In Tennessee’s past three games against Manning, the Titans have fared poorly defending throws of 15-plus yards.
They’ve allowed a completion percentage of 84.6 (as opposed to 47.8 against everyone else), 24.9 yards per attempt (compared to 13.1) and a perfect passer rating of 158.3 for Manning (as opposed to 82.6).
The Tennessee secondary was ineffective last week against Matt Cassel and Kansas City.
To have a chance of an upset in Indianapolis, the defensive backs will have to be a lot better, the linebackers will have to contribute more than they usually do in pass defense, and the rush will have to get Manning off his spot and make him hurry.
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