Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Patriots-Titans: What to watch

Titans can't match Pats' firepower

New England at Tennessee
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Scouts Inc. Position Advantage
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 1 Patriots-Titans matchup.


Get CJ on the perimeter: The interior of the Titans' offensive line gets far weaker as you go from the outside in. Running up the middle right at Vince Wilfork is never a good recipe for success. Compounding matters, New England features three big run stuffers on the second level behind Wilfork and company -- Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and Dont'a Hightower. But Chris Johnson's rare speed might allow the Titans to attack the outside successfully. Given Jake Locker's running ability, Tennessee might be wise to have the second-year quarterback keep a handoff or two for himself and dash off tackle.


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