2007 Tennessee Titans season
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The 2007
Tennessee Titans
season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League
, and their eleventh in Tennessee. They entered the season in an attempt to improve on their 8–8 record from 2006
, along with attempting to make the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee struck first with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Jaguars took the lead with QB David Garrard
completing a 47-yard TD pass to WR John Broussard
. In the second quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with kicker Josh Scobee
getting a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans would draw closer with Bironas kicking a 31-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead for good with QB Vince Young
running into the end zone from 2 yards out for the final score of the game.
With the win, the Titans began the year at 1–0.
, but Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri
missed the point after. With 1:03 left in the first quarter, the Titans scored with a 30 yard field goal by Rob Bironas
. In the second quarter, the Colts scored another touchdown via a 22 yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning
to Dallas Clark
. Both sides kicked another field goal in the quarter, and the Colts led 16–6 at the break. After the break, Adam Vinatieri made another field goal to extend the Colts' lead. Titans running back LenDale White
scored a rushing touchdown, while Vinatieri's field goal attempt was tipped but bounced over the crossbar to end the third quarter. Vinatieri missed a missed a 36 yard attempt early in the fourth quarter and Vince Young
threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Roydell Williams
to end the game's scoring.
With the Titans' 22–20 loss, the team fell to 1–1 on the season.
for a Monday Night fight with the New Orleans Saints
. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 33-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans increased its lead with QB Vince Young
completing a 35-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. The Saints would respond with RB Reggie Bush
getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, New Orleans would take the lead with another 1-yard TD run by Bush. Fortunately, Tennessee would regain the lead with RB LenDale White
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans closed out the game with Young completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Bo Scaife
, while DB Vincent Fuller returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. Pulling off the 3 other Saints interceptions was LB Keith Bulluck
.
With the win, Tennessee entered its bye week at 2–1.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee fell behind early as RB LenDale White
fumbled, allowing Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall
to return the ball 56 yards for a touchdown. Later, the Titans ties the game with RB Chris Brown getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Atlanta went back into the lead with kicker Morten Andersen
getting a 32-yard field goal. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 30-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Falcons regained the lead with Andersen kicking a 28-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas
nailing a 40-yard field goal, while DB Vincent Fuller intercepted Atlanta QB Joey Harrington
and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, it was a defensive struggle. Even when the Falcons benched Harrington and put QB Byron Leftwich
in, Tennessee managed to hold on and win, despite having 5 turnovers on the day.
With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 3–1, but it was also their 5th straight win over Atlanta. It also improved head coach Jeff Fisher
's head coaching record against the NFC South to 13–1.
for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee would trail as Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant
got a 23-yard field goal for the only score of the half. In the third quarter, the Titans would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 48-yard field goal. However, Tampa Bay answered with QB Jeff Garcia
completing a 69-yard TD pass to WR Joey Galloway
. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee tied the Buccaneers again with RB LenDale White
getting a 2-yard TD run. Unfortunately, Tampa Bay would get the win as Bryant nailed a 43-yard field goal.
With the loss, not only did the Titans fall to 3–2, but QB Vince Young
(11/14 for 120 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the third quarter with an injured right quadricep.
for a Week 7 AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans
. With Vince Young
recovering from a quad injury, back-up QB Kerry Collins
was given the start. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 52-yard field goal. The Texans would respond with LB DeMeco Ryans
returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Titans answered with Bironas kicking a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Tennessee began to pound away as Bironas got a 21-yard field goal, while RB LenDale White
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Bironas would end the half with a 30-yard and a 28-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Titans continued its domination with Bironas kicking a 43-yard field goal, while rookie RB Chris Henry
got a 4-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Houston began to rally as QB Sage Rosenfels
completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR David Anderson and a 6-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Walter
. Afterwards, Tennessee managed to reply. With Bironas' 29-yard field goal, he became the 5th kicker in NFL history to get 7 field goals in one game. However, the Texans managed to retake the lead with Rosenfels completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Jeb Putzier
and a 53-yard TD pass to WR André Davis
. Fortunately, the Titans managed to get a historic last-second field goal. With his 29-yard field goal, not only did it seal the win for Tennessee, but it made Rob Bironas the first kicker in NFL history to get 8 field goals in one game.
