Official Packers at Tennessee Titans Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Oilers/Titans lead all-time series 8-6

Last meeting: November 17, 2022. Titans defeated the Packers 27-17 at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers threw for 227 yards with 2 TD's. Packers rushed for just 56 yards. For the Titans, Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards with 2 TD's and 1 INT. Treylon Burks caught 7 passes for 111 yards.

Through 2 games, Will Levis has completed 63.3% of his passes for 319 yards with 2 TD's and 3 INT's. Tony Pollard leads them in rushing with 33 rushes for 144 yards. Calvin Ridley leads then in receiving with 7 catches for 127 yards. Will Levis has been sacked 7 times. The Titans rank 24th in points scored and 23rd in yards gained.

Defensively, the Titans rank 1st in yards allowed but 23rd in points allowed. Opponents have rushed 46 times for 185 yards and 1 TD. Opponents have completed 32 of 59 passes for just 228 yards with 2 TD's and 0 INT's. Titans have sacked opposing QB's 4 times. Opposing QB's have an 80.7 passer rating. Titans defense has just 1 missed tackle.

Titans favored by 1.5

Moneyline: Packers -105, Titans -115

Over/under 37.5

[Sparkey]

Oilers/Titans lead all-time series 8-6

Last meeting: November 17, 2022. Titans defeated the Packers 27-17 at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers threw for 227 yards with 2 TD's. Packers rushed for just 56 yards. For the Titans, Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards with 2 TD's and 1 INT. Treylon Burks caught 7 passes for 111 yards.

Through 2 games, Will Levis has completed 63.3% of his passes for 319 yards with 2 TD's and 3 INT's. Tony Pollard leads them in rushing with 33 rushes for 144 yards. Calvin Ridley leads then in receiving with 7 catches for 127 yards. Will Levis has been sacked 7 times. The Titans rank 24th in points scored and 23rd in yards gained.

Defensively, the Titans rank 1st in yards allowed but 23rd in points allowed. Opponents have rushed 46 times for 185 yards and 1 TD. Opponents have completed 32 of 59 passes for just 228 yards with 2 TD's and 0 INT's. Titans have sacked opposing QB's 4 times. Opposing QB's have an 80.7 passer rating. Titans defense has just 1 missed tackle.

Titans favored by 1.5

Moneyline: Packers -105, Titans -115

Over/under 37.5

This will be that game that shows what type of coach MLF is. Last game, everyone knew the Packers had to run the ball. But, the game plan with he great mix of running plays kept the Colts guessing. Now, however, with game film of the formations and the plays the Packers ran off of those formations, it will be much more difficult for the Packers to "JUST RUN" the ball. They are going to need Willis to actually throw the ball effectively and efficiently to allow a good balance on offense. Like Greg Olsen said on Sunday's broadcast, it is much easier to throw the ball on 50/50 downs.

[texaspackerbacker]

There was always a lot of criticism for McCarthy "playing not to lose". LaFleur did that Sunday more than I ever remember McCarthy doing it. It worked against the Colts mainly because they had a pretty bad QB. Tennessee has that also - a QB who tends to throw it to the other team.

After seeing Love strolling around the sideline without a limp, I'm hoping more than ever that he plays this week, Willis did a good job, and he may have a lot more ability than he showed, but I doubt LaFleur will call the kind of game where he can show it.

[MadScientist]

If Willis does go, he should have some decent experience going up against the Titans' defense.

[Fritz]

I’m so bummed I won’t see this game. I’ll be hiking in the UP.

I’m hoping Willis will be solid, and the offensive and defensive lines will win this for the Pack.

[Joemailman]

Marshawn Lloyd to IR. RB Chris Brooks activated to from PS to 53.

[Fritz]

Marshawn Lloyd to IR. RB Chris Brooks activated to from PS to 53.

Did Marshmallow have an injury history in college? Man, he practices for two days, off for six, then practices for a day, then on the shelf. Plays in one game, goes on IR.

Maybe it's just bad luck, I know. But it's discouraging. Is it the hammy?

[Patler]

Did Marshmallow have an injury history in college? Man, he practices for two days, off for six, then practices for a day, then on the shelf. Plays in one game, goes on IR.

Maybe it's just bad luck, I know. But it's discouraging. Is it the hammy?

Sprained ankle near the end of the game.

[George Cumby]

I’m so bummed I won’t see this game. I’ll be hiking in the UP.


IDK, Bro'. All things being equal, I'd rather be out hiking. Enjoy.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

IDK, Bro'. All things being equal, I'd rather be out hiking. Enjoy.

