Found December 16, 2011 on Titans Locker:
This is a big game for the Titans as they are still very alive in the playoff hunt.  They beat the Colts 27-10 in the first meeting between these two teams in Tennessee.  The Colts have played  a little better since their bye week, three weeks ago, but they still have not won a game this year.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  The Titans are likely going to give the ball a lot to Chris Johnson in this game.  The Colts are giving up 144.3 yards rushing per game and they are allowing 4.1 yards per carry.  The QB situation is still up in the air as Matt Hasselbeck will start if he’s healthy, if not, Jake Locker will be making his first NFL start this weekend.  Either way, the Titans are likely go have a solid passing game this weekend.  Look for the Titans’ QB to spread the ball around to Nate Washington, Damian Williams, Lavelle Hawkins and TE Jared Cook against a Colts’ D that is giving up 240.5 yards passing per game so f...
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