With the win, the Titans improved to 4–2.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski
got a 50-yard field goal. The Titans would tie the game with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Oakland retook the lead with Janikowski getting a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close with rookie RB Chris Henry
getting a 24-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Titans took the lead for good as Bironas nailed a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense held off the Raiders long enough for a touchdown.
With the win, the Titans improved to 5–2.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young
got a 3-yard TD run, along with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 47-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas kicking a 53-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
After a scoreless third quarter, Tennessee managed to put the game out of reach with RB LenDale White
getting a 1-yard TD run. The Panthers would avoid getting shut out as QB David Carr
completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter
.
With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 6–2, but Head Coach Jeff Fisher
improved his record over the NFC South to 14–2.
Tennessee's defense had a good game as they sacked Carr 7 times and limited Carolina's offense to just 191 total yards.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Jaguars QB Quinn Gray
completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Greg Jones for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans continued to fall behind as RB Maurice Jones-Drew
got an 8-yard TD run. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 37-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with RB Fred Taylor getting a 4-yard TD run. The Titans would manage to get a 49-yard field goal from Bironas. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee drew close with QB Vince Young
completing a 20-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage
. Unfortunately, the Jaguars sealed the win with Gray completing a 3-yard TD pass to Jones.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–3.
Not only was Tennessee's rushing attack held to a season-low 62 yards, but their top-ranked rushing defense allowed its first 100-yard rusher of the year in Maurice Jones-Drew (19 attempts for 101 yards and 1 touchdown). This is largely in part due to DT Albert Haynesworth
and DE Travis LaBoy
being inactive due to injuries.
for a Week 11 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Denver Broncos
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler
completed a 48-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley
, along with WR/PR Glenn Martinez
returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with QB Vince Young
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. Denver would respond with kicker Jason Elam
getting a 21-yard and a 39-yard field goal. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 56-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Titans continue to trail as Cutler completed a 41-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
. Tennessee would reply with Young getting a 4-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans tried to get a comeback as Bironas nailed a 37-yard field goal. Unfortunately, the Broncos sealed the win with RB Andre Hall
getting a 62-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–4.
for a Week 12 duel with the Cincinnati Bengals
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Bengals RB Rudi Johnson
got a 5-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 28-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati answered with QB Carson Palmer
completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. Tennessee would end the half with Bironas getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the second half, the Bengals sealed the win Carson and Chad hooking up with each other on a 2-yard TD pass in the third quarter and a 3-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.
With their third-straight loss, the Titans fell to 6–5.
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Texans RB Ron Dayne
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Titans responded with RB LenDale White
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Houston regained the lead with kicker Kris Brown
getting a 45-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead as QB Vince Young
completed a 43-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
, along with an 11-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage
. In the fourth quarter, the Texans crept closer with QB Sage Rosenfels
completing a 28-yard TD pass to WR Andre Johnson
. Afterwards, the Titans replied with RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. Later, Houston managed to get a 50-yard field goal from Brown. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense help secure the guarantee of their three-game skid coming to an end.
With the season-sweeping win, the Titans improved to 7–5. This marked the third-straight year that Tennessee has swept the Texans.
. In the first quarter, the Titans went on the attack first as kicker Rob Bironas
managed to get a 44-yard field goal for the only score of the half.
In the third quarter, the Chargers tied the game with kicker Nate Kaeding
getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee would regain the lead with rookie RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans increased its lead with RB LenDale White
getting a 7-yard TD run. However, San Diego tied the game with QB Philip Rivers
completing a 7-yard TD pass to RB LaDainian Tomlinson
and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates
. In overtime, the Chargers sealed the win with Tomlinson getting a 16-yard TD run.
With the loss, Tennessee fell to 7–6.
The Titans have lost 4 out their last 5 games since starting the year at 6–2.
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Kansas City Chiefs
. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young
completed a 16-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle
completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker
. Afterwards, the Titans responded with kicker Rob Bironas
managing to get a 37-yard field goal. Kansas City would take the lead prior to halftime with Croyle completing a 9-yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson
.