Unless I’m hiking with Heather Graham like in “Killing Me Softly,” I’d rather be watching my beloved Pack than walk around in the woods.

[CaptainKickass]

I'm just here to say:

"The Tennessee Titties"

You may now resume your regular forum activities.

[Fritz]

I'm just here to say:

"The Tennessee Titties"

You may now resume your regular forum activities.

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Ol' Fritzy here to support you with the visual.

[Fritz]

Sprained ankle near the end of the game.

I often wonder how much of tactical thinking is in play when making decisions like whether to put a guy on IR.

Do The Flower and Stenavich talk, and say, "You know, the kid's not really picking this offense up all that well, so why don't we just shut him down so he can heal not just the ankle, but the hammy, and he can spend his time with his head in the playbook, 'cuz he needs to learn that stuff better before he can be on the field." Whereas, if The Marshmallow were really picking it up well and blocking well and so on, would they be more tempted to make it week-by-weeki? Or do the new IR rules just make it easier to put a guy on and take him off later? There must be some minimum that they have to be on IR, and probably some point at which they have to decide if it's season-ending.

[Sparkey]

Ol' Fritzy here to support you with the visual.

Dont forget the state flag:

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[Joemailman]

The entire upper midwest and Alaska will get Packer game. Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston with the call.

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[bobblehead]

This will be that game that shows what type of coach MLF is. Last game, everyone knew the Packers had to run the ball. But, the game plan with he great mix of running plays kept the Colts guessing. Now, however, with game film of the formations and the plays the Packers ran off of those formations, it will be much more difficult for the Packers to "JUST RUN" the ball. They are going to need Willis to actually throw the ball effectively and efficiently to allow a good balance on offense. Like Greg Olsen said on Sunday's broadcast, it is much easier to throw the ball on 50/50 downs.

So if I were betting, we will see everything we saw in the Indy game and add in about 10 plays for downfield more. Ideally we would revamp things to attack the Titans weaknesses, but my guess is that to maximize Willis they won't do that, but instead utilize what he already learned and add some things to it for the 9 man box. They will still run early and often to hopefully force the 9 man box, but once it happens they can't play like they did in the 2nd half last week. My guess is that they will force 8 man box very quickly and then adjust the play calling from there.

[Patler]

I often wonder how much of tactical thinking is in play when making decisions like whether to put a guy on IR.

Do The Flower and Stenavich talk, and say, "You know, the kid's not really picking this offense up all that well, so why don't we just shut him down so he can heal not just the ankle, but the hammy, and he can spend his time with his head in the playbook, 'cuz he needs to learn that stuff better before he can be on the field." Whereas, if The Marshmallow were really picking it up well and blocking well and so on, would they be more tempted to make it week-by-weeki? Or do the new IR rules just make it easier to put a guy on and take him off later? There must be some minimum that they have to be on IR, and probably some point at which they have to decide if it's season-ending.

Minimum of four weeks.

Now that teams can bring back eight from IR, can activate players from practice squad for games, and have to designate game day inactives anyway, I think the question is mostly medical, at least early in the season before small injuries add up.

If a player just isn't up to speed, I don't think he can catch up on IR, because he can't practice.

[Fritz]

He could be studying the play book. And watching film.

Or maybe because it's just easier to put people on and off IR and they have more designations, it's not such a big deal.

I'm wondering if Tennessee is going to come out with eight-man fronts right off the bat and dare the Packers to throw. I'm guessing their run defense is better than Indy's, so that will likely force the Packers into relying more on Willis's arm.

I wonder too if Tennessee will also play a defense that leaves the middle more open, as it seemed clear that MLF was not in a hurry to have Willis throwing over the middle.

Points seem like they'll be hard to come by. Even moving the ball will likely be more difficult.

Maybe MLF mixes it up and scripts the first dozen plays with lots of play-action passes - call for the kinds of throws Willis can make - and get Tennessee to back off the heavy boxes that way.

[Joemailman]

Jordan Love is back at practice. Or should I say...

JORDAN LOVE IS BACK AT PRACTICE!!!!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1836460315539542363

[run pMc]

If Willis the the QB, I don't like their odds. If Love is the QB I like them much better.

I think TEN's run D is much stouter than Indy's, and their secondary is better too.
Plus I don't trust Hafley's run defense yet.

This comes down to how well the QB's play, and Love vs. Levis is better for GB than Willis vs. Levis.

