CAPSULE

* The line: Tennessee by 6.

* Story line: This one should come down to the wire, as five of the last seven games in this series have been decided by four points or less. The Titans are 16-1 at Adelphia Coliseum, with the lone loss coming against the Ravens in Week 11. These teams are mirror images of each other, despite very different coaching philosophies.

* Keys to the game: Steve McNair: Look for McNair to use a lot of multiple-receiver sets to open up the running game. It is important that the Titans move the chains early, as Baltimore’s defense weakens the longer it is on the field. Eddie George: George has averaged only 44 yards and 2.6 yards a carry in the last four games against the Ravens. The Titans need 25 carries from George to win the game. Raven offensive line vs. Titan pass rush: With Trent Dilfer already fragile, Jevon Kearse and the rest of the Titans will be bringing a full load. Dilfer is easily rattled and prone to mistakes when hurried. Tight ends Frank Wycheck and Shannon Sharpe: Both players are critical to the success of their respective offenses because of their ability to force defenses into coverages that expose weaknesses. Turnovers: Tennessee must keep the football away from a ball-hawking defense that led the NFL with 49 takeaways.

* Injury report: BAL--None. TEN-LB Randall Godfrey (groin, questionable); G Bruce Matthews (toe, questionable); QB Steve McNair (ankle/toe, questionable).

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THE MATCHUPS BAL TEN Points scored 20.8 (14) 21.6 (13) Points allowed 10.3 (1) 11.9 (2) Passing Off. 175.9 (22) 204.1 (16) Rushing Off. 137.4 (5) 130.3 (7) Passing Def. 187.3 (8) 151.5 (1) Rushing Def. 60.6 (1) 86.9 (3) Time of Poss. 33:19 (2) 33:54 (1) Turnover Ratio +23 (1) 0 (T16) Red Zone TD% 40.0 (26) 47.3 (20) 3rd Down Con. 40.3 (11) 42.5 (8) Opp. 3rd Down 34.1 (5) 30.8 (1) 3 & Out 21.5 (13) 24.2 (20) Opp. 3 & Out 28.4 (5) 34.0 (1) Sacks 35 (22) 55 (T2) Sacks Allowed 43 (T19) 28 (T4)

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* Robyn Norwood’s pick: Tennessee. Baltimore is a better team than it was when the Ravens beat the Titans at home last month, but it took uncharacteristic misses by kicker Al Del Greco, and that isn’t likely to happen again.