In the third quarter, Tennessee would draw close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal. The Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans would retake the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee clinched the victory with Bironas nailing a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
With the win, the Titans kept their playoff hopes alive at 8–6.
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee got on the board first in the second quarter with RB Chris Brown getting a 4-yard TD run. The Jets would respond with QB Chad Pennington
completing a 9-yard TD pass to WR Jerricho Cotchery
(with a failed PAT). In the third quarter, the Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas
nailing a 46-yard field goal. For the rest of the game, Tennessee's defense kept New York from being any kind of threat.
With the win (and a Cleveland loss), the Titans continued to keep their playoff hopes alive at 9–6.
RB LenDale White
(23 attempts for 104 yards) got his first career 1,000-yard season.
for a Week 17 Sunday night AFC South rematch with the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts
. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch as RB Chris Brown capped off the team's game-opening drive with an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts got on the board with kicker Adam Vinatieri
getting a 37-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with QB Jim Sorgi
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Craphonso Thorpe
. Afterwards, the Titans tied the game with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 40-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee sealed the deal with Bironas nailing a 54-yard and a 33-yard field goal.
With the win, not only did the Titans end the regular season at 10–6, but it also gave them the AFC's #6 seed.
AFC Wild Card Playoff (Sunday January 6, 2008): at San Diego Chargers
against the third-seeded San Diego Chargers
in a rematch of Week 14, which saw Tennessee lead early, yet lose in overtime.
In the first half, the Titans got the early lead as kicker Rob Bironas
kicked a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Chargers took the lead with kicker Nate Kaeding
nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QB Philip Rivers
completing a 25-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson
. In the fourth quarter, San Diego sealed the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson
getting a 1-yard TD run.
With the loss, Tennessee ended its season with an overall record of 10–7.
QB Vince Young
entered this game as the youngest quarterback to ever start a playoff game in franchise history (24 years and 233 days).
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
, and their eleventh in Tennessee. They entered the season in an attempt to improve on their 8–8 record from 2006
2006 Tennessee Titans season
The 2006 Tennessee Titans season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 2005.-Offseason:In 2006, exciting news for the future came when in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Titans, with the third overall pick, chose Vince Young, star quarterback out of the University of Texas, and with...
, along with attempting to make the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 11 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
L, 6–14 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
0–1 |
| 2 | August 17 | at New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
W, 27–24 | Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution... |
1–1 |
| 3 | August 24 | at Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W, 28–17 | Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium is a football stadium, located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. It is the home for the Buffalo Bills, of the NFL... |
2–1 |
| 4 | August 30 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
W, 30–14 | LP Field | 3–1 |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9 | Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W, 13–10 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1–0 |
| 2 | September 16 | Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... |
L, 22–20 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
1–1 |
| 3 | September 24 | at New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League .... |
W, 31–14 | Louisiana Superdome Louisiana Superdome The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA... |
2–1 |
| 4 | Bye | ||||
| 5 | October 7 | Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W, 20–13 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
3–1 |
| 6 | October 14 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West... |
L, 13–10 | Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events... |
3–2 |
| 7 | October 21 | at Houston Texans Houston Texans The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W, 38–36 | Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface.... |
4–2 |
| 8 | October 28 | Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W 13–9 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
5–2 |
| 9 | November 4 | Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion... |
W 20–7 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
6–2 |
| 10 | November 11 | Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
L 28–13 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
6–3 |
| 11 | November 19 | at Denver Broncos Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
L 34–20 | INVESCO Field at Mile High INVESCO Field at Mile High Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High, is a multi-purpose stadium, in Denver, Colorado. It replaced the identically sized, but commercially obsolete Mile High Stadium in 2001... |
6–4 |
| 12 | November 25 | at Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL... |
L 35–6 | Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and... |
6–5 |
| 13 | December 2 | Houston Texans Houston Texans The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W 28–20 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
7–5 |
| 14 | December 9 | San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
L 23–17 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
7–6 |
| 15 | December 16 | at Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a... |
W 26–17 | Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.... |
8–6 |
| 16 | December 23 | New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W 10–6 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
9–6 |
| 17 | December 30 | at Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... |
W 16–10 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
10–6 |
Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Titans began their season on the road against their division rival, the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee struck first with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Jaguars took the lead with QB David Garrard
David Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
completing a 47-yard TD pass to WR John Broussard
John Broussard
John Broussard is a former American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at San José State.Broussard was a member of the New York Giants Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions...
