Keys to Slowing Tennessee
The 49ers face a physical Tennessee Titans team in Week 15, and Ferrell said the challenge starts where most matchups begin, the run game.
“It always starts with stopping the run,” Ferrell said. “Tennessee is known for being physical. That’s the first question we’ll have to answer. Who’s going to be more physical? After that, it’s players on players, and who can make plays.”
As for slowing down a Titans offense that has shown explosiveness behind rookie quarterback Cam Ward?
“We’ve got a talented group ourselves,” he said. “We’ll let the chips fall where they may on Sunday.”
To the Theaters
Ferrell’s secret to sacks is a bit uncommon. The defensive lineman has one of the most unique pregame rituals: a trip to the movie theater, complete with popcorn, nachos, candy, and a large, mixed-flavor ICEE, as a final reset before gameday.
“Either Friday or Saturday, I’m pulling up to the cinema. Popcorn, nachos, hot dog, the whole deal.”
Before facing the Titans this week, on his watch list is the Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor thriller, “One Battle After Another.”
“I want to be on edge heading into Sunday,” he joked.
December Football
As the 49ers prepare for a crucial stretch of December football, Ferrell says the team’s defensive identity comes down to one thing.
“We’ll meet you at the ball,” Ferrell said.
“That’s the biggest thing. It’s going to be about how we finish, and we’re going to meet you at the ball.”
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