3-Dime NFL POD
Titans vs. Steelers (8:30pm et)
I believe this line would be much much worse if it was not for the Titans 31-14 victory over the Steelers late last year. If you remember the Steelers led 14-10 in the middle of the 3rd and were in the driver seat when they threw a interception that was taken back 83 yards for a TD. Now I believe the Steelers have gotten better this year while I think the Titans just take a step backwards in 09. The rushing offense will be there for the Titans with White and Chris Johnson but not against the Steelers that were ranked #2 against the run in 2008 behind the Vikings with a 3.3 ypc. Titans were #7 with 3.7 ypc, but they lost their run stopper in Albert Haynesworth who I think will make a major impact in 09. If you remember Kerry Collins did not throw the ball much early which was part of their success late. I think he really struggles here to move the ball against the Steelers. Steelers will look to run first as they had to pass against the Titans right off the back when they trailed 10-0 early, which is why you see 25-39 with 329 yards for Big Ben. Pittsburgh has the advantage on both sides of the ball tonight and should pull away in the 2nd half in my opinion.
