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THIS WEEK’S GAMENASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans take an 11-1 record and a chance to clinch a division

title into this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns (4-8). This is the 60th regular season

meeting between the former AFC Central rivals. Kickoff at LP Field (capacity 69,143) is

scheduled for noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 7.

THE BROADCAST

The game will be televised in high definition on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF

News Channel 5. Don Criqui will handle play-by-play duties, while Dan Fouts will provide

color commentary.

Additionally, every Titans game is available on the Titans Radio Network, including flag-

ship 103.3-WKDF and more than 70 Titans Radio affiliates across the Mid-South. The Titans

Radio broadcast team includes the “Voice of the Titans” Mike Keith, color commentator

Frank Wycheck, sideline reporter Cody Allison and gameday host Larry Stone.

DIVISION TITLE ON THE LINE

Off to their best 12-game start in franchise history, the Titans can clinch the AFC South

with a win this week. The Indianapolis Colts are in second place in the division at 8-4. A vic-

tory by the Titans would secure the division title despite the outcome of the final three weeks

of the season after applying the NFL’s tiebreaking procedures (record versus common op-

ponents would fall in favor of the Titans). The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans al-

ready have been eliminated from contention for the division crown.

The Titans are in first place in the conference standings as well. Trailing closely behind

them in the AFC are the 9-3 Pittsburgh Steelers and the Colts, New York Jets and Baltimore

Ravens at 8-4.

LAST WEEK

The Titans got back in the win column last week with a 47-10 win at Detroit. Their 47

points over the Lions were the most by the Titans since 2004 (48 at G.B., 10/11/04), and the

37-point margin of victory was the club’s highest since 1990 (44 vs. Cle., 12/9/90).

The Titans rushed 46 times for 292 yards, the third-highest rushing total in team annals.

Chris Johnson led the team with 125 yards, while LenDale White contributed 106 yards on

the ground. It was the seventh game in team history in which two players topped 100 rushing

yards. Johnson and White each scored a pair of touchdowns in the first half.

The Titans defense limited the Lions to 154 total yards, the lowest output by a Titans op-

ponent since the Dallas Cowboys totaled 95 yards on Dec. 25, 2000. The Lions did not con-

vert a third down in 11 attempts and were forced into three turnovers.

Meanwhile, the Browns, currently in third place in the AFC North, hosted the Indianapolis

Colts last week. They limited the Colts to just 215 total yards and forced three turnovers, but the

Colts were able to escape with a 10-6 victory. Two weeks ago they hosted another AFC South

team, the Houston Texans. The Texans took an early lead and hung on for a 16-6 victory.

Derek Anderson returned to the starting lineup at quarterback for the Browns after

Brady Quinn was placed on injured reserve last week. Anderson, who started the first eight

games of the season, completed 16 of 26 passes for 110 yards before leaving the game in

the fourth quarter with an injury.

Team W L T Pct

Tennessee 11 1 0 0.917

Indianapolis 8 4 0 0.667

Jacksonville* 4 7 0 0.364

Houston* 4 7 0 0.364

LAST WEEK’S GAMES: Ten 47 at Det 10, Ind 10 at Cle 6,

Jax at Hou (Mon 7:30 pm)

THIS WEEK’S GAMES: Cle at Ten (Sun 12 pm), Jax at Chi

(Sun 12 pm), Hou at GB (Sun 12 pm), Cin at Ind (Sun 12

pm)

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES: Ten at Hou (Sun 12 pm), Det at

Ind (Sun 12 pm), GB at Jax (Sun 12 pm)

* Does not include Monday night game on Dec. 1

Tennessee Titans (11-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (4-8)

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 � Noon CST � LP Field � Nashville, Tenn.

REGULAR SEASON

DATE OPPONENT TIME / TV / RESULT

Sun., Sept. 7 JACKSONVILLE W, 17-10

Sun., Sept. 14 at Cincinnati W, 24-7

Sun., Sept. 21 HOUSTON W, 31-12

Sun., Sept. 28 MINNESOTA W, 30-17

Sun., Oct. 5 at Baltimore W, 13-10

Sun., Oct. 12 BYE

Sun., Oct. 19 at Kansas City W, 34-10

Mon., Oct. 27 INDIANAPOLIS W, 31-21

Sun., Nov. 2 GREEN BAY W, 19-16 (OT)

Sun., Nov. 9 at Chicago W, 21-14

Sun., Nov. 16 at Jacksonville W, 24-14

Sun., Nov. 23 N.Y. JETS L, 13-34

Thu., Nov. 27 at Detroit W, 47-10

Sun., Dec. 7 CLEVELAND Noon / CBS

Sun., Dec. 14 at Houston Noon / CBS

Sun., Dec. 21 PITTSBURGH Noon / CBS*

Sun., Dec. 28 at Indianapolis Noon / CBS*

All times Central * Time and network subject to change

2008 TITANS SCHEDULE

AFC SOUTH STANDINGS

TITANS HOST BROWNS WITHCHANCE TO CLINCH AFC SOUTH

Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008

Kickoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon CST

Venue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP Field

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nashville, Tenn.

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69,143

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natural Grass

Home Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee Titans (11-1)

Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AFC South

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TitansOnline.com

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K.S. “Bud” Adams, Jr.

Sr. Exec. VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Underwood

General Manager . . . . . . . . .Mike Reinfeldt

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Fisher

Offensive Coordinator . . . . .Mike Heimerdinger

Defensive Coordinator . . . . .Jim Schwartz

Visiting Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (4-8)

Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AFC North

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .clevelandbrowns.com

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Lerner

Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Kain

General Manager . . . . . . . . .Phil Savage

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Romeo Crennel

Offensive Coordinator . . . . .Rob Chudzinski

Defensive Coordinator . . . . .Mel Tucker

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CBS HD

Nashville Affiliate . . . . . . . . .WTVF NewsChannel 5 HD

DirecTV Sunday Ticket . . . .707

Play-by-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Criqui

Color Commentary . . . . . . . .Dan Fouts

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Titans Radio Network

Flagship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.3 FM-WKDF

Play-by-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Keith

Color Commentary . . . . . . . .Frank Wycheck

Sideline Reporter . . . . . . . . .Cody Allison

Producer/Gameday Host . . .Larry Stone

Referee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Winter

Umpire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruben Fowler

Head Linesman . . . . . . . . . .Jim Mello

Line Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Stephan

Field Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duke Carroll

Side Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Hill

Back Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Reels

Scheduled Gameday Promotions (subject to change)

Charitable Drive . . . . . . . . . .U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive

National Anthem . . . . . . . . . .Trace Adkins with children from the

League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Honorary Captain . . . . . . . . .Marcus Robertson

Halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridgestone Challenge finals for a

Toyota Tundra

Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cortland Finnegan poster sponsored

by Shoe Carnival

Titans vs. Browns

TITANS-BROWNS SERIES AT A GLANCE

� Overall series (regular & postseason): Browns lead 33-27

� Regular Season Series: Browns lead series 33-26

� Postseason Series: Titans lead series 1-0

� Current streak: Three wins by Browns

� Titans at home vs. Browns: 12-18

� Titans on the road vs. Browns: 15-15 (including 1-0 in playoffs)

� Last Time: Titans 14 at Browns 20 (11/6/05)

� Last Time at LP Field: Browns 31 at Titans 28 in OT (9/22/02)

� First Time: Oilers 14 at Browns 28 (11/22/70)

� Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Browns: 6-5

� Romeo Crennel’s Record vs. Titans: 1-0

� Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Romeo Crennel: 0-1

A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ...

� Clinch Tennessee’s first AFC South title since 2002.

� Be the 15th win by the Titans in their past 16 regular season

games.

� Give the Titans an 12-1 record for the first time in franchise his-

tory.

� Assure the Titans of winning at least 12 games for the fourth time

under Jeff Fisher.

� Give the Titans their first win over the Browns since 2001.

� Give the Titans a regular season record of 27-33 against the Browns.

� Improve Jeff Fisher’s career record as head coach (1995-08) to

132-105.

� Improve Kerry Collins’ regular season record as a starting quar-

terback to 78-83.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK

� The Titans can record their 13th consecutive game with an even or

positive turnover ratio.

� RB Chris Johnson (958 rushing yards) needs 42 rushing yards to

become the 11th different player in franchise history to record 1,000

rushing yards in a season and to give the Titans 11 individual 1,000-

yard rushing seasons in the last 13 seasons.

� RB LenDale White (13 rushing touchdowns) needs one rushing

touchdown to tie Eddie George (14 rushing touchdowns in 2000)

for the second-highest single-season total in team history.

� RB LenDale White (1,929 career rushing yards) needs 71 rushing

yards to reach 2,000 for his career.

� LB Keith Bulluck can start his 110th consecutive game, the

longest active streak of any Titans player.

� LB Keith Bulluck needs five tackles to reach 100 tackles for the

seventh consecutive season.

� K Rob Bironas (434 career points) needs four points to tie Earl

Campbell (438) for fifth place on the team’s all-time scoring list.

FINGERTIP INFORMATION

Wide receiver JustinGage is on the coverof this week’s TitansGameday magazine.

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Titans vs. Browns

This week’s game marks the 60th all-time meeting in the regular season between theTitans and Browns. In the previous 59 outings, the Browns own a 33-26 advantage, includingthree consecutive wins over the Titans. Additionally, the clubs have played one playoff game,a 24-23 Wild Card win by the Oilers in 1988.

The two teams met for the first time in 1970, when as a part of the AFL-NFL merger, theBrowns moved from the NFL Century Division to the AFC Central, where they would competewith the Oilers/Titans as divisional foes for 32 seasons. The series was interrupted after the1995 season as a result of the former Browns moving to Baltimore to begin play as theRavens.

A new team was granted to Cleveland to begin play once again in 1999. The new ver-sion of the Browns kept the old team’s name, records and logos and was once again a mem-ber of the AFC Central until divisional realignment in 2002 sent them to the AFC North andthe Titans to the AFC South.

The Browns’ current three-game winning streak against the Titans most recently in-cludes a victory in Week 9 of the 2005 season. Browns running back Reuben Droughns ac-counted for 189 yards of offense, and in a game affected by heavy wind gusts, the Brownsheld on for a 20-14 win.

The last time the Browns visited LP Field in the regular season (they came to Nashvilleduring the 2003 and 2004 preseasons), they left with a 31-28 overtime victory in 2002. It wasthe second game of a four-game losing skid for the Titans before they began their march tothe AFC Championship Game later that season.

Prior to the Browns’ three-game winning streak, the Titans won six consecutive meet-ings dating back to 1995.

TITANS-BROWNS SERIES HISTORY TITANS vs. BROWNS

Regular Season and Playoff GamesScore

Date Site Result Titans Browns11/22/70 Cle L 14 2812/07/70 Hou L 10 2109/19/71 Cle L 0 3111/28/71 Hou L 24 3710/22/72 Hou L 17 2311/05/72 Cle L 0 2010/21/73 Cle L 13 4211/11/73 Hou L 13 2309/22/74 Cle L 7 2012/15/74 Hou W 28 2410/12/75 Cle W 40 1012/21/75 Hou W 21 1011/07/76 Hou L 7 2112/05/76 Cle L 10 1310/16/77 Hou L 23 2412/11/77 Cle W 19 1510/01/78 Cle W 16 1311/05/78 Hou W 14 1009/30/79 Hou W 31 1012/02/79 Cle L 7 1409/15/80 Cle W 16 711/30/80 Hou L 14 1709/13/81 Cle W 9 312/03/81 Hou W 17 1312/26/82 Hou L 14 2010/30/83 Cle L (OT) 19 2512/11/83 Hou W 34 2711/25/84 Cle L 10 2712/16/84 Hou L 20 2710/13/85 Hou L 6 2112/15/85 Cle L 21 2809/14/86 Hou L 20 2311/30/86 Cle L (OT) 10 1310/11/87 Cle W 15 1011/22/87 Hou L 7 4011/07/88 Hou W 24 1712/18/88 Cle L 23 2812/24/88* Cle W 24 2310/29/89 Cle L 17 2812/23/89 Hou L 20 2411/18/90 Cle W 35 2312/09/90 Hou W 58 1411/17/91 Hou W 28 2412/15/91 Cle W 17 1411/08/92 Hou L 14 2412/20/92 Cle W 17 1411/21/93 Cle W 27 2012/12/93 Hou W 19 1710/13/94 Hou L 8 1111/27/94 Cle L 10 3409/17/95 Hou L 7 1411/05/95 Cle W 37 1009/19/99 Ten W 26 911/28/99 Cle W 33 2111/19/00 Ten W 24 1012/17/00 Cle W 24 012/02/01 Cle W 31 1512/30/01 Ten L 38 4109/22/02 Ten L (OT) 28 3111/06/05 Cle L 14 20

* Wild Card Game

Regular Season Series: Browns lead 33-27

Postseason Series: Titans lead 1-0

Total Points: Titans 1,149, Browns 1,196

Longest Winning Streak by Titans: 6 (1995-01)

Longest Losing Streak by Titans: 9 (1970-74)

Titans vs. Browns at LP Field: 2-2

Titans vs. Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium: 3-1

ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS


Tennessee Titans 14 at Cleveland Browns 20

Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005

Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

1 2 3 4 Final

Tennessee Titans 0 7 0 7 14

Cleveland Browns 7 0 10 3 20

In Week 9 of the 2005 regular season, the Titans fell to 2-7 with a 20-14 loss against

the Browns in a game affected by winds ranging from 18-40 miles per hour. With the wind

at their backs, the Titans had two drives in the fourth quarter to attempt to take the lead, but

the Browns defense would not yield. A last-second desperation pass to the goal line by

Titans quarterback Steve McNair was intercepted by Browns safety Brodney Pool, ending

Tennessee’s comeback hopes.

In the first quarter, the Browns took advantage of the wind and scored on a 58-yard

pass play from Trent Dilfer to Dennis Northcutt. Dilfer went on to pass for 272 yards, com-

pleting 18 of 34 passes with one touchdown and one interception. It was running back

Reuben Droughns, however, who would influence the game as much as any other offensive

player.

In the second quarter, safety Lamont Thompson returned his first career punt 31 yards

for the Titans. McNair promptly completed passes of 19 yards to rookie tight end Bo Scaife,

11 yards to rookie wide receiver Roydell Williams and finally a 24-yard touchdown to tight

end Erron Kinney to knot the score at seven. Linebacker Keith Bulluck intercepted a Dilfer

pass as time expired in the first half.

Cleveland struck quickly in the second half, driving with the wind to set up a 37-yard field

goal by Phil Dawson on the first drive of the third quarter. On Cleveland’s following drive,

Droughns took a screen pass 51 yards to set up a six-yard touchdown run by Jason Wright.

Droughns later had consecutive carries of 17 and 24 yards to set up another Dawson field

goal from 19 yards. On the day, Droughns carried 20 times for 116 yards and also caught

four passes for 73 yards. He left the game in the fourth quarter with muscle cramps.

After struggling to move the ball against the wind in the third quarter, the Titans narrowed

the deficit in the fourth quarter. They went 73 yards on eight plays and scored on a 15-yard

run by Chris Brown. Brown rushed for 95 yards on 22 carries in the game.

However, Tennessee’s remaining attempts were thwarted by a Cleveland defense that

limited opportunities downfield for the Titans. Kinney and Scaife each had five receptions,

as did Williams. McNair was 18-of-41 for 235 yards and one touchdown.

The Titans attempted fake punts in both the second and third quarters. On the first try,

a first down run by Jarrett Payton was called back due to a holding penalty, and later an at-

tempted pass from punter Craig Hentrich to Donnie Nickey fell incomplete.

TITANS-BROWNS: THE LAST MEETING

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Titans vs. Browns

2008 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

OFFENSE Clev. Tenn. NFL/Avg

GAMES (Won-Lost) 4-8 11-1 ---

FIRST DOWNS 189 209 219.3

Rushing 65 82 74.7

Passing 106 116 128.9

Penalty 18 11 15.8

YDS GAINED (tot) 3303 3900 3891.8

Avg per Game 275.3 325.0 326.0

RUSHING (net) 1266 1664 1357.2

Avg per Game 105.5 138.7 113.7

Rushes 312 392 327.7

Yards per Rush 4.1 4.2 4.1

PASSING (net) 2037 2236 2534.6

Avg per Game 169.8 186.3 212.3

Passes Att. 375 351 386.8

Completed 187 205 235.9

Pct Completed 49.9 58.4 61.0

Yards Gained 2133 2289 2691.9

Sacked 15 8 24.9

Yards Lost 96 53 157.3

Had intercepted 11 6 11.0

Yards Opp Ret 141 52 174.9

Opp TDs on Int 2 0 1.3

PUNTS 53 65 54.3

Avg Yards 44.8 43.3 43.8

PUNT RETURNS 24 28 26.3

Avg Return 8.9 8.8 9.5

Returned for TD 0 0 0.4

KICKOFF RETURNS 44 39 49.9

Avg Return 23.8 25.1 22.8


PENALTIES 74 81 69.5

Yards Penalized 469 585 550.8

FUMBLES BY 13 13 16.1

Fumbles Lost 6 6 7.7

Opp Fumbles 14 19 16.1

Opp Fum Lost 6 8 7.7

POSS. TIME (avg) 28:08 29:50 30:00

TOUCHDOWNS 19 33 29.2

Rushing 6 20 11.1

Passing 11 10 15.1

Returns 2 3 2.9

EXTRA-PT KICKS 17/17 32/32 100%

2-PT CONVERSIONS 2/2 1/1 40%

FIELD GOALS/FGA 26/30 24/27 21/24

POINTS SCORED 213 304 266.8

DEFENSE Clev. Tenn. NFL/Avg

POINTS ALLOWED 247 175 266.8

OPP FIRST DOWNS 241 198 219.3

Rushing 93 63 74.7

Passing 137 114 128.9

Penalty 11 21 15.8

OPP YARDS GAINED 4281 3381 3891.8

Avg per Game 356.8 281.8 326.0

OPP RUSHING(net) 1695 1166 1357.2

Avg per Game 141.3 97.2 113.7

Rushes 384 303 327.7

Yards per Rush 4.4 3.8 4.1

OPP PASSING(net) 2586 2215 2534.6

Avg per Game 215.5 184.6 212.3

Passes Att. 349 416 386.8

Completed 224 243 235.9

Pct Completed 64.2 58.4 61.0

Sacked 15 34 24.9

Yards Lost 84 207 157.3

INTERCEPTED BY 17 17 11.0

Yards Returned 268 200 174.9


OPP PUNT RETURNS 23 25 26.3

Avg return 7.5 9.7 9.5

OPP KICKOFF RET 45 50 49.9

Avg return 23.0 25.4 22.8

OPP TOUCHDOWNS 29 20 29.2

Rushing 11 12 11.1

Passing 14 8 15.1

Returns 4 0 2.9

TITANS-BROWNS BY THE NUMBERS

PASSING Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/Att TD Int Lg Sack Lost Rtg

Titans K. Collins 328 192 2,125 58.5 6.5 9 4 56t 7/ 50 81.9

Browns D. Anderson 283 142 1,615 50.2 5.7 9 8 70 14/ 87 66.5

RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans C. Johnson 203 958 4.7 66t 7

Browns J. Lewis 219 793 3.6 29 4

RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans B. Scaife 48 498 10.4 44 2

Browns K. Winslow 43 428 10.0 30 3

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans C. Finnegan 5 100 20.0 99t 1

Browns E. Wright 3 131 43.7 94t 1

B. Pool 3 45 15.0 24 0

B. McDonald 3 24 8.0 21 0

PUNTING No Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B

Titans C. Hentrich 65 2,812 43.3 37.1 8 22 75 0

Browns D. Zastudil 52 2,343 45.1 39.4 6 17 65 0

PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Lg TD

Titans C. Carr 26 16 239 9.2 34 0

Browns J. Cribbs 22 5 190 8.6 32 0

KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Lg TD

Titans C. Carr 28 785 28.0 52 0

Browns J. Cribbs 33 865 26.2 92t 1

SCORING/KICKERS PAT FG Pts

Titans R. Bironas 32/32 24/27 104

Browns P. Dawson 17/17 26/30 95

SACKS Tot

Titans A. Haynesworth 8.5

Browns S. Rogers 4.5

TACKLES Tot Solo Asst

Titans K. Bulluck 95 63 32

Browns D. Jackson 136 81 53

2008 REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Res Score

09/07 Jacksonville W 17-10

09/14 at Cincinnati W 24- 7

09/21 Houston W 31-12

09/28 Minnesota W 30-17

10/05 at Baltimore W 13-10

10/19 at Kansas City W 34-10

10/27 Indianapolis W 31-21

11/02 Green Bay W (OT) 19-16

11/09 at Chicago W 21-14

11/16 at Jacksonville W 24-14

11/23 New York Jets L 13-34

11/27 at Detroit W 47-10

12/07 Cleveland

12/14 at Houston

12/21 Pittsburgh

12/28 at Indianapolis

Date Opponent Res Score

09/07 Dallas L 10-28

09/14 Pittsburgh L 6-10

09/21 at Baltimore L 10-28

09/28 at Cincinnati W 20-12

10/13 New York Giants W 35-14

10/19 at Washington L 11-14

10/26 at Jacksonville W 23-17

11/02 Baltimore L 27-37

11/06 Denver L 30-34

11/17 at Buffalo W 29-27

11/23 Houston L 6-16

11/30 Indianapolis L 6-10

12/07 at Tennessee

12/15 at Philadelphia

12/21 Cincinnati

12/28 at Pittsburgh

2008 SCHEDULES & RESULTS

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Titans vs. Browns

� Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was a

scout for the Cleveland Browns from 1993-1995,

serving on the same staff with Browns senior vice

president and general manager Phil Savage.

� Phil Savage played football and was a three-time

all-conference shortstop in baseball when he at-

tended the University of the South in Sewanee,

Tenn.

� Browns Head Coach Romeo Crennel went to

school and began his coaching career at nearby

Western Kentucky University (1970-74) in Bowling

Green, Ky.

� Titans cornerback Tyrone Poole played in the New England Patriots de-

fensive backfield (2003-05) during Romeo Crennel’s tenure there as de-

fensive coordinator (2001-04).

� Browns linebackers coach Mike Haluchak was a graduate assistant at

the University of Southern California when Titans head coach Jeff Fisher

was a defensive back there in 1977.

� Fisher was the defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator for the

Philadelphia Eagles between 1986 and 1990 when Browns senior offen-

sive assistant coach Dave Atkins was the running backs coach there.

� Titans running backs coach Earnest Byner was a 10th-round draft pick by

the Cleveland Browns in 1984 and played a total of seven seasons with

the Browns (1984-88, 1994-95).

� Browns defensive lineman Robaire Smith (injured reserve) played for

the Titans for five total seasons (2000-2003, 2006)

� Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker was the co-defensive coordi-

nator and defensive backs coach at Ohio State when Titans safety Don-

nie Nickey played there between 2001-2003. Nickey went to Ohio State

and is from Plain City, Ohio.

� Browns assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer was

the head coach of the University of Memphis (1995-2000).

� Browns offensive line coach Steve Marshall coached at the University of

Tennessee as assistant offensive line coach (1980-1981) and later the of-

fensive line coach (1993-95).

� Browns RB Jamal Lewis played at the University of

Tennessee (1997-1999) where he finished third on

the teams all-time rushing list with 2,677 yards and

fourth with 3,161 all-purpose yards despite playing

only three seasons.

� Browns WR Donte Stallworth played at the Uni-

versity of Tennessee (1999-2001) and Browns DB

Brandon McDonald played at the University of

Memphis (2005-2006).

� Browns assistant strength and conditioning coach

Alan DeGennaro was the assistant strength and

conditioning coach at the University of Tennessee between 1998-1999.

� Browns defensive assistant coach Bob Trott was the defensive coordina-

tor at Duke (1996-2001) when Titans LB Ryan Fowler played at the

school (2000-2003).

� Titans media relations assistant Jared Puffer attended Ohio University.

� Notable pro teammates: Titans LB Ken Amato and Browns DB Terry

Cousins at Carolina … Titans QB Kerry Collins with WR Joe Jurevicius

(PUP) and TE Darnell Dinkins at the N.Y. Giants … Titans TE Alge

Crumpler and Browns RB Jason Wright at Atlanta … Titans CB Tyrone

Poole and Browns LB Willie McGinest at New England.

� Notable college teammates: Titans QB Kerry Collins and Browns WR

Joe Jurevicius at Penn State … Titans WR Chris Davis and Browns LB

Kamerion Wimbley at Florida State … Titans DE Albert Haynesworth

with Browns WR Donte’ Stallworth and RB Jamal Lewis at Tennessee

… Titans DE Jevon Kearse and Browns LB Andra Davis at Florida … Ti-

tans RB Chris Henry and Browns WR Syndric Steptoe at Arizona … Ti-

tans WR Brandon Jones and Browns DB Brodney Pool at Oklahoma …

Titans WR Paul Williams and Browns DL Louis Leonard at Fresno

State.

2008 OFFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING

TITANS BROWNS

STAT RANK STAT RANK

Yards / Game. . . . . . . . . . . . 325.0 18 275.3 27

Yards / Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 19 4.7 27

Rushing Yards / Game. . . . . 138.7 6 105.5 23

Rushing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 4.2 14 4.1 18

Passing Yards / Game . . . . . 186.3 24 169.8 29

Passing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 6.4 20 5.4 29

Interception Rate. . . . . . . . . 1.71% 3 2.93% 20

Sacks / Pass Attempt . . . . . 2.28% 3 4.00% 8

First Downs / Game . . . . . . . 17.4 22 15.8 28

Punt Return Avg. . . . . . . . . . . 8.8 21 8.9 19

Kickoff Return Avg . . . . . . . . 25.1 2 23.8 10

Field Goals Made . . . . . . . . 88.89% 9t 86.67% 16

3rd Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95% 19 36.48% 23

4th Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 33.33% 30 44.44% 23

Red Zone Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 65.79% 3 37.84% 29

Goal to Go%. . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00% 3 71.43% 15t

Avg Time of Possession. . . . 29:50 19 28:08 24

Points / Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.3 7 17.8 27

2008 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING

TITANS BROWNS

STAT RANK STAT RANK

Yards / Game. . . . . . . . . . . . 281.8 5 356.8 26

Yards / Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 2 5.7 27

Rushing Yards / Game . . . . . 97.2 12 141.3 26

Rushing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 3.9 11 4.4 24

Passing Yards / Game . . . . . 184.6 4 215.5 17t

Passing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 5.3 2 7.4 28

Interception Rate. . . . . . . . . 4.09% 5 4.87% 2

Sacks / Pass Attempt . . . . . 8.17% 6 4.30% 30

First Downs / Game . . . . . . . 16.5 8 20.1 25

Punt Return Avg. . . . . . . . . . . 9.7 19 7.5 7

Kickoff Return Avg . . . . . . . . 25.4 30 23.0 17

3rd Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 32.53% 2 41.72% 23

4th Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 37.50% 5t 66.67% 24t

Red Zone Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 52.94% 20 51.28% 14

Goal to Go%. . . . . . . . . . . . 73.68% 20 70.00% 16t

Points / Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.6 2 20.6 9

Point Differential / Game. . . . 10.8 2 -2.8 24

Yard Differential / Game . . . . 43.3 10 -81.5 26

WHERE THEY RANK IN 2008


Jamal LewisPhil Savage

TITANS-BROWNS CONNECTIONS

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Titans vs. Browns

OFFENSIVE STARTERSWR Justin McCareins (6-2, 215, 8th Year, Northern Illinois) - The former

2001 fourth-round draft choice returned to the Titans as a free agent

in the offseason. He has 19 receptions for 290 yards in 2008.

LT Michael Roos (6-7, 315, 4th Year, Eastern Washington) - Roos has

started every game in his career, including every game at left tackle

since the start of 2006.

LG Eugene Amano (6-3, 310, 5th Year, SE Missouri St.) - Amano is in

his first full season as a starter after serving as a back-up at all three

interior line positions in his first four seasons.

C Kevin Mawae (6-4, 289, 15th Year, LSU) - The six-time Pro Bowler

has started all but two regular season games at center since joining

the club in 2006. He has started more games than any other current

NFL offensive lineman.

RG Jake Scott (6-5, 295, 5th Year, Idaho) - The unrestricted free agent

from Indianapolis started his final 55 games with the Colts before ar-

riving in Tennessee to begin his fifth NFL season.

RT David Stewart (6-7, 318, 4th Year, Mississippi St.) - “Big Country”

moved into the lineup at right tackle during the 2006 season and has

not missed a start since then.

TE Alge Crumpler (6-2, 262, 8th Year, North Carolina) - The four-time

Pro Bowler signed as a free agent from the Falcons in the offseason.

He has 20 receptions for 207 yards and one touchdown in 2008.

WR Justin Gage (6-4, 212, 5th Year, Missouri) - In 2007, his first season

with the Titans after three years with the Chicago Bears, Gage ranked

first on the team and set a career high with 750 receiving yards on 55

receptions. His 2008 statistics include 24 receptions for 453 yards and

a team-high four touchdown catches.

QB Kerry Collins (6-5, 245, 14th Year, Penn State) - Collins, ranked 14th

in NFL history in passing yards, is in his third season with the Titans.

He recorded his 150th career start in Week 2 at Cincinnati. His 2008

stats include 328 attempts, 192 completions, 2,125 yards, nine touch-

downs and four interceptions for an 81.9 passer rating.

FB Ahmard Hall (5-10, 242, 3rd Year, Texas) - The former U.S. Marine

and undrafted rookie from Texas has been the team’s starter at full-

back since 2006. In 2008, he has recorded seven rushes for 18 yards

and nine receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown.

RB LenDale White (6-1, 235, 3rd Year, USC) - In 2007, White placed eighth

in the AFC with 1,110 rushing yards. In 2008, he has recorded 146 car-

ries for 575 yards and is tied for the NFL lead with 13 touchdowns.

KEY OFFENSIVE RESERVESRB Chris Johnson (5-11, 200, Rookie, East Carolina) - The team’s first-

round draft choice in 2008 (24th overall) is second in the AFC with 958

rushing yards (203 carries, 4.7 avg.) and has an additional 227 receiv-

ing yards. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for Sep-

tember.

TE Bo Scaife (6-3, 249, 4th Year, Texas) - The former sixth-round draft

choice (2005) leads the Titans in receiving with 48 catches for 498

yards and two touchdowns.