. In the second quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with kicker Josh Scobee
Josh Scobee
Joshua Taylor Scobee is an American football placekicker, who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He began his college football career as kicker for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, setting several school records...
getting a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans would draw closer with Bironas kicking a 31-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead for good with QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
running into the end zone from 2 yards out for the final score of the game.
With the win, the Titans began the year at 1–0.
Week 2: vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Titans and Colts met at LP Field on September 16. After a slow start from both offenses, the Colts struck first with an 8 yard run by Joseph AddaiJoseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
, but Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
missed the point after. With 1:03 left in the first quarter, the Titans scored with a 30 yard field goal by Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
. In the second quarter, the Colts scored another touchdown via a 22 yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
to Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
. Both sides kicked another field goal in the quarter, and the Colts led 16–6 at the break. After the break, Adam Vinatieri made another field goal to extend the Colts' lead. Titans running back LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
scored a rushing touchdown, while Vinatieri's field goal attempt was tipped but bounced over the crossbar to end the third quarter. Vinatieri missed a missed a 36 yard attempt early in the fourth quarter and Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
to end the game's scoring.
With the Titans' 22–20 loss, the team fell to 1–1 on the season.
Week 3: at New Orleans Saints
Following their home loss from the Colts, the Titans flew to the Louisiana SuperdomeLouisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
for a Monday Night fight with the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 33-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans increased its lead with QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completing a 35-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. The Saints would respond with RB Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush
Reginald Alfred "Reggie" Bush II is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, New Orleans would take the lead with another 1-yard TD run by Bush. Fortunately, Tennessee would regain the lead with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans closed out the game with Young completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Bo Scaife
Bo Scaife
Oliver Edward "Bo" Scaife, III is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, while DB Vincent Fuller returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. Pulling off the 3 other Saints interceptions was LB Keith Bulluck
Keith Bulluck
Keith J. Bulluck is an American Football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted 30th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse....
.
With the win, Tennessee entered its bye week at 2–1.
Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Coming off their bye week, the Titans were at home for a Week 5 interconference duel with the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee fell behind early as RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
fumbled, allowing Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall
DeAngelo Hall
DeAngelo Eugene Hall is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
to return the ball 56 yards for a touchdown. Later, the Titans ties the game with RB Chris Brown getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Atlanta went back into the lead with kicker Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and...
getting a 32-yard field goal. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 30-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Falcons regained the lead with Andersen kicking a 28-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
nailing a 40-yard field goal, while DB Vincent Fuller intercepted Atlanta QB Joey Harrington
Joey Harrington
John Joseph "Joey" Harrington, Jr. is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, where he played for most of his professional career. He ranks third all-time in Detroit history in pass completions, with 986...
and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, it was a defensive struggle. Even when the Falcons benched Harrington and put QB Byron Leftwich
Byron Leftwich
Byron Antron Leftwich is an American football quarterback in the National Football League who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars seventh overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall University.Leftwich has also played...
in, Tennessee managed to hold on and win, despite having 5 turnovers on the day.
With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 3–1, but it was also their 5th straight win over Atlanta. It also improved head coach Jeff Fisher
Jeff Fisher
Jeffrey Michael "Jeff" Fisher is the former head coach of the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. He has a 146-120 career record as an NFL head coach.-Early life:...
's head coaching record against the NFC South to 13–1.
Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Coming off a home win over the Falcons, the Titans flew to Raymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee would trail as Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
got a 23-yard field goal for the only score of the half. In the third quarter, the Titans would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 48-yard field goal. However, Tampa Bay answered with QB Jeff Garcia
Jeff Garcia
Jeffrey Jason "Jeff" Garcia is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State University....
completing a 69-yard TD pass to WR Joey Galloway
Joey Galloway
Joseph Scott Galloway is an American football wide receiver. He most recently played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks eighth overall in the 1995 NFL Draft...
. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee tied the Buccaneers again with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 2-yard TD run. Unfortunately, Tampa Bay would get the win as Bryant nailed a 43-yard field goal.
