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| All Games | 1-2 | -0.3 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 24.7 | 8.7 | 362.7 | (5.8) | 0.0 | 25.7 | 15.7 | 421.3 | (6.5) | 1.3 | | Road Games | 0-1 | -1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 27.0 | 3.0 | 389.0 | (6.4) | 0.0 | 30.0 | 27.0 | 490.0 | (7.8) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -0.3 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 24.7 | 8.7 | 362.7 | (5.8) | 0.0 | 25.7 | 15.7 | 421.3 | (6.5) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 1-2 | -0.3 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 24.7 | 8.7 | 362.7 | (5.8) | 0.0 | 25.7 | 15.7 | 421.3 | (6.5) | 1.3 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.7 | 8.7 | 21.7 | 28:16 | 30-132 | (4.4) | 21-32 | 63.9% | 231 | (7.1) | 62-363 | (5.8) | (14.7) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.4 | 9.5 | 20.8 | 29:02 | 26-106 | (4.2) | 22-35 | 64.1% | 258 | (7.3) | 61-364 | (6) | (16.2) | | Offense Road Games | 27.0 | 3.0 | 23.0 | 27:33 | 30-183 | (6.1) | 19-31 | 61.3% | 206 | (6.6) | 61-389 | (6.4) | (14.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 25.7 | 15.7 | 24.3 | 31:44 | 29-154 | (5.2) | 23-35 | 66.0% | 268 | (7.6) | 65-421 | (6.5) | (16.4) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 24.6 | 11.7 | 24.5 | 31:06 | 27-136 | (5) | 26-38 | 67.8% | 273 | (7.2) | 65-409 | (6.3) | (16.7) | | Defense Road Games | 30.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | 32:27 | 28-127 | (4.5) | 24-35 | 68.6% | 363 | (10.4) | 63-490 | (7.8) | (16.3) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 13-5 | 36.8% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 2-51 | (21.9) | 1-1 | (0.7) | 8-60 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 13-6 | 44.9% | 0-0 | 80.0% | 2-37 | (23.5) | 13-1 | (9.9) | 7-62 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 11-2 | 18.2% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 4-85 | (21.2) | 1-0 | (0) | 8-55 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | | 12-5 | 40.5% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 2-31 | (18.4) | 1-16 | (12) | 7-56 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | | 13-6 | 48.7% | 1-0 | 66.7% | 1-23 | (22.6) | 14-1 | (10.2) | 6-53 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 12-4 | 33.3% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 2-29 | (14.5) | 3-46 | (15.3) | 11-96 |
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| All Games | 1-3 | -2.2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 326.5 | (5.8) | 1.7 | 27.5 | 14.5 | 352.7 | (5.4) | 1.5 | | Home Games | 0-1 | -1.5 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 314.0 | (6.7) | 2.0 | 26.0 | 16.0 | 368.0 | (5.1) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 0-3 | -3.5 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 300.3 | (5.9) | 2.3 | 33.3 | 18.3 | 388.7 | (5.5) | 1.0 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | -0.2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 18.0 | 5.0 | 359.5 | (6.1) | 1.0 | 18.0 | 9.5 | 306.5 | (4.9) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 15.0 | 5.0 | 18.7 | 26:22 | 24-119 | (5) | 18-32 | 55.0% | 207 | (6.4) | 56-326 | (5.8) | (21.8) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 19 | 7.9 | 20.2 | 27:55 | 23-111 | (4.9) | 22-37 | 60.0% | 246 | (6.6) | 60-356 | (6) | (18.8) | | Offense Home Games | 10.0 | 0.0 | 13.0 | 18:49 | 13-82 | (6.3) | 18-34 | 52.9% | 232 | (6.8) | 47-314 | (6.7) | (31.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 27.5 | 14.5 | 24.2 | 33:38 | 33-127 | (3.8) | 21-33 | 64.1% | 226 | (6.9) | 66-353 | (5.4) | (12.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 28.7 | 14.4 | 23.5 | 33:05 | 32-137 | (4.3) | 23-33 | 67.4% | 254 | (7.6) | 66-391 | (6) | (13.6) | | Defense Home Games | 26.0 | 16.0 | 26.0 | 41:11 | 43-220 | (5.1) | 19-29 | 65.5% | 148 | (5.1) | 72-368 | (5.1) | (14.2) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | -0.2 | 12-3 | 25.5% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 2-36 | (18.2) | 1-2 | (3.3) | 8-77 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 12-4 | 37.0% | 1-0 | 43.7% | 2-55 | (26.3) | 6-1 | (4.3) | 7-63 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 | 10-2 | 20.0% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 5-68 | (13.6) | 0-0 | (0) | 5-30 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 | | 13-5 | 39.2% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 1-34 | (22.7) | 2-19 | (8.4) | 6-47 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | | 13-6 | 46.0% | 1-0 | 48.6% | 1-33 | (24.7) | 21-2 | (10) | 6-47 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | 16-9 | 56.2% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 | (0) | 1-15 | (15) | 4-25 |
