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Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Vince Young (Photo By: Jonathan Mohan)
The Tennessee Titans are on the road this Sunday as they meet the San Francisco 49ers live from historic Candlestick Park. Kickoff will be at 3:15 CST as this game marks the first NFC match up of the season for the Titans. Tennessee will be looking for their second consecutive win behind the leagues leading rusher in Chris Johnson and recently re-appointed Vince Young at quarterback.
For the 1-6 Titans, an overall consistency has been the general problem that persists to plague the team. In the first two weeks of the season, the team was competitive against the Steelers and Texans, just losing by field goals in each contest. Week Three they were in a primed position to win the contest but key fumbles in the return game handed the victory to the Jets. Week Four, hmm…blown out by the Jags. Week Five, hmmm… blown out by the Colts. Week Six, hmmmm…annihilated by the Pats.
Losing has been their only consistent statistic, other than Chris Johnson charging all over the league. But last Sunday, on the play calling of Bud Adams, against Head Coach Jeff Fisher's will, the tune finally came together. In historic Titans fashion, Vince Young, Chris Johnson and LenDale White combined for 430 yards and three touchdowns, but most importantly, guided their team away from their miserable losing streak, which still dated back to last season.
The San Francisco 49ers have experienced a bit of their own losing streak as of late. After starting the season 3-0 with wins against all-three division opponents, (Seahawks, Rams and 2008 NFC Champion Cardinals) the 49ers have now lost four in a row. (Vikings, Falcons, Texans, Colts) San Francisco is aiming to reach .500 on the year with a win against the now unpredictable Tennessee Titans.
In the wake of the Niners losing streak, another ex-starting quarterback has surfaced to reclaim his role. Former Utah QB and 2005 NFL number one overall draft pick Alex Smith replaced Shaun Hill against the Texans two weeks ago and threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns in the 24-21 loss. In his game and a half this season, Smith has thrown for 404 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Not bad for a guy took a pay cut just to stick around San Francisco. Where most fans considered him a bust, Smith is taking his second chance to hopefully give them a second opinion.
Crunching the Numbers
Total Yards Per Game: Titans: 327.9 49ers: 275.3 Edge: Titans
Passing Yards Per Game: Titans: 165.6 49ers: 174.9 Edge: Niners
Rushing Yards Per Game: Titans: 162.3 49ers: 100.4 Edge: Titans
Points Per Game: Titans: 16.3 49ers: 21.0 Edge: Niners
Third Down Conversions: Titans: 38.7% 49ers: 28.3% Edge: Titans
Time of Possession: Titans: 27.48 49ers: 29.05 Edge: Niners
The Sunday Statistic
The Tennessee Titans have the number two overall ranked rushing offense in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers have the number two overall ranked rushing defense in the NFL. In a smash mouth game such as this should be, turnovers and field position will become the most important aspect of coming away with a win.
Did You Know...
The Tennessee Titans have won five straight contests against the NFC?
Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher and 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary were teammates on the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears? Super Bowl Shuffle anyone?
Titans Head coach Jeff Fisher served as defensive backs coach for two seasons (1992-93) with the 49ers?
2009 Team Offensive Leaders
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Tennessee Titans (1-6)
Kerry Collins: 108/197, 1071 YDS, 5 TDS
Vince Young: 15/23, 125 YDS, 1 TD
Chris Johnson: 119 att, 824 YDS, 6.9 AVG, 4 TDS
LenDale White: 52 att, 195 YDS, 3.8 AVG, 1 TD
Kenny Britt: 20 REC, 296 YDS, 14.8 APC, 0 TD
Justin Gage: 18 REC, 205 YDS, 11.4 APC, 1 TD
San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
Shaun Hill: 87/155, 943 YDS, 5 TDS
Alex Smith: 34/54, 404 YDS, 4 TDS
Frank Gore: 65 att, 364 YDS, 5.6 AVG, 4 TDS
Glen Coffee: 74 att, 194 YDS, 2.6 AVG, 1 TD
Vernon Davis: 32 REC, 375 YDS, 11.7 APC, 7 TDS
Josh Morgan: 18 REC, 267 YDS, 14.8 APC, 1 TD
League Leaders on Both Squads
Titans running back Chris Johnson leads the league in rushing with 824 yards with an astounding 6.9 average per carry. 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is also having a monster season as he leads the league in receiving touchdowns with seven, accounting for 375 yards and more than a first down every time he touches the ball. Both of these playmakers need to be major contributors on Sunday if their respective teams want to come away with a victory.
Sundays Injuries and In-actives Report
Tennessee Titans
Javon Ringer: RB, Back, Out
Jevon Kearse: DE, Knee, Questionable
Mike Otto: T, Knee, Questionable
David Stewart: T, Hamstring, Questionable
Vincent Fuller: S, Groin, Questionable
Nick Harper: CB, Forearm, Questionable
San Francisco 49ers
Aubrayo Franklin: DT, Not Injury Related
Justin Smith: DE, Not Injury Related
Nate Clements: CB, Shoulder, Out
Demetric Evans: DE, Shoulder, Out
Joe Staley: T, Knee, Out
Reggie Smith: S, Groin, Probable
Takeo Spikes: LB, Shoulder, Probable
Game Broadcast: DirecTV: 714 | TV: CBS/HD | 103.3 KDF | Sirius: 126 | 3:15 pm CST Kickoff
Play by Play Commentary: Ian Eagle Color Commentary: Rich Gannon
Game Forecast: @ Kickoff 62º | Sunny | Winds NW 11 MPH
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