 Play fake, Tannehill rolls right. Fire Smith is right up, but Janu Smith. To the Titans Blitz presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans, I'm Lance Smith. This, of course, is Eddie George. And joining us here, we've got our Blitz lounge. These folks are from the 22nd element, our season ticket member, Facebook group, private group, getting loud and proud and rowdy at home. I know. Look at you guys. Look at that, this is a good looking bunch here. I talk to you guys a lot online. You ready for this? You're here with the one and only Eddie George. Yeah. What's up? Eddie. Look at this, Mr. First Down. Let's see that hat. See it? You see what this says, Eddie? Oh, it's going to crawl. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie all the time. I like that. Damn, that's nice. So when his lights are off in the house, that's how he finds his way around. All right, guys, they're gonna be hanging out with us. We'll talk to them in a little bit. Let's kick off the show and do what we do. Right now it's time for Four Downs with Eddie, presented by Corson Fire and Security and Eddie. Big win, two and oh, but a tough sledding a little bit. We'll take it. We'll take it. Absolutely. You said this to me right there. Look, it says Titans are on track. You said those words to me off camera a little while ago. Yes, they are. I mean, they're right where they need to be. I don't think they need to, we can't look into, well, they're not blowing these teams out. This is the only two games in. What we're finding out is how mature they are. They're not panicking in spots where you would have saw two years ago. They might have dropped the game or two, might be one and one right now or two, but they're finding ways to win. Tandy Hill is finding ways to score touchdowns by throwing the football. Derek Henry's turning out the hard yards, not breaking off the big runs that we're accustomed to seeing them having, but as an offense, running the ball was 123 yards. Right, right, right. 123 yards and 34 carries all around as a team and Henry's effect is helping Tandy Hill, who threw four marvelous touchdown passes. And look who's led me. You got other complimentary players like John New Smith stepping up. Last week it was Corey Davis, this week it was somebody else. So we're seeing the different pieces and parts to the offense finding their way. The role players are finding their way. So it's rolling right on time, we're right on schedule of where we need to be. And nowhere else. It was nice to see, you know, guys like Sonoros Perry and Jeremy McNichols get not just some carries, they were getting first downs, hard runs and it's really keeping defenses on their toes to show that we've got more than just Henry and Tandy Hill. No question. And it's taking the pressure off of Derek, it's taking the pressure off of Tandy Hill because now defenses have to play honest. They gotta say, well, who are we gonna stop this week? And I think Art Smith is doing a fantastic job of putting these playmakers in great positions to make plays so you can't key on one guy. You gotta pick your poise in terms of as a defense, who are you gonna stop this week? Is it gonna be Derek? Or now do we have to stop Tandy Hill? So it's two at a monster right now. I saw a lot of Art Smith love on social media at this game. A lot of people, they're saying he's gonna be head coach soon. I don't say that. Wait, wait, this is not him right now. Let's move on to second down here. You mentioned John O's Smith, big day for him. These receivers are making a huge difference weapons out on the field. John O, I mean, when the game started, it looked like it was gonna be all John O all day. Yes, yes, big play right out the gate. Put him in this position for the touchdown. You see him there going up vertical on the defender. The dude is a freak at tight end. I mean, I see why the tight ends are high on this guy. He controls the middle of the field. When you have a tight end that can stretch the middle of the field, that can break off big time plays and plus outside receivers that can make plays in third and short and also scored on longer throws. That's a major piece to your offense. I watch him play and it's echoes of Delaney and he gives credit, he gives a lot of credit to Delaney Walker because he plays like him. Yes. He's route running and the way he attacks defensive defense. Blocking. Blocking, oh my God. He's playing in the backfield, playing running back a few times. Yeah. I mean, this is a special time. He's a major weapon. He's an all pro player. Another guy we brought in as a weapon, Adam Humphries hats off to him again, making some huge clutch grabs. Of course, that amazing touchdown that the Tannehill took a face full of defense. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, just fantastic. I heard he said and one too. Yeah. And one. Right after you threw that nice little dime. So yeah, huge play. Humphries again, not huge numbers but making big plays like that touchdowns. That's what you want. And it keeps defense is honest on other toes. Moving on to to third down, you know, we've mentioned, you know, picking up some North Perry. Yeah. You got some plays in Jordan. Michael's stepping up. New faces are standing out. You know, Cameron Batson was upgraded just for this game. You're thinking, okay, well, he's filling out a roster, but I mean, he's making clutch grabs here. Like you said, these defenses, it's keeping them honest. Jack Crawford journeyman, a nine year man, defensive tackle makes the first sack of the season by running down a scrambling gardener, Menchie. Yeah. Menchie, listen, you got to give him credit. Look at this. Never gives up. Jacksonville came and ready to play Menchie, put it out standing game and they had to stop this guy right here and he had to make the play right now. And when you had, again, when you have new faces standing out, when you're expecting to see Damian Clowney do it, you're expecting to see some of our superstars like Kevin Byard and all this. When you have guys stepping up, making plays, totality, I mean totality, that's big in terms of depth, in terms of concept, in terms of overall team chemistry is really starting to