WR Brandon Jones (6-1, 212, 4th Year, Oklahoma) - The former third-

round draft choice (2005) is third on the squad with a career-high 34

receptions for 367 yards and one touchdown.

SPECIALISTSK Rob Bironas (6-0, 215, 4th Year, Georgia Southern) - The 2007 Pro

Bowler is tied for fifth in the NFL with 104 points. He has made 24 field

goals in 27 attempts and at one point had a streak of 20 consecutive

field goals.

P Craig Hentrich (6-3, 213, 15th Year, Notre Dame) - The two-time Pro

Bowler is in his 15th NFL season and 11th season with the Titans. He

is ninth in NFL history in career punts. In 2008, he is averaging 43.3

yards (37.1 net) on 65 punts.

RET Chris Carr (5-10, 180, 4th Year, Boise St.) - The defensive back was

signed as a restricted free agent from Oakland in 2008 to be the

team’s primary punt and kickoff returner. He currently ranks second

in the AFC (fourth in NFL) with a 28.0-yard average on kickoff returns

and ranks eighth in the AFC with a 9.2-yard punt return average.

DEFENSIVE STARTERSLE Jevon Kearse (6-4, 265, 10th Year, Florida) - The team’s seventh

all-time leading sacker was re-signed to the Titans in the offseason

after playing the last four years in Philadelphia. In 2008, his statistics

include 38 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 14 pressures and two forced fumbles.

LDT Tony Brown (6-3, 290, 4th Year, Memphis) - Brown, who came to

the team as a free agent during the 2006 season, completed his first

full season with the Titans in 2007. In 2008, his statistics include 57

tackles, 3.5 sacks, 17 quarterback pressures, eight tackles for loss

and one fumble recovery.

RDT Albert Haynesworth (6-6, 320, 7th Year, Tennessee) - Haynesworth

was a first-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection in 2007. In 2008, he

has 64 tackles, a team-best 8.5 sacks (career high), 19 quarterback

pressures (team high), six tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.

RE Kyle Vanden Bosch (6-4, 278, 8th Year, Nebraska) - The team’s ninth

all-time leading sacker was named to his second Pro Bowl in 2007. In

2008, his totals include 41 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 16 quarterback pres-

sures, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was limited

for six games (inactive three times) with a groin injury.

LLB David Thornton (6-2, 225, 7th Year, North Carolina) - In 2007, his

second season in Tennessee, Thornton led the team with 140 tackles.

In 2008, his totals include 70 tackles (tied for third on squad), five tack-

les for loss, two passes defensed and one forced fumble.

MLB Stephen Tulloch (5-11, 235, 3rd Year, N.C. State) - Tulloch, a former

fourth-round draft choice, started his first game of the season in Week

4. His 2008 statistics include 70 tackles (tied for third on squad), two

tackles for loss, two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.

RLB Keith Bulluck (6-3, 235, 9th Year, Syracuse) - The team’s third all-

time leading tackler is five tackles from posting his seventh consecu-

tive 100-tackle season. He leads the team with 95 tackles in addition

to a half sack, four tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, four

passes defensed, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt and recov-

ery for a touchdown.

LCB Nick Harper (5-10, 182, 8th Year, Fort Valley St.) - In 2007, Harper

joined the Titans as an unrestricted free agent after playing his first

six seasons in Indianapolis. In 2008, his totals include 57 tackles, two

interceptions, 14 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He was in-

active for two games this season with an ankle injury.

RCB Cortland Finnegan (5-10, 188, 3rd Year, Samford) - In 2007, the for-

mer seventh-round draft choice started every game for the first time in

his career. In 2008, he is tied for second in the NFL with five intercep-

tions (one touchdown). He also has recorded 65 tackles, one sack,

two tackles for loss and a team-high 18 passes defensed.

SS Chris Hope (6-0, 208, 7th Year, Florida St.) - Now in his third season

with the Titans, Hope is back in the lineup after finishing 2007 on injured

reserve (neck injury). In 2008, he is tied for fifth in the NFL with four

interceptions and also has recorded 75 tackles (second on team), one

sack, three tackles for loss and seven passes defensed.

FS Michael Griffin (6-0, 202, 2nd Year, Texas) - The team’s 2007 first-

round pick tallied three interceptions and led the club in special teams

tackles in his rookie season. In 2008, he is tied for fifth in the NFL with

four interceptions and also has registered 64 tackles, one sack, two

tackles for loss, seven passes defensed and 14 special teams tackles

(tied for team high).

KEY DEFENSIVE RESERVESDB Vincent Fuller (6-1, 190, 4th Year, Virginia Tech) - A fourth-round pick

in 2005, Fuller serves as the team’s nickel defensive back. His 2008 sta-

tistics include 32 tackles, four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

LB Ryan Fowler (6-3, 250, 5th Year, Duke) - The team’s fourth linebacker

joined the Titans in 2007 as a restricted free agent from the Dallas Cow-

boys. In 2008, he has recorded 22 tackles and two tackles for loss.

DT Jason Jones (6-5, 275, Rookie, Eastern Michigan) - A second-round

pick in 2008 and regular in the defensive line rotation as a rookie,

Jones’ totals include 36 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a blocked field goal.

DE Dave Ball (6-5, 277, 4th Year, UCLA) - In his first season with the Titans

after receiving previous playing experience with the Jets and Chargers,

Ball has 40 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception for a touchdown and 10

quarterback pressures in 2008.

DE Jacob Ford (6-4, 256, 2nd Year, Central Arkansas) - A sixth-round

pick in his second season, Ford has recorded 25 tackles, four sacks,

six quarterback pressures and two forced fumbles in 2008.

PROBABLE TITANS LINEUP

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Titans vs. Browns

LAST WEEK’S GAME vs. DETROIT LIONSTennessee Titans 47 at Detroit Lions 10

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008

Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.

1 2 3 4 Final

Tennessee Titans 21 14 6 6 47

Detroit Lions 3 7 0 0 10

In their first Thanksgiving game since 1997, the Titans wasted little time

in getting a lead against the Detroit Lions and pulled away for a 47-10 victory.

The Titans’ 47 points were the most since a 48-27 win at Green Bay on

Oct. 11, 2004, and the 37-point margin of victory was the club’s highest since

1990 (44 points vs. Cleveland on Dec. 9, 1990). There have been just six

games in franchise history in which the Titans won by a larger margin.

Relying largely on their ground attack, the Titans rushed 46 times for

292 yards, the third-highest rushing total in team annals. Chris Johnson led

the way with 125 yards on 16 carries, while LenDale White provided 106

yards on 23 attempts. It was the seventh time in team history – and the sec-

ond in 2008 – in which two players topped 100 yards for the club. Johnson

and White each scored two touchdowns.

On the second play from scrimmage of the game, Titans safety Michael

Griffin knocked the ball loose from the grasp of Lions receiver Shaun Mc-

Donald, and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch was there for the recovery.

Two plays later, after a 28-yard gain on a reverse by Brandon Jones, John-

son scampered six yards into the end zone. It was the first of eight scoring

drives in 12 possessions, not including drives at the end of each half in which

they let the clock expire.

The Lions responded with a 45-yard drive that ended with a 53-yard

field goal by Jason Hanson.

Then, on a third-and-five from the Tennessee 42, Johnson took a hand-

off 58 yards for his second touchdown. With less than seven minutes

elapsed in the game, the Titans had a 14-3 lead.

After an exchange of punts, the Lions were backed up in their own ter-

ritory when defensive end Dave Ball intercepted a Daunte Culpepper pass

intended for running back Kevin Smith. Ball went 15 yards untouched into

the end zone for his first career touchdown.

A 13-yard punt by the Lions on their next possession gave the Titans

possession at Detroit’s 31-yard line. A 20-yard pass from Kerry Collins to

Justin McCareins on third down set up a six-yard touchdown run by White

on the third play of the second quarter.

Later in the quarter, the Titans showed they could drive the length of the

field, starting on their own nine-yard line and concluding the series with a

touchdown. They converted four third downs on a drive that took over eight

minutes, and White scored on a two-yard run to give the Titans a 35-3 lead.

Overall on third down, the Titans were eight-of-16, while the Lions

couldn’t convert a third down in 11 attempts. The Titans outgained the Lions

456 yards to 154 and recorded 19 first downs to only six by the Lions. The

Titans defense limited the Lions to 23 rushing yards.

The Lions scored their only touchdown with less than a minute remain-

ing in the first half after a fumble recovery gave them a first-and-goal at the

two-yard line. Culpepper found tight end Michael Gaines for a two-yard

touchdown pass.

Titans kicker Rob Bironas capped four drives in the second half with

field goals, all of which were more than 40 yards in length.

Chris Johnson scored one of his two touchdowns on this 58-yard run.

NOTES FROM LAST WEEK’S GAMEMARGIN OF VICTORY: The Titans won by 37 points, which is the team’sseventh-highest margin of victory of all-time and Detroit’s highest margin ofdefeat on Thanksgiving. The last time the Titans won by 37 or more pointswas Dec. 9, 1999, when they defeated the Cleveland Browns 58-14.

BALL’S BIG DAY: Defensive end Dave Ball notched his first career inter-ception in the first quarter. He picked off a Daunte Culpepper pass at theDetroit 15-yard line and raced into the end zone for his first career touch-down. With an additional sack and forced fumble against the Lions, Ball hasrecorded a sack in four of the last five games.

35 POINTS IN FIRST HALF: The Titans scored 35 points in the first half, atotal that tied for the second-highest number in franchise history. The clubrecord is 45 points against Cleveland on Dec. 9, 1990. They now have sevengames with 35 points in the first half. Their 21 points in the first quarter tied(10/31/99 vs. St. Louis) for the second-highest number in franchise history.

TITANS REACH 40 POINTS: The Titans scored 47 points, marking the firsttime the Titans reached 40 points since a 48-27 victory at Green Bay on Oct. 11,2004. The 47 points were the most ever allowed by the Lions on Thanksgiving.

JOHNSON MOVES UP ROOKIE LIST IN THIRD 100-YARD GAME: ChrisJohnson totaled 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. He scoredon carries of six yards and 58 yards in the first quarter for his second careermulti-touchdown game. The 58-yarder was the second-longest run of his ca-reer (66 at K.C., 10/19/08). With a 14-yard carry in the second quarter, hereached the 100-yard mark for the third time in his career. Johnson passedRodney Thomas (947 rushing yards in 1995) for third place in franchisehistory among rookie rushers.

WHITE JOINS TOP THREE: With a two-yard touchdown run in the secondquarter, his second of the game, LenDale White moved into a tie for thirdplace for most rushing touchdowns scored in a season in franchise history.

His 13 scores match Earl Campbell’s totals from both 1978 and 1980.White’s total trails only Campbell’s 19 touchdowns in 1979 and EddieGeorge’s 14 touchdowns in 2000.

TWO BACKS OVER 100: For the second time in 2008 (10/19 at K.C.), theTitans had two rushers reach 100 yards. There have been seven-such oc-casions in team history, and only once before (1967) has the feat been ac-complished twice in the same season.

LONGEST DRIVE OF THE SEASON: A Titans marched down the field fortheir longest scoring drive of the season in the second quarter. They went91 yards on 15 plays, allowing 8:25 to elapse on the game clock. It wastheir longest drive in terms of plays and time and matched a 91-yard driveat Kansas City on Oct. 19.

COLLINS MOVES UP COMPLETIONS CHART: In the second quarter,Kerry Collins completed his seventh pass of the game. In doing so, herecorded his 3,106th career completion to pass Dave Krieg (3,105 comple-tions) for 11th place in NFL history.

HENTRICH NINTH IN CAREER PUNTS: With a punt in the first quarter,Craig Hentrich broke a tie with Mark Royals (1,116 career punts) to moveinto ninth place on the NFL’s all-time punting list.

BIRONAS REACHES 100 POINTS: With a 45-yard field goal, his third suc-cessful attempt of the game, Rob Bironas reached 100 points for the sec-ond consecutive season. He scored 133 points in 2007.

BIRONAS MAKES FOUR OVER 40 IN SECOND HALF: Rob Bironasmade four field goals in the second half, all of which exceeded 40 yards. Itwas the fifth time in his career he made four or more field goals and the firsttime he made four field goals of 40-plus yards in the same game.


Titans vs. Browns

TITANS CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY The 2008 season marks the franchise’s 10th campaign as the Ten-

nessee Titans. A special logo (right) was commissioned to commemorate

the season and will be worn as a patch on the front shoulder of all Titans

game jerseys during the year. The logo features the Titans’ “fireball” logo

with a “1” in front of it, creating the number 10. The numeral rests above an

outline of the state of Tennessee, which has the years 1999-2008 imprinted

within its borders.

The Titans kicked off their 10th anniversary celebration with the annual

Titans Caravan in April. Throughout the course of the upcoming season,

the theme will be featured prominently in gameday promotions and other

special events.

In 1999, the third season after leaving Houston, the team changed its

name from the Tennessee Oilers to Tennessee Titans and moved into the

69,000-seat LP Field. The season ended with a memorable run to an AFC

crown and a Super Bowl XXXIV appearance.

Titans 10th Anniversary Quick Facts:

� Since 1999, the Titans have been to the playoffs five times. They went to

the postseason after the 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2007 seasons. Only

five teams (Indianapolis, New England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and

Seattle) have had more playoff appearances in that time.

� The Titans have sold out all

103 home contests through

the 2008 season since LP

Field opened in 1999 (80

regular season, 20 presea-

son, 3 playoff games).

� Tied with St. Louis Rams for

winningest team in the NFL

from 1999-2003 (56-24).

� Won league-record 13 con-

secutive home games (in-

cluding playoffs) to open LP

Field from 1999-2000.

� Since LP Field opened in 1999, the Titans have built a season ticket wait-

ing list of approximately 28,000 names.

� Since the start of the 1999 season, there have been 83 different head

coaches in the NFL other than Jeff Fisher, who has served as Titans

head coach since the final six games of the 1994 season (includes six

new coaches in 2008).

� Two current Titans on the roster who were on the roster in 1999: punter

Craig Hentrich and defensive end Jevon Kearse.

� One current player who has been on the Titans roster continuously since

1999: punter Craig Hentrich.

� From 1999-2007, the Titans ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing defense

(102.0 yards per game) and fifth in third-down defense (35.5 percent).

� From 1999-2007, the Titans were tied with the Denver Broncos for sixth

in the NFL in regular season wins (83).

� Titans statistical leaders since the start of the 1999 season:

� Regular Season Games Played: Craig Hentrich (155 games)

� Passing: Steve McNair (19,482 yards)

� Rushing: Eddie George (5,948 yards)

� Receiving: Derrick Mason (414 receptions)

� Scoring: Rob Bironas (434 points)

� Touchdowns: Eddie George (53 touchdowns)

� Tackles: Keith Bulluck (1,122 tackles)

� Interceptions: Samari Rolle (23 interceptions)

� Sacks: Jevon Kearse (50 sacks)

THIS WEEK IN TITANS HISTORY

Dec. 1, 2002: The Titans earned a 32-29 overtime win over the Gi-

ants at the Meadowlands. Steve McNair completed a late touch-

down pass to Frank Wycheck and added a two-point conversion to

send the game into overtime. Joe Nedney won the game with a

38-yard field goal.

Dec. 2, 2001: Steve McNair completed 11 of 17 passes for 244

yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 31-15 defeat of

the Browns in Cleveland. Derrick Mason was on the receiving end

of two of McNair’s touchdown passes.

Dec. 3, 2000: The Titans used five field goals by Al Del Greco, in-

cluding a 50-yarder as time expired, to defeat the Eagles 15-13.

Dec. 3, 2006: Rob Bironas booted a 60-yard field goal in the final

seconds of a 20-17 victory against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field.

2007 Offensive Starters 2008

Roydell Williams WR Justin McCareins

Michael Roos LT Michael Roos

Jacob Bell LG Eugene Amano

Kevin Mawae C Kevin Mawae

Benji Olson RG Jake Scott

David Stewart RT David Stewart

Bo Scaife TE Alge Crumpler

Justin Gage WR Justin Gage

Vince Young QB Kerry Collins

Ahmard Hall FB Ahmard Hall

LenDale White RB LenDale White/Chris Johnson

2007 Defensive Starters 2008

Antwan Odom LE Jevon Kearse

Tony Brown LT Tony Brown

Albert Haynesworth RT Albert Haynesworth

Kyle Vanden Bosch RE Kyle Vanden Bosch

David Thornton LLB David Thornton

Ryan Fowler MLB Stephen Tulloch

Keith Bulluck RLB Keith Bulluck

Nick Harper LCB Nick Harper

Cortland Finnegan RCB Cortland Finnegan

Chris Hope SS Chris Hope

Michael Griffin FS Michael Griffin

Current starters in 2008 and primary starters in 2007 at each position (lineup change in bold; new roster addition underlined):

2008 LINEUP CHANGES

� On Nov.6, 2005, linebacker Keith Bulluck posted 14 tackles and an

interception at Cleveland.

� On Nov. 5, 2000, quarterback Kerry Collins completed 19 of 31

passes for 257 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions (120.0 rating)

in leading the New York Giants to a win over the Cleveland Browns.

� Cornerback Nick Harper tied his career high with two interceptions for

43 total return yards in an Indianapolis Colts victory at Cleveland on Sept.

7, 2003.

� Defensive end Jevon Kearse has seven sacks in seven career games

against the Browns. On Sept. 19, 1999, his second NFL contest, he posted

three sacks in a win over the Browns at LP Field.

� As a member of the Indianapolis Colts, linebacker David Thornton

recorded his first career start at Cleveland on Sept. 7, 2003 and tallied nine

tackles and a pass defensed.

BIG DAYS vs. BROWNS



Titans vs. Browns

Jan. 17 Hired MIKE HEIMERDINGER as offensive

coordinator

Feb. 20 Designated DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH

as the Franchise Player

March 3 Re-signed unrestricted free agent WR

JUSTIN GAGE; signed free agent TE ALGE

CRUMPLER

March 6 Signed free agent DE JEVON KEARSE; hired

EARNEST BYNER as running backs coach

March 10 Signed unrestricted free agent G JAKE

SCOTT

March 17 Signed free agent WR JUSTIN McCAREINS

March 27 Re-signed exclusive rights free agent FB AH-

MARD HALL; G BENJI OLSON announced

his retirement

March 28 Executed offer sheet with Raiders restricted

free agent DB/KR CHRIS CARR

April 25 Agreed to contract extension with T

MICHAEL ROOS

April 26 Drafted RB CHRIS JOHNSON (first round) and

DL JASON JONES (second round); traded CB

PACMAN JONES to Dallas Cowboys

June 30 Extended contract of T DAVID STEWART

July 25 Signed DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH as

franchise player

Aug. 15 Extended contract of CB CORTLAND

FINNEGAN

Sept. 10 Signed free agent QB CHRIS SIMMS

Recent Titans unrestricted and restricted free

agency additions and losses:

2008*

Players Signed (4): DB Chris Carr (RFA), TE

Dwayne Blakley, G Jake Scott, LB Josh Stamer

Players Lost (8): G Jacob Bell, RB Chris Brown, LB

Gilbert Gardner, TE Ben Hartsock, DE Travis LaBoy,

DE Antwan Odom, DT Randy Starks, TE Ben Troupe

* Signed additional veterans as free agents in 2008

(TE Alge Crumpler, DE Jevon Kearse, WR Justin Mc-

Careins, P Josh Miller, G Isaac Snell)

2007

Players Signed (5): LB Ryan Fowler (RFA), WR

Justin Gage, CB Nick Harper, S Bryan Scott

Players Lost (3): WR Drew Bennett, WR Bobby

Wade, DT Robaire Smith

2006

Players Signed (4): LB David Thornton, WR David

Givens, C Kevin Mawae, S Chris Hope

Players Lost (4): LB Rocky Boiman, C Justin

Hartwig, LB Brad Kassell, S Tank Williams

2005

Players Signed (1): DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Players Lost (4): RB Antowain Smith, WR Eddie

Berlin, CB Andre Dyson and TE Shad Meier

2004

Players Signed (0)

Players Lost (2): DE Jevon Kearse, DT Robaire Smith

RECENT FREE AGENT HISTORY

KEY 2008 TRANSACTIONS

2008 DRAFT REPORTThe Titans selected seven players in the 2008 NFL Draft. Their

top pick was Chris Johnson, a running back from East Carolina.Johnson, who was chosen with the 24th overall pick, rushed for 2,982yards during his college career and recorded an additional 1,296 re-ceiving yards. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February, he postedthe fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with a time of 4.24 seconds.

Additionally, the Titans drafted defensive lineman Jason Jones(second round), tight end Craig Stevens (third), defensive end WilliamHayes (fourth), wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins (fourth), linebacker Stanford Keglar (fourth)and cornerback Cary Williams (seventh).

TENNESSEE TITANS 2008 DRAFT CLASS:RB CHRIS JOHNSON (1st Round, 24th Overall, East Carolina): Johnson is second in theAFC (sixth in NFL) with 958 rushing yards. He has an additional 227 receiving yards to givehim 1,185 yards from scrimmage (second in AFC). He has scored eight touchdowns (sevenrushing, one receiving) and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September. DL JASON JONES (2nd Round, 54th Overall, Eastern Michigan): In nine regular seasongames (one start), Jones has registered 36 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, sevenquarterback pressures, two passes defensed and a blocked field goal. TE CRAIG STEVENS (3rd Round, 85th Overall, California): Stevens has played on specialteams and at tight end in 12 games. DE WILLIAM HAYES (4th Round, 103rd Overall, Winston-Salem St.): Hayes has playedin five games and recorded 10 tackles, two quarterback pressures and one pass defensed. WR LAVELLE HAWKINS (4th Round, 126th Overall, California): Hawkins has played inseven contests and recorded seven receptions for 68 yards and seven kickoff returns for an18.6-yard average.LB STANFORD KEGLAR (4th Round, 134th Overall, Purdue): Keglar has been inactivefor three games and played in nine contests on special teams.

Draft picks currently on the practice squad: Cary Williams (7th Round, 229th, Washburn)

GENERAL MANAGER MIKE REINFELDTMike Reinfeldt is in his 28th season in the NFL, second as Titans

Executive Vice President/General Manager and 10th with the Oilers/Ti-

tans franchise. Reinfeldt’s first tenure with the team was from 1976-83

as an All-Pro safety. He re-joined the franchise in 2007, after spending

seven years with the Seattle Seahawks.

Reinfeldt has 22 years of experience as a front office executive and

another nine as an NFL player. In his 16 years as an NFL executive

with Tennessee, Seattle and Green Bay, his teams have won a com-

bined six division titles, made 11 playoff appearances, four NFC Cham-

pionship game appearances, three Super Bowl appearances, captured

one world title (1996) and amassed 13 winning seasons.

In Reinfeldt’s first two years of free agency with the Titans, key players added to the

roster include cornerback Nick Harper, linebacker Ryan Fowler, wide receivers Justin

Gage and Justin McCareins, guard Jake Scott and defensive end Jevon Kearse.

Reinfeldt also has led the team in selecting 17 players in the past two NFL drafts. Safety

Michael Griffin, the Titans’ 2007 first-round selection and Reinfeldt’s first-ever draft pick as

a general manager, had a solid rookie campaign. This year’s first-round pick, running back

Chris Johnson, brings high expectations to diversify the offense.

Reinfeldt also has worked to retain several key players through contract extensions.

Over the last year, seven starters have signed new deals: Gage, fullback Ahmard Hall, de-

fensive tackle Tony Brown, guard Eugene Amano, cornerback Cortland Finnegan and

bookend tackles Michael Roos and David Stewart.

Additionally, Reinfeldt helped bring aboard new members of the team’s administration, in-

cluding Senior Director of Football Administration Vincent Marino and Director of Pro Person-

nel Lake Dawson. Each has made significant contributions to the team since arriving in 2007.

In Seattle, Reinfeldt last held the title of Vice President of Football Administration and

was responsible for player contract negotiations, salary cap management, player evaluations

and numerous aspects of the day-to-day football operations. In eight seasons with the Pack-

ers, he served a number of roles, including Chief Financial Officer for three years (1991-93)

and adding the title of VP of Administration from 1994-98. Reinfeldt was instrumental in bring-

ing general manager Ron Wolf to the Packers in 1991. When Mike Holmgren left the Pack-

ers for Seattle, he handpicked Reinfeldt to join him with the Seahawks.

A former safety for the Oilers franchise from 1976-83, Reinfeldt earned Pro Bowl and All-

Pro honors in 1979. He ranks seventh on the club’s career interception list with 26 and

matched the team record for interceptions in a season with 12 in 1979. He entered the NFL

as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, originally signing with

the Oakland Raiders and playing in two games before being cut and signed by the Oilers.

Before joining the Packers in 1991, Reinfeldt spent three years (1988-90) at the Univer-

sity of Southern California as the associate athletic director and spent another three years

(1985-88) with the L.A. Raiders as the Chief Financial Officer. He earned an MBA in man-

agement and finance at Houston Baptist University.

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Romeo Crennel is in his fourth season as head coach of the Cleveland

Browns. He was named to his current post on Feb. 8, 2005, the 11th full-time

head coach in franchise history. His resume includes 39 years of coaching

experience, including 28 years in the NFL.

In 2007, he led the Browns to a 10-6 record, including a franchise-best

seven consecutive home wins, and coached six Browns that were selected

to the Pro Bowl.

Crennel previously led the Browns to a 6-10 record in his first year as

a head coach and added a 4-12 mark in 2006.

As a defensive coordinator in New England prior to his hiring in Cleve-

land, his units played key roles in their three Super Bowl Championships

during the last four seasons (2001, 2003-2004). In 2004, his defense tied

for third in the league in sacks (45) and second in points allowed (260).

The Pro Football Writers of America awarded him the NFL Assistant

Coach of the Year award in 2003, when his defense ranked as one of the

best in league history. That year, the Patriots led the league in points allowed

per game (14.9) and interceptions (29), while ending the season with 15

consecutive wins.

Crennel previously served the Browns as defensive coordinator (2000),

after coaching the defensive line with the New York Jets (1997-1999) and in

his first stint with the Patriots (1993-1996). Crennel was a member of two

Super Bowl Champions (XXI and XXV) when he coached with the New York

Giants (1981-1992).

Before coaching in the NFL, Crennel coached the defensive line at

Georgia Tech (1980) and the defensive ends at the University of Mississippi

(1978-1979) after a stop as an assistant at Texas Tech (1975-1977). He

began his coaching career at Western Kentucky (1970-1974) after starting

there four years there as a defensive lineman (1966-1969).

Jeff Fisher is in his 14th full season as Head Coach of the Tennessee

Titans and his ninth as Executive Vice President. Fisher holds the franchise

record for wins by a head coach and is the NFL leader in tenure with one team

among active coaches. He was named interim head coach for the last six

games of the 1994 season and has been in his current post ever since, leading

the team through the transition from its final years in Houston to some of the

club’s greatest successes in Tennessee.

Over the previous nine seasons (1999-07), Fisher guided the franchise

to five playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007) – only five teams

(Indianapolis, New England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Seatte) had more

appearances during that time. During his tenure, his accomplishments also

include two Division titles (2000 & 2002), two AFC Championship Games

(1999, 2002) and one Super Bowl berth (XXXIV). He presided over the most

victorious (56 regular season wins and five postseason wins) and successful

five-year period in the franchise’s history from 1999 to 2003.

Fisher’s clubs have found ways to win games, even in the most trying

times. In 2007, he took a team that on average had the youngest starters

in the league (25.81 years) at the beginning of the season and led the squad

to a 10-win season and a playoff berth. It was the fifth time in Fisher’s tenure

he coached the team to 10 or more wins in a playoff season. The team fol-

lowed the path of previously successful Jeff Fisher teams, ranking fifth in

the NFL in rushing offense, fifth in the NFL in yards allowed on defense and

recording a 5-3 mark on the road.

Also in 2007, Fisher became the 27th head coach in NFL history and

the sixth active coach to reach 120 career wins. He surpassed the career

win totals of John Madden (112 career wins), Don Coryell (114) and

George Allen (118) to rank 27th in league annals.

No current NFL head coach has more tenure with his team than Fisher

(14-plus seasons), and only the NBA’s Jerry Sloan (1988-89) and Major

League Baseball’s Bobby Cox (1990) have more tenure among head

coaches/managers in the four major U.S. professional team sports.

A native of Woodland Hills, Calif., the former USC and Chicago Bears

defensive back became the Titans’ 15th head coach on Jan. 5, 1995 follow-

ing his interim role to conclude the 1994 season. His previous coaching jobs

included the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles (1986-88)

and San Francisco 49ers (1992-93) and the defensive coordinator for the

Eagles (1988-90), Los Angeles Rams (1991) and Oilers (1994).

Fisher facts:

� At USC, played in the same defensive backfield as future NFL stars

Ronnie Lott, Dennis Smith and Joey Browner.

� Was a seventh-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1981.

� In 1985, served in an “unofficial assistant coach” capacity while on in-

jured reserve during the Bears run to Super Bowl XX.

� In 2006, Fisher’s Chicago Bears record of 509 punt return yards in a

season (1981) was broken by Devin Hester (600). Fisher still holds

the team record for most punt returns in a season with 58 in 1984.

� In 1988, at the age of 30, became the NFL’s youngest defensive coordi-

nator under Buddy Ryan.

� Serves as Co-Chairman of the NFL Competition Committee.

� Ran the Country Music Marathon in 2002.

� Fisher is an avid golfer and fisherman.

TITANS HEAD COACH JEFF FISHER

JEFF FISHER AT A GLANCE

� Regular season record: 126-100 (.558)

� Postseason record: 5-5 (.500)

� Overall record: 131-105 (.555)

� At home: 67-50 (.573)

� On the road: 64-54 (.542)

� At neutral site: 0-1

� vs. Browns: 6-5

� at home vs. Browns: 2-3

� on road vs. Browns: 4-2

� vs. Romeo Crennel: 0-1

� Years as Titans head coach: 14* (1995-08)

� Years as NFL head coach: 14* (1995-08)

Fisher’s Coaching Ledger:

Years Team Position

1994-08 Hou. Oilers/Tenn. Titans Head Coach*

1994 Houston Oilers Defensive Coordinator*

1992-93 San Francisco 49ers Defensive Backs Coach

1991 L.A. Rams Defensive Coordinator

1988-90 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator

1986-88 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Backs Coach

1981-85 Chicago Bears Player (Defensive Back)

* Coached an additional six games as interim head coach in 1994.

