Giants-Titans predictions.

But ultimately falter.

20-16 titans, unfortunately.

We win an opener...

23-17 G-Men

Henry gunna beat our asses. DJ 1td 0 int

38 - 17 Good guys.

Titans 19, Giants 19

Giants score garbage time TD. No ER's = no pass rush = Ryan Tannehill looks like HOF'er. I just wanted to see if Azeez and Thibs could provide pressure and give us some hope. Of course both will not play. There is no joy in Giantville. There never is .

It's week 1, it's really not a terrible matchup for NYG. I think this is a winnable game. I don't see the Titans scoring a whole lot.. but I don't see the Giants doing that either.

I'm going to say 20-17 in favor of Tennessee, because in spite of a new season, and the optimism that typically comes along with that, it's been a long decade and I think I've fooled myself into picking the Giants in their openers recently–which hasn't panned out. I feel like I'm being more "honest" here.

I think we can easily find ourselves @ 2-2 through the first 4 weeks, though. And I'd probably take that.

Close game throughout but our defense cant stop them late & Daniel can't do it late...

Barkley - 120 yds rushing, 50 yds receiving, 2 TDs
Jones - 65% completions, 275 yds passing, 2 TDs, 1 Int
Golladay - 1 catch 8 yds

Henry has a solid, but not great game. Austin Hooper catches 2 TD’s against our weak inside linebackers.

Titans

Titans 24
NYG 13

Can’t see this O doing much while Derrick Henry on the ground and some solid game managing by Tannehill eventually wear out the NYG D.

Why not?

The Titans won't do much, but they won't have to. Maybe the Giants offence starts to click later on in the season. But not this game.

Titans roll 24-7.

Willis will be in late third round.

Sorry, but I have no confidence in our LBs or CBs and I don't see any great improvement on our offense yet. I can see Henry making enough running plays to beat NYG comfortably. Hope I'm wrong.

Giants 13

If we can slow down Henry and control the D-line we have a chance. I look for a smart offense using short passing and taking a shot or two downfield, using Barkley in the passing game more and setting up the run with the pass. Barkley breaks one and has 12-15 carries and 8 receptions. Even a close loss against a good team like this will not discourage me. Good things are coming! A 9-8 season (or better) is very possible.
Go Big Blue

that Tennessee is a playoff team and the Giants aren't close.

Titans 27
Giants 24

I would not be surprised if the Giants' offense is pesky and entertaining. And the Giants defense makes just enough mistakes(from inexperience) in Winks defense to give up a few plays.

Specials looked horrible in preseason and I suspect that was caused by not having a set coverage team and it will still lead to a longish punt return as McGaughey is weeding out willing players.

gotta love all the Giants scoring 30+ predictions

The Giants won't be able to stop Henry, and when he isn't running through them like a hot knife through butter, they won't be able to adequately pressure Tannehill. The Giants will have neither the time nor the talent to keep pace with Tennessee. They'll fall behind early and the Titans will tee off on Jones with impunity. It's going to be ugly.

In comment 15808168 Klaatu said:

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The Giants won't be able to stop Henry, and when he isn't running through them like a hot knife through butter, they won't be able to adequately pressure Tannehill. The Giants will have neither the time nor the talent to keep pace with Tennessee. They'll fall behind early and the Titans will tee off on Jones with impunity. It's going to be ugly.

I can see the score. I doubt they tee off on Jones, seriously. I can see concerns about Henry, but I think the DLine is a bit stouter than many believe.

I can see the Giants taking a lead late 1st/early 2nd quarter. Possibly having to settle for a FG on a drive where our anxiety raises.

Giants and Titans trade leads in the 2nd half but hopefully the Giants get the W by a late score and a turnover to end the game.

Optimism will be through the roof after this game. It will be the best the offense has looked in years including a defensive TD. Saquon has a big game.

I see a surprising win tomorrow followed by an ugly loss next week.

30-13

unproven oline with a rookie tackle, back up guard, and gimpy center against a veteran hard-nosed defense -- bad combo

4th year unproven QB under pressure with a history of bad decisions and forced to make decisions quicker due to defensive pressure -- bad combo

maybe all feature skill players available for the same game for once -- possible good thing that may mitigates above

Unproven backfield with known weaknesses - against veteran QB used to piloting a winning team -- bad combo

strong front against a power running team that is without it's #1 run stopper - I give the edge to Tenn

unknown linebacker corps that has a new mantra and a rookie -- with good safety corps to assist in the second layer and assisting up front - unknown impact as of yet

back up edge rushers - push

3 bad combos - one edge Tenn - one edge Giants - and one unknown edge for Giants that possibly mitigates 1 of the 3 bad combos, and one push

2 very good coaching staffs

Still favors Tenn in my book - but we shall see what the new year brings

won't look terrible.

WHY? You ask?

Although the Titans were 12-5 and we were 4-13, we only gave up 416 points last season while the Titans only scored 419 points. Not much of a difference!

We will probably lose, but there is a good chance that we won't get blown away. The Titans also have the home field advantage which is statistically a 3 point advantage.