gel beautifully right now. It's like he knew the segue. That is the fourth down, team chemistry. Talk about this, because so often, especially last year, it was often times the defense was bailing out the offense. And that's, you know, hey, we're a hard nose team and that happens, but our offense really bailed out our defense quite a bit this game. I had this conversation a couple of days ago. League-wide defense is seeing deep behind the offense. A lot of points being scored right now. So yes, the Titans offense is helping out our defense right now. We still have the talent up front. We certainly have the talent in the back end. And it's only a matter of time before the defense has settled down, figure out what the offense are doing, get a good look because they don't have film from the pre-season of these new looks, of new players, how they're meshing in with the new offense. So free agency had a lot to do with all of that. So the defenses are a step behind, but when your offense can do that, in your winning games, the close games, those character games, that's gonna help your team out as you move forward into late October, early November, when it's moving time. When you start to see teams start to separate themselves, the good from the great to from the worst. We had, of course, hats off to rookie Christian Fulton got his first pick in this game. Like you said, these defenses, they don't have tape. You got a rookie on the field, but he snagged a ball out of midair. And I also want to give hats off to a guy who does not get enough credit. And he was a monster on the field, Kenny Vakaro. Kenny Vakaro is lightening these offenses up. He had 11 tackles, two passes defended, a sack, another QB hit. Not only that, but you just see his passion on the field after the play. Guys are rallying around him. True leader out there on defense. I mean, you have great leadership on the defense, period. Kenny Vakaro is a sign of that. When you have a veteran that can make plays for you, along with other key veterans and key players in that defense, this will be one of the top defenses in the league while seasons end, my words for it. Looking like it so far. I'm excited. Well, we got a good game. We'll talk about it. We got a good game coming up there in Minnesota. We got the 22nd element hanging out with us here in the Blitz Lounge. This is gonna be fun. I'm excited. At two and oh, this is a weird season already because we didn't have the off season. We didn't have the, you know, but we're doing it. We're sitting here in a quiet, we usually fans screaming, but this is it. This is it. Hey, we got it. I'll take it at two and oh, I'll take it. All right, you guys know, 15 minutes can save you 15% or more on your car insurance with that. We'll go to break with our Geico Fast 15. Stick around. Titans Blitz will be right back. It's Titans Blitz, baby! Oh no! Daniel from Groves, in to the... When you go through something tough. Steady rainfall. And yeah, it's been a tough year, but Tennesseans are built for this. Passed down through generations. We like it that way. It's back, baby. Tennessee tough. Back to the Titans Blitz presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans. It's half time here on the show. Take a break from the X's and O's. We did a little vague van Gogh couple weeks ago, remember that? Yes, I do. Got another one dialed up, an even younger artist, Sophia age seven. Seven. Yeah, so we put it up. In case you don't know, we're testing our players to see how well they can discern art, we'll say. Anyway, here's a vague van Gogh brought to you by Coca-Cola. All right. Right now I'm seeing a bigger football player. Okay, we got some hair. Got a little mustache. Looked like an offense line, but he has a football on his hand. Looked like some hair going on. Oh, up under the helmet, I'm thinking. Got a nice little mustache right there. That's a good, variable mustache right there. Big space between the upper lip and the eyes. This guy does not have a forehead. Weird looking mustache. Looks nervous. And we got some armbands. He got some swag. It looked like he bought the runoff on somebody. He might be headed towards a touchdown or some sort, so. Oh, he got a nice little tattoo as well. Skinnier legs. I'm assuming we have tattoos here. These are tattoos. You boy pink, so this must be the winter time. I'm thinking that is Taylor LeWon. Maybe Taylor? Call me that guy, and I think this is me. Got beautiful, what is this, teal eyes? Zoom in on my eyes real quick. Taylor LeWon, I know it. Taylor LeWon. It's literally, it's picture perfect. I don't know what this is. I don't know what that is. I'll tell you what though, the kid got the mustache. Can't go wrong with that. Kevin, bravo to you. That's a big van go there for you. Yeah, Taylor LeWon. That's actually Taylor's driver's license photo now. Is it really? Yeah, sure, why not? Why not? Absolutely. That was good, and I'll admit it. Eddie, he called it. He knows his art. Big art guy. Hey, so a lot went down yesterday. Season ticket members talking to you, Blitz Lounge, 22nd element. Look, it's tough. This is our first pandemic, but we're opening things up. Fans are coming back to the stadium. Everybody's working really hard to make this happen. So hats off to everybody behind the scenes with the Titans that worked this out. We're making happen. Blitz Lounge, you coming to the games? Yes. These are some happy people right here. We are pumped. We are pumped. Stop, Bears. As they should be. Yeah. DJ Fast Ashtey grew out the beard just for this season. Again, I'm sure. But honestly, though, were you elated to have it happen? I mean, did you worry? Were you worried? Let us know. Were you worried it was going to happen? Absolutely. Absolutely. I didn't know it was going to happen so quick. Happened so quick. Happened so quick. They did, though. The guys behind the scenes. Yes. Yeah, hey, the organization worked really hard pulling it off. And we're on the phones with everybody. It was tough work. It's been tough getting here, but we're here. Hats off to the team. Hats off the NFL and the players. Everybody working hard to make this thing happen, this game that we love so much. All right, speaking