ROMEO CRENNEL AT A GLANCE

� Regular season record: 24-36 (.400)

� Postseason record: 0-0

� Overall record: 24-36 (.400)

� vs. Titans: 1-0

� on the road vs. Titans: 0-0

� at home vs. Titans: 1-0

� vs. Jeff Fisher: 1-0

� Year as Browns head coach: 4

� Year as NFL head coach: 4

BROWNS HEAD COACH ROMEO CRENNEL

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Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher ranks among the NFL leaders among

active coaches in number of wins. He is currently fifth in the league behind

Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Bill Belichick and Tony Dungy.

The most total wins (regular and postseason) by active NFL head

coaches:

Coach Seasons Wins

1. Mike Holmgren 17 172

2. Mike Shanahan 16 153

3. Bill Belichick 14 149

4. Tony Dungy 13 144

5. Jeff Fisher 14 131

6. Tom Coughlin 13 122

7. Andy Reid 10 102

8. Jon Gruden 11 100

CAREER WINS, ACTIVE COACHES

Jeff Fisher’s current tenure as head coach has lasted longer than that

of any other active head coach in the NFL. Fisher edges Denver’s Mike

Shanahan (14 seasons) due to the six games he served as the interim head

coach at the close of the 1994 season.

Most consecutive seasons in a current head coaching position (as of

the start of the 2008 regular season):

Coach Team Current Full Season

1. Jeff Fisher* Tennessee 14

2. Mike Shanahan Denver 14

3. Mike Holmgren Seattle 10

Andy Reid Philadelphia 10

5. Bill Belichick New England 9

6. Tony Dungy Indianapolis 7

Jon Gruden Tampa Bay 7

John Fox Carolina 7

* Fisher coached an additional six games as interim head coach in 1994.

FISHER LEADS IN COACHING TENURE

Not only is Jeff Fisher the most-tenured current NFL head coach, he

is among the leaders in all of professional U.S. team sports. Fisher’s regime

goes back to 1994, trailing only the tenures of two other head coaches/man-

agers in the NFL, the National Basketball Association, Major League Base-

ball or the National Hockey League. The NBA’s Jerry Sloan (Utah Jazz)

leads the group, followed by MLB’s Bobby Cox (Atlanta Braves) and Fisher.

The longest tenured coach in the NHL is Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres

(1998).

Most current consecutive seasons as head coach/manager in the NFL,

NBA, MLB or NHL:

Coach/Manager League Team First Season

Jerry Sloan NBA Utah Jazz 1988-89

Bobby Cox MLB Atlanta Braves 1990

Jeff Fisher NFL Tennessee Titans 1994 (interim)

TENURE IN FOUR MAJOR U.S. SPORTS

Jeff Fisher is the longest-tenured coach in the NFL. He and Denver’s

Mike Shanahan are in their 14th full season has head coach of their clubs.

No other teams have had just one head coach since the start of the 1995

season.

In total, there have been 99 different NFL head coaches other than

Fisher since the start of the 1995 season, including coaching changes during

the 2008 season.

Number of Titans head coaches since 1995 . . . . . . .1

Number of head coaches for 31

other NFL clubs since 1995 * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

* The current number includes changes (Oakland, St. Louis, San Francisco)

in 2008. The number counts each head coach one time since the start of the

1995 season. Coaches who have been named to multiple head posts are

counted only once in the list.

NFL HEAD COACHES SINCE 1995

Jeff Fisher has more than doubled the win total of any previous head

coach in franchise history. He passed the second head coach on the list,

Bum Phillips (59 wins), in 2000.

Most wins by head coaches in Oilers/Titans history (includes postsea-

son):

Coach Years W L T Pct.

1. Jeff Fisher 1995-08 131 105 0 .555

2. Bum Phillips 1975-80 59 38 0 .608

3. Jack Pardee 1990-94 44 35 0 .556

4. Wally Lemm 1961, 66-70 38 40 4 .487

5. Jerry Glanville 1985-89 35 35 0 .500

MOST WINS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY

Jeff Fisher also is the active leader and ranks 10th on the list of total

games coached with one team in NFL history. On Oct. 7, 2007, he passed

Hank Stram for 10th place all-time. Stram coached 210 games with the

Kansas City Chiefs from 1960-74. Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill

Cowher is ninth on the all-time list with 261 games.

Most games coached by a head coach with one team in NFL history

(active coaches in italic):

Coach Years Team Games

1. George Halas 1920-67* Chicago 506

2. Tom Landry 1960-88 Dallas 454

3. Don Shula 1970-95 Miami 423

4. Chuck Noll 1969-91 Pittsburgh 366

5. Curly Lambeau 1921-49 Green Bay 339

6. Bud Grant 1967-83, 85 Minnesota 281

7. Joe Gibbs 1981-92, 04-07 Washington 272

8. Steve Owen 1930-53 NY Giants 270

9. Bill Cowher 1992-06 Pittsburgh 261

10.Jeff Fisher 1995-08 Tennessee 23611. Mike Shanahan 1995-08 Denver 233 12. Hank Stram 1960-74 Kansas City 210

13.Marv Levy 1986-97 Buffalo 201

* Not consecutive seasons. Halas coached a total of 40 seasons from

1920-67.

GAMES COACHED WITH ONE TEAM

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With a Nov. 23 loss to the New York Jets as the only blemish on their

2008 record, the Titans’ 11-1 mark is the best in franchise history through 12

games.

The Titans are two games better at this point in the season than at any

other time in their 49-year history. There have been six prior seasons in

which the team went 9-3, one season when they were 8-3-1 and six seasons

at 8-4.

Tennessee’s current record is the club’s best 12-game mark since

going 9-3 in 2003.

Best record through 12 games in franchise history:

12-Game Season

Year Record Record Season Finish

2008 11-1 11-1 Currently first place in AFC South

2003 9-3 12-4 AFC Wild Card

2000 9-3 13-3 AFC Central Champions

1999 9-3 13-3 AFC Champions; Lost in SB XXXIV


1979 9-3 11-5 AFC Wild Card; Lost in Conf. Champ.

1962 9-3 11-3 AFL East Champs; Lost AFL Champ.

1961 8-3-1 10-3-1 AFL East Champs; Won AFL Champ.




1978 8-4 10-6 AFC Wild Card; Lost in Conf. Champ.

1975 8-4 10-4 Third Place AFC Central

1960 8-4 10-4 AFL East Champs; Won AFL Champ.

With victories in their first 10 games, the Titans went 10-0 to begin the

season for the first time in the franchise’s 49-year history.

There have only been two prior occasions in franchise history in which

they won their first three games -- 1991 and 1999. They made the playoffs

in each of those two seasons and went to Super Bowl XXXIV following the

1999 season.

Most consecutive wins to begin a season, franchise history:

Undefeated Season

Year Start Record Season Finish

2008 10-0 11-1 Currently first place in AFC South

1999 3-0 13-3 AFC Champions; Lost in SB XXXIV


(eight times) 2-0

BEST STARTS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY

With their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16, the Titans be-

came the 11th team to go 10-0 since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.

The Titans were the third team in the last four years to open with 10

consecutive wins, joining the 2005 Indianapolis Colts and the 2007 New

England Patriots.

There were eight NFL or AFL teams to go 10-0 prior to 1970.

Teams that started 10-0 since 1970:

Undefeated Final Regular

Year Team Start Season Record*

2008 Tennessee Titans 10-0 -

2007 New England Patriots 16-0 16-0

2005 Indianapolis Colts 13-0 14-2

1998 Denver Broncos 13-0 14-2

1991 Washington Redskins 11-0 14-2

1990 San Francisco 49ers 10-0 14-2

1990 New York Giants 10-0 13-3

1985 Chicago Bears 12-0 15-1

1984 Miami Dolphins 11-0 14-2

1975 Minnesota Vikings 10-0 12-2

1972 Miami Dolphins 14-0 14-0

* 16-game schedule began in 1978

TITANS JOIN 10-0 TEAMS

A win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16 gave the Titans 13 con-

secutive regular season victories. They won every contest in the regular

season starting with a win at Kansas City on Dec. 16, 2007 until losing to the

New York Jets on Nov. 23, 2008.

The 13-game winning streak became the longest in team history. The

franchise won 11 consecutive regular season games on one prior occasion,

1993. The only other time in which they won 10 consecutive games was

from 1961 to 1962.

Longest regular season winning streaks in franchise history:

Year(s) Consecutive Wins

1. 2007-08 13

2. 1993 11

3. 1961-62 10

4. 2000 8

5. 1962 7

FRANCHISE WINNING STREAKS


WINNING IN DECEMBERThe Titans have been among the upper echelon teams in December

and January games since Jeff Fisher took over the team. They rank fifth in

the NFL in December winning percentage since the start of the 1995 season,

Fisher’s first full season as head coach.

NFL’s best regular season records in December-January games

since the start of the 1995 season:

Team W L Pct

1. Green Bay Packers 45 14 .763

2. New England Patriots 40 17 .702

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 36 23 .610

Indianapolis Colts 36 23 .610

5. Tennessee Titans 36 24 .600

6. Philadelphia Eagles 33 23 .589

7. Washington Redskins 32 25 .561

8. Seattle Seahawks 33 26 .559

Jacksonville Jaguars* 33 26 .559

10.Baltimore Ravens 29 23 .558


In 2006 and 2007, the Titans returned to their winning ways in the final

month of the season. They tallied a 4-1 record in December in each of the

last two seasons, two of their best finishes ever under Fisher.

The Titans went 1-4 in December-January regular season games in

both 2004 and 2005. Prior to that, they had just one season since 1995 in

which they had a losing record in the final month of the season (1997).

Titans’ win-loss records in December-January regular season games

since 1995:

Dec.-Jan.

Season Record (W-L)

1995 2-2

1996 2-2

1997 1-2

1998 2-2

1999 4-1

2000 4-0

2001 3-3

2002 5-0

2003 3-2

2004 1-4

2005 1-4

2006 4-1

2007 4-1

2008 0-0

Totals 36-24 (.600)

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With a Week 7 win at Kansas City (10/19), the Titans tied a franchise

record with their fifth consecutive regular season road victory. Three weeks

later at Chicago (11/9), they broke the record with their sixth straight road

win. They followed that with wins at Jacksonville (11/16) and Detroit (11/27),

giving them a current streak of eight regular season road wins.

With their win over the Lions, it has been a full calendar year since the

Titans suffered their last regular season road loss. They have not lost on the

road in the regular season since dropping a game at Cincinnati on Nov. 25,

2007.

The Titans also for the first time in 2008 won their first five road games

in a season (now at six games to start the season).

The previous team record for consecutive road victories was set during

a five-game span from 1961-62 and then matched in 1993 and 2006-07.

Most Consecutive Road Games Won, Franchise History:

Consecutive RoadDates Games Won

1. 12/16/07-present 82. 11/19/06-9/24/07 5

10/17/93-12/25/93 510/29/61-9/9/62 5

TITANS SET ROAD WIN RECORD

TITANS SECOND IN SCORING DEFENSEThe Titans currently rank second in the NFL in scoring defense. They

are allowing opponents an average of 14.6 points per game and have kept

opponents to 17 points or less in 10 of 12 contests in 2008.

The only teams to score more than 17 points on the Titans this season

were the Indianapolis Colts (21) on Oct. 27 and the New York Jets (34) on

Nov. 23.

Tennessee’s all-time record for fewest points allowed per game in a

season is 11.9, set in 2000.

2008 NFL leaders in scoring defense:

Scoring Allowed ... Total Per

Team TD XP FG 2pt Safe Pts Game

1. Pittsburgh Steelers 16 16 18 0 2 170 14.2

2. Tennessee Titans 20 19 12 0 0 175 14.6

3. Baltimore Ravens 20 19 17 0 0 190 15.8

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 18 22 1 0 200 16.7

5. New York Giants 23 21 15 1 0 206 17.2

6. Washington Redskins 24 22 18 1 0 222 18.5

7. Carolina Panthers 25 22 19 1 0 231 19.3

8. Atlanta Falcons 29 27 13 1 0 242 20.2

9. Cleveland Browns 29 28 15 0 0 247 20.6

10. Philadelphia Eagles 27 25 20 0 1 249 20.8

In building an 11-1 record in 2008, the Titans have outscored their oppo-

nents by 129 points, or 10.8 points per game. They have accumulated 304

points while allowing 175. Their point differential ranks second in the NFL

behind the New York Giants.

The Titans are tied for seventh in the NFL in scoring (25.3 points per

game) and second in the league in opponent scoring (14.6).

2008 NFL leaders in point differential:

Points Points Point Per

Team Scored Allowed Differential Game

1. New York Giants 352 206 146 12.2

2. Tennessee Titans 304 175 129 10.8

3. Baltimore Ravens 292 190 102 8.5

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 269 170 99 8.3

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 280 200 80 6.7

6. New York Jets 340 268 72 6.0

7. Philadelphia Eagles 319 249 70 5.8

8. Atlanta Falcons 298 242 56 4.7

9. Carolina Panthers 285 231 54 4.5

10.Green Bay Packers 334 295 39 3.3

Dallas Cowboys 299 260 39 3.3

POINT DIFFERENTIAL

TITANS FIRST IN TURNOVER MARGINThe Titans are first in the NFL after Week 13 in turnover differential.

With at least two opponent turnovers in all but three games, they have 17 in-

terceptions and eight fumble recoveries to give them 25 takeaways. Mean-

while, they have committed 12 turnovers to give them a ratio of plus-13, which

is three ahead of the second-place New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

The Titans have not finished with a negative turnover differential in any

game this season.

NFL leaders in turnover margin:

Takeaways Giveaways

Team Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff

1. Tennessee 17 8 25 6 6 12 +13

2. Miami 11 9 20 6 4 10 +10

N.Y. Giants 16 5 21 8 3 11 +10

4. Baltimore 20 3 23 9 7 16 +7

5. Cleveland 17 6 23 11 6 17 +6

Chicago 18 8 26 9 11 20 +6

7. Indianapolis 11 8 19 12 2 14 +5

Kansas City 10 13 23 12 6 18 +5

Carolina 10 11 21 9 7 16 +5

10. Oakland 13 7 20 6 10 16 +4

Pittsburgh 13 7 20 12 4 16 +4

Green Bay 17 3 20 10 6 16 +4

TOP TEN DEFENSESThrough 12 games, the Titans are allowing their opponents an average

of 281.8 net yards per game. That average is good enough to rank fifth in

the NFL. The Titans are fourth in pass defense (184.6 per game) and 12th

in rushing defense (97.2 per game).

In 2007, the Titans had the NFL’s fifth-ranked defense, allowing their op-

ponents an average of 291.6 yards per contest (92.4 rushing, 199.2 passing).

Top ranked defenses in 2008:

Total Yards Rush Yards Pass Yards

Date Per Game Per Game Per Game

1. Pittsburgh 238.0 71.2 166.8

2. Baltimore 253.3 78.3 175.1

3. New York Giants 279.1 85.4 193.7

4. Tampa Bay 279.5 95.4 184.1

5. Tennessee 281.8 97.2 184.6

6. Washington 283.0 90.8 192.2

7. Philadelphia 286.2 93.4 192.8

8. Minnesota 293.0 73.1 219.9

9. Dallas 296.8 96.8 200.0

10. Arizona 313.0 97.5 215.5


OPPONENT SINGLE-GAME RUSHINGThis season the Titans have recorded two of their top 10 games in the

last 10 seasons in terms of opponent rushing totals.

In their Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars (9/7), the Titans de-

fense allowed only 33 rushing yards, the lowest rushing total allowed in the

NFL on Kickoff Weekend. Also representing the fifth-fewest rushing yards by

the Jaguars offense in team history, it was at the time the ninth-lowest total

allowed in a game by the franchise in the Titans era (1999-present).

Then, in Week 13 at Detroit (11/27), the Titans limited the Lions to 14

carries for 23 yards, which tied (9/21/03 vs. N.O.) for the second-lowest op-

ponent total in the last 10 years. Since 1970, the Titans have allowed fewer

than 23 rushing yards on only four occasions.

Fewest rushing yards allowed in a game by the Titans, 1999-08:

Date Opp Att Yds Avg Lg TD

1. 09/18/05 Bal 13 14 1.1 13 0

2. 11/27/08 Det 14 23 1.6 21 0

09/21/03 NO 15 23 1.5 11 0

4. 10/14/01 TB 17 24 1.4 9 1

10/01/00 NYG 12 24 2.0 13 0

6. 11/23/03 Atl 20 25 1.3 11 1

7. 12/29/02 Hou 22 28 1.3 7 0

8. 10/14/07 TB 15 30 2.0 10 0

9. 12/16/01 GB 15 31 2.1 14 0

10. 09/07/08 Jax 17 33 1.9 11 0

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The Titans offensive line -- tackles Michael Roos and David Stewart,

guards Eugene Amano and Jake Scott, and center Kevin Mawae -- has

largely kept opposing defensive players out of the backfield in 2008.

Through 11 games of their 2008 schedule, the Titans have allowed their op-

ponents a total of eight sacks, which is tied with the Denver Broncos’ total

for first in the NFL. At one point this season they went five games without

allowing a single sack (9/21 vs. Houston through 10/27 vs. Indianapolis).

The Titans rank third in the league in sacks per pass play (2.3 percent).

Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. Since that time, the low-

est sack total the Titans have enjoyed was 21 in 2002. Prior to 1982, the

lowest total given up by the Titans in a 16-game season (since 1978) was

17 sacks in 1978.

Fewest sacks allowed in the NFL in 2008:

Sacks

Team Allowed Yards

1. Denver Broncos 8 52

Tennessee Titans 8 53

3. New Orleans Saints 10 67

4. Indianapolis Colts 12 79

5. Atlanta Falcons 13 80

6. Cleveland Browns 15 96

New York Giants 15 101

8. Carolina Panthers 18 116

Dallas Cowboys 18 121

Philadelphia Eagles 18 117

SACK PROTECTION

ALLOWING 17 OR FEWER POINTSIn 10 out of 12 games this season, the Titans have kept opponents to

17 points or less. Against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 27, the Titans’ nine-

game streak in which they allowed 17 or fewer points was ended despite a

31-21 win. The Colts became the first team to score more than 17 points on

the Titans since the Chargers tallied 23 points on Dec. 9, 2007.

The Titans’ nine-game streak set a franchise record. Only once before

in franchise history did such a streak reached seven games – 1961. There

have been two additional occasions in which they did not allow more than

17 points in six consecutive games (1993 and 2000).

Additionally, the 2008 Titans set another defensive benchmark. They

became the first squad in team history to hold their opponents under 20

points in each of their first four games of the season. The streak likewise

ended on Oct. 27 against the Colts at six games.

Most consecutive regular season games allowing 17 or fewer points,

franchise history:

Game by Opponents with

Season(s) 17 or Fewer Points

1. 2007-08 9

2. 1961 7

3. 2000 6

1993 6

5. 2003 5

The last team to allow 17 or fewer points in 9-plus consecutive games

was the Cleveland Browns, spanning the 1994-95 seasons. Since the 1980

season, the Titans tied for the second-longest streak allowing 17 or fewer

points, one game behind the 1990-91 San Francisco 49ers.

Longest NFL streaks allowing 17 or fewer points since the start of the

1980 season:

Team Year(s) Games

1. San Francisco 49ers 1990-91 10

2. Tennessee Titans 2007-2008 9

Cleveland Browns 1994-95 9

New England Patriots 1993 9

Chicago Bears 1991 9

A defensive trademark of Jeff Fisher’s clubs has been success on third

down. Since the start of the 1995 season, his first full season as head coach,

his defense is second in the NFL in opponents’ third down success rate at

35.6 percent. In 2008, the Titans are allowing a 32.5 percent conversion

rate on third down, ranking second in the league.

Best defenses on third down, 1995-08:

Team Opponents’ 3rd Down Pct.

1. Philadelphia Eagles 35.4

2. Tennessee Titans 35.6

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35.7

4. Baltimore Ravens 35.8

5. Green Bay Packers 35.8

3RD DOWN DEFENSE IN FISHER ERA

Winning the time-of-possession battle is a staple of Jeff Fisher clubs.

Since the start of the 1999 season, the Titans have successfully controlled

the ball for longer than their opponents in 101 of 156 regular season games

(64.7 percent). When they do so, they win more than two-thirds of their

games. They are 69-32 (.683) in regular season games when they win time

of possession versus 26-29 (.473) when they do not during that time span.

From the start of the 1995 season through the end of the 2007 season,

the Titans ranked third in the NFL in average time of possession at 31:39.

They trailed only the Pittsburgh Steelers (31:57) and Denver Broncos (31:41).

In 2008, the Titans rank 19th in the NFL with a 29:50 average time of

possession.

Tennessee’s average time of possession and NFL rank, 1995-08:

Season Avg. TOP (Rank) Season Avg. TOP (Rank)

1995 32:12 (2) 2002 32:47 (1t)

1996 33:02 (3) 2003 32:52 (2t)

1997 31:27 (7) 2004 31:40 (5)

1998 31:41 (9) 2005 31:13 (9)

1999 31:30 (8) 2006 27:17 (32)

2000 33:47 (1) 2007 31:38 (4)

2001 31:29 (5) 2008 29:50 (19)

TIME OF POSSESSION

The Titans have been the fourth best team in the NFL in defending the

run since the start of the 1995 season, Jeff Fisher’s first full year as a head

coach. Their opponents have averaged just 99.8 rushing yards per game in

that period of time.

Fewest rushing yards per game by opponents, 1995-08:

Team Opponents’ rush yards/game

1. Pittsburgh Steelers 91.1

2. Baltimore Ravens 92.7

3. San Diego Chargers 98.9


5. San Francisco 49ers 103.7

When the Titans do not allow an individual 100-yard rusher, their

chances of success increase dramatically. Since the start of the 1995 sea-

son, the Titans have allowed 38 100-yard rushing performances by an op-

ponent. In those games, they are 9-29 (.237). In games they do not allow

a 100-yard rusher, they are 116-66 (.637).

The Titans have had the most success stopping the run at home. The

Titans have only allowed 10 100-yard rushers (Edgerrin James, Larry

Johnson, Fred Taylor, Domanick Davis, Shaun Alexander, Julius Jones, Wali

Lundy, Maurice Jones-Drew, LaDainian Tomlinson and Steve Slaton) in 78

regular season games at LP Field (1999-08).

STOPPING THE RUN

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RUSHING SINCE 1995Running the football has long been a staple of Jeff Fisher clubs. Since

the start of the 1995 season, his first full season as head coach, the Titans

have ranked consistently in the NFL’s Top 10 in rushing yards per game.

Most rushing yards per game from 1995-08:

Yds/

Team Att Yds Avg TD Gm

1. Denver Broncos 6,762 30,462 4.5 230 138.5

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 7,135 29,412 4.1 212 133.7

3. Kansas City Chiefs 6,423 27,288 4.2 249 124.0

4. Jacksonville Jaguars 6,367 27,015 4.2 223 123.4

5. Minnesota Vikings 6,048 27,087 4.5 191 123.1

6. Tennessee Titans 6,648 26,645 4.0 197 121.1

7. Atlanta Falcons 6,144 26,572 4.3 176 120.8

8. San Francisco 49ers 6,145 26,472 4.3 195 120.3

9. New York Giants 6,400 26,280 4.1 183 119.5

10. Washington Redskins 6,394 26,151 4.1 192 118.9

TITANS ROAD RUSHINGOne of the keys to Tennessee’s consistency in the running game is the

team’s ability to perform on the road. The team has proven under Jeff

Fisher it has the ability to do so even in the most hostile environments.

Since Fisher took over as the team’s head coach in 1995, the Titans are

third in the NFL in rushing yards per road contest, averaging 125.0 rushing

yards per game.

Six of Tennessee’s top 10 road rushing games in the Fisher era have

occured since the start of the 2006 season.

Average rushing yards per road game, 1995-08:

Avg. per

Team road game

1. Denver Broncos 133.8

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 126.7


4. Jacksonville Jaguars 121.9

5. New York Giants 119.2

6. Atlanta Falcons 118.9

7. Dallas Cowboys 118.6

8. Minnesota Vikings 118.6

9. San Francisco 49ers 118.6

10. Kansas City Chiefs 115.6

SUCCESS ON THE ROADThe Titans currently own an eight-game winning streak in regular sea-

son road games. They finished the 2007 season with road wins at Kansas

City and Indianapolis and have started their 2008 road schedule with wins

at Cincinnati, Baltimore, Kansas City, Chicago, Jacksonville and Detroit.

The Titans also won road games in 2007 at Jacksonville, New Orleans

and Houston to earn a 5-3 record on the road during the season. It was their

highest win total on the road since accruing a 5-3 record as visitors in 2003.

In 11 of the last 14 full seasons, including 2008, the Titans have

recorded a .500 or better record on the road.

The Titans own the second-best road record in the NFL since the start

of the 1995 season, the first full season under Fisher. Since that time, the

franchise has gone on to win 61 out of their 110 games on the road (.555).

NFL’s best records in road games since 1995, Jeff Fisher’s first full

season as head coach:

Team W L T Pct.

1. New England Patriots 64 45 0 .587

2. Tennessee Titans 61 49 0 .555

3. Indianapolis Colts 61 50 0 .550

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 60 50 0 .545

5. Green Bay Packers 58 52 0 .527

* Does not include Monday night game on Nov. 24

MAINTAINING A ROAD LEADThe Titans own a 50-2 road record in the Fisher era when the team

has the lead going into the fourth quarter, which puts Fisher behind only

Vince Lombardi for the best record of all-time.

All-time head coaches with the best ROAD records with a lead going

into the fourth quarter (minimum 25 road games with lead going into

fourth quarter):

Head Coach W - L - T Pct.

1. Vince Lombardi 38-1-1 .974

2. Jeff Fisher 50-2-0 .962

3. John Madden 34-1-4 .958

Note: Tie games were not computed in winning percentage from 1920-1971.Since 1972, tie games have been computed in winning percentage countingas a half-win and half-loss.

In Week 7 at Kansas City, the Titans set a new franchise single-game

rushing record with 332 rushing yards. They tallied 40 carries as a unit and

scored four touchdowns on the ground. Running back Chris Johnson led

the squad with 168 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries, followed by

LenDale White’s 149 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Adding to

the total were running back Quinton Ganther (11 yards), fullback Ahmard

Hall (six yards) and quarterback Kerry Collins (minus-two yards).

White capped his day with an 80-yard touchdown run, tying for the third-

longest run in franchise history. He was the first Titans rusher to score three

touchdowns in a game since Eddie George at Cleveland on Dec. 17, 2000.

The club’s rushing output eclipsed the team’s previous record of 296

rushing yards, also set against the Chiefs on Nov. 27, 1977.

The total also was the most rushing yards put up by a road team since the

L.A. Raiders rushed for 356 yards at Seattle on Nov. 30, 1987.

Later in 2008, the Titans rushed for 292 yards in a game at Detroit, giving

the team two of its top three all-time rushing performances in one season and

three of the top four totals since the start of 2007.

Below is a list of the top team rushing efforts in franchise history:

Date Opp W/L Att Yds Avg TD

1. 10/19/08 at KC W 40 332 8.3 4

2. 11/27/77 KC W 40 296 7.4 2

3. 11/27/08 at Det W 46 292 6.3 4

4. 9/9/07 at Jax W 49 282 5.8 1

5. 12/3/67 Mia W 49 279 5.7 2

6. 9/23/62 at SD W 42 277 6.6 3

7. 9/18/60 LA W 50 266 5.3 5

12/10/61 at NY W 35 266 7.6 3

9. 11/20/78 Mia W 42 265 6.3 4

FRANCHISE RUSHING RECORD

RED ZONE EFFICIENCYThe Titans are ranked third in the NFL in red zone efficiency. They

have scored 25 touchdowns in 38 trips inside their opponents’ 20-yard line.

However, they are the NFL’s top team in overall scoring percentage inside

the 20, capitalizing on 36 of 38 chances (94.7 percent).

Running back LenDale White has led the way. He has scored 12 of his

13 touchdowns this season on carries of six or fewer yards.

NFL red zone efficiency leaders in 2008 (ranked by touchdown pct.):

Team Poss Pts TD TD% FG Score Score%

1. Indianapolis 34 186 23 67.6 8 31 91.2

2. Detroit 21 108 14 66.7 4 18 85.7

3. Tennessee 38 209 25 65.8 11 36 94.7

4. Dallas 34 166 22 64.7 4 26 76.5

5. Miami 34 178 22 64.7 8 30 88.2

6. Pittsburgh 37 195 23 62.2 12 35 94.6

7. Carolina 36 188 22 61.1 11 33 91.7

8. Green Bay 36 192 22 61.1 12 34 94.4

9. Arizona 55 266 33 60.0 13 46 83.6

10. Denver 41 202 24 58.5 11 35 85.4

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TITANS PLAY IT CLOSEPlaying in tightly-contested games is not a recent phenomenon to the Ti-

tans. Fisher’s clubs have played a minimum of five games decided by seven

points or less in each of his 13 full seasons as head coach, including 2007,

when the club was 6-3 in games decided by seven points or less and 2-2 in

games decided by three points or less.

In 2008, the Titans are 4-0 in games decided by seven points or less

and 2-0 in games decided by three points or less.

Win-loss records by the Titans in close games since 1995 (regular

season):

Final Score is by . . .

Year 1 pt 3 or fewer 7 or fewer

2008 0-0 2-0 4-0

2007 0-0 2-2 6-3

2006 1-2 4-3 7-4

2005 0-0 1-1 1-4

2004 0-0 1-2 2-3

2003 0-0 2-1 4-1

2002 0-1 2-2 4-2

2001 0-0 3-2 5-4

2000 0-1 2-1 4-3

1999 2-0 5-1 7-1

1998 0-0 2-2 3-4

1997 0-0 1-3 2-4

1996 0-2 2-3 3-5

1995 0-1 0-2 1-7

Totals 3-7 29-25 53-45

The Titans enter this week’s game with a three-game lead in the AFC

South and a chance to clinch the division crown. They are 4-0 within the di-

vision thus far in 2008, having defeated every team in the division at least

once.

The Titans began the season with an opening-day win over the division

rival Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 3, they defeated the Houston Texans,

and in Week 8, they outlasted the Indianapolis Colts. Their first road game

within the division came in Week 11, and they defeated the Jacksonville

Jaguars.

Since the start of the 2006 season, the Titans now have a division-best

record of 12-4 against teams from the AFC South. They were 4-2 in both

2006 and 2007.