Go Giants!

The Titans are down their best pass rusher and lost their only real threat at wide receiver... should be close.

to take advantage of Aaron Robinson?

He'll have the bulls-eye on him this season...

This will be close. We could actually squeak a win out. I’d love to see Barkley with 60 yds. on the ground and 60 through the air.

Giants 10

Low scoring, mistake filled Game 1. Giants pull out victory on last play of game. Go Big Blue!

NYG 14 - 9

Have no idea. Have no feel for the game. Which is unusual. But,

Titans 23-20.

Titans 30
Giants 10

Not sure what some of you are smoking, but pass some on over where I be at!

get run over by Henry in second half.

Titans 26
Giants 13

13 Titans

In comment 15808213 Jimmy Googs said:

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to take advantage of Aaron Robinson? He'll have the bulls-eye on him this season...

I would say yeah you do... I get we'll probably have not much pass rush and that's not good for Robinson. We'll figure out a way to at least hide him a little. I don't have enough faith in Tanneyhill to believe that will be the difference in the game.

In comment 15808270 It's a New Day said:

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In comment 15808213 Jimmy Googs said: Quote: to take advantage of Aaron Robinson? He'll have the bulls-eye on him this season... I would say yeah you do... I get we'll probably have not much pass rush and that's not good for Robinson. We'll figure out a way to at least hide him a little. I don't have enough faith in Tanneyhill to believe that will be the difference in the game.

Tend to agree with Googs here. Robinson is a clear weak-link and was getting taken advantage of during the preseason as well by QBs worse than Tannehill.

all week and I am not backing off from it now:

Giants 31 Titans 20

Jones with 3 TD passes- 1 of them to Barkley.

Barkley- 150 total yards with 2 TDs

Julian Love with not one but 2 sacks and XMcK with a sealing Int late in the game.

I’m at BWI airport in route to Nashville, and Cam Brown’s mom sees me wearing my Giants gear. Of course she’s headed to the game as well. We share a fist bump and well wishes for the game.

I can’t wait for this season and new era to get going tomorrow!

Here’s to a great start to this season BBI!

Titans 31- Giants 24

Titans 24
Giants 3

Giants have no real pass rush, weak LB unit and DBs who can’t cover. Titans get 1st downs on the ground and air at will. They’ll take the air out of the ball in the second half with run after run.

Giants offense won’t do much- WR aren’t deep enough, no TE to block or catch and the OL is still a work in progress. If there are any interior OL injuries, this will get out of hand in a hurry. Titans will shadow Barkley all day with 2 days- they likely won’t believe anyone else on this offense can hurt them.

This team is moving in the right direction, but they’re two years away from me getting excited about the season opener.

I see lots of field goals and a last minute drive to win it.

Giants 26
Titans 23

- Our defense will be gassed by the end of 3rd qtr
- DJ: 260 yds, 3 sacks, 1 INT
- Barkley 140 total yds, 6 catches
- We lose another player to injury

Sorry folks, no icing on tomorrows cake.

On top of killer injuries at key positions, with which this team is perpetually cursed.

If they can show me something, I’ll be optimistic. Until then, we suck.

Titans 27, Giants 13

1. The OL is still a piece of crap and Tenn will be teeing off on Jones all game long.
2. We will only get our pass rush from traditional play of the Edge players and since AO and Thibs are hurt, Tanneyhill will be able to have a sandwich and throw for a bunch of TDS

Does anybody here pay attention??
The OL is “significantly” better than the last several years allowing this team to run a proper offense.
And Thibs’ defenses ALWAYS are good against the run and manufacture pass rush.
Tenn will have more trouble on offense than they think and with Landry hurt, have more trouble with their rush than expected.
I se 24-21 Titans in a vey competitive game.

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NYG 14 - 9

Gotta think rain favors Henry and the TN run game.

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Gano kicks a game winning walk off FG in the rain.

Giants have a surprisingly good offensive show [400 yards] with lots of short passes. Toney and Barkley break off 2 long TDs. McKinney intercepts a pass with long return.

In comment 15808097 Route 9 said:

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Titans 19, Giants 19

This actually wasn't a bad guess lol

In comment 15808922 Dave on the UWS said:

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1. The OL is still a piece of crap and Tenn will be teeing off on Jones all game long. 2. We will only get our pass rush from traditional play of the Edge players and since AO and Thibs are hurt, Tanneyhill will be able to have a sandwich and throw for a bunch of TDS Does anybody here pay attention?? The OL is “significantly” better than the last several years allowing this team to run a proper offense. And Thibs’ defenses ALWAYS are good against the run and manufacture pass rush. Tenn will have more trouble on offense than they think and with Landry hurt, have more trouble with their rush than expected. I se 24-21 Titans in a vey competitive game.

Funny thing is they did tee off on Jones, and Tannehill did have all day to throw

Giants just figured out a way to win

I think 23-21 Giants in the OP was the closest prediction, well done

point remains...

Good Guess op!