[Joemailman]

Titans defense has been very good, but had only forced 1 turnover. That shortcoming has been magnified by their offense turning it over a league-leading 5 times. They've also had 2 punts blocked.

[Joemailman]

Ah. Back to normal with the length of the Packers injury report.

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[Joemailman]

If Willis the the QB, I don't like their odds. If Love is the QB I like them much better.

I think TEN's run D is much stouter than Indy's, and their secondary is better too.
Plus I don't trust Hafley's run defense yet.

This comes down to how well the QB's play, and Love vs. Levis is better for GB than Willis vs. Levis.

The Titans have been ahead or tied entering the 4th quarter of both their games. This is not the Carolina Panthers. Jordan Love is listed as limited participation. If he doesn't have any setbacks, I would expect him to play.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Jordan Love is back at practice. Or should I say...

JORDAN LOVE IS BACK AT PRACTICE!!!!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1836460315539542363

In the end, it’s all about the Love they’re sending out.

[King Friday]

I will be surprised if Love plays this week. If it was a postseason game, I’m guessing he would play. This isn’t a postseason game. There is a long season ahead, and it is better to wait until Love is close to 100% than to put him out there at 75% for a relatively meaningless matchup against an AFC opponent in week 3. If he does play, then he must be near 100%. It’s possible, but I still don’t think that is likely.

[Joemailman]

Wes Hodkiewicz
@WesHod

Another positive sign for Jordan Love, who’s practicing in pads on Thursday.

WR Jayden Reed (calf) and G Elgton Jenkins (illness/glute) returned after sitting out Wednesday.

Tucker Kraft (shoulder) is practicing but wearing a red non-contact jersey. #Packers

https://x.com/i/status/1836817267167732173

[run pMc]

If Love is practicing in pads that's a very promising sign. Indicates he didn't have any setback from practicing Wednesday.
Nice to see Reed back, although he'll be on the injury report all year (he pretty much was last year).

Kind of funny (in a very depressing way) to see their arguably top 5 OL on the injury report.

[Joemailman]

If Love is practicing in pads that's a very promising sign. Indicates he didn't have any setback from practicing Wednesday.
Nice to see Reed back, although he'll be on the injury report all year (he pretty much was last year).

Kind of funny (in a very depressing way) to see their arguably top 5 OL on the injury report.

Jacobs, Kraft, and 5 OL on injury report is what can happen when you run the ball 53 times.

On Thursday, Love went through the pre-practice warmup routine inside the Don Hutson Center. As his teammates gathered to go outside for practice, Love went into a room inside the Hutson Center with a trainer.

For a moment, it seemed Love might not practice. But, he came out moments later – perhaps after a tweak to the brace he’s wearing on his left knee. Practice started with a ball-security drill, with Love high-stepping over some dummies. The media portion of practice concluded with Love slinging some passes to his receivers.

If you think Las Vegas has insight on who’s going to play and who is not, you might find this interesting:

At DraftKings Sportsbook, the Packers are 2.5-point underdogs for Sunday at Tennessee but 2.5-point favorites at home against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4.

[run pMc]

If you think Las Vegas has insight on who’s going to play and who is not, you might find this interesting:

At DraftKings Sportsbook, the Packers are 2.5-point underdogs for Sunday at Tennessee but 2.5-point favorites at home against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4.

that's pretty interesting. Vegas is as good as a lot of the "NFL insiders" on ESPN. It wouldn't surprise me if they give Love's knee another week to recover and return in a home game. You want him healthy for the long haul.

I'm not sure how well regarded the Titans' field is, I doubt it's MetLife field bad.

[Joemailman]

that's pretty interesting. Vegas is as good as a lot of the "NFL insiders" on ESPN. It wouldn't surprise me if they give Love's knee another week to recover and return in a home game. You want him healthy for the long haul.

I'm not sure how well regarded the Titans' field is, I doubt it's MetLife field bad.

In 2023, Tennessee switched to this:

Tennessee Titans
Stadium: Nissan Stadium

Field surface: Matrix Helix Turf with organic infill (coconut/cork), instead of black shredded rubber (artificial)

Any recent changes or plans to make changes? Grass was used before this season.

Field-related issues: The Titans said the old grass surface was inconsistent and undependable, and that Nissan Stadium had among the most lower-body injuries of any stadium in the league, which prompted the change to turf.

Other events held here: Concerts, Music City Bowl, Tennessee State University football games


Stadium owner: Metropolitan government of Nashville and Davidson County.