2008 Regular Season AFC South Standings:

Last 3 Years (’06-08)

Team W L Pct vs. Div. vs. Division

Tennessee 11 1 0.917 4-0 12-4

Indianapolis 8 4 0.667 2-2 10-6

Jacksonville* 4 7 0.364 2-2 6-10

Houston* 4 7 0.364 0-4 4-12

* Does not include Monday night results from Dec. 1

TITANS AND THE AFC SOUTH

SOUTH

In nine of his first 14 full seasons as Titans head coach, including 2008,

Jeff Fisher has led the team to a winning record within the division. The

2006 season marked a return to the team’s divisional success after a pair of

down years in 2004 and 2005. The Titans matched their 2006 divisional

record with a 4-2 record in 2007. From 1998-2003, the Titans were above

.500 in the division for five of six seasons.

Below is a year-by-year list of Jeff Fisher’s divisional records. The team

played in the AFC Central during his tenure from 1994-01 and in the newly-

created AFC South from 2002-present.

Titans year-by-year record within their division under Head CoachJeff Fisher (AFC Central, 1994-01; AFC South, 2002-08):

Season Divisional Record1994* 0-11995 3-51996 5-31997 2-61998 7-11999 9-12000 8-22001 3-72002 6-02003 4-22004 1-52005 2-42006 4-22007 4-22008 4-0Totals 62-41 (.602)

* Interim head coach for final six games of 2004.

JEFF FISHER’S DIVISIONAL RECORD

TITANS & TURNOVER DIFFERENTIALIn 2008, the Titans rank first in the NFL with a plus-13 turnover ratio,

having recorded 25 takeaways and 12 turnovers.

Since 1995, the Titans have had an even turnover ratio or better in nine

of 13 full seasons. In that time, the Titans have not finished below .500 in any

of the five seasons with a positive turnover differential.

Titans turnovers and takeaways since 1995:

Season Takeaways Turnovers Differential

1995 (7-9) 38 38 0

1996 (8-8) 26 30 -4

1997 (8-8) 32 26 +6

1998 (8-8) 19 19 0

1999 (13-3) 40 21 +19

2000 (13-3) 30 30 0

2001 (7-9) 24 28 -4

2002 (11-5) 29 25 +4

2003 (12-4) 34 21 +13

2004 (5-11) 30 31 -1

2005 (4-12) 20 26 -6

2006 (8-8) 28 26 +2

2007 (10-6) 34 34 0

2008 (11-1) 25 12 +13

Within individual games, the Titans’ forturnes have turned dramatically

upon forcing turnovers. In the last five seasons (2004-08), the Titans have

not lost a game in which they had a plus-two or greater turnover margin.

Record by turnover differential in Titans games since 2004:

Turnover Record In Last Five Seasons Five-Year

Differential 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals

-4 or more . . . .0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2

-3 . . . . . . . .0-0 0-1 0-2 1-0 0-0 1-3

-2 . . . . . . . .0-3 0-1 1-3 1-3 0-0 2-10

-1 . . . . . . . .0-3 0-4 0-1 2-2 0-0 2-10

0 . . . . . . . .1-3 1-3 2-0 1-0 4-0 9-6

+1 . . . . . . . .1-1 2-2 0-2 1-1 3-1 7-7

+2 . . . . . . . .2-0 0-0 3-0 1-0 3-0 9-0

+3 . . . . . . . .0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 3-0

+4 or more . . . .1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 5-0

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100 SELLOUTS AND COUNTINGThe Nov. 2 game against the Green Bay Packers

marked the Titans’ 100th consecutive sellout at LP

Field. Since the stadium opened in 1999, the Titans

have played 20 preseason games, 78 regular season

games and three playoff contests at LP Field, all of

which were sold out.

In the regular season, the Titans are 50-28 (.641)

at LP Field. They are 2-1 (.667) in the postseason and 13-7 (.650) in the pre-

season.

The Titans at LP Field (1999-present):

Games Total Record Pct.

Preseason 20 13-7 .650

Regular Season 78 50-28 .641

Postseason 3 2-1 .667

PLAYING THE NFCWith their win at Detroit on Nov. 27, the Titans completed a season

sweep of the NFC North. On Sept. 28, they won 30-17 at home against the

Minnesota Vikings, and on Nov. 2 they defeated the Green Bay Packers 19-

16 in overtime. They traveled to Chicago on Nov. 9 and earned a 21-14 vic-

tory and concluded their games against the NFC North with a 47-10 victory

over the Lions.

Since the NFL realigned its divisions in 2002, the Titans have a 19-9

record against the NFC. With one exception, they have gone .500 against

the NFC in every campaign since 2002 (1-3 in 2005).

Jeff Fisher’s all-time regular season record against the NFC is 37-25,

including a 19-12 mark at home and 18-13 record on the road.

Tennessee’s results vs. current NFC divisions since 2002 realignment:

Year vs. Division Record

2008 NFC North 4-0

2007 NFC South 3-1

2006 NFC East 3-1

2005 NFC West 1-3

2004 NFC North 2-2

2003 NFC South 4-0

2002 NFC East 2-2

Total 19-9

SACKS AT LP FIELDThe Titans have been one of the league’s most

successful home teams in getting to opposing quarter-

backs since LP Field opened in 1999. That season

also was the first season the Titans defensive line was

coached by Jim Washburn. In that time, they rank

second in the NFL behind only the Baltimore Ravens

(227) with 218 sacks in home contests.

The Titans have totaled 20 sacks in their six games at LP Field this

season. They tallied seven sacks in the opener against Jacksonville, three

in Week 3 against Houston, four in Week 4 against Minnesota, four in Week

9 against Green Bay and two in Week 12 against the New York Jets.

Most sacks in homes games since LP Field opened in 1999:

Sacks in

Team Home Games

1. Baltimore Ravens 227

2. Tennessee Titans 218

3. Miami Dolphins 215

4. Philadelphia Eagles 207

5. Seattle Seahawks 205

6. New York Giants 201

7. Indianapolis Colts 199

8. St. Louis Rams 198

9. Atlanta Falcons 197

Minnesota Vikings 197

Pittsburgh Steelers 197

FEWEST ROAD MILES IN 2008While the 2008 Titans schedule ranks among the 10 most difficult in

the NFL in terms of opponents’ 2007 winning percentage, the Titans are

scheduled to have the third-lightest travel schedule in the NFL this year.

Including the preseason and regular season, the Titans will travel a total

of 8,508 miles to road games in 2008. That trails only the Cleveland Browns

(6,416 miles) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7,288) for the least amont of travel

among the 32 NFL clubs. By comparison, Seattle travels the most in 2008,

trekking 34,766 miles.

Miles traveled by NFL teams in 2008 (air, rail and ground miles during

preseason and regular season):

Team (Top 5) Miles Team (Bottom 5) Miles

1. Seattle Seahawks 34,766 28. Chicago Bears 10,476

2. Oakland Raiders 34,218 29. Cincinnati Bengals 8,564

3. San Diego 33,403 30. Tennessee Titans 8,508

4. San Francisco 31,530 31. Pittsburgh Steelers 7,288

5. New England 29,024 32. Cleveland Browns 6,416

PRO BOWL BALLOTING UNDERWAYFans can now vote to select players for the 2009

NFL Pro Bowl presented by State Farm. Voting is avail-

able on NFL.com/probowl and on web-enabled mobile

phones by going to NFL.com.

Balloting for the Pro Bowl will conclude on Tuesday,

Dec. 9. The teams will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 16

at 3 p.m. CT on NFL Network. The 2009 NFL Pro Bowl

will be televised on NBC from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu,

Hawaii, on Sunday, Feb. 8.

The AFC and NFC All-Star squads are based on the consensus votes

of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third towards

determining the 43-man rosters that represent the American Football Con-

ference and National Football Conference in the Pro Bowl. NFL players and

coaches will cast their votes on Dec. 11-12.

The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans,

coaches and players to determine its all-star teams. It was the first profes-

sional sports league to offer online all-star voting in 1995.

There are 10 members of the Titans that have been selected to one or

more Pro Bowls in previous seasons. They are listed below.

Current Titans with previous Pro Bowl selections:

Player Pos Seasons

Rob Bironas K 2007

Keith Bulluck LB 2003

Kerry Collins QB 1996

Alge Crumpler TE 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Albert Haynesworth DT 2007

Craig Hentrich P 1998, 2003

Jevon Kearse DE 1999, 2000, 2001

Kevin Mawae C 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Kyle Vanden Bosch DE 2005, 2007

Vince Young QB 2006

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TITANS NAME FIVE CAPTAINSPrior to their Week 1 game against the Jacksonville

Jaguars, the Titans voted on five captains for the 2008

season.

The five players to receive the honor were quarter-

back Vince Young, center Kevin Mawae, defensive end

Kyle Vanden Bosch, linebacker Keith Bulluck and

punter Craig Hentrich. It was the second consecutive

season for each of the players to be named captain.

This is the second year of the NFL’s renewed emphasis on season-

long team captains on offense, defense and special teams through the team

captain leadership program, which was created in 2007 by the league and

the NFL’s Player Advisory Council. Elected captains wear a “C” on the upper

right chest of their jerseys. Their role is to serve as a link between players,

coaches and management to help foster cohesion within teams.

2008 Titans Team Captains:

� QB Vince Young (second year as offensive captain, third NFL season)

� C Kevin Mawae (second year as offensive captain, 15th NFL season)

� LB Keith Bulluck (second year as defensive captain, ninth NFL sea-

son)

� DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (second year as defensive captain, eighth

NFL season)

� P Craig Hentrich (second year as special teams captain, 15th NFL

season)

TITANS HONOR ROLLHonors received by the Titans in 2008:

HEAD COACH JEFF FISHER

� Motorola NFL Coach of the Week - Week 8 (vs. Indianapolis)

� Midseason Coach of the Year (Pro Football Weekly; Chicago Tribune

- Pompei; Sportsline.com - Judge; Sporting News - Breer and Iyer;

ESPN.com/Scouts Inc.; NBC.com - Curran; Foxsports.com - Schrager;

Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold)

LB KEITH BULLUCK

� AFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Week 2 (at Cincinnati)

CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN

� AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 1 (vs. Jacksonville)

� Midseason All-Pro Team (Pro Football Weekly)

DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH

� AFC Defensive Player of the Month - September

� Midseason Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (SI.com - Banks;

Sportsline.com - Judge; Sporting News - Breer, Dillon, Greenberg and

Iyer; ESPN.com/Scouts Inc.; Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold)


P CRAIG HENTRICH

� AFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Week 10 (at Chicago)

S CHRIS HOPE

� AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 8 (vs. Indianapolis)

RB CHRIS JOHNSON

� Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week - Week 7 (at Kansas City); Week

9 (vs. Green Bay)

� NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month - September

� Midseason Rookie of the Year (Chicago Tribune - Pompei; Sporting

News - Dillon and Iyer; Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold)

� Midseason All-Rookie Team (USA Today - Zucker; NFL.com - Brandt)

T MICHAEL ROOS


LB DAVID THORNTON

� Titans Walter Payton Man of the Year

TITANS BY THE NUMBERS

5Tackles needed by linebacker Keith Bulluck to give him seven

consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles

47Points scored last week at Detroit, the most by the Titans since

scoring 48 at Green Bay on Oct. 11, 2004

8Current streak of consecutive regular season road games won by the

Titans, which is a franchise record

13Franchise record winning streak by the Titans

broken Nov. 23 with a loss to the Jets

11Teams since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, including the 2008 Titans,

that have started a season with a 10-0 record

129More points the Titans have scored in 2008 than their

opponents, which ranks second in the NFL

131Career wins by Jeff Fisher, who earlier this season surpassed Mike Ditka for 22nd place in NFL history among head coaches

10Seasons, including 2008, in which Jeff Fisher’s clubs

have compiled a .500 or better record

14.6Points allowed by the Titans per game in 2008, ranked

second in the NFL

+13Titans turnover ratio in 2008, which is the highest margin in the NFL

1,185Yards from scrimmage in 2008 by rookie running back Chris Johnson,

who ranks second in the AFC

36,842Career passing yards by Kerry Collins, who became the 15th player

in NFL history to reach 35,000 in Week 3

8Sacks allowed by the Titans in 2008, which is tied for the lowest total

in the NFL

8.5Career-high sacks recorded in 2008 by Albert Haynesworth,

who leads the team and is tied for first in the NFL amongdefensive tackles

13Touchdowns in 2008 by Titans running back LenDale White,

who is tied for first in the NFL

5Interceptions in 2008 by Cortland Finnegan, who is tied for

second in the NFL

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Hall of Fame offensive lineman Mike Munchak

began coaching the team’s offensive line in 1997.

Since that time, the unit has consistently been

ranked in the top 10 in fewest sacks allowed, net

rushing yards and average rushing yards. In only

one season (2001) since Munchak took over as of-

fensive line coach have the Titans not finished the

season ranked in the top 10 in any of the three cat-

egories.

This year’s starters on the offensive line are left

tackle Michael Roos, left guard Eugene Amano,

center Kevin Mawae, right guard Jake Scott and right tackle David Stew-

art. Among the starters, only Scott is new to the group in 2008.

In 2007, the same offensive linemen that started the majority of the

games were the primary starters the previous season in 2006 (Roos, Jacob

Bell, Mawae, Benji Olson and Stewart). It was the first time in Munchak’s

tenure that the same offensive line carried over from one season to the next.

The line helped the team generate the fifth best rushing offense in the

NFL at 131.8 yards per game during 2007. They helped running back

LenDale White register his first career 1,000-yard season (1,110) in his sec-

ond NFL season. The Titans also finished 14th in the league with 30 allowed

sacks.

During the 2006 offseason, the Titans signed Mawae, a six-time Pro

Bowler, as an unrestricted free agent. Mawae spent the previous eight sea-

sons with the New York Jets after playing his first four seasons with the Seat-

tle Seahawks. With White reaching the 1,000-yard mark in 2007, Mawae

now has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in 11 of his 14 NFL seasons. Dur-

ing his Jets career, the 6-foot-4, 289-pound center helped Jets running backs

to 44 100-yard games and paved the way for Curtis Martin to become the

NFL's fourth all-time leading rusher.

The Titans turned to free agency to fill their right guard spot in 2008,

signing Jake Scott from the Indianapolis Colts. Scott started 55 consecutive

games from 2005-07 to end his career with the Colts.

Amano has been an important contributor since his rookie year in 2004,

backing up all three interior line positions. The former seventh-round pick re-

ceived a contract extension in 2007 and is now in his first season as a full-

time starter.

The starters on the outside are Roos and Stewart, bookend tackles

who both were drafted in 2005 and received contract extensions during the

2008 offseason. Roos, a former second-round pick from Eastern Washing-

ton, started 15 games as a rookie at right tackle and every game since then

on the left side. Stewart, a former fourth-rounder, has not missed a start since

entering the lineup in 2006.

The chart below details the team’s regular starters on the offensive line

since 1997, the year Munchak took the reigns as the team’s offensive line

coach, and the results the line helped produce.

Offensive line starters and production since 1997, Mike Munchak’s first season as offensive line coach:

Sacked Rush Yds Rush AvgYear LT LG C RG RT (Rank) (Rank) (Rank) 2008 M. Roos E. Amano K. Mawae J. Scott D. Stewart 8 (T-1) 138.7/gm (6) 4.2 (14)2007 M. Roos J. Bell K. Mawae B. Olson D. Stewart 30 (14) 2,109 (5) 3.9 (21)2006 M. Roos J. Bell K. Mawae B. Olson D. Stewart 29 (T-10) 2,214 (5) 4.7 (7)2005 B. Hopkins Z. Piller J. Hartwig B. Olson M. Roos 31 (T-10) 1,525 (23) 3.8 (20)2004 B. Hopkins J. Bell J. Hartwig B. Olson F. Miller 44 (T-23) 1,871 (14) 4.5 (7)2003 B. Hopkins Z. Piller J. Hartwig B. Olson F. Miller 25 (T-6) 1,623 (26) 3.3 (31)2002 B. Hopkins Z. Piller G. DiNapoli B. Olson F. Miller 21 (2) 1,952 (11) 3.8 (26)2001 B. Hopkins Z. Piller B. Matthews B. Olson F. Miller 43 (21) 1,794 (12) 3.8 (23)2000 B. Hopkins B. Matthews K. Long B. Olson F. Miller 27 (4) 2,084 (7) 3.8 (24)1999 B. Hopkins B. Matthews K. Long B. Olson J. Runyan 25 (3) 1,811 (13) 3.9 (17)1998 B. Hopkins B. Matthews M. Stepnoski J. Layman J. Runyan 35 (T-10) 1,970 (9) 2,414 (3)1997 B. Hopkins B. Matthews M. Stepnoski K. Donnalley J. Runyan 32 (T-5) 2,414 (3) 4.5 (4)

TITANS OFFENSIVE LINE PRODUCTION

LT Michael Roos LG Eugene Amano C Kevin Mawae RG Jake Scott RT David Stewart

Six-time Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae is in his 15th NFL season and

third campaign with the Titans. He joined the Titans as an unrestricted free

agent in 2006 after four seasons to begin his career with the Seattle Sea-

hawks (1994-97) and then eight seasons with New York Jets (1998-05).

Mawae is highly ranked among current NFL players in games played.

Among current Tennessee Titans, he trails only punter Craig Hentrich for

most NFL games played. Among all current NFL offensive linemen, Mawae

ranks first in total number of regular season games played.

Most career regular season games by active NFL offensive linemen:

Current Career

Pos./Name Team Games

1. C Kevin Mawae Tennessee 221

2. T Wayne Gandy Atlanta 217

3. G Chris Gray* Seattle 208

4. T Jon Runyan Philadelphia 198

5. C Andy McCollum Detroit 195

6. C Tom Nalen* Denver 194

7. T Fred Miller* Chicago 192

8. T Willie Anderson Baltimore 190

* Currently on team’s injured reserve list

MAWAE LEADS O-LINEMEN

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Fourteen-year veteran quarterback Kerry Collins

is in his third season with the Titans.

During the 2007 regular season, Collins appeared

in six games with one start. He totaled 82 passing at-

tempts, 50 completions for 531 yards and did not pass

for a touchdown or an interception.

Prior to joining the Titans, Collins played 11 previ-

ous seasons with the Carolina Panthers (1995-98),

New Orleans Saints (1998), New York Giants (1999-03)

and Oakland Raiders (2004-05). He has led his teams

to the playoffs three times as a starter, including an appearance in the NFC

Championship Game following the 1996 season with the Panthers and a

Super Bowl appearance following the 2000 season with the Giants.

In his 2000 campaign with the Giants, he reached 3,000 passing yards

for the first time in his career and the first of six consecutive seasons reach-

ing the mark. In 2002, while still with the Giants, he enjoyed the most prolific

season by a quarterback in franchise history. He set a team record, was first

in the NFC and was fourth in the NFL with 4,073 passing yards, surpassing

Phil Simms’ 1984 team record of 4,044 yards.

Collins was originally selected by the Panthers out of Penn State with

the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft. He was named to his first Pro

Bowl following the 1996 season.

Collins’ 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), he completed 11 of 18 passes for 127 yards. In the

second quarter, he recorded his 3,106th career completion to pass Dave

Krieg (3,105 completions) for 11th place in NFL history.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), he completed 21 of 39 passes for

243 yards and one touchdown. He threw a six-yard strike to fullback Ahmard

Hall for Hall’s first career touchdown.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), he completed three touchdown passes for

the 21st time in his NFL career and his first since playing for the Oakland

Raiders on Dec. 31, 2005 against the New York Giants. His game totals in-

cluded 23 attempts, 13 completions, 230 yards, three touchdowns and one

interception for a passer rating of 112.3. In the second half, he helped erase

a 14-3 deficit with touchdown passes of 13 yards to Brandon Jones, 56

yards to Justin Gage and 38 yards to Gage.

� At Chicago (11/9), he attempted 41 passes and set personal highs in

a Titans uniform in completions (30), yards (289), touchdowns (two) and

passer rating (108.7). At one point, he completed 12 consecutive passes

from the second quarter to the third quarter. His touchdown passes were

10 yards to Bo Scaife and 12 yards to Justin Gage. He won his ninth con-

secutive game as a starter for the Titans.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), he helped lead the Titans to a 19-16 over-

time win. The team’s drive in overtime was the 29th time in his career he

led his team to a game-winning score in the fourth quarter or overtime. He

completed 18 of 37 passes for 180 yards and also rushed for eight yards and

a first down.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), he completed 24 of 37 passes

for 193 yards and no interceptions. He did not take a sack for the fifth

consecutive game. Trailing 14-6 in the second half, he led the team

on four consecutive scoring drives to pull away with a 31-21 victory.

� At Kansas City (10/19), he completed 11 of 18 passes for 123

yards and no interceptions. In the first quarter, he passed Jim Kelly

(35,467 career passing yards) for 14th place on the NFL’s all-time

passing yards list with a 10-yard pass to tight end Alge Crumpler.

� At Baltimore (10/5), he rallied the Titans from a 10-3 deficit in

the fourth quarter for a 13-10 victory. He completed 17 of 32 passes

for 163 yards and one touchdown. With 1:56 on the clock, he found

Alge Crumpler for the game-winning 11-yard touchdown strike, cap-

ping an 80-yard drive in which he was six-of-10 for 62 yards.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he completed 18 of 35 attempts for

199 yards with no interceptions in a 30-17 victory.

� Against Houston (9/21), became the 15th player in NFL history

to reach 35,000 passing yards in a 31-12 victory. He completed 13

of 25 passes for one touchdown, a nine-yard pass to Bo Scaife. He

also rushed for 30 yards on three attempts, tying for the third-highest

rushing total of his career and his most since Nov. 29, 1998 (at

Miami).

� At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded his 150th career start and his first since

Oct. 21, 2007. He led the team to a 24-7 victory in a game with wind gusts

up to 60 miles per hour. He completed 14 of 21 passes for 128 yards and

one touchdown (98.9 rating), delivering an 11-yard touchdown pass to

Justin Gage. In the game, he surpassed Jim Everett (34,837 yards) for

15th place on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), Collins came off the bench for an injured

Vince Young (knee) and completed each of two pass attempts for 65 yards,

including a 44-yard pass to Bo Scaife. His passing attempts came on what

would be the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.

QB KERRY COLLINS

Among active NFL quarterbacks, Titans quarterback Kerry Collins

ranks third in career passing yards behind only Brett Favre and Peyton

Manning.

Passing yards leaders among active NFL quarterbacks:

Player Att Cmp Pct. Yds TD Int

1. Brett Favre 9,148 5,645 61.7 64,363 462 302

2. Peyton Manning 5,850 3,749 64.1 44,574 325 165

3. Kerry Collins 5,582 3,110 55.7 36,842 183 176

4. Mark Brunell 4,594 2,738 59.6 31,826 182 106

5. Brad Johnson 4,326 2,668 61.7 29,054 166 122

6. Trent Green 3,740 2,266 60.6 28,475 162 114

7. Donovan McNabb 4,171 2,451 58.8 28,434 189 89

COLLINS 3RD IN ACTIVE PASSING YDS

COLLINS’ CAREER RECORD WHEN ...

Career Career Overall

When Collins ... 2008 Reg Season Playoffs Career

Starts at quarterback 10-1 77-83 3-3 80-86

Starts vs. division opponents 3-0 34-37 1-0 35-37

Passes for 300 or more yards 0-0 13-17 1-1 14-18

Completes one or more TD passes 5-1 56-51 2-2 59-52

Completes two or more TD passes 2-0 28-21 2-1 30-22

Completes three or more TD passes 1-0 12-9 1-1 13-10

Starts and passes for no interceptions 7-1 41-19 1-0 42-19

Has a passer rating of 80.0 or greater 5-1 45-21 2-1 47-22



In Week 2 at Cincinnati, Titans quarterback Kerry Collins moved past

Jim Everett (34,837 yards) for 15th place on the NFL’s all-time passing

yards list. In Week 7 at Kansas City, he surpassed Jim Kelly (35,467) for

14th place on the list. Additionally, Collins now ranks 10th in NFL history in

career attempts and 11th in completions.

NFL’s all-time passing yards leaders:

Career Pass

Player Yds

1. Brett Favre 64,363

2. Dan Marino 61,361

3. John Elway 51,475

4. Warren Moon 49,325

5. Fran Tarkenton 47,003

6. Vinny Testaverde 46,233

7. Drew Bledsoe 44,611

8. Peyton Manning 44,574

9. Dan Fouts 43,040

10. Joe Montana 40,551

Career Pass

Player Yds

11. Johnny Unitas 40,239

12. Dave Krieg 38,147

13. Boomer Esiason 37,920

14. Kerry Collins 36,842

15. Jim Kelly 35,467

16. Jim Everett 34,837

17. Jim Hart 34,665

18. Steve DeBerg 34,241

19. John Hadl 33,503

20. Phil Simms 33,462

COLLINS CRACKS TOP 15

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Collins’ Career Regular Season Statistics:

Passing

Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate

1995 Car 15 13 433 214 49.4 2,717 6.3 14 3.2 19 4.4 89t 24 150 61.9

1996 Car 13 12 364 204 56.0 2,454 6.7 14 3.8 9 2.5 55 18 114 79.4

1997 Car 13 13 381 200 52.5 2,124 5.6 11 2.9 21 5.5 59t 27 200 55.7

1998 Car/NO 11 11 353 170 48.2 2,213 6.3 12 3.4 15 4.2 89t 31 191 62.0

1999 NYG 10 7 331 190 57.4 2,318 7.0 8 2.4 11 3.3 80t 16 112 73.3

2000 NYG 16 16 529 311 58.8 3,610 6.8 22 4.2 13 2.5 59 28 243 83.1

2001 NYG 16 16 568 327 57.6 3,764 6.6 19 3.3 16 2.8 74 36 206 77.1

2002 NYG 16 16 545 335 61.5 4,073 7.5 19 3.5 14 2.6 82t 24 152 85.4

2003 NYG 13 13 500 284 56.8 3,110 6.2 13 2.6 16 3.2 77t 28 164 70.7

2004 Oak 14 13 513 289 56.3 3,495 6.8 21 4.1 20 3.9 63 25 144 74.8

2005 Oak 15 15 565 302 53.5 3,759 6.7 20 3.5 12 2.1 79 39 261 77.3

2006 Ten 4 3 90 42 46.7 549 6.1 1 1.1 6 6.7 36 4 23 42.3

2007 Ten 6 1 82 50 61.0 531 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 46 5 42 79.9

2008 Ten 12 11 328 192 58.5 2,125 6.5 9 2.7 4 1.2 56t 7 50 81.9

Totals 174 160 5,582 3,110 55.7 36,842 6.6 183 3.3 176 3.2 89t 312 2,052 73.8

Collins’ Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp Res Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate

11/05/00 @Cle W 31 19 61.3 257 8.29 3 9.7 0 0.0 32t 2 36 120.0

12/18/05 Cle L 30 14 46.7 132 4.40 1 3.3 1 3.3 28t 3 19 56.5

Totals 2/2 1-1 61 33 54.1 389 6.38 4 6.6 1 1.6 32t 5 55 88.8

In his 14-year NFL career, quarterback Kerry Collins has engineered 29 career game-winning performances in the fourth quarter or overtime. Of

those performances, 16 have occured with the winning score happening in overtime or with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. As a member

of the Titans, Collins has engineered game-winning drives on five occasions: at Houston (10/21/07), at Indianapolis (12/30/07),at Baltimore (10/5/08),

against Indianapolis (10/27/08) and against Green Bay (11/2/08). Nine of Collins’ last 11 game-winning performances have come on the road.

Games in which Collins has led his team to victory after a fourth-quarter deficit or tie:Score with

Time Remaining Collins’ Statistics*

Date/Opp. In Regulation Att Cmp Yds TD INT Rating Go-Ahead Scoring Play Final Score

11/2/08 vs. Green Bay 16-16 5:30 6 10 67 0 0 80.0 41-yard FG by Rob Bironas 19-16 OT

10/27/08 vs. Indianapolis 14-14 15:00 6 10 55 0 0 75.0 48-yard FG by Rob Bironas 31-21

10/5/08 at Baltimore 3-10 15:00 12 7 72 1 0 103.5 11-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Alge Crumpler 13-10

12/30/07 at Indianapolis 10-10 15:00 9 7 74 0 0 100.9 54-yard FG by Rob Bironas 16-10

10/21/07 at Houston 35-36 0:57 4 2 63 0 0 95.8 29-yard FG by Rob Bironas 38-36

11/20/05 at Washington 10-13 15:00 12 9 128 0 0 109.0 19-yard FG by Sebastian Janikowski 16-13

11/28/04 at Denver 13-17 14:26 18 12 190 2 2 99.1 5-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Jerry Porter 25-24

11/7/04 at Carolina 24-24 2:25 2 2 31 0 0 118.8 19-yard FG by Sebastian Janikowski 27-24

11/2/03 at N.Y. Jets 28-28 0:29 10 6 85 0 0 87.5 29-yard FG by Brett Conway 31-28 OT

10/26/03 at Minnesota 16-17 15:00 9 4 92 1 0 118.8 2-yard TD run by Tiki Barber 29-17

9/21/03 at Washington 21-21 0:13 4 3 50 0 0 116.7 29-yard FG by Matt Bryant 24-21 OT

12/28/02 vs. Philadelphia 0-7 15:00 10 8 75 1 0 131.3 39-yard FG by Matt Bryant 10-7 OT

11/17/02 vs. Washington 16-17 15:00 4 2 17 0 0 61.5 19-yard FG by Matt Bryant 19-17

11/10/02 at Minnesota 19-20 8:36 7 6 72 0 0 109.5 8-yard TD run by Tiki Barber 27-20

10/6/02 at Dallas 14-17 10:52 7 5 57 1 0 135.1 17-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Marcellus Rivers 21-17

9/22/02 vs. Seattle 3-6 15:00 7 6 88 0 0 118.8 47-yard FG by Matt Bryant 9-6

12/23/01 vs. Seattle 17-24 15:00 17 11 104 1 0 101.1 7-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Ike Hilliard 27-24

12/15/01 vs. Arizona 10-13 4:04 9 6 56 1 0 120.6 4-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Amani Toomer 17-13

11/4/01 vs. Dallas 14-24 15:00 9 8 92 1 0 146.3 42-yard FG by Morten Anderson 27-24 OT

10/7/01 vs. Washington 9-9 15:00 5 3 31 1 1 77.9 1-yard TDpass from Kerry Collins to Daniel Campbell 23-9

12/23/00 vs. Jacksonville 7-10 15:00 8 5 148 2 0 145.8 5-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Ike Hilliard 28-25

12/17/00 at Dallas 7-13 15:00 2 0 0 0 0 39.6 13-yard TD run by Tiki Barber 17-13

10/15/00 vs. Dallas 13-14 15:00 5 4 23 0 0 85.8 3-yard TD run by Ron Dayne 19-14

12/12/99 at Buffalo 16-17 9:34 14 6 60 0 0 55.7 48-yard FG by Cary Blanchard 19-17

10/3/99 vs. Philadelphia 13-15 12:37 10 5 85 0 0 79.2 23-yard FG by Brad Daluiso 16-15

9/8/96 at New Orleans 16-17 15:00 5 5 61 0 0 117.5 23-yard FG by John Kasay 22-20

12/17/95 vs. Atlanta 14-17 15:00 4 1 89 1 0 118.8 89-yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Willie Green 21-17

12/3/95 vs. Indianapolis 10-10 15:00 11 2 30 0 0 39.6 38-yard FG by John Kasay 13-10

10/29/95 at New England 17-17 0:52 9 5 71 0 0 81.3 29-yard FG by John Kasay 20-17 OT

* - Statistics are from the time noted until the end of the game. Underline - Game-winning score came in overtime or with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter.