of this game, we love so much. We're taking on these guys coming up on the side. We'll talk about the keys to a victory to beating the Vikings. Stick around. Titans Blitz. We'll be right back. No, no, no. And we win. Yep, yep. So the Titans Blitz presented by the Farm Bureau of Health plans. It's now the two-minute warning here on the show. So we're going to talk about the keys to victory and going up to Minnesota and coming back with WB and 3 and 0. Well, first off, first key we'll say is don't let up, right? Because this is a, is this not a dangerous team? I know they're rebuilding and they're not very good, but they're dangerous right now. This team is dangerous because they're desperate for a win. Yeah. They're at home. Yeah. They hadn't played well in weeks. They've been criticized, brutalized and moralized all of that. And they're looking for a win. So they're going to come out desperate. They know the Titans are coming in as a hot team. They know that one win can turn the season around. And I think the Titans are looking at this the same way. They're treating this week coming out of there. The word coming out of the Titans facility this week is that we're looking at this as we can easily be 0-2. So we've got to clean up a lot of the stuff on defense and things offensively to really get this thing rolling. So this is a big game for both teams. I mean, you know, I remember us being 0-2 at one point in time and I just know the sense of urgency that we had. We came out for that very next game. I think you're going to get Minnesota's best shot. You think it's really important though than to get a lead, hold that lead and go away, you know, run away with it. And you know, I understand, you know, they might score those Vikings. But my point is like, you've got to have total control game because that's what it looked like with Jacksonville until Jacksonville had those halftime adjustments. They're a good football team. We got to understand, you know, in this league, every team is good regardless. So if Minnesota so happens to come out and get a lead, guess what? You've got to find a way to win the game. Yeah. And I think the Titans are just learning to do that right now. And let's keep in mind Kirk Cousins famous. You like that came when he was playing poorly with Washington and he said that to media after a good game. So he's hungry. He's looking for that. He's looking for another. You like that game. Yeah, he definitely is. Second down, our guy established the run game. Obviously, I mean, we still brand the ball well against Jacksonville, but I personally want to see Henry get to the outside. Everybody. Listen, relax. Okay. You know, those runs are going to come. He spoiled us. Okay. Okay. There's nothing wrong with him getting the yards. He's getting hit 100 yards, 31 totes, and he's doing it differently right now. He's not ripping off the 80 yard run. He's not, you know, stiff arm and 50,000 guys going down the sideline. I mean, he's getting at the hard, tough way. And that's what you got to expect right now. Those runs are going to come. But guess what? Defenses are not going to allow him to beat you at this point. You saw what he did collateral damage all last year in the playoffs and teams say, Hey, we're not letting 22 beta. So he's going to have to earn it. And he's been doing just that. So, so the runs up the middle. I'm like, no, go to the outside. It's a land set. I just got to go up the middle to get to the outside, get to the outside, which he'll do. He'll do. I know he will. I know it's going to come. Relax. We're good. See that's talking about the lens already. All right. Hey, I want to talk about this spotlight or no spotlight on the other side. So we got one more segment. Stick around. Let's lounge is hanging out with this Titans Blitz will be right back. Stick around. Yeah. We go. I know. Look at Tyler over here. Oh, hey, hey, hey, what's going on? Welcome back to the Titans Blitz president of a Farm Bureau Health plans. It's it's overtime here on the show. So we've been talking, you know, last game game coming up and everything. But listen after after this game, I you know, you watch all the media and I watched one of the highlights and one of the famous morning shows and the highlights started with Gustavsky's game winning kick at 30 30 and then the next highlight was Menchu's pick and then that was that was all the talk of our game. Never mind the four touchdowns at 10 hell through. Wow. I put this question to our 22nd element group on Facebook. What's the most overrated or I'm sorry, an overrated underrated thing about our team, our game players and everybody pretty much said everybody. So my question you is that is how important is the spotlight? Do you need it? Do you want it? Do you have to have it? Well, listen, is that a distraction? Guys, you play the game to get the spotlight. You want that national love. You want people talking about you. You want, you know, good morning. What is it? Good morning football and all these Fox and ESPN in the morning shows during the week talking about your players. Yeah. But I like it because I like the fact that not getting the love because it puts that chip on your shoulder. So I mean, we did all this. We played beat Baltimore, went up to New England, beat New England. Right. Play Kansas City pretty well for the AFC championship, mind you. Right. And still get no love. Nothing. Okay. That's how you want to play it. Come out there with an attitude. I like it especially early in the year. I don't care what happens. Dominate the headlines in September and October, but when November and December rolls around and you're sitting on 12 wins and you're rolling, you've got momentum going. Yeah. That's what I care about. That's the time. So don't worry about it right now. Just keep playing the game. So if you see that. Silently, silent assassin. See that 20 second now. Let's see that fans just chips on shoulders all day long. That's it. Hey, big game in Minnesota. We're going to take it to him. Bring home the dub. Tighten up as always. My man. My man. Always a pleasure to see you guys. See you next week. Tighten up. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.