SCOUTING REPORT
Ravens rushing vs. Titans run defense -- TITANS
The Ravens' offensive line just wore down the Broncos up front last week, churning out a season-best 112 yards on the ground. But the Ravens still are averaging 2.7 yards a carry, which is second-to-last in the league. Tennessee's run defense, which ranks 15th in the NFL, begins with underrated DTs Jason Fisk and Josh Evans and always includes SS Blaine Bishop creeping in as the eighth man in the box. The Titans, though, seemed vulnerable against the run in their last game, when Jaguars RB Stacey Mack broke out for 80 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown.
Ravens passing vs. Titans pass defense -- RAVENS
Ranked third in the league in passing, the Ravens have produced 78 percent of their offense through the air. Ravens QB Elvis Grbac leads the AFC in third-down passing, completing 20 of 31 passes for a 105.3 rating. The Ravens are quite aware of the struggling Titans secondary that will likely line up former Ravens CB DeRon Jenkins against flanker Travis Taylor as well as start rookie FS Joe Walker. Tennessee has a formidable pass rush on paper, but DEs Jevon Kearse and Kevin Carter have underachieved so far with a combined two sacks.
Titans rushing vs. Ravens run defense -- RAVENS
Can Titans RB Eddie George elude Ravens LB Ray Lewis? While Lewis may not be entirely healthy with elbow tendinitis, he raises his game when encountering his close friend George. The Ravens have held George to 63 or fewer yards in five of their past six meetings, with Lewis beating him up on some early collisions. No running back has rushed for more than 57 yards against the Ravens this season. The Titans probably will juggle their offensive line, shifting G Bruce Matthews over to center and installing Zach Piller at left guard.
Titans passing vs. Ravens pass defense -- RAVENS
Tennessee QB Steve McNair is still hurting from a shoulder injury, which probably will force him to become more of a pocket passer. The Ravens, who made Denver's Brian Griese flinch constantly last week, will be zeroing in on a wounded McNair. The Ravens have eight sacks and four interceptions this season, limiting teams to a microscopic 4.7 yards a passing attempt.
Special teams -- EVEN