With the loss, not only did the Titans fall to 3–2, but QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
(11/14 for 120 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the third quarter with an injured right quadricep.
| Scoring summary | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Score |
| 2 | TB | 6:07 | Matt Bryant Matt Bryant Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002... 23 Yard Field Goal |
TB 3–0 |
| 3 | TEN | 7:52 | Rob Bironas Rob Bironas James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro... 48 Yard Field Goal |
3–3 |
| 3 | TB | 2:29 | Joey Galloway Joey Galloway Joseph Scott Galloway is an American football wide receiver. He most recently played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks eighth overall in the 1995 NFL Draft... 69 Yard Pass From Jeff Garcia Jeff Garcia Jeffrey Jason "Jeff" Garcia is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State University.... (Matt Bryant Kick) |
TB 10–3 |
| 4 | TEN | 1:17 | LenDale White LenDale White LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.... 2 Yd Run (Rob Bironas Kick) |
10–10 |
| 4 | TB | 0:11 | Matt Bryant 43 Yard Field Goal | TB 13–10 |
Week 7: at Houston Texans
Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Buccaneers, the Titans flew to Reliant StadiumReliant Stadium
Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface....
for a Week 7 AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. With Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
recovering from a quad injury, back-up QB Kerry Collins
Kerry Collins
Kerry Michael Collins is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft, the first choice in the franchise's history...
was given the start. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 52-yard field goal. The Texans would respond with LB DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Houston Texans. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- High school career :...
returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Titans answered with Bironas kicking a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Tennessee began to pound away as Bironas got a 21-yard field goal, while RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Bironas would end the half with a 30-yard and a 28-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Titans continued its domination with Bironas kicking a 43-yard field goal, while rookie RB Chris Henry
Chris Henry (running back)
Chris John Henry is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
got a 4-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Houston began to rally as QB Sage Rosenfels
Sage Rosenfels
Sage Rosenfels is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State before he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played with the Miami Dolphins from 2002–2005, the Houston Texans from...
completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR David Anderson and a 6-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Walter
Kevin Walter
Kevin Patrick Walter is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Afterwards, Tennessee managed to reply. With Bironas' 29-yard field goal, he became the 5th kicker in NFL history to get 7 field goals in one game. However, the Texans managed to retake the lead with Rosenfels completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Jeb Putzier
Jeb Putzier
Jebediah Lee Putzier ) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.-Early years:Putzier attended Eagle High School in his hometown Eagle, Idaho. He also lettered in Basketball...
and a 53-yard TD pass to WR André Davis
André Davis
André N. Davis is a American football wide receiver and kick returner who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. Fortunately, the Titans managed to get a historic last-second field goal. With his 29-yard field goal, not only did it seal the win for Tennessee, but it made Rob Bironas the first kicker in NFL history to get 8 field goals in one game.
With the win, the Titans improved to 4–2.
Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders
Coming off their divisional road win over the Texans, the Titans returned home for a Week 8 intraconference duel with the Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
got a 50-yard field goal. The Titans would tie the game with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Oakland retook the lead with Janikowski getting a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close with rookie RB Chris Henry
Chris Henry (running back)
Chris John Henry is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
getting a 24-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Titans took the lead for good as Bironas nailed a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense held off the Raiders long enough for a touchdown.
With the win, the Titans improved to 5–2.
Week 9: vs. Carolina Panthers
Coming off their home win over the Raiders, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 9 intraconference duel against the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
got a 3-yard TD run, along with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 47-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas kicking a 53-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
After a scoreless third quarter, Tennessee managed to put the game out of reach with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 1-yard TD run. The Panthers would avoid getting shut out as QB David Carr
David Carr
David Duke Carr is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Texans first overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter
Drew Carter
Christopher Drew Carter is a retired American football wide receiver of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
.
With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 6–2, but Head Coach Jeff Fisher
Jeff Fisher
Jeffrey Michael "Jeff" Fisher is the former head coach of the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. He has a 146-120 career record as an NFL head coach.-Early life:...
improved his record over the NFC South to 14–2.
Tennessee's defense had a good game as they sacked Carr 7 times and limited Carolina's offense to just 191 total yards.
Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Coming off their home win over the Panthers, the Titans stayed at home for an AFC South rematch with the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Jaguars QB Quinn Gray
Quinn Gray
Quinn F. Gray, Sr. is a former American football quarterback who played for four seasons in the National Football League and one season each in the United Football League and NFL Europe. He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2005–2007, the Kansas City...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Greg Jones for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans continued to fall behind as RB Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
got an 8-yard TD run. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 37-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with RB Fred Taylor getting a 4-yard TD run. The Titans would manage to get a 49-yard field goal from Bironas. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee drew close with QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completing a 20-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage
Justin Gage
Justin Gage is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Unfortunately, the Jaguars sealed the win with Gray completing a 3-yard TD pass to Jones.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–3.
Not only was Tennessee's rushing attack held to a season-low 62 yards, but their top-ranked rushing defense allowed its first 100-yard rusher of the year in Maurice Jones-Drew (19 attempts for 101 yards and 1 touchdown). This is largely in part due to DT Albert Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth
-Tennessee Titans:Haynesworth was elected to the Pro Bowl for the first time for the 2007 NFL season. During this season following the stomping incident, he ranked second on the team with six sacks in his 11 games played up to the selection, led or tied for the team-high in total tackles three...
and DE Travis LaBoy
Travis LaBoy
Travis LaBoy is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
being inactive due to injuries.
Week 11: at Denver Broncos
Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Jaguars, the Titans flew to INVESCO Field at Mile HighINVESCO Field at Mile High
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High, is a multi-purpose stadium, in Denver, Colorado. It replaced the identically sized, but commercially obsolete Mile High Stadium in 2001...
for a Week 11 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completed a 48-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley
Brandon Stokley
Brandon Stokley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
, along with WR/PR Glenn Martinez
Glenn Martinez
Glenn Martínez is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. Denver would respond with kicker Jason Elam
Jason Elam
Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
getting a 21-yard and a 39-yard field goal. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 56-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Titans continue to trail as Cutler completed a 41-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall
-2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309...
. Tennessee would reply with Young getting a 4-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans tried to get a comeback as Bironas nailed a 37-yard field goal. Unfortunately, the Broncos sealed the win with RB Andre Hall
Andre Hall
Andre Hall is an American football running back for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
getting a 62-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–4.
Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals
Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Titans flew to Paul Brown StadiumPaul Brown Stadium
Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and...
for a Week 12 duel with the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Bengals RB Rudi Johnson
Rudi Johnson
Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson is a former American football running back who played professionally from 2001 - 2008. Rudi was born in Petersburg, Virginia approximately 30 miles south of Richmond. His first name "Burudi" is Swahili and means "cool'" and his middle name "Ali" represented his family's...
got a 5-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 28-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati answered with QB Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. Tennessee would end the half with Bironas getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the second half, the Bengals sealed the win Carson and Chad hooking up with each other on a 2-yard TD pass in the third quarter and a 3-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.
With their third-straight loss, the Titans fell to 6–5.
Week 13: vs. Houston Texans
Trying to snap a three-game losing skid, the Titans went home for a Week 13 AFC South rematch with the Houston TexansHouston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Texans RB Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne is a former American football running back who is currently a free agent. He holds the NCAA record for career rushing yards, and he won the 1999 Heisman Trophy.-Early life:...
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Titans responded with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Houston regained the lead with kicker Kris Brown
Kris Brown
Kristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points...
getting a 45-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead as QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completed a 43-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
, along with an 11-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage
Justin Gage
Justin Gage is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. In the fourth quarter, the Texans crept closer with QB Sage Rosenfels
Sage Rosenfels
Sage Rosenfels is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State before he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played with the Miami Dolphins from 2002–2005, the Houston Texans from...
completing a 28-yard TD pass to WR Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson
Andre Lamont Johnson is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Through the 2010–11 NFL season, Johnson currently ranks first all-time in NFL history in receiving yards per game for a career...
. Afterwards, the Titans replied with RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. Later, Houston managed to get a 50-yard field goal from Brown. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense help secure the guarantee of their three-game skid coming to an end.
With the season-sweeping win, the Titans improved to 7–5. This marked the third-straight year that Tennessee has swept the Texans.
