A lot is going to be asked of LB Colin McCarthy, who was a monster after moving into the starting lineup in the middle of last season, recording 50 solo tackles over eight games as a rookie. Tennessee will be looking for both projected starting cornerbacks, Jason McCourty and Alterraun Verner, to help fill the void created by the loss of Finnegan. McCourty led defensive backs in solo tackles in 2011, and opposing quarterbacks may target him even more often now that he'll be matched up with many opposing No. 1 WRs. Verner has 102 total tackles (86 solo) in 15 career starts and would seem to be the more attractive target for opposing quarterbacks to pick on. | | GREEN BAY: The running game is an afterthought for the Packers, more often something Aaron Rodgers audibles to at the line. It's a zone-blocking scheme and they've had good success with it. James Starks is the only back on the roster whose had significant NFL experience, but coach Mike McCarthy has leaned towards a time share in recent years (a big reason why they spent a third-round pick on Alex Green in 2010). Green, if he's recovered from a torn ACL, or Brandon Saine should work their way into a timeshare, with Starks taking about 60 percent of the reps. John Kuhn will take short-yardage duties. The Packers have shown a lot of versatility in their passing game, throwing almost everything downfield. Greg Jennings still gets the most looks, with Jordy Nelson taking advantage of single coverage and out-producing him despite fewer targets. They'll primarily play three-wide and go four-wide often, with James Jones set to take on a bigger role as the third receiver. They also rotate their receivers frequently, even Jennings and Nelson. Jermichael Finley works medium-to-deep in the middle of the field. The backs serve as check downs, but Rodgers is often willing to throw into coverage and trust his receivers. Green Bay is very pass-happy in the red zone; they threw more than 70 percent of the time in goal-to-go situations, a higher rate than any team in the NFL. Green Bay tied for the league lead with 38 forced turnovers last year, and will continue to pick off passes with a ball-hungry secondary that frequently takes chances. The addition of run-clogging DTs Anthony Hargrove and Daniel Muir will allow relentless pass rusher Clay Matthews to get to the quarterback. Desmond Bishop has been a rock since moving into the starting lineup in 2010, averaging 8.5 tackles per game over 25 career starts. He's also the rare inside linebacker who can pick up a sack nearly every other game. Despite his age, Charles Woodson is still a force who will force turnovers whether he plays cornerback or safety, and he has become one of the NFL's better defensive backs in run support. The other starters in the secondary'Morgan Burnett, Tramon Williams and Charles Peprah'go for the big play, but end up surrendering as many as they make. |
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*Titans-Packers Preview* ========================
By JEFF BARTL STATS Writer
Coach Mike McCarthy isn't about to disregard the importance of the first-round bye simply because his Green Bay Packers were bounced out of last season's NFC playoffs without a victory.
The only difference in his team's pursuit of that goal this season is the starters likely won't be receiving any rest over the final weeks this time around.
Green Bay can help its chances of earning another bye with a victory over the visiting Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
The Packers cruised into the postseason with a 15-1 record after resting most of their starters Week 17, but they were upset at home by the eventual champion New York Giants - one year after rolling to a Super Bowl title as a wild-card team.
McCarthy isn't worried about the successes or failures of the past, but he's rather focused on getting his team an extra week of rest for this season's playoffs, seeing as he doesn't anticipate sitting anyone prematurely over the next couple games.
The Packers clinched the NFC North with last week's 21-13 win at Chicago.
"We want the bye week, make no bones about it," McCarthy said. "It's important to have a healthy football team, and if you have an opportunity to achieve the bye week, that's what we're working for.
"I'm making it clear right now. We're going to play all the way through."
Aaron Rodgers essentially received two weeks off before the playoff loss, but he'll be under center to close out this season. Green Bay (10-4) must win its final two games - it also plays at Minnesota on Dec. 30 - and needs San Francisco to lose to either Seattle or Arizona in order to receive the No. 2 seed.
"There's a lot to play for," Rodgers said. "We learned last year you have to be playing the right way at the end of the season."
The top spot also is a possibility, though Atlanta would have to fall in both of its last games.
"It would be nice to get that (No. 2) seed," Rodgers said. "The (No. 1) seed is going to be tough, but the (No. 2) seed is probably doable."
Rodgers connected with James Jones on three touchdown passes as part of his 23-for-36, 291-yard performance against the Bears, while Randall Cobb caught six passes for 115 yards and added 37 in kick-return yardage.
Cobb is 108 yards receiving and 36 kick-return yards from becoming the first player in NFL history with 1,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards in kick returns.
Jordy Nelson sat out again with a bad hamstring and is questionable for this week, but Cobb, Jones and Greg Jennings seem well prepared to help carry the passing game.
"(McCarthy) talked about playing like it's the playoffs, like it's one-game elimination right now," Jennings said. "We have to put ourselves in that mindset."
Tennessee (5-9) will be looking to play spoiler while finishing up a disappointing season, but it is coming off a 14-10 victory over the New York Jets on Monday that ended a three-game losing streak.
It wasn't pretty - the Titans' 14 penalties were their most since getting flagged 18 times Jan. 1, 2006 - but coach Mike Munchak was pleased with the result.
"We won is all that matters right now," Munchak said. "We need to figure out for the next game how to score more points and build off of that. So you'd rather build off of at least we found a way to win a football game."
Though Tennessee ranks 23rd in total defense allowing 368.9 yards per game and 30th giving up an average of 28.3 points, it has been much better of late.
Since a 51-20 loss to Chicago on Nov. 4, the Titans rank third in total defense (285.8 yards per game), and fourth giving up 17.6 points per contest.
"I like to judge a team by kind of how they're playing lately, and I think they're playing really well," Rodgers said. "They're an opportunistic defense. They have some guys with some ball skills in the secondary, they've got some athletic players."
Chris Johnson finished with 21 carries for 122 yards, including a 94-yard touchdown run, to help take some of the pressure off Jake Locker, who went 13 for 22 for 149 yards Monday.
The offense didn't turn the ball over after totaling 10 giveaways in the previous three games.
"We knew it wasn't all the defense," Munchak said regarding the team's earlier problems. "It was turnovers, it was the offense. It was a lot of things that were leading to statistically things looking worse than they were. We obviously weren't playing as well as we needed to  either side of the ball."
Tennessee has won three straight matchups with Green Bay, though they haven't met since the Titans' 19-16 overtime victory Nov. 2, 2008.
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