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Titans face statement game against ailing Steelers

Why to watch
Last week, Pittsburgh got outphysicaled, again. The Titans are fairly powerful on both sides of the line. Even with Rashard Mendenhall banged up, the Steelers know they need to re-establish the run and rediscover an offensive identity. The Titans have won three in a row despite some uneven play.

Inside story
Chris Johnson finally hit 100 yards last week, and the Steelers have looked very vulnerable and beat up on the edges, where Johnson excels in outside zone plays. Ray Rice and Arian Foster have already gashed Pittsburgh in that manner, and key Steelers like Aaron Smith and James Harrison are either out or banged up. Smells like a potential statement game.