[Joemailman]

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[Joemailman]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/20/packers-listing-qb-jordan-love-as-questionable-for-week-3-vs-titans/?taid=66edc8b88956bb0001b6bb98&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said quarterback Jordan Love was limited in practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable on the final injury report of Week 3.

The Packers are currently “working through” Love being medically cleared to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

LaFleur said part of the decision to play will be in Love’s hands.

“He wants to be out there more than anybody,” LaFleur said. “We’ll work through it, we’ll give it up until gametime, and we’ll see.”

Love, who is recovering from a sprained MCL in his left knee, practiced all three days this week. He wore a brace and a sleeve to protect the knee.

The Packers listed Love as questionable on the final injury report last week but downgraded him to doubtful on Saturday. He was inactive Sunday.

[Joemailman]

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[CaptainKickass]

Ol' Fritzy here to support you with the visual.


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[Joemailman]

Jason B. Hirschhorn
@by_JBH

The #Packers have game-day elevated QB Sean Clifford and CB Robert Rochell in advance of Sunday's matchup with the Titans. The team did not change QB Jordan Love's game status (questionable) but did add K Brayden Narveson to the injury report (right foot, no game status).

[Fritz]

Nards, don’t be wearing out your welcome already.

So do the Packers have two entirely different offensive game plans? One for Love and one for Willis?

Sure doesn’t seem Morgan will be able to, uh, shoulder the load this week.

And I always thought running the ball a lot was supposed to help offensive linemen and tire out the defense, not result in all five linemen being injured. Sheesh. I thought they loved run blocking.

I’m predicting Willie will start again.

[Joemailman]

Nards, don’t be wearing out your welcome already.

So do the Packers have two entirely different offensive game plans? One for Love and one for Willis?

Sure doesn’t seem Morgan will be able to, uh, shoulder the load this week.

And I always thought running the ball a lot was supposed to help offensive linemen and tire out the defense, not result in all five linemen being injured. Sheesh. I thought they loved run blocking.

I’m predicting Willie will start again.

Offensive linemen do like run blocking. Up to a point. But none of those guys had ever had that many run blocks before. And it was a hot day. I think they said it was the most runs by the Packers since 1978.

I don't think the game planning is that big of a deal. They probably just go in with more plays than normal and throw some out based on who the QB is. I'm sure there's some crossover between plays that work for Willis and those that work for Love.

Sounds like Morgan's injury is to the same shoulder he hurt in training camp. I think he'll be out a while.

[Joemailman]

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet

The #Packers plan to start QB Malik Willis against the #Titans, with Jordan Love likely needing one more week of healing from his MCL sprain, per me and @TomPelissero.

Love, who hasn’t been ruled out, was back at practice this week, and could return vs. the #Vikings.

[texaspackerbacker]

Hopefully damn hyper-caution won't bite them in the ass.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet

The #Packers plan to start QB Malik Willis against the #Titans, with Jordan Love likely needing one more week of healing from his MCL sprain, per me and @TomPelissero.

Love, who hasn’t been ruled out, was back at practice this week, and could return vs. the #Vikings.

Damnit. I’d rather be hiking with Fritz across the Sahara Desert than watch that boring smash mouth shit again.

[Fritz]

Damnit. I’d rather be hiking with Fritz across the Sahara Desert than watch that boring smash mouth shit again.

Winning is always more fun to watch. How they get there isn’t as important to me.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Winning is always more fun to watch. How they get there isn’t as important to me.

Problem is, winning via smashmouth futbol ain’t sustainable in today’s NFL. Ask the 69ers. Kap was Superman ponding the rock up and down the Pack’s rear end one week. Next week, he’s getting pounded like The Rock at Wrestlemania 29.

Gotta have a hotshot 25-Cent back with a prodigious arm, or you ain’t gonna win too much.

[Teamcheez1]

50% Love is better than 100% Willis.

The Titans defense won’t make the same mistakes the Colts did.
They will effectively shut down the run hoping to make Willis throw the ball.
We will struggle to score today. In a game like this, turnovers by the Titans will not be enough to tilt the game in our favor.
Seems like this is a throwaway game so Love can return next week much closer to full health.
MLF is in a tough position.

[SudsMcBucky]

50% Love is better than 100% Willis.

The Titans defense won’t make the same mistakes the Colts did.
They will effectively shut down the run hoping to make Willis throw the ball.
We will struggle to score today. In a game like this, turnovers by the Titans will not be enough to tilt the game in our favor.
Seems like this is a throwaway game so Love can return next week much closer to full health.
MLF is in a tough position.

Good call. :razz: