Explanation:

Each individual rush is considered on it's own, and measured by it's "success." A run is considered successful if it gets 40% of the yardage needed to move the chains on first down, 60% of the yardage needed on second down, and 100% of the yardage needed on third or fourth down. This is a much more accurate overall picture of how well a running back does in a game than just the total yardage or ypc averages because it ignores big run outliers that can skew those kinds of stats

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To say I am shocked by the turn around this team has made would be an understatement.  After the debacle that was the Patriots game, I really thought 2 wins was best case scenario for this team.  I didn't think we would see them play inspired football again until 2010.  I knew a switch to Vince Young was imminent, but I really didn't think it would make a difference.  Being wrong has never felt so good.

Yesterday's win was a good one.  The 49ers are a solid team, and that west coast trip has been a nightmare for even the best Titan teams.  The best thing about these past two games has been the return to the type of football that this team was designed to play, and a lot of that has been due to the play of Vince Young.  VY has been everything Kerry Collins was supposed to be and more.  He has been efficient, 12 of 19 yesterday, has taken care of the ball, 0 interceptions and fumbles in his 2 starts, and has made plays with his legs to help the team.  Just look at yesterday's 7-yard touchdown run.  That dimension gives teams one more thing to guard against in the red zone.

And, of course, there is Chris Johnson.  This guy is having a special season and has a legitimate shot at 2,000 rushing yards.  T-Rac's Posse doesn't think it will happen, and while I will give him that it is a long shot, the Titans have three games left against team with rush defenses ranked 27^th or worse. 

You can make the argument that he single-handedly won the game yesterday when he scored on that option play on 4^th and inches.  Pretty funny that Peter King gives Mike Heimerdinger coach of the week because if CJ doesn't get in there the Titans probably lose the game and all the talk here would be about Dinger's terrible play calling (and it was a TERRIBLE call).

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Having the secondary healthy/competent makes a big difference.  The Titans still had one bad breakdown in coverage today, but overall they have played a lot better the past 2 games and it makes the whole defense look better.

Vince Young was efficient once again finishing 12-19 for 172 yards including a beautiful deep ball to Justin Gage.  He really looks like he has taken the time to grow in this offense and understand what the coaches expect from him.  He isn't making any stupid throws like he did in the past, and today he did it against a good defense.

And what can you say about Chris Johnson?  He had another huge game today with 25 carries for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns.  He made the second touchdown run on his own after a stupid play call on 4th and inches.

This is what a win streak looks like.  August and I will have a lot more to say about this game tonight on MCM Radio at 9 p.m.  Click here to join the fun.

Wonder if mmamcneill will come back to take his medicine..

How many lapses in coverage can we see in one season?

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