The National Football League is definitely a lot more interesting when your favorite team is winning. The Tennessee Titans are 4-0 and have several exciting months ahead of them. On the other hand, winless teams like the St. Louis Rams are already looking ahead to next season.
The Titans next challenge is on Sunday at Baltimore. On the surface, the Ravens have several weaknesses. Quarterback Joe Flacco is a rookie, and the Titans' defense knows it will have plenty of opportunities to attack him physically and mentally. Plus, the Ravens running attack has been lackluster. Running back Willis McGahee is struggling with a rib injury, and the entire offensive unit lacks a lot of punch.
However, the Ravens are 2-1, and that is primarily because of their defense. Yes, many of their players are old by NFL standards, but they are still getting the job done. Linebacker Ray Lewis may not have the skills he once had, but he does a masterful job of motivating his teammates.
As for the Titans, life is great, but playing on the road is tough. True, they did post an impressive road win at Cincinnati earlier this season, but that win has been tainted somewhat by how truly awful the Bengals are.
The Titans are the better team, and the Ravens are coming off an emotional loss last Monday, meaning they've had a shorter week to prepare for this game.
Are the Titans due for a let down? It will happen at some point...but not this week.
The pick: Tennessee 17 Baltimore 10
Other picks: Indianapolis over Houston, Jacksonville over Pittsburgh, New Orleans over Minnesota, Carolina over Kansas City, Denver over Tampa Bay
Last week: 4-2 (.667), Overall: 14-9 (.609)
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Some great pictures of the Titans-Vikings game in this week's Sports Illustrated.
During the preseason, I would've never bet that the Titans would be 4-0 at this point, especially with Vince Young on the bench. The Titans and Bills undefeated after Week Four ... who saw that coming?!
As much as I want 'em to win, I bet the Titans lose this weekend -- by a score of, oh, 20-10.
We will see ...
"Some great pictures of the Titans-Vikings game in this week's Sports Illustrated."
SI has the best sports photography. Period.
Titans 13 Ravens 10. Ok, so I was four points off. The Titans have a bye week next week so they have some time to enjoy their 5-0 start. Let's hope they don't lose their golden touch.
Wasn't it Roy Clark who sang "Thank God for Greyhound You're Gone?" The Titans should be singing "Thank God for Penalties and Rookie QBs for Our Being 5-0."
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