GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : CINCINNATI at TENNESSEE
* The line: Tennessee by 9.
* Key injuries: None.
* Key players: In six starts against Tennessee, Bengal quarterback Jeff Blake has an 11-1 touchdown-interception ratio. The Oilers are 13-5 when Eddie George rushes for 100 yards and 9-2 when quarterback Steve McNair has a touchdown rushing.
HOW THEY MATCH UP*--*
Cin Ten Points scored (Rank) 16.8 (13) 20.6 (7) Points allowed 28.3 (15) 20.0 (6) Passing O 199.1 (9) 205.7 (7) Rushing O 102.4 (9) 123.1 (5) Total O 301.5 (9) 328.8 (4) Passing D 196.9 (6) 219.4 (11) Rushing D 163.3 (15) 100.6 (6) Total D 360.2 (14) 320.1 (10)
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* The pick: Tennessee. The Titans are 3-0 versus Bengals when Eddie George goes for 100 yards. Make that 4-0.
Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL
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