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Tennessee Titans positioned for playoff berth push

Found November 28, 2011 on thepigskinreport.com:
PLAYERS: Matt Schaub,  Matt Leinart,  Arian Foster,  Ben Tate,  T.J. Yates,  Chris Johnson
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans,  Houston Texans,  Buffalo Bills,  Atlanta Falcons,  Carolina Panthers,  Tampa Bay Buccaneers,  New Orleans Saints
The Tennessee Titans have been written off by many this season after winning only twice in their last six games before taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. However, given the circumstances which unfolded on Sunday, the Tennessee Titans have to be considered right in the mix for the AFC South division title. The Houston Texans already were going to have to go the remainder of the season without starter Matt Schaub who suffered a lis franc injury in their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Matt Leinart started in his place, and while playing a solid first half, is now likely lost for the remainder of the season with a broken collar bone. Yes, Houston has a solid defense and a strong running game with Arian Foster and Ben Tate, but can rookie QB T.J. Yates continue to lead the Texans to wins the rest of the season? With a win against the Buffalo Bills this week, the Titans might be able to gain a game on the Texans with Houston having to play against the Atlan...
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