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KERRY COLLINS’ TOUCHDOWN TARGETS

Player TDs

Amani Toomer 28

Ike Hilliard 23

Jerry Porter 13

Wesley Walls 12

Mark Carrier 9

Randy Moss 8

Willie Green 6

Dan Campbell 5

Ronald Curry 5

Courtney Anderson 4

Ron Dixon 4

Doug Gabriel 4

Joe Jurevicius 4

Muhsin Muhammad 4

Jeremy Shockey 4

Justin Gage 4

Player TDs

Tiki Barber 3

Rae Carruth 3

Raghib Ismail 3

Marcellus Rivers 3

Bo Scaife 3

Charles Stackhouse 3

Cam Cleeland 2

Scott Greene 2

Howard Griffith 2

Teyo Johnson 2

Doug Jolley 2

LaMont Jordan 2

Pete Metzelaars 2

Pete Mitchell 2

Brian Alford 1

Don Beebe 1

Player TDs

Bob Christian 1

Greg Comella 1

Aaron Craver 1

Alge Crumpler 1

Eric Guliford 1

Ahmard Hall 1

Andre Hastings 1

Anthony Johnson 1

Brandon Jones 1

Alvis Whitted 1

Regular Season Total 183

Collins’ playoff touchdowns:

Player TDs

Amani Toomer 4

Ike Hilliard 2

Greg Comella 1

Willie Green 1

Howard Griffith 1

Joe Jurevicius 1

Jeremy Shockey 1

Wesley Walls 1

Playoff Total 12

Against the New York Jets (11/23), Ahmard Hall became the 42nd different player on the receiving end of a Kerry Collins touchdown pass. Collins

has completed touchdown passes this season to Hall, Bo Scaife, Alge Crumpler, Brandon Jones and Justin Gage.

In a 14-year career with the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders and Titans, Collins has passed for 36,715

yards and 183 touchdowns in the regular season.

The player with the most touchdown receptions from Collins is Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer, who caught 28 touchdown passes from Collins

in the regular season and four in the postseason. Gage has connected with Collins four times for touchdowns, the highest number among current Titans.

Recipients of Kerry Collins’ regular season touchdown passes:

Titans quarterback Vince Young is in his third sea-

son since being drafted by the Titans with the third over-

all selection in the 2006 NFL Draft. The former Texas

Longhorn has 29 NFL regular season starts under his

belt and has a record of 18-11 in those games. His ca-

reer totals include 761 pass attempts, 434 completions,

4,855 yards and 22 touchdowns. Additionally, he has

recorded 951 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the

ground during his career.

As a team captain in 2007, he totaled 238 completions on 382 attempts,

2,546 passing yards and nine touchdown passes. He improved his comple-

tion percentage from 51.5 as a rookie to 62.3 in 2007. Additionally, he

rushed 93 times for 395 yards and three touchdowns. His rushing yardage

total ranked first in the NFL among quarterbacks.

Young’s 9-6 record as a starter in 2007 helped the team garner its first

playoff berth since 2003. In becoming a first-time playoff quarterback, he

achieved a few historic benchmarks. As the ninth different franchise

quarterback to start a playoff game, he became the youngest of the

group at 24 years and 233 days old. Of the 53 NFL quarterbacks

drafted in the first round between 1983 and 2006, Young became

just the 11th from the group to direct his team to the playoffs in his

first or second season. He joined Dan Marino, John Elway, Jim

Everett, Drew Bledsoe, Peyton Manning, Daunte Culpepper,

Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Ben Roethlisbeger and Eli

Manning. Out of a group of eight first-round quarterbacks selected

since 2005, Young and Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell be-

came the first to lead their teams to the playoffs.

In 2006, the 6-foot-5, 233-pound signal caller set virtually every

rookie passing record for the franchise, including passing totals of

2,199 yards and 12 touchdowns. Additionally, he gained 552 yards

on the ground, becoming the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era

(1966-present) to rush for 500 yards as a rookie. He scored seven

rushing touchdowns, also a first for a rookie quarterback in the Super

Bowl era. His eight wins as a starter marked the fifth-highest total

by a rookie quarterback since 1970 NFL-AFL merger, and he di-

rected a six-game winning streak that was the third-longest by a

rookie quarterback since the merger. At the conclusion of the season, he

was named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and be-

came the first rookie quarterback since Marino (1983) to make a Pro Bowl

roster.

Young’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), completed his only pass for 54 yards.

� Did not play at Baltimore (10/5), at Kansas City (10/19), against In-

dianapolis (10/27), against Green Bay (11/2), at Chicago (11/9), at Jack-

sonville (11/16) and against the New York Jets (11/23).

� Inactive with a left knee injury at Cincinnati (9/14), against Houston

(9/21), and against Minnesota (9/28).

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), he completed 12 of 22 passes for 110

yards and one touchdown before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with

a left knee injury. He passed for a seven-yard touchdown to Chris Johnson

in the second quarter.

QUARTERBACK VINCE YOUNG

YOUNG’S CAREER RECORD WHEN ... 2007

When Young ... 2006 2007 Post 2008 Career

Starts at quarterback 8-5 9-6 0-1 1-0 18-12

Starts vs. division opponents 4-2 3-2 0-0 1-0 8-4

Passes for 300 or more yards 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1

Completes one or more TD passes 6-3 3-3 0-0 1-0 10-6

Completes two or more TD passes 3-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 6-0

Completes three or more TD passes 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Passes for one TD and runs for another 3-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 3-1

Passes for two TDs and runs for another 2-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-0

Runs for at least one TD 4-3 2-1 0-0 0-0 6-4

Runs for at least two TDs 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Starts and passes for no interceptions 6-0 3-1 0-0 0-0 9-1

Has a passer rating of 90.0 or greater 2-0 4-1 0-0 0-0 6-1

Has a passer rating of 100.0 or greater 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 4-0

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Young’s Career Regular Season Statistics:

Passing Rushing

Year GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD

2006 15 13 357 184 51.5 2,199 6.2 12 3.4 13 3.6 53 25 129 66.7 83 552 6.7 39t 7

2007 15 15 382 238 62.3 2,546 6.7 9 2.4 17 4.5 73 25 157 71.1 93 395 4.2 21 3

2008 2 1 23 13 56.5 164 7.1 1 4.3 2 8.7 54 1 3 57.2 3 2 0.7 4 0

Totals 32 29 762 435 57.1 4,909 6.4 22 2.9 32 4.2 73 51 289 68.6 179 949 5.3 39t 10

Young’s Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:

Passing Rushing

Date Opp Res Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD

(none)

Totals 0/0 0-0 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0 0 - 0 0 - - 0

RB LENDALE WHITERunning back LenDale White is in his third pro

season. In 2007, he started every game and led the

Titans with 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns on 303

rushing attempts. He added 20 receptions for 114

yards.

In reaching the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he be-

came the 10th different player in team history to accom-

plish the feat. Those 10 players have produced a total

of 20 1,000-yard seasons, including a 1,000-yard

rusher in 10 of the team’s 13 full seasons under Head

Coach Jeff Fisher.

The former second-round draft pick from USC ranked eighth in the AFC

in rushing yards and fourth in the conference with 303 carries in 2007.

White’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), gained 106 yards on 23 carries and scored two

touchdowns. With six- and two-yard touchdown runs, he moved into a tie for

third place for most rushing touchdowns scored in a season in franchise his-

tory, matching Earl Campbell’s 13 touchdown runs in both 1978 and 1980. With his seventh 100-yard game, he and Chris Johnson (125) each topped100 yards for the second time in 2008 (10/19 at K.C.) and the seventh timein team history.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), rushed for 52 yards on 14 carries.

� At Chicago (11/9), scored his 11th touchdown of the season, giving

the Titans a 21-7 lead in the fourth quarter with a two-yard scoring run. He

totaled 14 yards on 10 carries and one reception for six yards in the game.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), rushed for 77 yards on eight carries, includ-

ing a long of 54 yards that helped set up a Titans touchdown in the second

quarter. It was the second-longest carry of his career.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded his third multiple-touchdown

game of the season, scoring on a pair of one-yard touchdown runs in the

second half. He totaled 13 yards on 10 carries in the game.

� At Kansas City (10/19), had a career rushing day, setting career highs

with 149 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. In his sixth career game

with 100 or more rushing yards, he helped the team set its all-time single-

game rushing record with 332 total yards on the ground. He scored on car-

ries of six yards in the first quarter and two yards in the second quarter. In

the fourth quarter, he rumbled 80 yards for a touchdown, tying for the third-

longest run in franchise history and the longest since Larry Moriarty’s 80-

yarder on Sept. 11, 1983. It is the longest touchdown run in the NFL through

seven weeks of the 2008 season. White became the first Titans running

back since Eddie George in 2000 (12/17) to record three rushing touch-

downs in the same game.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), scored his fifth touchdown of the season

on a one-yard carry in the second quarter. With a touchdown run in his

fourth consecutive game, he tied four other players (Earl Campbell, Alonzo

Highsmith, Gary Brown and Eddie George) for the second longest streak

in franchise history. White’s totals in the game included 11 carries for 13

yards.

� Against Houston (9/21), recorded a career high with two rushing

touchdowns, scoring on two-yard and one-yard carries. He totaled 16 at-

tempts in the game for 49 yards.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), totaled 59 yards on 18 rushing attempts, including

a one-yard touchdown run. It was his ninth career touchdown and second

touchdown in as many games.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), scored his eighth career touchdown on a

one-yard run in the fourth quarter. The touchdown was the game-clinching

score in a 17-10 win. He totaled 40 yards on 15 carries.

White’s Career Regular Season Statistics:

GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

2006 13 0 61 244 4.0 26 0 14 60 4.3 13 0

2007 16 16 303 1,110 3.7 28 7 20 114 5.7 15 0

2008 12 1 146 575 3.9 80t 13 4 14 3.5 7 0

Totals 41 17 510 1929 3.8 80t 20 38 188 4.9 15 0

White’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Res Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

(none)

Totals 0/0 0-0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0

LenDale White’s career 100-yard games:

Date Opp Att. Yds. Avg. Lg TD

10/19/08 at Kansas City 17 149 8.8 80t 3

10/28/07 Oakland 25 133 5.3 27 0

12/9/07 San Diego 30 113 3.8 25 1

11/27/08 at Detroit 23 106 4.6 25 2

10/21/07 at Houston 27 104 3.9 28 1

12/23/07 N.Y. Jets 23 103 4.5 14 0

11/4/07 Carolina 31 100 3.2 12 1

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NFL SCORING LEADERSTitans running back LenDale White has scored 13 rushing touchdowns

this season, giving him 78 total points. Among non-kickers, White’s scoring

total is tied for second in the NFL with two other players. He is tied for first

place in total touchdowns.

2008 NFL leading scorers among non-kickers:

Player, Team TD Rush Rec Ret 2-pt Pts

1. Williams, Car. (RB) 13 11 2 0 1 80

2. Jones, NY-J (RB) 13 11 2 0 0 78

Turner, Atl. (RB) 13 13 0 0 0 78

White, Ten. (RB) 13 13 0 0 0 78

5. Jacobs, NY-G (RB) 12 12 0 0 0 72

Westbrook, Phi. (RB) 12 8 4 0 0 72

7. Boldin, Ariz (WR) 11 0 11 0 0 66

Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB)11 11 0 0 0 66

9. Brown, Mia. (RB) 10 10 0 0 0 60

Forte, Chi. (RB) 10 6 4 0 0 60

FRANCHISE 1,000-YARD BACKSIn 2007, running back LenDale White eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for

the first time in his career. In doing so, he became the 10th different player

in team history to accomplish the feat.

Those 10 players have produced a total of 20 1,000-yard seasons. The

Titans now have had a 1,000-yard rusher in 10 of the team’s 13 full seasons

under Head Coach Jeff Fisher.

Only Earl Campbell and Eddie George have recorded multiple 1,000-

yard seasons for the franchise.

In the last five full seasons, the Titans have had four different running

backs record 1,000-yard seasons: George (2003), Chris Brown (2004),

Travis Henry (2006) and White (2007).

All-time Titans/Oilers 1,000-yard running backs:

Player Season(s)

Charles Tolar 1962

Hoyle Granger 1967

Earl Campbell 1978-81, 83

Mike Rozier 1988

Lorenzo White 1992

Gary Brown 1993

Eddie George 1996-00, 02-03

Chris Brown 2004

Travis Henry 2006

LenDale White 2007

LONGEST RUNS IN TEAM HISTORYLenDale White rumbled 80 yards for a touchdown on Oct. 19 at

Kansas City. The touchdown -- his third of the game -- qualified for the third-

longest touchdown run in franchise history. Among long runs overall, he tied

with Larry Moriary (9/11/83 at L.A. Raiders) with the third-longest run in

club history behind only Sid Blanks (91 yard-touchdown run vs. N.Y. Jets on

12/13/64) and Earl Campbell (81-yard touchdown run vs. Miami on

11/20/78).

Longest rushing attempts in franchise history:

Player Date Opp Rush

1. Sid Blanks 12/13/64 N.Y. Jets 91t

2. Earl Campbell 11/20/78 Miami 81t

3. LenDale White 10/19/08 at Kansas City 80t

Larry Moriarty 9/11/83 at L.A. Raiders 80

5. Rob Carpenter 11/27/77 Kansas City 77

CONSEC. GAMES WITH RUSHING TDTitans running back LenDale White scored at least one touchdown in

the team’s first four games this season. He tied for the second-longest rush-

ing touchdown streak in team history. Earl Campbell (1981), Alonzo High-

smith (1989), Gary Brown (1993) and Eddie George (2000) all previously

rushed for a touchdown in four consecutive games. Campbell holds the

team record with five consecutive games in 1979.

Most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown, franchise history:

Consec. Games

Player Year(s) With Rush TD

1. Earl Campbell 1979 5

2. Earl Campbell 1981 4

Alonzo Highsmith 1989 4

Gary Brown 1993 4

Eddie George 2000 4

LenDale White 2008 4

GAMES WITH TWO 100-YARD RUSHERSWhen the Titans set a team rushing record with 332 yards at Kansas

City on Oct. 19, they had two players record 100-yard games for the first

time since 1977 and only the sixth time in franchise history. Chris John-

son led the way with 168 yards on 18 carries, while LenDale White carried

17 times for 149 yards.

Then, on Nov. 27 at Detroit, they duplicated the feat when Johnson

gained 125 yards on 16 carries and White posted 106 yards on 23 attempts.

Only once before (Woody Campbell and Hoyle Granger in 1967) had two

franchise players recorded dual 100-yard games on two separate occasions.

The last duo to accomplish the feat once during a season was Rob

Carpenter (149 yards) and Ronnie Coleman (101) against the Chiefs on

Nov. 27, 1977.

Games with more than one 100-yard rusher, franchise history:

Date/Opp. Players (att-yds)

11/27/08 at Det. Chris Johnson (16-125) and LenDale White (23-106)

10/19/08 at K.C. Chris Johnson (18-168) and LenDale White (17-149)

11/27/77 vs. K.C. Rob Carpenter (14-149) and Ronnie Coleman (15-101)

9/28/75 vs. S.D. Ronnie Coleman (16-112) and Don Hardeman (27-107)

12/3/67 vs. Mia. Woody Campbell (18-141) and Hoyle Granger (25-111)

11/12/67 at Den. Woody Campbell (16-101) and Hoyle Granger (22-142)

12/15/62 at NY Billy Cannon (9-103) and Charlie Tolar (29-107)

ROOKIE RB CHRIS JOHNSONRunning back Chris Johnson was chosen with

the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. In his ca-

reer at East Carolina University, he rushed for 2,982

yards and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards.

At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2008,

he posted the fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with

a time of 4.24 seconds.

Chris Johnson’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), totaled 125 yards and two

touchdowns on 16 carries. He scored on carries of six yards and 58 yards

in the first quarter for his second career multi-touchdown game. The 58-

yarder was the second-longest run of his career (66 at K.C., 10/19/08). With

a 14-yard carry in the second quarter, he reached the 100-yard mark for the

third time in his career. Johnson passed Rodney Thomas (947 rushing

yards in 1995) for third place in franchise history among rookie rushers.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), he led the team with 46 rushing

yards on 10 carries and added 15 yards on three receptions. With a 24-yard

carry in the second quarter, he became the seventh player in franchise his-

tory to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards in his rookie season and the first since

Eddie George (1,550) in 1996. The other rookies to previously accomplish

the feat were Earl Campbell (1,498), Bill Groman (1,473), Sid Blanks

(1,253), Ernest Givins (1,210) and Rodney Thomas (1,151).

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ROOKIE RUSHING GAMESWith 168 rushing yards at Kansas City on Oct. 19, running back Chris

Johnson recorded the second-highest rushing total by a rookie in franchise

history. His single-game total trails only Earl Campbell’s 199 yards in a

Monday night game against Miami on Nov. 20, 1978.

Most rushing yards in a single game by a Titans/Oilers rookie:

Date Opponent Rookie Yards

1. 11/20/78 vs. Miami Earl Campbell 199

2. 10/19/08 at Kansas City Chris Johnson 168

3. 12/23/67 at Miami Hoyle Granger 160

4. 10/6/96 at Cincinnati Eddie George 152

5. 11/27/77 vs. Kansas City Rob Carpenter 149

� At Jacksonville (11/16), led the team with 64 yards on 17 rushing at-

tempts and added 24 yards on four receptions.

� At Chicago (11/9), totaled eight yards on 14 carries and 15 yards on

two receptions.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), led the team with 89 yards on 24 carries,

including a three-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of the team’s

overtime victory. He also led the club with six receptions for 72 yards, giving

him 161 yards from scrimmage in the game. Johnson was named Diet Pepsi

NFL Rookie of the Week.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team with 77 yards on 19 carries,

including a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that sealed a 31-21

victory.

� At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with 168 yards on 18 carries and

scored on a 66-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. In his second ca-

reer game with 100 or more rushing yards, he helped the team set its all-time

single-game rushing record with 332 total yards on the ground. His 168

yards accounted for the 20th-highest total in team history and the second-

highest rushing total by a franchise rookie, trailing only Earl Campbell’s 199

yards against Miami on Nov. 20, 1978. Johnson was named Diet Pepsi NFL

Rookie of the Week.

� At Baltimore (10/5), led the team with 44 yards on 18 carries and

added two receptions for four yards.

� Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September 2008. In

the first four games of his career, he totaled 402 yards from scrimmage and

337 rushing yards. He crossed the goal line three times in September, in-

cluding two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.� Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded the first and second rushing

touchdown of his career. He led the team with 61 yards on 17 rushing at-

tempts (long of nine) and added three receptions for 14 yards. He scored

on a one-yard run in the first quarter and added a six-yard touchdown in the

fourth quarter.

� Against Houston (9/21), led the team with 74 yards on 16 rushing at-

tempts (long of 14) and added two receptions for five yards.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded his first career 100-yard rushing effort

in his second NFL game, totaling 109 yards on 19 carries (5.7 avg.). His 51-

yard run late in the second quarter led to a touchdown and tied for the team’s

third-longest run since 1999. He additionally had two receptions for 12

yards.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in NFL debut and totaled 15 car-

ries for a game-high 93 yards. He added 34 yards and a touchdown on

three receptions. His 93 rushing yards were the most by a Titans rookie on

opening day since Earl Campbell’s 137 yards in the 1978 opener (9/3/78

at Atlanta). He scored his first NFL touchdown on a seven-yard pass from

Vince Young.

Johnson’s 2008/Career Regular Season Statistics:

GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

2008 12 11 203 958 4.7 66t 7 35 227 6.5 25 1

JOHNSON SECOND IN AFC IN RUSHINGTitans rookie running back Chris Johnson currently ranks second in

the AFC to Thomas Jones and sixth in the NFL with 958 rushing yards.

Johnson ranks second in the NFL among all NFL rookies (Matt Forte).

LenDale White ranks 10th in the AFC with 575 rushing yards.

2008 AFC rushing leaders:

Player, Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Jones, NY-J 233 1088 4.7 59t 11

2. *C. Johnson, Ten. 203 958 4.7 66t 7

3. Lynch, Buf. 205 844 4.1 50 7

4. Tomlinson, S.D. 217 794 3.7 41t 6

5. Lewis, Cle. 219 793 3.6 29 4

6. *Slaton, Hou. 159 774 4.9 71t 6

7. Brown, Mia. 169 690 4.1 62t 10

8. L. Johnson, K.C. 143 657 4.6 65 4

9. Fargas, Oak. 163 629 3.9 42 1

10. White, Ten. 146 575 3.9 80t 13

* Rookie

AFC SCRIMMAGE YARDS LEADERSTitans rookie running back Chris Johnson currently ranks second in

the AFC (eighth in NFL) with 1,185 total yards from scrimmage. He has 958

rushing yards and an additional 227 receiving yards.

2008 AFC Leaders in Yards From Scrimmage:

Total Touches Rush Rec

Player Yds (Att+Rec) Yards Yards

1. Jones, NY-J (RB) 1249 260 1088 161

2. *C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) 1185 238 958 227

3. Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) 1165 261 794 371

4. Lynch, Buf. (RB) 1127 248 844 283

5. A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) 1071 81 0 1071

6. *Slaton, Hou. (RB) 972 191 774 198

7. Lewis, Cle. (RB) 954 237 793 161

8. Marshall, Den. (WR) 938 74 -4 942

9. Evans, Buf. (WR) 912 50 22 890

10. Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 896 158 503 393

* Rookie

1,000 SCRIMMAGE YARDSOn Nov. 23 against the New York Jets, Titans running back Chris

Johnson became the seventh rookie in the franchise’s 49-year history to

reach 1,000 scrimmage yards and the first since Eddie George in 1996.

George, who was named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the

Year, became the team’s all-time rookie record holder with 1,550 scrimmage

yards, which included 1,368 rushing yards and 182 receiving yards.

Franchise rookies to reach 1,000 yards from scrimmage:

Rookie Rush Rec Yds From

Player (Pos) Season Yds Yds Scrimmage

1. Eddie George (RB) 1996 1,368 182 1,550

2. Earl Campbell (RB) 1978 1,450 48 1,498

3. Bill Groman (WR) 1960 0 1,473 1,473

4. Sid Blanks (RB) 1964 756 497 1,253

5. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986 148 1,062 1,210

6. Chris Johnson (RB) 2008 958 227 1,185

7. Rodney Thomas (RB) 1995 947 204 1,151

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TE ALGE CRUMPLERTight end Alge Crumpler is in his first season with

the Titans and eighth NFL campaign. The four-time Pro

Bowler signed with the Titans as a free agent during the

2008 offseason after spending his first seven years with

the Atlanta Falcons.

In Atlanta, he became the franchise’s all-time

leader among tight ends in career receptions (316) and

career touchdown receptions (35).

Crumpler’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), recorded two receptions for 22 yards as a member

of an offense that posted 456 total yards.

� At Chicago (11/9), totaled three receptions for 35 yards, including a

long of 20.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded his 100th career start and to-

taled four receptions for 35 yards.

� At Kansas City (10/19), posted two receptions for 38 yards, including

a 28-yard catch that was his longest in six games with the team.

� At Baltimore (10/5), scored his first touchdown in a Titans uniform with

an 11-yard reception from Kerry Collins that was the game-winning score

with 1:56 remaining in the contest. For the game, he totaled two receptions

for 15 yards, both on the clinching drive.

� Against Houston (9/21), recorded two receptions for 26 yards.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), caught two passes for 16 yards.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), made his Titans debut and recorded one

reception for four yards.

Crumpler’s Career Regular Season Statistics:

Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

2001 Atl 16 12 25 330 13.2 57t 3

2002 Atl 16 9 36 455 12.6 33 5

2003 Atl 16 16 44 552 12.5 63 3

2004 Atl 14 14 48 774 16.1 49t 6

2005 Atl 16 16 65 877 13.5 48 5

2006 Atl 16 16 56 780 13.9 46 8

2007 Atl 14 10 42 444 10.6 55t 5

2008 Ten 12 12 20 207 10.4 28 1

Career 120 105 336 4,419 13.2 63 36

Crumpler’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

12/29/02 @Cle L 2 34 17.0 18 0

11/12/06 Cle L 4 37 9.3 14 0

Totals 2/2 0-2 6 71 11.8 18 0

FIRST DOWN LEADERSTitans rookie running back Chris Johnson is seventh in the AFC and

tied for 15th in the NFL with 50 total first downs.

2008 AFC leaders in first downs:

Rush Pass Total

Player 1st Downs 1st Downs 1st Downs

1. Jones, NY-J (RB) 53 9 62

2. Lynch, Buf. (RB) 44 13 57

3. A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) 0 55 55

Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) 38 17 55

5. Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 33 18 51

6. Gonzalez, K.C. (TE) 0 50 50

*C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) 41 9 50

8. D. Mason, Bal. (WR) 0 49 49

9. Brown, Mia. (RB) 38 9 47

Wayne, Ind. (WR) 0 47 47

* Rookie

FRANCHISE ROOKIE RUSHINGRunning back Chris Johnson leads the Titans and ranks second in

the AFC with 958 rushing yards this season. He ranks second among all

rookie rushers in the NFL.

Johnson now has cracked the franchise’s top five list in rushing yards

by a rookie with four games remaining. He currently is ranked third in team

annals behind Earl Campbell, who set the team rookie rushing record with

1,450 yards in 1978, and Eddie George, who accumulated 1,368 rushing

yards in 1996.

Most rushing yards by a Titans/Oilers rookie:

Player Season* Yards

1. Earl Campbell 1978 1,450

2. Eddie George 1996 1,368

3. Chris Johnson 2008 958

4. Rodney Thomas 1995 947

5. Sid Blanks 1964 756

6. Rob Carpenter 1977 652

7. Don Hardeman 1975 648

8. Billy Cannon 1960 644

9. Dave Smith 1960 643

10. Vince Young 2006 552

* 14-game seasons from 1960-77; 16 games in all other seasons listed CRUMPLER FIRST IN AVG. PER REC.Among active NFL tight ends, Titans tight end Alge Crumpler ranks

first in average yards per reception (minimum 200 receptions). He has a

13.2-yard average, leading names such as Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark

and Tony Gonzalez.

Highest Average Yards Per Reception Among Active Tight Ends (min-

imum 200 career receptions):

Player Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Alge Crumpler 336 4,419 13.2 63 36

2. Antonio Gates 386 4,896 12.7 72t 49

3. Marcus Pollard 349 4,280 12.3 86t 40

4. Dallas Clark 226 2,747 12.2 80t 28

5. Tony Gonzalez 893 10,688 12.0 73t 72

6. Jason Witten 406 4,692 11.6 53 24

7. Desmond Clark 293 3,371 11.5 52 24

8. Todd Heap 366 4,173 11.4 48 30

9. Kellen Winslow 219 2,459 11.2 49 11

10. Jeremy Shockey 410 4,599 11.2 59 27

TE BO SCAIFETight end Bo Scaife is in his fourth season with

the Titans. The former sixth-round draft choice from the

University of Texas led the team’s tight ends in receiv-

ing in each of the past two seasons.

In 2007, he set a career high with 46 receptions

for 421 yards, ranking eighth in the AFC (14th in NFL)

in receptions among tight ends.

Scaife’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), recorded one reception for

eight yards as a member of an offense that posted 456 total yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), totaled three receptions for 40

yards. His 15-yard reception in the fourth quarter gave him 47 receptions in

2008, exceeding his previous career high of 46 receptions in 2007.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), recorded two receptions for 28 yards.

� At Chicago (11/9), set a new career high with 10 receptions in a 21-14

victory. His totals included 78 yards and a 10-yard touchdown catch to tie

the game at 7-7 in the second quarter. He recorded seven receptions for 53

yards and a score in the first half. His final reception for 10 yards gave the

Titans a first down at the two-minute warning and allowed them to kneel to

end the game.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted four receptions for 26 yards.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team with five receptions for 44

yards, including a long of 16 yards.

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RECEPTIONS BY TIGHT ENDSAmong NFL tight ends, Bo Scaife is tied for fourth in the NFL and sec-

ond in the AFC with a career-high 48 receptions in 2008.

Most receptions by NFL tight ends in 2008:

Player Team Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Tony Gonzalez KC 73 806 11.0 35 6

2. Chris Cooley Was 66 701 10.6 28 1

3. Jason Witten Dal 58 709 12.2 42 3

4. Owen Daniels* Hou 48 583 12.1 34 2

Bo Scaife Ten 48 498 10.4 44 2

6. Dallas Clark Ind 47 513 10.9 29 3

7. Antonio Gates SD 46 534 11.6 30 6

8. Kellen Winslow Cle 43 428 10.0 30 3

9. Dustin Keller NYJ 40 460 11.5 54 3

10. Jeremy Shockey NO 39 371 9.5 26 0


� At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with three receptions for 48

yards, including a long of 26 yards.

� At Baltimore (10/5), led the team and tied his career high in receptions

with seven catches for 72 yards. On the game-winning drive in the fourth

quarter, caught three passes for 37 yards, including a 15-yarder on third-

and-five that set up a touchdown on the next play.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), posted three receptions for 17 yards.