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| | Average power rating of opponents played: CLEVELAND 22.3, TENNESSEE 24.8 |
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| 9/7/2014 | @ PITTSBURGH | 27-30 | L | 5.5 | W | 41.5 | O | 30-183 | 19-31-206 | 0 | 28-127 | 24-35-363 | 1 | | 9/14/2014 | NEW ORLEANS | 26-24 | W | 5 | W | 49 | O | 30-122 | 24-41-202 | 0 | 27-174 | 27-40-223 | 2 | | 9/21/2014 | BALTIMORE | 21-23 | L | 1.5 | L | 43 | O | 29-91 | 19-25-284 | 0 | 33-160 | 19-31-217 | 1 | | 10/5/2014 | @ TENNESSEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/12/2014 | PITTSBURGH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/19/2014 | @ JACKSONVILLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/26/2014 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/2/2014 | TAMPA BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/7/2014 | @ KANSAS CITY | 26-10 | W | 3 | W | 45.5 | U | 38-162 | 22-33-243 | 0 | 17-67 | 19-35-178 | 3 | | 9/14/2014 | DALLAS | 10-26 | L | -3 | L | 49 | U | 13-82 | 18-34-232 | 2 | 43-220 | 19-29-148 | 1 | | 9/21/2014 | @ CINCINNATI | 7-33 | L | 6 | L | 45 | U | 28-149 | 17-34-177 | 2 | 31-116 | 17-26-184 | 1 | | 9/28/2014 | @ INDIANAPOLIS | 17-41 | L | 7 | L | 46 | O | 16-85 | 14-28-176 | 3 | 41-105 | 29-41-393 | 1 | | 10/5/2014 | CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/12/2014 | JACKSONVILLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/19/2014 | @ WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/26/2014 | HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | CLEVELAND: New head coach Mike Pettine brought in Kyle Shanahan to be his offensive coordinator. Pettine also hired former Ravens O-Line coach Andy Moeller to help operate a running game that's expected to be built around a zone-blocking scheme. Ben Tate fits the bill as a one-cut back who was used in a similar scheme in Houston. Tate is injury-prone, but he'll likely be given as much as he can handle. Rookies Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell will battle in the preseason for the role of No. 2 RB on early downs while Chris Ogbonnaya is expected to begin the year as the main back on obvious passing downs. Shanahan oversaw some zone-read option stuff in Washington. It could be sprinkled in with Johnny Manziel, but considering Robert Griffin III's injuries, they figure to go light.
Shanahan ran a fairly traditional West Coast passing game and should do so with Manziel under center. Miles Austin seems to have a good a chance as any of Cleveland's receivers to fill in for Josh Gordon as Manziel's top downfield target. If Austin does win the role, he would likely line up at split end and be used on a lot of hard play-action. They'll likely use three-wide often, utilizing Andrew Hawkins out of the slot as a catch-and-run and either Nate Burleson or Earl Bennett as the No. 3 WR. TE Jordan Cameron should be neck-and-neck with Hawkins for the most receptions, working more crossing routes this year, and he'll be the clear-cut top receiving option in the red zone.
The Browns have a solid defense that added heady veteran starters SS Donte Whitner and ILB Karlos Dansby this offseason. But the anemic offense will likely put them in many short fields again, and new defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil will have to figure why the team was tied for 29th in red-zone defense last season. | | TENNESSEE: New head coach Ken Whisenhunt and offensive coordinator Jason Michael both spent last season with the Chargers, Whiz as offensive coordinator and Michael as tight ends coach. They had great success with a committee backfield last season, and the Titans' roster is set up for a similar approach. Offensive line coach Bob Bostad comes over from Tampa, and both he and Whisenhunt have overseen both zone and gap schemes. They'll likely mix it up here as well. Rookie Bishop Sankey is likely the leader of the committee, a three-down back capable of grinding between the tackles. Sankey and Shonn Greene figure to split time equally in the red zone.
