Here are some thoughts about what happened around the NFL this weekend:

Colts 10 Browns 6

The Colts got another ugly win, but as Shake said, a win is a win.  I would like to thank them for giving the Titans's defense the opportunity to tee off on Ken Dorsey this weekend.  The Colts could end up with the 5 seed in the AFC because they have a weak schedule down the stretch (Cincinnati, Detroit, @ Jacksonville, and Tennesee in a game that might not mean anything to the Titans). 

Giants 23 Redskins 7

The Giants are rolling.  The Plaxico Burress thing could serve as a distraction, not because of Burress so much because they are probably better off without him, but because their starting middle linebacker, Antonio Pierce, apparently tried to help him get rid of the gun.  There is something like a 3 1/2 year mandatory sentence for unlawful possession in New York, and that is why Pierce was trying to help him out.  Pierce might face criminal charges for his role in the whole deal.

Falcons 22 Chargers 16

Philip Rivers went nuts on an intentional grounding call. 

3 Questions about this one:

1. Is there a bigger tool in the NFL than Rivers?
2. Is there a bigger disapointment in the NFL than the Chargers?
3. Is there a bigger surprise in the NFL than the Falcons?

Steelers 33 Patriots 10

The Steelers are really good.  It is going to be quite a game when they come to LP Field week 16.  It is always fun to see the Patriots get thumped.  How much, if any, does this hurt Matt Cassel's free agent value?

Broncos 34 Jets 17

The Jets are a good football team, but that should end the they are the best in the AFC talk.  Everyone dismissed the Titans last week for getting beaten so badly at home.  It will be interesting to see if those same people will dismiss the Jets for the same reason.

Jaguars @ Texans tonight is a match-up of two teams that give the Chargers a run for their money in the most disappointing team race.

It is always a sad Sunday when there is no Titans game to watch.  Here in Nashville we get the Colts @ the Browns and the Giants @ the Redskins early.  The late game is Steelers @ Patriots.  Here's to hoping the Browns can pull off an upset and give the Titans the AFC South crown today.

Use this thread to discuss all of the day's action.

GO BROWNS!!

The updated standings are after the jump.  10 people within 4 games of the lead.

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Well this game was pretty much over on the second play of the game when the Titans defense recovered a fumble.  Two plays later, a Brandon Jones 28 yard run and a Chris Johnson 6 yard TD run, it was 7-0 Titans, and they would never look back.  This was a game the Titans very much needed after getting beat by the Jets last week and after a few weeks of getting away from what the Titans do best.

The Titans defense did allow the Lions some hope on the next drive when they allowed them to get a field goal, but 4 plays later Crazy Legs took the ball 58 yards untouched for another touchdown.

The funniest play of the day was the screen pass that Dave Ball intercepted and ran back for a touchdown.  He did some type of flying turkey as he crossed the goal line.  I love to see him make plays because you never know what he type of celebration he will end up doing.

As predicted by me, LenDale White got his share of carries in the game yesterday.  Smash ended the game with 23 carries for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Those 2 TDs gave him 13 for the season and moved him into a tie for the league lead with Michael Turner.  He even got to take a handoff from Vince Young.  VY had the best day of his career with a QB rating of 118.8.  Quarterback controversy?

A few other notes:

• CJ now has 958 yards rushing on the season to lead the AFC
• I could have down without Jeff Fisher challenging the completion to Calvin Johnson and the waive that followed.
• Why did they try to throw at the end of the 2nd quarter on 3rd and 1?

Again, I realize this was against the Lions, but it was a good opportunity for the Titans to get back to what they do best.  They face 2 more weak rushing defenses in the next 2 weeks, so expect more of the same in those games.  That should give them the momentum and confidence needed to finish out against two tough teams.

This was the best kind of short week.  It was good to come off a terrible loss last weekend and put away a team in the first quarter.  Now the Titans have a week and a half off to get healthy and get ready for the stretch run.

This game was pretty much what we expected.  The Titans got back to running the football gaining 292 yards on 46 carries and only allowing 23 yards to the Lions.  That should help this team rediscover it's identity, even if did come against a bad team.  Excpect a lot of the same next week when the Browns come to LP Field.

I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving.  Enjoy the rest of the holiday.  Check back tomorrow for a full recap.

Tennessee Titans (10-1)	GAME #12	Detroit Lions (0-11)
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. Here's to hoping we get to celebrate the holiday with a big win by the Titans.

I will be at the in-laws today where they know no internet so I won't be joining in the game time fun, but there will be much coverage later tonight.  Let me know how you like the new look game thread.

GO TITANS!!