Found November 10, 2011 on Titans Locker:
The Titans are only 1-2 on the road this year and they have lost three of their last four games, so they need a win this weekend to get things going back in the right direction.  The Panthers have played better at home this year, where they are 2-3 on the season and they are going to be well rested coming off of their bye week.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  The Titans will likely try to be more balanced than usual in this game.  They are going to try to get Chris Johnson going against a Panthers’ D that is giving up 133.3 yards rushing per game and 4.6 yards per carry.  If they are successful running the ball, it will set up things pretty good for QB Matt Hasselbeck.  The Titans hope to have Nate Washington ready to go in this game as he has a hip injury.  Young WRs Damian Williams & Lavelle Hawkins are starting to step up, and I look for that to continue this weekend against the Panthers.  TE Jared Cook will also likely give...
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