Whisenhunt helped turn Philip Rivers' career around last season by emphasizing getting the ball out quickly. The Titans are expected to take a similar tact with injury-prone Jake Locker, using shorter drops and more looks for backs and tight end Delanie Walker to create match-up problems. Kendall Wright will likely lead the team in receptions again, working as a Z-receiver and in the slot as more of a catch-and-run guy. Nate Washington and Justin Hunter are both field stretchers, but Locker will likely take fewer deep shots this season. Tennessee will use two tight ends often, with Craig Stevens serving as more of a blocking specialist. Hunter and Walker are the best red-zone targets.
The Titans defense is moving in the right direction with new defensive coordinator Ray Horton and the addition of former Broncos LBs Shaun Phillips and Wesley Woodyard. Having the second-easiest schedule in the NFL is a big plus. But this unit is still below average in nearly every facet, especially in the red zone (T-29th in NFL). |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (CLEVELAND-TENNESSEE) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(UPDATES with Locker on track to return)
*Browns-Titans Preview* =======================
By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer
Though eager to end their early struggles, the Tennessee Titans are not panicking.
Looking to avoid their first four-game skid in four seasons, the Titans can get back on track Sunday by handing the Cleveland Browns an eighth consecutive road defeat.
With three of the first four on the road against 2013 playoff teams, coach Ken Whisenhunt didn't expect an easy beginning to his Tennessee tenure. That's proved to be the case, as the Titans (1-3) have frequently looked overmatched while being outscored 100-34 in losses to Dallas, Cincinnati and Indianapolis that followed a 26-10 victory at Kansas City.
"It was difficult," Whisenhunt said.
"New systems, new things, new ways of doing things, we've had some not so good games," he added. "I mean I'm stating the obvious of course, but we're going to get it going in the right direction. I have every confidence in that.
"This isn't an easy thing to go through."
It could get easier with three of the next four at home, including three straight against teams with losing records. The Titans last dropped four in a row during a six-game slide Oct. 31-Dec. 9, 2010.
"You have to stay the course with the expectations and you have to be clear with how you expect it to be done," Whisenhunt said.
He needs to fine tune an offense that's posted the fourth-fewest points in the league, has yet to score in the first quarter and ranks 28th in time of possession at 26 minutes, 22 seconds. The Titans amassed 261 total yards behind reserve quarterbacks Charlie Whitehurst and Zach Mettenberger in last Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Colts.
"I think for us to be more consistent as an offense, we've got to be a lot more disciplined in what we're trying to get done," said Whisenhunt, who talked of streamlining the offense to simplify things.
After sitting last weekend with an injured right wrist, Jake Locker is on track to return Sunday. Locker, however, has completed 56.4 percent of his passes and thrown three touchdowns and four interceptions while being sacked eight times. His 70.8 rating is among the worst in the league.
The Titans ran for only 85 yards against the Colts, but 34 came on six carries by rookie Bishop Sankey, who could see an increased role this weekend.
Tight end Delanie Walker has been the team's most consistent offensive option, leading the way with 22 receptions for 317 yards and three TDs.
With the offense struggling, the Titans defense has spent too much time on the field. Tennessee's 27.5 points allowed per game is tied for fifth highest in the NFL.
The Titans' 307 penalty yards also are fifth most in the league.
"We have to put some wins up there and we have to stop all of the little things that (are) killing us," receiver Kendall Wright said.
Tennessee hopes that scenario plays out Sunday against Cleveland (1-2), which has dropped 22 of 24 road games. The Browns, though, return from their bye week confident, with both of their defeats coming on last-second field goals by Pittsburgh and Baltimore in Weeks 1 and 3.
The Browns' 26-24 win over New Orleans on Sept. 14 came on a Billy Cundiff field goal with 3 seconds remaining.
"We're committed to this, we realize where we're at, we realize how close we are," said quarterback Brian Hoyer, who has thrown for 716 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
"I think we've proven to ourselves that we can play with anyone, but it only matters if you win or lose."
Though Cleveland would like to improve on its 25.7 points allowed per contest, it's scoring 24.7 a game while Johnny Manziel waits in the wings and Josh Gordon remains suspended.
The Browns rank in the top 10 in the NFL with an average of 132.7 rushing yards, and could have veteran Ben Tate back after he missed the last two games with a sprained knee.
Even when Tate returns, rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell expect to remain in the mix after combining for 345 yards and five TDs on 74 carries through three games.
"I'm proud of those guys," said the oft-injured Tate, who ran six times for 41 yards against Pittsburgh. "I believe in myself and I know what I can do and I believe in my talents. I'm never one of those guys that wants to hate on the next guy."
Tate, who ran for 93 yards on nine carries against the Titans in Week 2 last season with Houston, has averaged 6.7 per carry in five games versus Tennessee.
The Titans have won the last two meetings, most recently 31-13 at Cleveland in 2011.
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