� Against Houston (9/21), recorded his first touchdown of the season,

a nine-yard reception from Kerry Collins. He totaled three receptions for 26

yards.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded his first career 100-yard game,

leading the team with 105 yards on six receptions. His career-long 44-yard

reception helped set up the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Scaife’s Career Regular Season Statistics:

GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

2005 16 5 37 273 7.4 19 2

2006 14 12 29 370 12.8 34 2

2007 16 15 46 421 9.2 26 1

2008 12 6 48 498 10.4 44 2

Career 58 38 160 1,562 9.8 44 7

Scaife’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

11/06/05* @Cle L 5 59 11.8 19 0

Totals 0/1 0-1 5 59 11.8 19 0

* Did not start

Wide receiver Justin Gage is in his second sea-

son with the Titans and sixth season in the NFL. He

was added to the roster as an unrestricted free agent in

2007 and responded with career-best production.

Gage, who was a fifth-round draft choice in 2003

and spent the first four seasons of his career with the

Chicago Bears, led the Titans in 2007 with a career-

high 750 receiving yards. His 55 receptions also set a

career high and tied for the team lead.

Of Gage’s 55 catches in 2007, 45 of them -- 81.8

percent -- resulted in first downs. That gave him for the third best percentage

in the NFL among qualifying players (minimum two receptions per team

game). He ranked just behind Terrell Owens (85.2 percent) and Brandon

Stokley (85.0) and just ahead of Santonio Holmes (80.8) and Chad John-

son (79.6).

Gage’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), registered two catches for 40 yards as a member of

an offense that accumulated 456 yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted one reception for 37 yards.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), had a career day, recording four receptions for

147 yards and two touchdowns. His yardage and touchdown totals both set

career highs. On the first play from scrimmage, he caught a 47-yard pass

from Kerry Collins. In the third quarter, he gave the Titans a 17-14 lead with

a 56-yard touchdown reception. In the fourth quarter, he provided the final

score of the game with a 38-yard touchdown catch. The 56- and 47-yard re-

ceptions rank third and fourth in his career. His 147 yards were the most by

a Titans player since Drew Bennett’s 160 yards at Oakland on Dec. 19, 2004.

� At Chicago (11/9), totaled four receptions for 47 yards and a touch-

down in his first game at Soldier Field since leaving the Bears as a free agent

after the 2006 season. He hauled in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Kerry

Collins to give the Titans a 14-7 lead in the third quarter.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), returned from a knee injury to post one

reception for six yards.

� At Baltimore (10/5) and at Kansas City (10/19), he was inactive with

a knee injury.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he led the team with five receptions for 92

yards, including catches of 28 and 25 yards. His yardage total was the fourth

highest of his career.

� Against Houston (9/21), he was inactive with a groin injury.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), led the team with five receptions for 59 yards, in-

cluding an 11-yard touchdown reception from Kerry Collins with 38 seconds

remaining in the first half. It was his seventh career touchdown reception.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), posted two receptions for 25 yards.

Gage’s Career Regular Season Statistics:


2003 Chi 10 3 17 338 19.9 57 2

2004 Chi 16 2 12 156 13.0 32 0

2005 Chi 15 11 31 346 11.2 25 2

2006 Chi 8 0 4 68 17.0 34 0

2007 Ten 16 8 55 750 13.6 73 2

2008 Ten 9 8 24 453 18.9 56t 4

Totals 74 32 143 2,111 14.8 73 10

Gage’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:


10/09/05* at Cle L 0 0 - - 0

Totals 1/0 0-1 0 0 - - 0

* Played but did not start

WR JUSTIN GAGE

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Wide receiver Justin McCareins was rejoined

with his original NFL club after signing with the Titans as

a free agent during the 2008 offseason. McCareins,

who is in his eighth NFL season, was selected by the Ti-

tans in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In 2004,

he was traded to the New York Jets, where he spent the

next four years.

In 2003, the final season of his first tour with the Ti-

tans, McCareins achieved career highs in yards (813)

and touchdowns (seven) on 47 receptions.

In 2007, McCareins totaled 19 receptions for 232 yards in his final cam-

paign with the Jets.

McCareins’ 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), recorded two receptions for 43 yards, helping the of-

fense accumulate 456 yards in a 47-10 win.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), tied for the team high with four

receptions for a team-best 43 yards.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), was inactive with a concussion.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), contributed 42 yards on three receptions in

an overtime win.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), returned from a hamstring injury and

recorded two receptions for 30 yards.

� At Kansas City (10/19), was inactive with a hamstring injury.

� Against Minnesota (9/21), recorded three receptions for 37 yards.

� Against Houston (9/21), posted the fourth-best yardage total of his

career, catching three passes for a team-high 86 yards. He hauled in passes

of 17, 37 and 32 yards.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded two receptions for nine yards.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in his first game back with the Ti-

tans since the end of the 2003 season.

McCareins’ Career Regular Season Statistics:


2001 Ten 4 1 3 88 29.3 36 0

2002 Ten 16 1 19 301 15.8 55 2

2003 Ten 16 10 47 813 17.3 73 7

2004 NYJ 16 16 56 770 13.8 43 4

2005 NYJ 16 16 43 713 16.6 45 2

2006 NYJ 16 7 23 347 15.1 50 1

2007 NYJ 16 6 19 232 12.2 51 0

2008 Ten 10 7 19 290 15.3 37 0

Totals 110 64 229 3,554 15.5 73 16

McCareins’ Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Cleveland Browns:


09/22/02* Cle L 0 0 - - 0

11/21/04 @Cle W 6 71 11.8 14 1

10/29/06 @Cle L 0 0 - - 0

12/09/07 Cle L 0 0 - - 0

Totals 4/3 1-3 6 71 11.8 14 1

WR JUSTIN McCAREINS

Since joining the Titans in 2007 as an unrestricted free agent from the

Chicago Bears, wide receiver Justin Gage is among the NFL leaders in

percentage of receptions for first downs.

Highest percentage of receptions for first downs since the start of the

2007 season (qualifiers -- 32 receptions):

First First

Player Rec. Downs Pct.

1. Justin Gage 79 65 82.3

2. Sidney Rice 42 34 81.0

3. Devery Henderson 45 36 80.0

4. Vincent Jackson 80 63 78.8

5. Ernest Wilford 46 36 78.3

6. Santonio Holmes 93 72 77.4

7. Brandon Stokley 78 60 76.9

8. Justin McCareins 38 29 76.3

9. Derek Hagan 32 24 75.0

10. Nate Burleson 55 41 74.5

PCT. RECEPTIONS FOR FIRST DOWNS DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTHDefensive tackle Albert Haynesworth returns to

the Titans in his seventh NFL season after achieving

new heights in 2007.

He was selected to the Pro Bowl and named As-sociated Press All-Pro for the first time in his career

after recording a career high with six sacks and adding

69 tackles, 23 quarterback pressures, six tackles for

loss and three passes defensed in 13 games.

Haynesworth was a key cog in the middle of the

lineup in helping the Titans defense finish fifth overall

and fifth against the run in 2007. In six full seasons, Haynesworth has helped

the Titans defense finish in the league’s top five against the run three times

(2002, 2003, 2007).

The 6-6, 320-pound player was drafted in the first round (15th overall)

of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Haynesworth’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), posted four tackles and two quarterback pressures

as a member of a defense that allowed 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), totaled six tackles, 1.5 sacks, two

quarterback pressures and one forced fumble. He split a sack of Brett Favre

with Kyle Vanden Bosch and forced a fumble on the same play. He later took

Favre down for a solo sack.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), registered eight tackles, one sack, one tackle

for loss and one quarterback pressure as a member of a defense that allowed

three first downs and no points in the second half. With an eight-yard take-

down of David Garrard, he tallied his seventh sack of the season to set a

new career high. In the fourth quarter, he hit Garrard attempting to pass, and

the ball was subsequently intercepted by Chris Carr.

� At Chicago (11/9), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and one

quarterback pressure.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and

one quarterback pressure.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), tallied five tackles and a team-high three

quarterback pressures in a 31-21 victory.

� At Kansas City (10/19), registered four tackles, one sack and three

quarterback pressures. He posted his sixth sack of the season, taking down

Damon Huard for an eight-yard loss to match his career high of six sacks in

a season, set in 2007.

� At Baltimore (10/5), recorded six tackles and one quarterback pres-

sure as a member of a defense that held the Ravens to 10 points.

� Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September 2008.

Through four games he ranked third in the NFL and first among defensive

tackles with five sacks. He also notched 21 tackles, five quarterback pres-

sures, three tackles for loss, a pass defensed and a forced fumble for the

NFL’s fifth-ranked defensive unit in September.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), tallied two sacks for the second time in

2008. He sacked Gus Frerotte on a third down in the second quarter to

force a Vikings punt and added a six-yard sack of Tarvaris Jackson late in

the fourth quarter. His totals also included seven tackles, one tackle for loss,

one pass defensed and one quarterback pressure.

� Against Houston (9/21), posted seven tackles, one sack, two tackles

for loss and one quarterback pressure. He sacked Matt Schaub for a five-

yard loss in the first quarter.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), tallied three tackles and a forced fumble.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded two of the team’s seven sacks

and helped limit the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards. His statistics also included

four tackles and three quarterback pressures.

Haynesworth’s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

2002 16/3 55 1.0 7 23 0 3 0 0

2003 12/11 49 2.5 4 15 0 3 0 2

2004 10/10 62 1.0 11 13 0 1 2 0

2005 14/14 85 3.0 9 11 0 1 1 0

2006 11/10 59 2.0 3 13 0 0 0 0

2007 13/12 69 6.0 6 23 0 3 0 0

2008 12/12 64 8.5 6 19 0 1 4 0

Career 88/72 443 24.0 46 117 0 12 7 2

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Haynesworth’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR09/22/02* Cle L 3 0.0 0 1 0 0

11/06/05 @Cle L 5 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 2/1 0-2 8 0.0 0 1 0 0

In 2008, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has recorded a

career-high 8.5 sacks. In addition to leading the team, his total is tied for

sixth in the AFC and tied for 11th in the NFL. Among NFL defensive tackles,

Haynesworth is tied with Minnesota’s Kevin Williams for the league lead in

sacks.

2008 AFC sack leaders:

Player, Team (Pos) Sacks

1. Porter, Mia. (LB) 14.5

2. J. Harrison, Pit. (LB) 14.0

3. Woodley, Pit. (LB) 11.5

4. Mathis, Ind. (DE) 9.0

5. Haynesworth, Ten. (DT) 8.5

6. Freeney, Ind. (DE) 8.0

M. Williams, Hou. (DE) 8.0

8. Seymour, N.E. (DE) 7.5

9. Ellis, NY-J (DE) 7.0

10. Suggs, Bal. (LB) 5.5

2008 SACK LEADERS

DE KYLE VANDEN BOSCHDefensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch is in his fourth

season with the Titans and eighth overall NFL season.

He has started every game since arriving in Tennessee

in 2005.

Voted to his second Pro Bowl in 2007, he ranked

sixth in the AFC with a team-high 12 sacks and added

115 tackles, which ranked second on the team. It was

his third consecutive season with 100 or more tackles.

His statistics also included 24 quarterback pressures,

six tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.

The 2007 season was Vanden Bosch’s third consecutive campaign with

100 or more tackles. His season totals make up three of the team’s top 10

single-season tallies by defensive linemen since 1980. His 2006 total of 118

tackles ranks fourth among franchise defensive linemen since 1980, followed

by his 2007 total of 115 tackles (fifth) and 2005 total of 100 tackles (seventh).

Vanden Bosch’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), registered five tackles, one sack, two quarterback

pressures and one fumble recovery as a member of a defense that allowed

23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. He recovered a Shaun McDonald fum-

ble on the first possession of the game and later sacked Daunte Culpepper.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), returned from his groin injury to

start and tally seven tackles, a half sack and two quarterback pressures. He

combined with Albert Haynesworth for a takedown of Brett Favre.

� At Chicago (11/9) and at Jacksonville (11/16), was inactive due to a

groin injury.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), played the first two series and recorded one

tackle before exiting with a groin injury.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), was inactive with a groin injury. It was

the first game in Vanden Bosch’s four-year stint with the Titans in which he

did not play or start, ending a streak of 54 consecutive starts.

� At Kansas City (10/19), exited the contest after the first series due to

a groin injury suffered in the previous game.

� At Baltimore (10/5), posted four tackles before leaving the game in the

second quarter with a groin injury.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded five tackles, a half sack, five quar-

terback pressures and a forced fumble. In the second quarter, he knocked

the ball loose from the grasp of Adrian Peterson. The Titans recovered the

fumble and scored five plays later. He split a sack of Tarvaris Jackson with

Tony Brown in the fourth quarter to give him four consecutive games with at

least a half sack.

� Against Houston (9/21), recorded eight tackles, one sack, two quarter-

back pressures and one forced fumble. On consecutive plays in the final two

minutes of the fourth quarter, sacked Matt Schaub for a five-yard loss with a

forced fumble (Texans recovered) and then hit Schaub as he was attempting

a pass. The hit forced an interception that was returned by Cortland

Finnegan for a franchise-record 99-yard touchdown. The game was Vanden

Bosch’s third consecutive contest to start the season with at least a half sack.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), totaled six tackles, a half sack and three quarter-

back pressures. He split a sack of Carson Palmer with Jevon Kearse in the

fourth quarter.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), made game-changing play with sack

(David Garrard), forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play deep

in Titans territory in the second quarter. His statistics also included five tack-

les and two quarterback pressures.

Vanden Bosch’s Career Regular Season Statistics (2001-04 with Ari-

zona): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

2001 3/3 12 1.0 0 1 0 1 0 1

2002 16/16 66 4.0 8 9 0 0 0 1

2003 Injured Reserve

2004 16/1 15 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0

2005 16/16 100 12.5 8 15 0 0 4 1

2006 16/16 118 6.5 4 30 0 0 1 0

2007 16/16 115 12.0 6 22 0 2 4 0

2008 9/9 41 4.5 0 16 0 0 3 2

Career 92/77 466 40.5 26 96 0 3 12 5

Vanden Bosch’s Career Game-by-Game stats vs. Detroit Lions:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR11/06/05 @Cle L 9 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 1/1 0-1 9 0.0 0 0 0 0


SACK LEADERS SINCE 1999Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse have accounted for the team

lead in sacks in seven of the past nine seasons. Since 1999, Kearse’s rookie

season, the only other player besides Kearse and Vanden Bosch to lead the

club in sacks was Kevin Carter, who was first for the team in sacks in 2002

and 2004. Kearse finished with the team lead in 1999 through 2001 and in

2003. Vanden Bosch has led the Titans in sacks in each of his three full

seasons since arriving as an unrestricted free agent from the Arizona Car-

dinals in 2005.

Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth leads the team in 2008 with 8.5

sacks.

Season sack leaders for the Titans since 1999:

Year Player Sacks

1999 Jevon Kearse 14.5



2002 Kevin Carter 10.0


Year Player Sacks

2004 Kevin Carter 6.0

2005 Kyle Vanden Bosch 12.5



2008 Albert Haynesworth 8.5

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DE JEVON KEARSEDefensive end Jevon Kearse was re-signed by

the Titans in March 2008, re-uniting the three-time Pro

Bowler with the club that drafted him in 1999. A veteran

of nine previous NFL seasons, the former first-round

draft choice spent the past four years in Philadelphia

after beginning his career with the Titans.

Kearse, who earned the nickname “The Freak” at

the University of Florida, led his team in sacks in six of

his first seven NFL seasons. In Kearse’s original

tenure with the Titans (1999-03), he registered a total of

47.5 sacks, a figure that ranks seventh in team history. He won the Associ-

ated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award in 1999 after setting a

rookie record with 14.5 sacks.

Kearse signed in Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent in 2004. In

45 regular season games with the Eagles, he totaled 133 tackles and 22

sacks. In his first season there, his arrival helped solidify the Eagles de-

fense, and the team advanced to Super Bowl XXXIX.

Jevon Kearse’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), totaled three tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass

defensed as a member of a unit that allowed 23 rushing yards and 154 total

yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted three tackles and forced

a fumble against Leon Washington that was recovered by defensive tackle

Kevin Vickerson.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), recorded the 72nd sack of his career and his

50th in a Titans uniform with a two-yard takedown of David Garrard in the

third quarter. His totals also included four tackles and a team-high three

quarterback pressures.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and

one quarterback pressure.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), totaled three tackles, one tackle for loss

and one quarterback pressure on Monday Night Football.� At Kansas City (10/19), registered three tackles, three quarterback

pressures and one pass defensed.

� At Baltimore (10/5), registered three tackles and one quarterback

pressure as a member of a unit that limited the Ravens to 10 points.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), tallied four tackles, one tackle for loss and

two quarterback pressures. He dropped Adrian Peterson for a three-yard

loss in the fourth quarter.

� Against Houston (9/21), moved into sole possession of sixth place

on the team’s all-time sack list (Robert Brazile, 48) with a six-yard sack of

Matt Schaub, his 49th sack as a Titan and his first full sack since rejoining

the club in 2008. His totals also included five tackles and three quarterback

pressures.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), posted three tackles, a half sack and a forced

fumble, the 30th forced fumble of his career. Shared a sack of Carson

Palmer with Kyle Vanden Bosch in the fourth quarter, Kearse’s first half-sack

since returning to the Titans.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in his return to Tennessee and reg-

istered two tackles.

Kearse’s Career Regular Season Statistics (2004-07 with Philadelphia): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

1999 16/16 85 14.5 9 18 0 6 10 1

2000 16/16 84 11.5 6 19 0 6 4 0

2001 16/16 64 10.0 5 27 0 3 5 0

2002 4/1 11 2.0 0 4 0 0 0 0

2003 14/14 67 9.5 3 19 1 1 4 0

2004 14/14 43 7.5 NA 21 0 6 2 1

2005 15/15 60 7.5 NA 18 0 6 3 0

2006 2/2 5 3.5 NA 3 0 0 1 0

2007 14/8 25 3.5 NA 2 0 1 0 1

2008 12/12 38 2.5 5 14 0 2 2 0

Career 123/114 482 72.0 NA 145 1 31 31 3

Kearse’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR09/19/99 Cle W 5 3.0 0 1 0 0

11/28/99 @Cle W 6 1.0 0 0 1 0

11/19/00 Cle W 5 1.0 0 0 0 0

12/17/00 @Cle W 4 1.0 0 1 1 0

12/02/01 @Cle W 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

12/30/01 Cle L 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/22/02 Cle L Inactive (foot)

10/24/04 @Cle W 5 1.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 7/7 6-1 29 7.0 0 2 2 0

LB KEITH BULLUCKLinebacker Keith Bulluck, the franchise’s third all-

time leading tackler, is in his ninth NFL season. He has

started every game for six consecutive seasons and

has surpassed 100 tackles in each of those seasons,

including 2007. Originally a first-round choice in the

2000 NFL Draft, he is the third player in team history to

reach 1,000 career tackles.

Bulluck’s 2007 statistics included 109 tackles and a

team-high five interceptions, which represented a new

career high and set a record for franchise linebackers.

His five interceptions also tied for ninth in the NFL and tied for sixth in the AFC.

Among linebackers, he was tied with Chicago’s Brian Urlacher for second

in the NFL, trailing only Oakland’s Thomas Howard (six) for the league lead.

Bulluck’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), tallied five tackles, two tackles for loss and one

quarterback pressure as the Titans defense held the Lions to 23 rushing

yards and 154 total yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), tied for the team lead with 11 tack-

les and added one pass defensed. On third-and-one from the two-yard line

in the second quarter, he knocked away a Brett Favre pass in the end zone

intended for Dustin Keller.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), posted seven tackles and one pass defensed

as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the

second half of a 24-14 win. His tally put him over 1,100 career tackles.

� At Chicago (11/9), led the squad with 12 tackles in a 21-14 win. He

helped limit the Bears to 243 total yards, including 72 rushing yards on 20

carries (3.6 avg.) by running back Matt Forte.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), tallied five tackles and one pass defensed.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), registered nine tackles on MondayNight Football. Late in the fourth quarter, he hit Dallas Clark as a pass ar-

rived, allowing Chris Hope to intercept the tipped ball.

FRANCHISE SACK LEADERSWith defensive ends Jevon Kearse and Kyle Vanden Bosch, Ten-

nessee’s roster includes two players the team’s all-time Top 10 in quarter-

back sacks. Kearse moved into sixth place on the list in Week 3 against

Houston (9/21) by notching his 49th career sack with the Titans. He was re-

signed during the 2008 offseason after spending the previous four years with

the Philadelphia Eagles. Vanden Bosch, who has 35.5 sacks in his first four

seasons with the Titans, is ninth on the list.

Franchise all-time sack leaders:

Career

Player Years Sacks*

1. Elvin Bethea 1968-83 105.0

2. Ray Childress 1985-95 74.5

3. Jesse Baker 1979-87 66.0

4. William Fuller 1986-93 59.0

5. Sean Jones 1988-93 57.5

6. Jevon Kearse 1999-03, 2008 50.0

7. Robert Brazile 1975-84 48.0

8. Ted Washington 1973-82 45.0

9. Kyle Vanden Bosch 2005-08 35.5

10. Curley Culp 1966-72 31.0

* Sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982. Vanden Boschis ranked higher (sixth) on the official list from the Elias Sports Bureau.

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� At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with nine tackles and added a

half sack and two tackles for loss. He split a seven-yard sack of Damon

Huard with Dave Ball to give Bulluck 18 career sacks.

� At Baltimore (10/5), led the team with 13 tackles and added one quar-

terback pressure as a member of a unit that limited the Ravens to 10 points.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), registered six tackles, one pass defensed

and one fumble recovery. He picked up a Gus Frerotte fumble in the third

quarter, his first takeaway of the season and 25th of his career (16 intercep-

tions, nine fumble recoveries).

� Against Houston (9/21), started his 100th consecutive regular season

game, becoming the third linebacker in franchise history to accomplish the

feat. He registered seven tackles in the game.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), registered four tackles and provided one of the

game’s key plays, blocking a Kyle Larson punt in the end zone and recov-

ering the ball for a touchdown. It was his first career blocked punt and sixth

career touchdown. He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), posted seven tackles and helped limit the

Jaguars to 33 rushing yards.

Bulluck’s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

2000 16/1 21 0.0 0 1 1 1 0 0

2001 15/3 64 1.0 2 7 2 5 0 0

2002 16/16 180 1.0 10 15 1 3 3 2

2003 16/16 171 3.0 8 9 2 5 5 2

2004 16/16 171 5.0 8 2 2 12 1 1

2005 16/16 150 5.0 10 5 2 8 1 1

2006 16/16 161 2.5 3 4 1 9 2 1

2007 16/16 109 0.0 4 1 5 6 1 1

2008 12/12 95 0.5 4 2 0 4 0 1

Career 139/112 1,122 18.0 49 46 16 53 13 9

Bulluck’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

11/19/00* Cle W 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

12/17/00* @Cle W 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

12/02/01* @Cle W 4 0.0 0 1 0 0

12/30/01* Cle L 8 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/22/02 Cle L 12 0.0 0 0 1 0

11/06/05 @Cle L 14 0.0 1 1 0 0

Totals 6/2 3-3 39 0.0 1 2 1 0

BULLUCK THIRD IN FRANCHISE TACKLESOutside linebacker Keith Bulluck ranks third in team annals behind

Gregg Bingham (1,970) and Robert Brazile (1,281) for most tackles in fran-

chise history.

Most tackles by a member of the franchise (since 1974):

Player (Position) Seasons Tackles

1. Gregg Bingham (LB) 1973-84 1,970

2. Robert Brazile (LB) 1975-84 1,281

3. Keith Bulluck (LB) 2000-08 1,122

4. Ted Washington (LB) 1973-82 907

5. Al Smith (LB) 1987-96 877

6. John Grimsley (LB) 1984-90 836

7. Blaine Bishop (S) 1993-01 788

8. Ray Childress (DL) 1985-95 784

9. Steve Kiner (LB) 1974-78 738

10. Marcus Robertson (S) 1991-00 700

In Week 2 at Cincinnati (9/14), linebacker Keith Bulluck provided one

of the game’s pivotal plays when he blocked Kyle Larson’s punt in the end

zone and recovered the ball for a touchdown, which provided Tennessee its

final 24-7 winning margin.

The touchdown was the sixth in Bulluck’s nine-year career. He previ-

ously scored one touchdown on an interception return and four touchdowns

on fumble returns. The Titans are a perfect 6-0 in games Bulluck scores a

touchdown.

Bulluck’s career regular season touchdowns:

Date Opp W/L Scoring Play

12/25/00 Dal W 8-yard interception return

11/03/02 at Ind W 61-yard fumble return

10/19/03 at Car W 32-yard fumble return

01/02/05 Det W 39-yard fumble return

11/19/06 at Phi W 16-yard fumble return

09/14/08 at Cin W Blocked punt and recovery in end zone

BULLUCK’S NOSE FOR THE END ZONE

CONSECUTIVE STARTS BY LBsKeith Bulluck recorded his 100th consecutive start at linebacker on

Sept. 21 against the Houston Texans. He became the third linebacker in team

history to accomplish the feat, joining Robert Brazile (147) and Gregg Bing-

ham (134).

Most consecutive games started by franchise linebackers:

Player Seasons Consecutive Starts

1. Robert Brazile 1975-84 147

2. Gregg Bingham 1973-81 134

3. Keith Bulluck 2001-08 109

Additionally, Bulluck carries the fourth-longest starting streak among

active NFL linebackers, trailing only Tampa Bay’s Derrick Brooks, Washing-

ton’s London Fletcher and Atlanta’s Keith Brooking.

Longest active consecutive start streaks among NFL linebackers:

Player Team Consecutive Starts

1. Derrick Brooks Tampa Bay 204

2. London Fletcher Washington 131

3. Keith Brooking Atlanta 124

4. Keith Bulluck Tennessee 109


Titans vs. Browns


Strong safety Chris Hope is in his seventh NFL

season and third season with the Titans. He returns in

2008 after finishing the 2007 season on injured reserve

with a neck injury.

A former third-round draft choice with the Pitts-

burgh Steelers, Hope has been widely considered the

leader of the Titans secondary since signing as an un-

restricted free agent in 2006.

Prior to his season-ending injury in 2007, he

recorded 60 tackles and added two quarterback pres-

sures, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, four passes defensed and one

fumble recovery.

In his first season with the Titans in 2006, he arguably had one of the

best seasons in franchise history by a strong safety and one of the best sea-

sons among all NFL strong safeties in his first season in Tennessee. His 128

tackles ranked first among the league’s starting strong safeties, and his five

interceptions tied three other players for first place among strong safeties.

His tackle total was the most by a Titans safety since Bo Eason recorded

131 stops in 1985, and Hope’s five interceptions were the most by a Titans

safety since Lance Schulters’ six in 2002.

Hope’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), posted one tackle and helped the defense limit the

Lions to 154 total yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), registered eight tackles in his 100th

NFL game.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), posted seven tackles and one pass defensed

as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the

second half of a 24-14 win.

� At Chicago (11/9), notched his fourth interception in three games and

the 15th interception of his career, picking off Rex Grossman and returning

the ball 13 yards in the first quarter. He added five tackles in the game.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted his first career sack and recorded his

third interception in two games in a 19-16 overtime win. In the first quarter, he

dropped quarterback Aaron Rodgers for no gain to notch the first sack of his

seven-year career. In the third quarter, he intercepted a deep ball intended for

Greg Jennings in the end zone, giving him three interceptions in six days. He

also recorded four tackles and two passes defensed in the contest.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team and set a career high with

two interceptions in a 31-21 victory on Monday Night Football. In the second

quarter, he intercepted a Peyton Manning pass that was first tipped by Vin-

cent Fuller. Then, in the fourth quarter, he picked off another pass on a ball

intended for Dallas Clark. Hope sprinted 39 yards on the return, setting up

a touchdown on the next play. The interceptions were his first of the season

and the 12th and 13th interceptions of his career. He was named AFC De-

fensive Player of the Week.

� At Kansas City (10/19), posted five tackles and one tackle for loss.

� At Baltimore (10/5), registered 11 tackles and one tackle for loss as he

helped limit the Ravens to 10 points.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), posted six tackles.

� Against Houston (9/21), recorded a team-high 10 tackles for the second

consecutive week.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), led the team with 10 tackles, his highest total since

Dec. 17, 2006. He also registered one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), returned for first regular season game since

suffering a neck injury in 2007 and tallied four tackles.

Hope’s Career Regular Season Statistics (2002-05 with Pittsburgh):

G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

2002 14/0 11 0.0 - - 0 0 1 0

2003 16/0 11 0.0 - - 0 1 1 1

2004 16/16 97 0.0 - - 1 9 1 0

2005 16/16 97 0.0 - - 3 7 1 1

2006 16/16 128 0.0 0 0 5 15 0 1

2007 11/11 60 0.0 0 2 2 4 0 1

2008 12/12 75 1.0 3 0 4 7 0 0

Career 101/71 479 1.0 - - 15 43 4 4

S CHRIS HOPELB DAVID THORNTONLeft outside linebacker David Thornton is in his

seventh NFL season and third season with the Titans.

In 2007, he started all 16 games and led the club

with 140 tackles. The tackle total was the second high-

est of his career. He added a team-high nine tackles for

loss, one sack, one quarterback pressure, seven passes

defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

The former fourth-round draft choice out of North

Carolina played four seasons in Indianapolis before join-

ing the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in 2006.

Thornton’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), posted four tackles and helped limit the Lions to 23

rushing yards and 154 total yards.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), notched seven tackles.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), registered eight tackles as a member of a de-

fense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a 24-

14 win.

� At Chicago (11/9), registered eight tackles, one tackle for loss and one

pass defensed.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted six tackles and one tackle for loss.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the squad with 10 tackles on Mon-day Night Football.� At Kansas City (10/19), registered two tackles.

� At Baltimore (10/5), in his 100th career game, totaled five tackles and

one pass defensed in helping limit the Ravens to 10 points.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded six tackles and one forced fumble.

On Minnesota’s opening possession, he knocked the ball loose from Nau-

fahu Tahi, and it was recovered by the Titans.

� Against Houston (9/21), posted six tackles, including one tackle for

loss.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded five tackles, including one tackle

for loss, and helped limit the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards.

