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Over-Under: Chris Johnson in Week 1

We all know Chris Johnson was monstrous for the Tennessee Titans offense last season.  This guy broke off huge gainers all year last year, averaged 5.6 yards per carry, caught 50 passes and hit the endzone 16 times. He also ended the season with a streak of 11 straight 100 yard games despite the fact that teams were trying (unsuccessfully) to key on him.

The new and improved Oakland Raiders defense has the daunting task of stopping the Titans rusher on opening day September 12th. You know Johnson is going to want to get off to a fast start against a sloppy rushing defense. So what is the over/under for Johnson on opening day?

The general consensus in the forums is around 100-120 yards with one to two touchdowns. This is a fair number, being that he is supposed to be the best halfback in the league.

However, if the Raiders decide to stack the line of scrimmage with defenders and force the Titans to throw the ball, the number could potentially be much lower than that. If Johnson is breaking off big gainer with the Raiders keeping 8 and sometimes nine players in the box, then we will know right from week one that it's going to be a long year.

So let's hear it, S&B Pride, what's your projection?

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Poll
Chris Johnson will have...
at least 150 yards and two TD's
103 votes
100 yards with @ least one TD
376 votes
under 100 yards
410 votes

889 votes | Poll has closed

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not trying 2 be a smart ass.

not trying 2 be a smart ass. but we play them on the 12th not the 13th. just letting u no 2 see if u can fix that. other than that good writing bro. One Nation Raiders Nation!

win lose or tie Raiders till I die.

by ieraidersfan on Aug 3, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

good call...fixed

I am here to inspire and light fires~~~Where there is smoke in the ears, there is me on the mind~~~

by B.A.Armstrong on Aug 3, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I say

Houston gives him liftoff coming off tackle and Ro hits his legs turning him into a helicopter snapping his collar bone and blowing out his ACL. Just kidding I never wish undue harm on a person for being good at what they do and CJ looks like a nice guy. I say he has an ok game. 90 yds on the ground 20 touches and 20 yds receiving. He is hard to stop and we do not have the depth on D to scheme for him and make up for the rest of their O without a drop off some where.

Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 3, 2010 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Tough Call

I am so confident in the defense, but we haven’t even seen what the defense can do. I think we need a little bit more time to see what the defense’ weaknesses are and strengths are.

If Winning Isn't Everthing, Why Do They Keep Score? - Vince Lombardi

by Rayder K on Aug 3, 2010 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Don’t want to be a downer but CJ is the best player in the NFL and well, our D has yet to show anything. I say he goes for 170 Rushing Yards, 1 rushing TD and 1 Recieving TD.

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

by JaKe. on Aug 3, 2010 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

What a way for the Raiders to start the new season.

A great test for the upgraded run d as well as a test for the possibly now suspect pass D of the new LB corps. Also CJ had some huge plays last year running and receiving and we all know the Raiders brain farted themselves into allowing a few big plays. All in all a great way to start the season.

I take some solace in the fact that a RB having a big year the year before means they will suffer a big tail off the next as often as it means they will put up comparable numbers.

That being said I’d take anything under 120 yards combined from CJ as a success. In the end, I don’t care though as long as they get the W.

Life's a garden. Dig it!

by Rich Langford on Aug 3, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe? Is that you? Hahaha. I’m diggin’ the new icon, noontide.

But I agreee. A win is a win.

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

by JaKe. on Aug 3, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Johnson will do great against us

but he won’t be able to carry the Titans offense for the win.

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 3, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

As a believer in this D ###....

This is my belief : Chris Johnson less then 50 yard run/catch.
                                 Vince Young less then 100 passing/running yards.

This is not just dreaming big, But a very real (not to mention scary) possibility.

Oaktown. - 31

Tenns. - 9

"think of the solution not the problem"

by bojackson34 on Aug 3, 2010 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish I had your optimism..

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

by JaKe. on Aug 3, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want what this man is drinking!!!

…is it the purple drank I’ve been hearing about?

Cable Bumaye! Raiders Bumaye!

by SBcitizen on Aug 4, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Damn I was looking for a new drink that I could enjoy to relax and maybe day dream, sounds like he’s got what I am looking for.

Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 4, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well boys you mix....

1) 1/4 Patron silver tequila
2) 1/4 Mojito mixer
3) 1/4 Capt. Morgan rum
4) 1/4 Raider optimism

5) Tall glass w/ ice & mint leave.
6) If Titans are running all over us repeat @ step 1………..

"Think of the solution not the problem"
"Do you know who i think i'm not"

by bojackson34 on Aug 4, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Leafs

"Think of the solution not the problem"
"Do you know who i think i'm not"

by bojackson34 on Aug 4, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

i say

140 yards 2 td’s a late raider win 24-21

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by j-man on Aug 3, 2010 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

i like this man's thinking

"Think of the solution not the problem"
"Do you know who i think i'm not"

by bojackson34 on Aug 4, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well...ya know I'm the optimist

But, not sure I quite share Chris Johnson 50 yards or less, but I do think the Raiders come out with a Win.
I think Johnson get’s 100 yards or a bit less, being the back he is, but it’s Not going to go easy for him.
RB’s will Not run at will against us this year and they’re gonna take some hits.
Titans and Raiders will be a close game, with first game jitters and mistakes on both sides .
Raiders Win by holding on to a 2nd period break away the Titans can’t recover from, by continually trying to break Johnson free. He will get his yards, but no win, which will set the tone for the Titans the rest of the year and the Raiders too, even though they will be misjudged as the win being a lucky break, won’t be till midseason anyone takes the Raiders seriously.

by Kevin Coffman on Aug 3, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Why won’t it be easy for him? It’s not like a rookie LB and a vetran DT will turn us from the worst to the best when it comes to stoppping the run..

