Titans at Patriots

The Tennessee Titans are suffering with an untimely case of the walking wounded. QB Steve McNair is ankle bit and Rb Eddie George is feeling' puny.

With their passing efficiency hurting the Titans will have to get lucky to defeat Coach of the Year Bill Belichick. During the season the Patriot's defense stole almost 2 interceptions per game (NFL leaders). By comparison the Titan's offense lost less than one errant pass.

Opp Passes Intercepted New England Patriots 2003 through Week 17

One interception costs more than 6 points in the scoring differential. If McNair's injury weakens his passing ability then add 6+ points to the Pat's victory.

And if the ankle hinders McNair's scrambling ability each Qb sack costs 3 points.

It will be a cold day in New England for the Tennessee Titans. The computer sees Patriots over Titans by 3 1/2. But one extra sack or one extra INT and the Pat's score gets top heavy.

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