Thornton’s Career Regular Season Statistics (2002-05 with Indianapo-

lis): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

2002 15/0 42 0.0 - 1 0 0 0 0

2003 16/16 158 1.0 - - 2 2 0 0

2004 16/15 98 0.0 - 4 1 0 2 0

2005 16/16 96 2.0 - - 0 3 2 0

2006 16/13 122 0.0 0 1 0 6 2 0

2007 16/16 140 1.0 9 1 2 6 1 1

2008 12/12 70 0.0 5 0 0 2 1 0

Career 107/88 726 4.0 - - 5 19 8 1

Thornton’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:

Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR12/15/02* @Cle W 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/07/03 @Cle W 9 0.0 0 1 0 0

09/25/05 Cle W 8 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 3/2 3-0 17 0.0 0 1 0 0

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Hope’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

09/29/02* Cle W 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/03/02* @Cle W 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

01/05/03* Cle** W 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

10/05/03* Cle L 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/23/03* @Cle W 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

10/10/04 Cle W 6 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/14/04 @Cle W 5 0.0 0 2 0 0

11/13/05 Cle W 4 0.0 0 0 1 0

12/24/05 @Cle W 3 0.0 0 1 0 0

Totals 9/4 8-1 19 0.0 0 3 1 0


** Wild Card game

Free safety Michael Griffin, the team’s 2007 first-

round pick (19th overall) from the University of Texas,

stepped into the starting lineup midway through his

rookie season. He totaled 49 tackles, three intercep-

tions, eight passes defensed, one forced fumble, a

team-high 16 stops on special teams and 18 kickoff re-

turns for 422 yards.

Griffin’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), posted one tackle, one quarter-

back pressure, one pass defensed and one forced fumble while helping the

defense limit the Lions to 154 total yards. On the second play of the game,

forced a fumble by Shaun McDonald that was recovered by Kyle Vanden

Bosch.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), notched seven tackles and one

quarterback pressure.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), totaled seven tackles as a member of a de-

fense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a 24-

14 win.

� At Chicago (11/9), registered seven tackles and added two stops on

special teams, including a takedown of Devin Hester for no gain on a punt at

the 10-yard line.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), posted seven tackles.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), registered six tackles on Monday NightFootball.� At Kansas City (10/19), posted seven tackles and one tackle for loss.

� At Baltimore (10/4), collected his fourth interception of the season, pick-

ing off a Joe Flacco pass in the second quarter to help set up a Titans field

goal. The interception was the seventh of his career, and he surpassed in five

games in 2008 his rookie total of three interceptions in 2007. He also tallied

two tackles and one kickoff return for 28 yards.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), totaled three tackles and one pass de-

fensed.

� Against Houston (9/21), set a career high with two interceptions, ac-

counting for two of the team’s three interceptions off Matt Schaub. In the first

quarter, he made a juggling interception along the sideline while on his back.

In the fourth quarter, he hauled in a pass intended for Andre Johnson on a

fourth-and-10 play in Titans territory. His totals also included three tackles,

one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and one special teams stop.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), registered six tackles and his first interception of

the season. He picked off a Carson Palmer pass in the fourth quarter for his

fourth career interception.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded his first career sack (David Gar-

rard) -- one of seven sacks by the Titans -- and tied for the team lead with

eight tackles.

Griffin’s Career Regular Season Statistics:


2007 16/10 49 0.0 1 0 3 8 1 0

2008 12/12 64 1.0 2 2 4 7 1 0

Career 28/22 113 1.0 3 2 7 15 2 0

Griffin’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

(none)

Totals 0/0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

S MICHAEL GRIFFIN

When safety Chris Hope recorded an interception at Chicago, his

fourth in three games, he joined cornerback Cortland Finnegan and safety

Michael Griffin as members of the Titans secondary who have snared at

least four interceptions in 2008.

They became the first franchise trio in 15 seasons to each record four

or more interceptions. The feat was accomplished 16 times in the team’s first

34 seasons of existence but not since Marcus Robertson (seven intercep-

tions), Cris Dishman (six) and Steve Jackson (five) all hit the four-inter-

ception mark in 1993.

The most players to reach four interceptions in a season for the Titans

is four. That has happened on four occasions -- 1961, 1969, 1980 and 1989.

The other starter in the secondary, cornerback Nick Harper, has

notched two interceptions. Chris Carr and Dave Ball also have one inter-

ception, giving the team a total of 17.

A FIRST SINCE 1993

Cornerback Cortland Finnegan, a former sev-

enth-round draft choice from Samford, is in his third

year and second as a starter. He received a multi-year

contract extension earlier in 2008.

In 2007, he started every game and tied for third

on the squad with 109 tackles. He added one intercep-

tion, one sack, three tackles for loss and a team-high 16

passes defensed.

Finnegan’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), notched five tackles while he helped the Titans allow

just 154 total yards against the Lions.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted six tackles, one intercep-

tion and two passes defensed. He notched his fifth interception of the sea-

son and sixth of his career in the second quarter, picking off a pass from

Brett Favre intended for Laveranues Coles.

� At Jacksonville (11/16), totaled two tackles and one pass defensed as

a member of a defense that held the Jaguars to three first downs and no

points in the second half of a 24-14 win.

� At Chicago (11/9), recorded his fourth career sack and a team-high

three passes defensed in a 21-14 win. He dropped Rex Grossman for a

two-yard sack in the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, he tipped a pass into

the air that was then intercepted by Chris Hope. His fourth-down pass

breakup on Chicago’s final drive allowed the Titans to take possession and

seal the victory. He added six tackles.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), registered five tackles and a team-high

three passes defensed.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), posted five tackles and two passes de-

fensed in a Monday night victory.

� At Kansas City (10/19), tallied three tackles, including one tackle for loss.

� At Baltimore (10/5), posted seven tackles as a member of a unit that

limited the Ravens to 10 points.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he tied for the team lead with seven tack-

les, including one tackle for loss, and added one pass defensed.

� Against Houston (9/21), he set a franchise record with a 99-yard in-

terception return for a touchdown. He picked off a Matt Schaub pass at the

one-yard line with less than two minutes to play and raced the other way

into the end zone, surpassing the previous team record of 98 yards by Pete

Jaquess and Darryll Lewis. It was Finnegan’s third consecutive game with

an interception. His totals in the game also included seven tackles and two

passes defensed.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), he tallied five tackles and one interception. He

picked off a Carson Palmer pass in the fourth quarter to give him three in-

terceptions in the first two games of the season.

CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN

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Cornerback Nick Harper, the senior-most mem-

ber of the starting secondary, is in his eighth NFL sea-

son and second campaign with the Titans.

In his first season in Tennessee, he tied for second

on the team with three interceptions. It was his fifth

consecutive season with three or more interceptions.

Harper also recorded 80 tackles, the second highest

total of his career.

Harper, who joined the Titans after spending the

first six years of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, was signed as

an unrestricted free agent during the 2007 offseason.

Harper’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), led the squad with six tackles and added four

passes defensed in an effort that helped limit the Lions to 154 total yards.

� At Jacksonville (11/16) and against the New York Jets (11/23), was

inactive with an ankle injury.

� At Chicago (11/9), totaled one tackle before leaving with an ankle injury.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), tied for the team high with eight tackles

and added one pass defensed in a 19-16 overtime win.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), posted five tackles and two passes de-

fensed on Monday Night Football. � At Kansas City (10/19), totaled eight tackles and one pass defensed.

His eight tackles allowed him to reach the 500-tackle mark for his career.

� At Baltimore (10/5), helped seal a win for the second consecutive

week with a late interception, the 20th of his career. He picked off a Joe

Flacco pass with 1:24 on the clock in the fourth quarter, allowing the Titans

to hold a 13-10 lead. He also contributed six tackles. Harper has recorded

two or more interceptions in seven of his eight NFL seasons.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he registered his first interception of the

season, picking off a Gus Frerotte pass in the fourth quarter, which led to a

Titans touchdown to seal the 30-17 win. He added six tackles in the game.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), he recorded six tackles, one pass defensed and

one forced fumble.

� Against Jacksonville (9/7), he tied for the team lead with eight tackles

and added one pass defensed.

Harper’s Career Regular Season Statistics (2001-06 with Indianapolis):


2001 13/2 23 0.0 - - 2 10 0 1

2002 16/1 51 0.0 - - 0 8 0 0

2003 16/13 94 0.0 - - 4 11 0 0

2004 14/14 75 0.0 - - 3 5 0 1

2005 15/15 67 0.0 - - 3 12 0 1

2006 15/15 73 0.0 - - 3 11 0 0

2007 14/14 80 0.0 0 3 3 14 1 1

2008 10/9 57 0.0 0 0 2 14 1 0

Career 113/83 520 0.0 0 3 20 85 2 4

Harper’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

12/15/02* @Cle W 4 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/07/03 @Cle W 4 0.0 2 2 0 0

09/25/05 Cle W 6 0.0 0 2 0 0

Totals 3/2 3-0 14 0.0 2 4 0 0

CB NICK HARPER

In Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Titans cornerback Cortland

Finnegan intercepted a Matt Schaub pass at the one-yard line and raced 99

yards the other way for a touchdown.

The 99-yard return was the longest interception return in franchise his-

tory, surpassing the 98-yard returns of Pete Jaquess (9/19/64) and Darryll

Lewis (10/22/95).

It was the longest interception return in the NFL since Brodney Pool’s

100-yarder on Nov. 18, 2007.

Longest interception returns in franchise history (all touchdowns):

Player Date Opp Return

1. Cortland Finnegan 9/21/08 Hou 99

2. Pete Jaquess 9/19/64 at Oak 98

Darryll Lewis 10/22/95 at Chi 98

4. Willie Alexander 9/25/77 at GB 95

5. Mark Johnston 10/27/63 KC 90

FINNEGAN’S FRANCHISE RECORD INT

Three players in the Titans secondary are currently near the top of the

NFL’s leaderboard in interceptions. Cornerback Cortland Finnegan leads

the team and is in a four-way tie for second place with five interceptions,

while safeties Michael Griffin and Chris Hope have each recorded four in-

terceptions, which places them in an eight-way tie for sixth in the NFL.

Finnegan picked off two passes against Jacksonville (9/7), one at

Cincinnati (9/14), one against Houston (9/21) and one against the New York

Jets.

Griffin registered one interception at Cincinnati (9/14), two against

Houston (9/21) and one at Baltimore (10/5).

Hope posted two interceptions against Indianapolis (10/27), one against

Green Bay (11/2) and one at Chicago (11/9).

2008 NFL Interception Leaders:

Player Team Int Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Troy Polamalu Pit 6 58 9.7 23 0

2. Nick Collins GB 5 230 46.0 62t 3

Cortland Finnegan Ten 5 100 20.0 99t 1

DeAngelo Hall Oak-Was 5 37 7.4 21 0

Charles Woodson GB 5 124 24.8 62t 2

6. Oshiomogho Atogwe StL 4 91 22.8 43 0

Melvin Bullitt Ind 4 7 1.8 3 0

Michael Griffin Ten 4 21 5.3 15 0

Chris Hope Ten 4 53 13.3 39 0

Brandon Meriweather NE 4 25 6.3 19 0

Kevin Payne Chi 4 147 36.8 50 0

Darrelle Revis NYJ 4 32 8.0 32t 1

Tramon Williams GB 4 73 18.3 39 0

NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS


� Against Jacksonville (9/7), he set a career high with two interceptions,

picking off David Garrard passes in the third and fourth quarters to give him

three career interceptions. He took a deep ball away from Troy Williamson

at the Tennessee 14-yard line in the third quarter and jumped a pass in-

tended for Matt Jones in the fourth quarter. His statistics also included seven

tackles and three passes defensed. He was named AFC Defensive Player

of the Week.

Finnegan’s Career Regular Season Statistics:


2006 16/2 57 2.0 1 3 0 7 1 1

2007 16/16 109 1.0 1 1 1 16 0 0

2008 12/12 65 1.0 2 0 5 18 0 0

Career 44/30 231 4.0 4 4 6 41 1 1

Finnegan’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Cleveland Browns:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

(none)

Totals 0/0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

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The Titans signed Chris Carr from the Oakland Raiders as a restricted

free agent during the 2008 offseason to be the team’s primary punt and kick-

off returner.

The fourth-year player from Boise State currently ranks 15th in the NFL

(eighth in AFC) with a 9.2-yard punt return average and ranks fourth in the

NFL (second in AFC) with a 28.0-yard average on kickoff returns.

NFL leaders in kickoff return average:

Player Team KR Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Clifton Smith TB 19 560 29.5 97t 1

2. Leodis McKelvin Buf 40 1177 29.4 98t 1

3. Danieal Manning Chi 18 506 28.1 50 0

4. Chris Carr Ten 28 785 28.0 52 0

5. Leon Washington NYJ 31 865 27.9 94 1

6. Ellis Hobbs NE 38 1043 27.4 81 0

7. Allen Rossum SF 40 1093 27.3 104t 1

8. Felix Jones Dal 16 434 27.1 98t 1

9. Eddie Royal Den 18 486 27.0 95 0

10. J.J. Arrington Ari 25 674 27.0 93t 1

NFL KICKOFF RETURN LEADERS

Punter Craig Hentrich is in his 15th NFL season

and 11th with the Titans. During his career, the two-

time Pro Bowler has punted more times than any other

player in team history, and his punting average ranks

second in club history behind only Greg Montgomery.

In addition to being the franchise’s all-time punting

leader, Hentrich ranks 14th in NFL history in career

punts.

In 2008, he has moved past John James (1,083

career punts) for 10th place on the NFL’s all-time career

punting list.

Hentrich’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/23), moved into ninth place on the NFL’s all-time punting

list, surpassing Mark Royals (1,116 career punts).

� At Chicago (11/2), punted eight times and tied his career high with five

punts placed inside the 20. He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the

Week.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded a 75-yard punt to pin the Colts

on their own six-yard line in the second quarter. The punt was the second-

longest of Hentrich’s 15-year career and the second-longest punt in the NFL

in 2008 through eight weeks (82 yards by Andy Lee, San Francisco). Hen-

trich’s punt ranked as the fourth-longest punt in club history. In the game

Hentrich also punted for the 800th time as a member of the Titans.

� At Kansas City (10/19), he punted four times for a 43.0 average (37.5

net). With his first punt, he moved past John James (1,083 career punts) for

10th place on the NFL’s all-time career punting list.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he pinned the Vikings at their two-yard line

with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Three plays later the Titans

recorded an interception to seal the win.

� At Cincinnati (9/14), he booted a 70-yard punt that went out of bounds

at the Cincinnati 2. It led to a blocked punt in the end zone and touchdown

for the Titans four plays later.

Craig Hentrich’s 2007 and Career Statistics:

GP No. Yds. Avg. TB In 20 Lg Net

2008 12 65 2,812 43.3 8 22 75 37.1

Career 235 1,119 47,946 42.8 137 391 78 36.8

P CRAIG HENTRICH

In addition to being the franchise’s all-time punting leader, Craig Hen-

trich surpassed Mark Royals (1,116 career punts) for ninth place in NFL

history in career punts in 2008. He surpassed Ray Guy (1,049 career punts)

in 2007 and John James (1,083) earlier in 2008 to enter the Top 10.

Among active punters, Hentrich ranks second in career punts. Only

Jeff Feagles of the New York Giants has more.

Players with 1,000 career punts, NFL history (active players in italics):

Player Games Punts Avg TB In20 Net

1. Jeff Feagles 332 1,629 41.6 125 525 35.82. Sean Landeta 284 1,401 43.3 166 381 35.3

3. Lee Johnson 259 1,226 42.4 142 318 35.2

4. Chris Gardocki 244 1,177 42.8 103 322 35.7

5. Dave Jennings 205 1,154 41.2 *97 *232 *34.4

6. Chris Mohr 239 1,152 40.4 87 281 35.4

7. Rohn Stark 233 1,141 43.4 133 272 35.2

8. Bryan Barker 238 1,132 42.1 108 326 35.6

9. Craig Hentrich 235 1,119 42.8 137 391 36.810. Mark Royals 224 1,116 42.1 103 286 34.5

* Statistic not tracked for entire career (since 1976)

ALL-TIME PUNTING LEADERS

Highest career gross punting average, franchise history: Avg. Player Seasons43.6 Greg Montgomery 1988-9342.9 Craig Hentrich 1998-0842.3 Jim Norton 1960-68

Most career punts, franchise history: Punts Player Seasons830 Craig Hentrich 1998-08519 Jim Norton 1960-68429 Cliff Parsley 1977-82

FRANCHISE PUNTING LEADERS

Throughout his career, Craig Hentrich has consistently placed highly

in the league in punts “Inside the 20.” Since the statistic started to be tracked

in 1976, Hentrich ranks second among all punters in percentage of total

punts placed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.

Highest career percentage of punts placed inside the 20 (minimum

200 career punts, 1976-2008 seasons):

Pct.

Player Punts Avg Net In20 In20

1. Mike Scifres 327 44.2 39.0 140 42.8

2. Craig Hentrich 1119 42.8 36.8 391 34.9

3. Dustin Colquitt 286 43.7 38.4 98 34.3

4. Michael Koenen 286 42.2 37.2 98 34.3

5. Josh Miller 750 43.1 35.9 248 33.1

6. Saverio Rocca 134 43.0 36.1 44 32.8

7. Hunter Smith 567 43.4 35.1 186 32.8

8. Sam Koch 226 43.9 37.7 74 32.7

9. Matt Turk 950 42.5 37.3 310 32.6

10. Chris Kluwe 307 44.4 35.8 100 32.6

PERCENT OF PUNTS INSIDE THE 20

Kicker Rob Bironas, who is in his fourth NFL sea-

son, elevated his career to new heights in 2007 and po-

sitioned his name among some of the franchise’s all-time

great kickers.

The 2007 Pro Bowl and Associated Press All-Pro

selection moved into a tie for seventh place (Skip But-

ler) on the team’s all-time scoring list. He holds fran-

chise records for most field goals in a game (eight, also

a NFL record), most consecutive games with at least

one field goal (19) and longest field goal (60 yards on

Dec. 3, 2006).

Also one of the NFL’s best kickoff specialists, he ranked sixth in the

league over his first three seasons with 37 total touchbacks.

Bironas’ 2007 campaign arguably was the second-finest season ever

by a Titans kicker, behind only Al Del Greco’s 1998 campaign. Bironas fin-

ished second in team annals behind Del Greco’s 1998 effort in scoring (133

to 136), made field goals (35 to 36) and field goal accuracy (89.7 percent to

92.3 percent). He led the NFL in field goals and was fourth in the league in

scoring, third among kickers. On Oct. 21, 2007, Bironas set a new NFL

record with eight field goals in a game at Houston.

Over his three-year career Bironas has made six game-winning field

goals, a total that ranks second in club annals behind Del Greco (10).

The former Arena Football League kicker and part-time security guard orig-

inally signed in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent in 2002.

K ROB BIRONAS

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Bironas’ 2008 Highlights:

� At Detroit (11/27), made four field goals in four attempts, all from be-

yond 40 yards (49, 41, 45 and 43 yards). It was the first time in his career

he made four field goals of 40 or more yards in the same game. He also set

a career high with five extra points. He went over the 100-point mark for the

second consecutive season.

� Against the New York Jets (11/23), made both field goal attempts (43

and 49 yards) to give him 100 career field goals.

� Against Green Bay (11/2), made four of five field goal attempts, in-

cluding the game-winner from 41 yards in overtime. It was the seventh

game-winning field goal of his career. He also hit from 31, 25 and 22 yards.

He surpassed Toni Fritsch (392 points) for sixth place on the team’s all-

time scoring list.

� Against Indianapolis (10/27), connected on three of four field goal at-

tempts, making kicks of 34, 44 and 48 yards. The first two successful at-

tempts gave him 20 consecutive field goals, tying Al Del Greco’s franchise

record (1998-99). Del Greco made 20 consecutive field goals from 1998 to

1999. Bironas made every field goal from Dec. 16, 2007 until missing a 43-

yard attempt later in the game against the Colts.

� At Kansas City (10/19), he connected on field goal attempts of 49 and

46 yards to give him 18 consecutive successful field goals, tying Al Del Greco

for the third-longest streak in team history.

� At Baltimore (10/5), he made both field goal attempts (35 and 26) in a

13-10 victory.

� Against Minnesota (9/28), he booted three field goals, connecting

from 20, 32 and 49 yards.

Bironas’ Career Regular Season Statistics:

GP FGM FGA Pct XPM XPA Pts

2005 16 23 29 79.3 30 32 99

2006 16 22 28 78.6 32 32 98

2007 16 35 39 89.7 28 28 133

2008 12 24 27 88.9 32 32 104

Career 60 104 123 84.6 122 124 434

In Week 9 of the 2008 regular season, Titans kicker Rob Bironas

moved past former Oilers kicker Toni Fritsch for sixth place on the fran-

chise’s all-time scoring list.

Franchise Career Scoring Leaders:

Player Years TD Rush Rec. Ret. FG PAT Points

1. Al Del Greco 1991-00 0 0 0 0 246 322 1,060

2. George Blanda 1960-66 4 4 0 0 91 301 598

3. Tony Zendejas 1985-90 0 0 0 0 117 197 548

4. Eddie George 1996-03 74 64 10 0 0 6 450

5. Earl Campbell 1978-84 73 73 0 0 0 0 438

6. Rob Bironas 2005-08 0 0 0 0 104 121 434

7. Toni Fritsch 1977-81 0 0 0 0 81 149 392

8. Skip Butler 1972-77 0 0 0 0 70 120 330

9. Charlie Hennigan 1960-66 51 0 51 0 0 0 306

10. Ken Burrough 1971-81 48 1 47 0 0 0 288

Ernest Givins 1986-94 48 1 46 1 0 0 288

Haywood Jeffires 1987-95 47 0 47 0 0 6 288

FRANCHISE LEADING SCORERS

In addition to his success kicking field goals, Rob Bironas also con-

tributes to the team with his ability to record touchbacks on kickoffs. Bironas

is tied for third in the NFL in 2008 with 18 touchbacks on 68 kickoffs.

In 2007, Bironas registered a career-high total of 16 touchbacks on 75

kickoffs to rank third in the NFL.

2008 NFL leaders in touchbacks on kickoffs:

Player Team Kickoffs Touchbacks TB Pct.

1. Rhys Lloyd Car 62 22 35.5

2. Sebastian Janikowski Oak 48 19 39.6

3. Rob Bironas Ten 68 18 26.5

Matt Prater Den 64 18 28.1

5. Olindo Mare Sea 52 17 32.7

6. Stephen Gostkowski NE 66 16 24.2

7. Mason Crosby GB 69 15 21.7

8. David Akers Phi 69 11 15.9

Phil Dawson Cle 57 11 19.3

10. Michael Koenen Atl 67 10 14.9

Neil Rackers Ari 66 10 15.2

Josh Scobee Jac 48 10 20.8

NFL TOUCHBACK LEADERS

On Oct. 27 against Indianapolis, kicker Rob Bironas’ streak of 20 con-secutive field goals came to an end with a miss against the IndianapolisColts. Bironas had made every field goal during the regular season sinceDec. 16, 2007. His streak tied Al Del Greco’s club record, which was setduring the 1998 and 1999 seasons.

Bironas now owns two of the top three field goal streaks in franchisehistory. He connected on 19 straight field goals in a separate run in 2007.

Most consecutive field goals without a miss, franchise history:

Player Years FGs

1. Rob Bironas 2007-08 20

Al Del Greco 1998-99 20

3. Rob Bironas 2007 19

4. Al Del Greco 1995-96 18

5. Al Del Greco 1999-00 14

CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS

Titans kicker Rob Bironas made his 100th career field goal Nov. 23

against the Jets. In doing so, he moved into the NFL’s all-time top 10 in field

goal percentage.

To qualify in the NFL record books in the category of highest career

field goal percentage, a kicker is required to have a minimum of 100 made

field goals. Mike Vanderjagt is the league’s all-time leader at 86.5 percent.

Highest field goal percentage in NFL history (min. 100 field goals):

Player Made Att Pct

1. Mike Vanderjagt 230 266 86.5

2. Shayne Graham 167 195 85.6

3. Nate Kaeding 112 131 85.5

4. Robbie Gould 102 120 85.0

5. Rob Bironas 104 123 84.6

6. Matt Stover 452 541 83.5

7. Phil Dawson 208 250 83.2

8. Jeff Reed 157 189 83.1

9. Matt Bryant 134 162 82.7

10. John Carney 452 547 82.6

FIELD GOAL PCT., NFL HISTORY

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OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER)QUARTERBACKSQuarterbacks Coach: Craig Johnson -- 9th NFL Season, 9th with Titans

(7th as quarterbacks coach)

Quarterback Kerry Collins is in his 14th NFL season and third with the

Titans. In 2007, he appeared in six games with one start. He totaled 82

passing attempts, 50 completions for 531 yards and did not pass for a touch-

down or an interception. Collins ranks in the NFL’s all-time Top 20 in several

major passing categories, including pass attempts (12th), completions (13th)

and passing yards (16th).

Quarterback Vince Young is in his third pro season. In 2007, he

started 15 games and earned a 9-6 record. The 2006 Offensive Rookie of

the Year was 238-of-382 (62.3 percent) for 2,546 yards and nine touchdowns

in his second NFL season. He also rushed for 395 yards and three touch-

downs on 93 carries. He missed one game (10/21 at Houston) with a quad

injury.

Quarterback Chris Simms was signed by the Titans on Sept. 10, 2008.

He spent the first five years of his career in Tampa Bay, where he played in

19 games (15 starts) and passed for 3,087 yards. He spent the 2007 season

on injured reserve.

TITANS PASSING - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

GP / GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk Yds Rat

Kerry Collins (14th Year)

2008 12 / 11 328 192 58.5 2,125 6.48 9 2.7 4 1.2 56t 7 50 81.9

Career 174 / 160 5,582 3,110 55.7 36,842 6.60 183 3.3 176 3.2 89t 312 2,052 73.8

Chris Simms (6th Year)

2008 0 / 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 -

Career 19 / 15 492 291 59.1 3,087 6.27 12 2.4 17 3.5 78t 43 312 71.2

Vince Young (3rd Year)

2008 2 / 1 23 13 56.5 164 7.13 1 4.3 2 8.7 54 1 3 57.2

Career 32 / 29 762 435 57.1 4,909 6.44 22 2.9 32 4.2 73 51 289 68.6

RUNNING BACKS & FULLBACKSRunning Backs Coach: Earnest Byner -- 5th NFL Season, 1st with Titans

Running Backs:

LenDale White is in his third season in 2008. White, who the team

selected out of USC in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, was the

team’s leading rusher in 2007. White recorded his first 1,000-yard season,

gaining 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns on 303 carries. He ranked

eighth in the AFC and 12th in the NFL in rushing yards.

The Titans used their first-round draft pick in 2008 on Chris Johnson,

a running back from East Carolina. The 24th overall pick in the draft

rushed for 2,982 yards and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards in

college. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2008, he posted the

fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with a time of 4.24 seconds.

In the 2007 draft, the Titans selected Arizona’s Chris Henry with a

second-round choice. As a rookie, the former Arizona Wildcat was fourth

on the team with 119 yards and two touchdowns on 31 rushing attempts.

Rounding out the running back corps is Quinton Ganther, a first-year

pro who spent the majority of the 2006 and 2007 season on the practice

squad. The Titans originally drafted Ganther as a seventh-round pick from

Utah in 2006.

Fullbacks:

Ahmard Hall is in his third NFL season after originally signing with

the club as a rookie free agent in 2006. He received a multi-year contract

extension during the 2008 offseason. In 2007, he played in 11 games (five

starts). His statistics included one rushing attempt for eight yards and nine

receptions for 60 yards. Used primarily as a blocking back, he helped the

team finish the season with the NFL’s fifth-ranked rushing offense.

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OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER)

GP / GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD

RUNNING BACKS

Quinton Ganther (1st Year)

2008 10 / 0 5 34 6.8 22 0

Career 14 / 0 5 34 6.8 22 0

Chris Henry (2nd Year)

2008 0 / 0 0 0 - 0 0

Career 7 / 0 31 119 3.8 24t 2

Chris Johnson (Rookie)

2008/Career 12 / 11 203 958 4.7 66t 7

LenDale White (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 1 146 575 3.9 80t 13

Career 41 / 17 510 1,929 3.8 80t 20

GP / GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD

FULLBACKS

Ahmard Hall (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 8 7 18 2.6 6 0

Career 37 / 19 15 47 3.1 11 0

QUARTERBACKS

Kerry Collins (14th Year)

2008 12 / 11 23 44 1.9 17 0

Career 174 / 160 349 666 1.9 22 9

Chris Simms (6th Year)

2008 0 / 0 0 0 - 0 0

Career 19 / 15 30 52 1.7 12 1

Vince Young (3rd Year)

2008 2 / 1 3 2 0.7 4 0

Career 32 / 29 179 949 5.3 39t 10

TITANS RUSHING - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

WIDE RECEIVERSWide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves -- 7th NFL Season, 2nd with Titans

Justin Gage is in his sixth NFL season and second season with the

Titans. He was signed as an unrestricted free agent during the 2007 off-

season. In his first season with the Titans, he tied for the team lead with

55 receptions. He led the squad with a career-high 750 receiving yards

and scored two touchdowns. Gage spent his first four NFL seasons with

the Chicago Bears, where he totaled 64 receptions for 908 yards and four

touchdowns.

Justin McCareins rejoined his original NFL club after signing with the

Titans as a free agent during the 2008 offseason. McCareins, who is in his

eighth NFL season, was selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the

2001 NFL Draft. In 2004, he was traded to the New York Jets, where he

spent the next four years. In 2007, McCareins totaled 19 receptions for

232 yards in his final campaign with the Jets.

Brandon Jones is in his fourth season in 2008. The former third-

round draft choice was placed on injured reserve in 2007 with a groin injury

after tallying 21 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns.

Lavelle Hawkins was Tennessee’s second draft pick of the fourth

round in 2008. The former California star totaled 136 career receptions in

three years with the Golden Bears before entering the NFL.

Two members of the 2007 draft class return with the receiving corps.

The Titans used a third-round pick last season on former Fresno State

standout Paul Williams and a fourth-round pick on Florida State product

Chris Davis. Williams was inactive for every game in 2007, while Davis

contributed five receptions for 38 yards. Davis also led the team with 31

punt returns for 293 yards (9.5 avg.).