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

by JaKe. on Aug 3, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

We don't stack the line

you should know that by now Bret, the Raiders play a base defense 4-3 run defense, man to man pass coverage. This never changes and because of this predictability is why other teams are able to scheme against the Raiders so easily. Though, John Marshall has implemeted some wrinkles into the D and we have better D linemen, it all remains to be seen how consistent they are at stopping the run.

However, you are right on the money that McLain is a difference maker. That guy instantly makes us better and I would not be surprised if he stopped the run and pass defense all by himself.

by Al's Wingman on Aug 3, 2010 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Tested right off the bat !!!

C.J. will bring it 1st !!! 90 to a 100 yds, and the “D” will get a passing grade !!! But to attain this depends on what our offense does !!! Control the ball by running Bush, 1st and foremost !! 2nd) No turnovers !!! Hopefully we’ll be at full strength at the receiver position by then and I think this is a good possibilty !!! Ball control will be the key to this game, along with some key hits on the cutback by DeathRo to get CJ thinking and looking before hits the holes !!! And this can be done running the 4/3 base with the tweaks Marshall has been talking about, bringing in Mitchell or Branch in as the Nickel to Key on CJ & Vince !!!! We can’t forget about Vince running the ball either. First game, and serve notice !!! Preseason Games 3 & 4 will tell us what we will be capable of !!!!

by papabegood on Aug 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT reply actions  

very good point

good point in bringing up the ball control thing. That will be key to victory

I am here to inspire and light fires~~~Where there is smoke in the ears, there is me on the mind~~~

by B.A.Armstrong on Aug 4, 2010 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

you know i honestly think we can keep him under 120 yd's

if our D line and LB’s step up we can put 8 in the box tyvon branch wudnt mind that:D lets force them to throw!!!!!!!!!! Nnamdi, Chris johnson standfor Routt, Walter Mcfadden, Michael Huff…dam man lets go!!!!!! i wanna start the season with a win!! cant wait till next thurs Raiders vs cowboys!!!

by Rimando#81 on Aug 3, 2010 11:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Surprising Results ..

Tried to vote on this last night but had no service on my phone. I thought about this for awhile. CJ is just that damn good, I think he gets at least a 100 yards .. But hopefully, he will be one of the few to rush for that much on us. I think if we can keep to under 125, and just a touchdown .. It’ll show a lot of improvement. I think if we would have played the Titans last year, he would have easily of set some sort of record against the our D .. I have faith though, that these will be hard fought yards, and us not giving up the big play like last year ..

Hardcore Raiders Fans are 5150 .. (iBleedSilverNBlack)

by RaiderCreator5150 on Aug 4, 2010 6:43 AM PDT reply actions  

it doesnt matter how many we have in the box

we have a bad habit of not making tackles and thats why were so bad at run stop. we can have every single person in the stands crowding the box, if we dont get him on the ground what good does it do?

i say hes great at making people miss and were great at missing. thats gonna be the key factor here, not the defenses we run…

by S.D. Raider on Aug 4, 2010 7:25 AM PDT reply actions  

The formations used have alot to do with it.

You are correct in the mistackles have plagued this team for several years which is another reason why we made some of the off-season moves we did however I feel happy at least seeing them making an effort to show they’re trying to use more 8 men at the line to slow down the run. Remember the MNF opener about three or four years ago against SD? Art Shell and Ryan kept using a nickel defense against Rivers and LT ended up with over 100 yards in the 1st half alone. We of course were beat 27-0. As long as Marshall is being able to use run blitzes on 1st and 2nd down against the Titans I’ll be happy with the coaching staff’s approach since they will show they’re trying to win.

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Aug 4, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think that

I don’t think the tackling problem will be as eminent this year as it has been in years past. This is the second full year in John Marshall’s defense and the top two draft picks, as well as a few trades over the past season and a half have been made to address this issue. I think one of the biggest problems this team had was the small linebackers and they fixed that this year, adding adding about 50 pounds of meat to the second level of the defense.

I am here to inspire and light fires~~~Where there is smoke in the ears, there is me on the mind~~~

by B.A.Armstrong on Aug 4, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Armstrong completes the 4 point shot...

"Think of the solution not the problem"
"Do you know who i think i'm not"

by bojackson34 on Aug 4, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

well

i guess the only thing we can do now is wait and see

by S.D. Raider on Aug 5, 2010 6:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

After season after season with a crappy run stop D###.....

It would be pure sweetness to get over that hump.

"Think of the solution not the problem"
"Do you know who i think i'm not"

by bojackson34 on Aug 5, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

defense

all this talk of our defense, remember, this year our guys shouldn’t need to be on the field for 50+/- minutes per game as they did last year, thanks to him not named. With more rest time and less of a hole to climb out of, that alone should help improve our yards per game.

by jnl on Aug 4, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah

that is a surprising stat it felt like they were on the field more like 40 min avg. I guess Grad kept the number more neutral cuz we all know JaFatAssPurpleDrankKing would have the # at 40 if he was the guy full time last year.

Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 4, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

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