Week 14: vs. San Diego Chargers
Coming off their divisional home win over the Texans, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 14 intraconference duel with the San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, the Titans went on the attack first as kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
managed to get a 44-yard field goal for the only score of the half.
In the third quarter, the Chargers tied the game with kicker Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee would regain the lead with rookie RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans increased its lead with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 7-yard TD run. However, San Diego tied the game with QB Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
completing a 7-yard TD pass to RB LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates is an American football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball at Kent State University...
. In overtime, the Chargers sealed the win with Tomlinson getting a 16-yard TD run.
With the loss, Tennessee fell to 7–6.
The Titans have lost 4 out their last 5 games since starting the year at 6–2.
Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs
Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Chargers, the Titans flew to Arrowhead StadiumArrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs....
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completed a 16-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker
Samie Parker
Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. Afterwards, the Titans responded with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
managing to get a 37-yard field goal. Kansas City would take the lead prior to halftime with Croyle completing a 9-yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson
Kris Wilson (American football)
Kristopher "Kris" Wilson is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh...
.
In the third quarter, Tennessee would draw close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal. The Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans would retake the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee clinched the victory with Bironas nailing a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
With the win, the Titans kept their playoff hopes alive at 8–6.
Week 16: vs. New York Jets
Coming off their road win over the Chiefs, the Titans went home for a Week 16 duel with the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee got on the board first in the second quarter with RB Chris Brown getting a 4-yard TD run. The Jets would respond with QB Chad Pennington
Chad Pennington
James Chadwick "Chad" Pennington is an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for ten years. He is currently a football analyst with FOX Sports though he plans to return to playing after recovering from an injury...
completing a 9-yard TD pass to WR Jerricho Cotchery
Jerricho Cotchery
Cotchery was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.-New York Jets:In 2004, Cotchery caught 6 passes for 60 yards in 12 games as the team's 5th receiver...
(with a failed PAT). In the third quarter, the Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
nailing a 46-yard field goal. For the rest of the game, Tennessee's defense kept New York from being any kind of threat.
With the win (and a Cleveland loss), the Titans continued to keep their playoff hopes alive at 9–6.
RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
(23 attempts for 104 yards) got his first career 1,000-yard season.
Week 17: at Indianapolis Colts
Coming off their home win over the Jets, the Titans (needing a win to make the playoffs) flew to the RCA DomeRCA Dome
RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons ....
for a Week 17 Sunday night AFC South rematch with the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch as RB Chris Brown capped off the team's game-opening drive with an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts got on the board with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
getting a 37-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with QB Jim Sorgi
Jim Sorgi
James Joseph "Jim" Sorgi, Jr. is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Craphonso Thorpe
Craphonso Thorpe
Craphonso Ja'won "Cro" Thorpe is an American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
. Afterwards, the Titans tied the game with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 40-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee sealed the deal with Bironas nailing a 54-yard and a 33-yard field goal.
With the win, not only did the Titans end the regular season at 10–6, but it also gave them the AFC's #6 seed.
Schedule
| Playoff Round | Date | Opponent (seed) | Result | Record | Game Site | NFL Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | January 6, 2008 | San Diego Chargers 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to equal their 2006 regular season success and avoid another early departure in the playoffs. After a disappointing start under new head coach Norv Turner , they finished the regular season strong, with six straight wins, an overall... (3) |
L 17–6 | Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area.... |
http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/29519/SD_Gamebook.pdf | |
AFC Wild Card Playoff (Sunday January 6, 2008): at San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Game summary
Entering the playoffs as the AFC's #6 seed, the Titans began their Super Bowl run at Qualcomm StadiumQualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area....
against the third-seeded San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in a rematch of Week 14, which saw Tennessee lead early, yet lose in overtime.
In the first half, the Titans got the early lead as kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
kicked a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Chargers took the lead with kicker Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QB Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
completing a 25-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers....
. In the fourth quarter, San Diego sealed the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
getting a 1-yard TD run.
With the loss, Tennessee ended its season with an overall record of 10–7.
QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
entered this game as the youngest quarterback to ever start a playoff game in franchise history (24 years and 233 days).