Remember the Titans?

Kansas City Chiefs

Just like last week, this is a must win game. As I'm sure you're getting tired hearing, if the Chief's don't win, we're probably not going to the playoffs. But, this game is more than just a must-win, it's an opportunity for the Chiefs franchise to make up for what happened more than two years ago.

If you don't remember, let me remind you.

It was October 19th, 2008. Chris Johnson had just emerged on the scene his rookie season. With a little over four minutes left in the game, and a 27-3 advantage, Johnson broke a 66 yard run for a touchdown to make the game 34-3. After going in for the touchdown, Johnson then proceeded to take over some bongo drums at the back of the end zone and bang on them like Todd Rundgren.

This was at Arrowhead.

Granted, many of the players on the 2008 Chiefs team are not on it today or are not used in the same capacity. This wouldn't be a revenge game for most of the players, this would be a revenge game for the fans. That is why it was so surprising to me when I heard Chiefs were on the verge of a blackout.

Personal vendetta aside, this game is going to be tough.

The Titans do not have a shortage of playmakers. Chris Johnson has 1,267 yards rushing (4th in the NFL) and 11 touchdowns. The Titans are 12th in the NFL in rushing yards a game with 115.6. Kenny Britt, the Titans 1st round draft pick in 2009, has 601 yards receiving and 7 touchdowns (that's with missing four games). Nate Washington, another wide receiver, has 612 yards receiving and 6 touchdowns. And remember Randy Moss? He's on there too. Although he hasn't done much (5 receptions for 62 yards), he has the big play capability that can burn teams.

Since Vince Young had his falling out with head coach Jeff Fisher and the Titans organization all together, Kerry Collins has stepped in well (after Rusty Smith's stint). Since taking over as the full-time guy in week 13,  Collins has 650 yards passing, 58% completion, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. The Titans are 1-2 for those games.

The Titans are better than their 6-8 record, however. They are in the AFC South, so they have to play the Colts, Jaguars, and Texans twice a year. The Chiefs are 1-2 against AFC South opponents this year. Haley acknowledged this in his press conference yesterday: "they’ve played the most difficult schedule in the league at least going off of last year’s numbers." 


But this shouldn't be a trap game. The Chiefs are taking the season one game at a time and know how important each game is. Being at home, where we're 6-0, being so close to the end of the season that we can smell the playoffs, the Chiefs know what's at stake. Look for a cold day but a warm win against the Titans.