TIGHT ENDSTight Ends Coach: John Zernhelt -- 4th NFL Season, 3rd with Titans

Tight end Alge Crumpler is in his eighth NFL campaign and first sea-

son with the Titans. The four-time Pro Bowler signed with the Titans as a

free agent during the 2008 offseason after spending his first seven years

with the Atlanta Falcons. In Atlanta, the former North Carolina Tarheel be-

came the franchise’s all-time leader among tight ends in career receptions

(316) and career touchdown receptions (35).

Tight end Bo Scaife is in his fourth NFL season out of the University

of Texas. In 2007, he was the team’s leading receiver among tight ends.

The former sixth-round draft choice was third overall on the team with 46

receptions for 421 yards and one touchdown.

In the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Titans selected California

tight end Craig Stevens. Stevens appeared in 50 games in four seasons

at Cal and recorded 51 career receptions.

Alge Crumpler is in his first season with the Titans.

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OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER)

GP / GS No Yds Avg Lg TD

WIDE RECEIVERS

Chris Davis (2nd Year)

2008 4 / 0 2 31 15.5 21 0

Career 16 / 0 7 69 9.9 21 0

Justin Gage (6th Year)

2008 9 / 8 24 453 18.9 56t 4

Career 74 / 32 143 2,111 14.8 73 10

Lavelle Hawkins (Rookie)

2008/Career 9 / 1 7 68 9.7 19 0

Brandon Jones (4th Year)

2008 12 / 5 34 367 10.8 26 1

Career 47 / 25 105 1,298 12.4 53 9

Justin McCareins (8th Year)

2008 10 / 7 19 290 15.3 37 0

Career 110 / 64 229 3,554 15.5 73 16

Paul Williams (2nd Year)

2008 4 / 0 0 0 - 0 0

Career 4 / 0 0 0 - 0 0

TIGHT ENDS

Alge Crumpler (5th Year)

2008 12 / 12 20 207 10.4 28 1

Career 120 / 105 336 4,419 13.2 63 36

GP / GS No Yds Avg Lg TD

Bo Scaife (4th Year)

2008 12 / 6 48 498 10.4 44 2

Career 58 / 38 160 1,562 9.8 44 7

Craig Stevens (Rookie)

2008/Career 12 / 1 0 0 - 0 0

RUNNING BACKS AND FULLBACKS

Quinton Ganther (1st Year)

2008 10 / 0 3 40 13.3 15 0

Career 14 / 0 3 40 13.3 15 0

Ahmard Hall (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 8 9 94 10.4 54 1

Career 37 / 19 33 292 8.8 54 1

Chris Henry (2nd Year)

2008 0 / 0 0 0 - 0 0

Career 7 / 0 6 53 8.8 18 0

Chris Johnson (Rookie)

2008/Career 12 / 11 35 227 6.5 25 1

LenDale White (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 1 4 14 3.5 7 0

Career 41 / 17 38 188 4.9 15 0

TITANS RECEIVING - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

OFFENSIVE LINEMENOffensive Line Coach: Mike Munchak -- 15th NFL Season, 15th with Ti-

tans (12th as offensive line coach)

Centers:

Center Kevin Mawae is a 15-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowler.

The former Seattle Seahawk and New York Jet was signed as an unre-

stricted free agent in 2006. After starting 16 games in 2006, he started the

first 14 games of 2007 before a calf injury forced him to miss the final two

regular season games and the team’s Wild Card Playoff Game.

Leroy Harris, a fourth-round draft choice from N.C. State in 2007,

played in five games as a rookie, primarily on special teams.

Guards:

The Titans have two new starters at guard this season – left guard Eu-

gene Amano and right guard Jake Scott. The Titans turned to free agency

to sign Scott from the Indianapolis Colts. He started 55 consecutive games

from 2005-07 to end his career with the Colts. Amano has been an impor-

tant contributor since his rookie year in 2004, backing up all three interior line

positions. The former seventh-round pick received a contract extension in

2007 and is now in his first season as a full-time starter.

Leroy Harris and Daniel Loper serve as the primary back-ups at

guard.

Tackles:

The starters at tackle are Michael Roos and David Stewart, bookend

tackles who both were drafted in 2005 and received contract extensions dur-

ing the 2008 offseason. Roos, a former second-round pick from Eastern

Washington, started 15 games as a rookie at right tackle and every game

since then on the left side. Stewart, a former fourth-rounder, has not missed

a start since entering the lineup in 2006.

Backing up Roos and Stewart are Daniel Loper and Mike Otto. Loper,

a former fifth-round draft choice in 2005, played every game during the 2007

season on special teams and started the team’s playoff game at right guard.

Otto was drafted in the seventh round in 2007 from Purdue and spent most

of his rookie season on the practice squad.

TITANS OFFENSIVE LINE - 2008 & CAREER

REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

2008 Career

Player (NFL exp.) GP GS GP GS

Centers

Leroy Harris (2) 12 0 17 0

Kevin Mawae (15) 12 12 222 219

Guards

Eugene Amano (4) 12 12 75 20

Jake Scott (5) 12 12 72 69

Tackles

Daniel Loper (4) 12 0 36 0

Mike Otto (1) 0 0 0 0

Michael Roos (4) 12 12 60 60

David Stewart (4) 12 12 42 42

Left Tackle Michael Roos has started every game during his career.

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DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: JIM SCHWARTZ)

LINEBACKERSAsst. Head Coach/Linebackers: Dave McGinnis -- 23rd NFL Season, 5th

with Titans

Starting right outside linebacker Keith Bulluck is in his ninth NFL sea-

son. The team’s third all-time leading tackler led the Titans with a career-

high five interceptions in 2007 and added 109 tackles. It was his fifth

consecutive season with 100 or more stops. Bulluck has not missed a start

from 2002-07.

At left outside linebacker, David Thornton returns for his seventh NFL

season after recording one of the best campaigns of his career in 2007. The

former unrestricted free agent from the Indianapolis Colts led the team with

140 tackles, the second-highest total of his career.

Ryan Fowler was the team’s starting middle linebacker for 14 games

in 2007, his first season with the Titans, before landing on injured reserve

with a shoulder injury. The fifth-year pro from Duke was signed during the

2007 offseason as a restricted free agent from the Dallas Cowboys.

Stephen Tulloch, a fourth-round draft choice in 2006, has the versa-

tility to play all three linebacker positions. He also served as one of the lead-

ers of Tennessee’s special teams units during his first two seasons.

Other members of the Titans linebacking corps include Josh Stamer,

who is in his first year with the Titans after spending his first five NFL seasons

as a special teams standout with the Buffalo Bills; Stanford Keglar, a fourth-

round draft choice from Purdue; Colin Allred, a first-year player who spent

most of 2007 on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster

in December; and Ken Amato, a sixth-year player who primarily serves as

the team’s long snapper.

TITANS LINEBACKERS - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

TACKLES . . . INTERCEPTIONS . . . FUMBLES . . .

GP / GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds QBP TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT

Colin Allred (1st Year)

2008 8 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Career 11 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12

Ken Amato (6th Year)

2008 12 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Career 73 / 0 7 5 2 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33

Keith Bulluck (9th Year)

2008 12 / 12 95 63 32 0.5 3.5 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0

Career 139 / 112 1122 733 389 18.0 119.5 46 49 16 147 35 1 54 13 9 148 28

Ryan Fowler (5th Year)

2008 12 / 4 22 11 11 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Career 58 / 21 114 66 48 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 46

Stanford Keglar (Rookie)

2008/Career 9 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Josh Stamer (6th Year)

2008 12 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

Career 82 / 0 15 9 6 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104

David Thornton (7th Year)

2008 12 / 12 70 47 23 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

Career 107 / 88 726 476 250 4.0 16 2 18 5 19 11 0 19 8 1 0 42

Stephen Tulloch (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 8 70 45 25 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 3

Career 44 / 12 143 96 47 0.5 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 4 0 2 4 31

CORNERBACKSDefensive Backs Coach: Chuck Cecil -- 8th NFL Season, 8th with Titans

(2nd as defensive backs coach)

Cornerback Cortland Finnegan is entering his third NFL season and

second as the team’s full-time starter at right cornerback. In 2007, the former

seventh-round draft choice from Samford led the squad with 16 passes de-

fensed and was tied for third on the team with 109 tackles.

Left cornerback Nick Harper, the senior-most member of the starting

secondary, is in his eighth NFL season and second campaign with the Titans.

In 2007, he tied for second on the team with three interceptions. Harper, who

joined the Titans after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the

Indianapolis Colts, was signed as an unrestricted free agent during the 2007

offseason.

The Titans signed 12th-year veteran Tyrone Poole on Nov. 22, 2008.

Poole was originally a first-round draft choice out of Fort Valley State by the Car-

olina Panthers in 1995. He has previous experience with the Panthers, Indi-

anapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders.

During the 2008 offseason, the Titans signed versatile defensive back

Chris Carr as a restricted free agent. He played in every game with the Oak-

land Raiders in his first three NFL seasons and became the club’s all-time kick-

off return leader.

Two members of the Titans secondary were placed on injured reserve

on Nov. 22, 2008: Reynaldo Hill, a fourth-year pro and former seventh-

round draft choice, and fourth-year veteran Eric King, who spent his first NFL

season with the Buffalo Bills in 2005 and was claimed off waivers by the Titans

just prior to the start of the 2006 season.

SAFETIESDefensive Backs Coach: Chuck Cecil -- 8th NFL Season, 8th with Titans

(2nd as defensive backs coach);

Asst. Secondary Coach: Marcus Robertson -- 2nd NFL Season, 2nd with

Titans

Strong safety Chris Hope is in his third season with the Titans and sev-

enth NFL season. He started the first 11 games of the 2007 season before

landing on injured reserve with a neck injury in December. His season sta-

tistics included 60 tackles and two interceptions. The former Florida State

product spent his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before join-

ing the Titans as an unrestricted free agent.

Michael Griffin is entering his first full season as the team’s starting

free safety. A first-round draft choice from the University of Texas in 2007,

he moved into the starting lineup during his rookie campaign and totaled 49

tackles, three interceptions, eight passes defensed, one forced fumble and

a team-high 16 special teams tackles.

Fourth-year veteran Vincent Fuller is in his second full season as the

team’s nickel defensive back. In 16 games in 2007, the former fourth-round

pick from Virginia Tech recorded 35 tackles, one sack and two interceptions

that were returned for touchdowns.

Sixth-year safety Donnie Nickey has established himself as one of the

team’s top special teams performers and a dependable reserve in the defen-

sive backfield during his career. He played every game in 2007 and posted

eight tackles and one fumble recovery on special teams.

The Titans signed second-year veteran Tuff Harris off their practice

squad on Nov. 22, 2008. Harris, a product of Montana, spent the 2007 season

with the Miami Dolphins.

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TITANS CORNERBACKS AND SAFETIES - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS



CORNERBACKS

Chris Carr (4th Year)

2008 12 / 1 22 14 8 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 11

Career 60 / 5 71 53 18 0.0 0 0 0 2 100 100t 1 9 0 0 0 16

Cortland Finnegan (3rd Year)

2008 12 / 12 65 50 15 1.0 2 0 2 5 100 99t 1 18 0 0 0 0

Career 44 / 30 231 181 50 4.0 19 4 4 6 114 99t 1 41 1 1 92 19

Nick Harper (8th Year)

2008 10 / 9 57 50 7 0.0 0 0 0 2 11 11 0 14 1 0 0 0

Career 113 / 83 520 415 105 0.0 0 0 3 20 282 75t 1 85 2 4 0 21

Reynaldo Hill (4th Year - Injured Reserve)

2008 5 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Career 48 / 26 119 94 25 0.0 0 0 0 6 108 52 1 16 0 0 0 18

Eric King (4th Year - Injured Reserve)

2008 10 / 1 10 9 1 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 5

Career 52 / 3 60 44 16 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 26

Tyrone Poole (12th Year)

2008 1 / 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Career 143 / 112 505 436 69 6.0 45 0 0 18 231 0 0 140 9 5 0 8

SAFETIES

Vincent Fuller (4th Year)

2008 12 / 1 32 26 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 3

Career 46 / 1 82 64 18 1.0 7 5 2 2 137 76t 2 10 3 0 0 18

Michael Griffin (2nd Year)

2008 12 / 12 64 40 24 1.0 4 2 2 4 21 15 0 7 1 0 0 14

Career 28 / 22 113 74 39 1.0 4 2 3 7 24 15 0 15 2 0 0 30

Tuff Harris (2nd Year)

2008 2 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Career 3 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Chris Hope (7th Year)

2008 12 / 12 75 56 19 1.0 0 0 3 4 53 39 0 7 0 0 0 0

Career 101 / 71 479 357 122 1.0 0 2 4 15 304 61t 1 43 2 4 6 0

Donnie Nickey (6th Year)

2008 12 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

Career 88 / 6 36 30 6 1.0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 62

DEFENSIVE LINEMENDefensive Line Coach: Jim Washburn -- 10th NFL Season, 10th with Ti-

tans

Defensive Ends:

Right defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch was voted to his second Pro

Bowl at the conclusion of 2007, his seventh NFL season and third season

with the Titans. He cracked the team’s all-time Top 10 in sacks with 31 take-

downs over his first three seasons in Tennessee. In 2007, he led the team

for the third consecutive year with 12 sacks and ranked second on the team

with 115 tackles. The former Nebraska product has led the team in sacks and

recorded at least 100 tackles in each season since signing with the team as

an unrestricted free agent from the Arizona Cardinals in 2005.

Left defensive end Jevon Kearse was re-signed by the Titans in March

2008, re-uniting the three-time Pro Bowler with the club that drafted him in

1999. A veteran of nine previous NFL seasons, the former first-round draft

choice spent the past four years in Philadelphia after beginning his career

with the Titans. The former University of Florida star led his team in sacks

in six of his first seven NFL seasons. He won the Associated Press NFL

Defensive Rookie of the Year Award in 1999 after setting a rookie record

with 14.5 sacks.

Dave Ball was signed as a free agent during the 2008 offseason. The

fourth-year player from UCLA was originally drafted in the fourth round of

the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He spent time with the

Chargers, New York Jets and Carolina Panthers prior to joining the Titans.

Defensive end Jacob Ford, a sixth-round draft choice out of Central

Arkansas in 2007, was placed on injured reserve during his rookie presea-

son with an Achilles injury.

William Hayes was drafted by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2008

NFL Draft. He recorded 15 sacks in his four-year career at Winston-Salem

State.

Defensive Tackles:

The 6-6, 320-pound Albert Haynesworth had arguably his best year

in 2007, his sixth NFL season. The right defensive tackle was named to his

first Pro Bowl after registering a career-high six sacks, 69 tackles, 23 quar-

terback pressures, six tackles for loss and three passes defensed.

Haynesworth was originally drafted by the Titans from the University of Ten-

nessee in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Left defensive tackle Tony Brown was signed as a free agent in Octo-

ber 2006 after previous stints in Carolina, Miami and San Francisco. In

2007, his third NFL season, the Chattanooga native started all 16 games

and finished fifth on the team with a career-high 83 tackles. He was signed

to a multi-year contract extension during the 2007 season.

Rookie Jason Jones was drafted by the Titans in the second round of

the 2008 NFL Draft. Jones, who also has the ability to play defensive end,

recorded 14 sacks and 174 tackles in his four-year career at Eastern Michigan.

Third-year defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson is in his first full season

in Tennessee. He was promoted from the practice squad during the 2007

season. He gained previous experience with the Miami Dolphins and served

a stint in NFL Europa in 2007.

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TITANS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS



DEFENSIVE ENDS

Dave Ball (4th Year)

2008 12 / 1 40 18 22 4.5 23.5 10 0 1 15 15t 1 1 1 0 0 0

Career 33 / 1 50 25 25 4.5 23.5 10 0 1 15 15t 1 5 1 0 0 0

Jacob Ford (2nd Year)

2008 10 / 2 25 14 11 4.0 37 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

Career 10 / 2 25 14 11 4.0 37 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

William Hayes (Rookie)

2008/Career 5 / 0 10 7 3 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Jevon Kearse (10th Year)

2008 12 / 12 38 28 10 2.5 11.5 14 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

Career 123 / 114 482 301 181 72.0 360 145 5 1 0 0 0 31 31 3 14 0

Kyle Vanden Bosch (8th Year)

2008 9 / 9 41 14 27 4.5 25 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0

Career 92 / 77 467 250 217 40.5 258.5 96 26 0 0 0 0 3 12 5 9 0

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Tony Brown (4th Year)

2008 11 / 11 57 34 23 3.5 18 17 8 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 4 0

Career 56 / 33 218 130 88 10.0 57 52 21 0 0 0 0 11 1 3 44 0

Albert Haynesworth (7th Year)

2008 12 / 12 64 40 24 8.5 52.5 19 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0

Career 88 / 72 443 262 181 24.0 155.5 117 46 0 0 0 0 12 7 2 0 0

Jason Jones (Rookie)

2008/Career 9 / 1 36 19 17 1.5 9.5 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

Kevin Vickerson (3rd Year)

2008 7 / 0 23 10 13 1.5 7.5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Career 11 / 0 26 12 14 1.5 7.5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

SPECIALISTS OVERVIEWSpecial Teams Coach: Alan Lowry -- 28th NFL Season, 13th with Titans

(10th as special teams coach)

Kickers:

Kicker Rob Bironas is in his fourth NFL season. In 2007, he was voted

to his first Pro Bowl. The former Arena League standout was 35-of-39 on

field goals and 28-of-28 on PATs. He led the NFL in made field goals and

was second in the AFC and third in the NFL in scoring among kickers with

133 points. He made 19 consecutive field goals from Oct. 14-Nov. 25, in-

cluding an NFL-record eight field goals at Houston on Oct. 21. On kickoffs,

he was third in the NFL with 16 touchbacks.

Punters:

Craig Hentrich completed his 14th NFL season and 10th campaign

with the Titans in 2007. The franchise’s all-time leader in career punts

recorded a 42.0-yard average (36.5 net) on 70 punts. He became the 17th

punter in NFL history to reach 1,000 punts. Of active punters, only the Giants’

Jeff Feagles has more career punts than Hentrich, who is 14th on the NFL’s

all-time list.

Hentrich also serves as the team’s primary holder on field goals and extra

point attempts, with Donnie Nickey backing him up.

Returners:

During the 2008 offseason, the Titans signed Chris Carr as a restricted

free agent from the Oakland Raiders. The former Boise State standout pos-

sesses the ability to handle punt return and kickoff return duties for the Titans.

In his first three NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders, he became the club’s

all-time kickoff return leader. In 2007, he fielded 59 kickoffs for 1,327 yards

(22.5 avg.) and added eight punt returns for 52 yards (6.5 avg.)

In 2007, fourth-round draft pick Chris Davis led the team with 31 punt

returns for 293 yards (9.5 avg.). Michael Griffin led the team with 18 kickoff

returns for 422 yards (23.4 avg.).

Wide receiver Brandon Jones and rookies Chris Johnson and

Lavelle Hawkins also serve as returners for the Titans.

Long-Snappers:

The team’s primary long snapper is sixth-year veteran Ken Amato.

The former Montana State player has been with the club since 2003.

Backing up Amato at long snapper is starting center Kevin Mawae.

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TITANS SPECIALISTS - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

PAT FG 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ KICKOFFS

GP / GS Ma Att Ma Att Pct Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Blk LG Pts No InEZ TB

KICKERS

Rob Bironas (4th Year)

2008 12 / 0 32 32 24 27 88.9 0 0 4 4 6 6 14 17 0 0 0 49 104 68 36 17

Career 60 / 0 122 124 104 123 84.6 0 0 34 37 31 32 32 42 7 12 0 60 434 281 126 54

GP / GS No. Yds Avg Ret Yds R Avg TB In Lg Blk Net

PUNTERS

Craig Hentrich (15th Year)

2008 12 / 0 65 2812 43.3 25 243 9.7 8 22 75 0 37.1

Career 235 / 0 1119 47946 42.8 483 3913 8.1 137 391 78 3 36.8

Punt Returns Kickoff Returns

GP / GS No FC Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD

RETURNERS

Chris Carr (4th Year)

2008 12 / 1 26 16 239 9.2 34 0 28 785 28.0 52 0

Career 60 / 5 103 42 693 6.7 35 0 229 5626 24.6 62 0

Chris Davis (2nd Year)

2008 4 / 0 2 0 6 3.0 9 0 0 0 - 0 0

Career 16 / 0 33 12 299 9.1 39 0 2 37 18.5 19 0

Lavelle Hawkins (Rookie)

2008 9 / 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 7 130 18.6 23 0

SPECIALISTS OVERVIEW

� Entering his 14th full season as head coach (with six games in 1994 as

interim head coach), Jeff Fisher maintains his status as the active head

coach with the NFL’s longest continuous tenure with one team.

� Head Coach Jeff Fisher can become only the third head coach since the

NFL merger in 1970 to start his career with a franchise and go on to coach

14 full seasons with the same team. The other two coaches are Hall of

Famer Joe Gibbs (16 seasons with Washington) and Bill Cowher (15 with

Pittsburgh).

� With three more wins, Jeff Fisher will move into a tie with Weeb Ewbank

(134 career wins) for 21st place on the NFL’s all-time head coaching wins

list.

� The Titans will look to capture a playoff berth in consecutive seasons for

the first time since 2002-03.

� The Titans offense will try to finish in the top five in the NFL in rushing for

the third consecutive season.

� The Titans offense will try to produce a 1,000-yard running back for the

11th time in the past 13 seasons.

� With 1,145 passing yards in 2008, Vince Young will become just the fifth

quarterback in franchise history to throw for 6,000 career passing yards.

� QB Kerry Collins became the 15th player in NFL history to record 35,000

career passing yards.

� RB LenDale White (1,930 career rushing yards) will move into 10th place

on the Titans’ all-time rushing list with 395 more rushing yards in 2008.

� RB LenDale White can become the first player since Eddie George in

2002-03 to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns.

� C Kevin Mawae will attempt to make his seventh Pro Bowl roster in 15

NFL seasons.

� C Kevin Mawae will play in his 225th career NFL game with four more

games played in 2008.

� TE Alge Crumpler needs 14 more receptions in 2008 to reach 350 career

catches.

� WR Brandon Jones notched his 100th career reception this season.

� DE Kyle Vanden Bosch needs 34 more tackles in 2008 to reach 500 for

his career.

� DE Kyle Vanden Bosch can become the first player since Ray Childress

from 1986-89 to lead the team in sacks for four consecutive seasons.

� DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (35.5 sacks with Titans) will rank eighth on the

team’s all-time sack list with 9.5 more sacks in 2008.

� DE Jevon Kearse (50 sacks with the Titans) will take over fifth place on

the team’s all-time sack list with nine more sacks.

� With three more sacks in 2008, DE Jevon Kearse will notch 75 career

sacks.

� LB Keith Bulluck registered his 1,100th career tackle this season.

� CB Nick Harper reached 500 career tackles during the 2008 season.

� CB Nick Harper needs one more interception to record his sixth consec-

utive season with three or more interceptions.

� K Rob Bironas can become the first Titans player since Al Del Greco

(1992-00) to lead the team in scoring for four consecutive seasons.

� K Rob Bironas (434 career points) will take over fifth place on the team’s

all-time scoring list with with five more points.

� K Rob Bironas reached 100 field goals for his career this season.

� P Craig Hentrich (235 career games played) will move into a tie for fifth

place on the NFL’s all-time games played list for punters if he plays in all

16 games in 2008.

� P Craig Hentrich took over ninth place on the NFL’s all-time punts list,

surpassing Mark Royals.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2008

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Offensive rankings in 2008 by the week based on yardage, followed by

yearly rankings since 1999:

After NFL Offense AFC Offense

Week Opp. Tot Rush Pass Tot Rush Pass

1 Jax 17 13 19 7 5 9

2 at Cin 19T 7 23 7 3 11

3 Hou 18 7 22 5 3 9

4 Min 23 8 23 10 4 9

5 at Bal 25 13 24 11 4 11

6 Bye 24 12 25 11 5 11

7 at KC 20 4 26 8 1 12

8 Ind 23 4 28 10 1 13

9 GB 21 4 29 9 1 14

10 at Chi 21 6 27 9 2 13

11 at Jax 20 7 25 9 2 11

12 NYJ 23 9 24 10 4 12

13 at Det 18 6 24 7 2 12

14 Cle

15 at Hou

16 Pit

17 at Ind

Final yearly team rankings:

Titans in 2007 21 5 27 10 3 14

Titans in 2006 27 5 30 12 3 15

Titans in 2005 17 23 9 10 12 5

Titans in 2004 11 14 10 6 10 5

Titans in 2003 8 26 5 4 14 3

Titans in 2002 17 11 20 9 7 11

Titans in 2001 8 12 8T 5 8 4

Titans in 2000 14 7 16 8 6 8

Titans in 1999 13 13 13T 6 9 5T

Defensive rankings in 2008 by the week based on yardage, followed by

yearly rankings since 1999:

After NFL Defense AFC Defense

Week Opp. Tot Rush Pass Tot Rush Pass

1 Jax 3 1 8T 2 1 5

2 at Cin 3 2 9 2 1 6

3 Hou 3 10 3 3 4 3

4 Min 5 8 8 3 4 6

5 at Bal 5 11 7 3 5 5

6 Bye 5 13 6 3 5 4

7 at KC 3 8 5 3 4 4

8 Ind 4 10 4 3 4 4

9 GB 7 10 12 3 5 5

10 at Chi 5 8 12 3 4 5

11 at Jax 6 10 6 3 5 2

12 NYJ 7 15T 7 3 6T 3

13 at Det 5 12 4 3 5 3

14 Cle

15 at Hou

16 Pit

17 at Ind

Final yearly team rankings:

Titans in 2007 5 5 10 4 3 9

Titans in 2006 32 30 27 16 15 15

Titans in 2005 19 22 17 10 11 7

Titans in 2004 27 18 26 13 11 12

Titans in 2003 12 1 30 9 1 15

Titans in 2002 10 2 25 5 2 13

Titans in 2001 25 5 31 15 3 16

Titans in 2000 1 3 1 1 2 1

Titans in 1999 17 10 25 12 6 15

TITANS OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE RANKINGS BY THE WEEK

Underline - Started six or more

games for Titans in 2007.

* Started six or more games for an-

other NFL team in 2007

15TH YEAR

Craig Hentrich P/K

Kevin Mawae C

14TH YEAR

Kerry Collins QB

12TH YEAR

Tyrone Poole CB

10TH YEAR

Jevon Kearse* DE

9TH YEAR

Keith Bulluck LB

8TH YEAR

Alge Crumpler* TE

Nick Harper CB

Justin McCareins* WR

Kyle Vanden Bosch DE

7TH YEAR

Albert Haynesworth DT

Chris Hope S

David Thornton LB

6TH YEAR

Ken Amato LB/LS

Justin Gage WR

Donnie Nickey S

Chris Simms QB

Josh Stamer LB

5TH YEAR

Eugene Amano C/G

Ryan Fowler LB

Jake Scott* G

4TH YEAR

Dave Ball DE

Rob Bironas K

Tony Brown DT

Chris Carr DB

Vincent Fuller S

Reynaldo Hill (IR) CB

Brandon Jones WR

Eric King (IR) CB

Daniel Loper T/G

Michael Roos T

Bo Scaife TE

David Stewart T

3RD YEAR

Cortland Finnegan CB

Ahmard Hall FB

Stephen Tulloch LB

Kevin Vickerson DT

LenDale White RB

Vince Young QB

2ND YEAR

Chris Davis WR

Jacob Ford DE

Michael Griffin S

Leroy Harris G/C

Tuff Harris DB

Chris Henry RB

Paul Williams WR

1ST YEAR

Colin Allred LB

Quinton Ganther RB

Mike Otto T

Ulrich Winkler (IR) DT

ROOKIE DRAFT PICKS

Lavelle Hawkins WR

William Hayes DE

Chris Johnson RB

Jason Jones DL

Stanford Keglar LB

Craig Stevens TE

ROOKIE FREE AGENTS

Rafael Little (NFI) RB

as of Dec. 1, 2008

NFI - Non-Football Injury List

TITANS ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE

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THIS WEEK’S MEDIA CALENDAR

2 Tuesday

No Media Access

3 Wednesday

Practice

11:30 a.m.; Jeff

Fisher available,

locker room open fol-

lowing practice

Conference Calls

9:45 a.m. CT - Jeff

Fisher with Cleveland

media

10:50 a.m. CT - Titans

player with Cleveland

media

10:30 a.m. CT -

Romeo Crennel with

Tennessee media

10:45 a.m. CT -

Browns player with

Tennessee media

4 Thursday

Practice

11:30 a.m.; Jeff

Fisher available,


lowing practice

5 Friday

Practice

11:30 a.m.; Jeff

Fisher available,


lowing practice

6 Saturday

No Media Access

7 Sunday

Titans vs. Browns

Noon CT

8 Monday

Jeff Fisher

Press Conference

3:00 p.m. CT

The Titans play their second-to-last road game of the regular season

next week, traveling to Houston to face the division rival Texans. Kickoff at

Reliant Stadium is scheduled for noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 14.

The Titans-Texans rivalry is now in its seventh year and has quickly de-

veloped into one of the Titans’ most meaningful match-ups. Under owner

K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr., the Titans existed as the Houston Oilers from 1960-

96. In Houston, the Oilers won the first two American Football League

Championships and made a total of 15 playoff appearances.

The team moved to Tennessee in 1997 and in 1999 adopted the “Ti-

tans” moniker. Adams still makes his home in Houston. Later Houston was

awarded an expansion franchise, and the Texans began play upon the for-

mation of the AFC South in 2002.

The Titans are 11-2 in their 13 all-time meetings with the Texans, including

a current seven-game winning streak in the series. In Week 3 this season, the

Texans traveled to LP Field. The Titans pulled out a 31-12 victory, as corner-

back Cortland Finnegan sealed the outcome with a 99-yard interception

return for a touchdown. The interception return was part of a larger defen-

sive effort that created three turnovers and three sacks and limited the Tex-

ans to a combined 23.8 percent (five of 21) on third and fourth down.

After hosting the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 1, the 4-7

Texans will travel to Lambeau Field to face the Packers on Dec. 7.

2008 regular season TV ratings in the Nashville market (all games

Sunday noon unless otherwise noted):

Local Weekly

Date/Opponent Network Rating/Share Rank

9/7 vs. Jacksonville CBS 25.7/44 1

9/14 at Cincinnati CBS 30.2/51 1-a

9/21 vs. Houston CBS 28.1/49 1

9/28 vs. Minnesota FOX 26.6/48 1

10/5 at Baltimore CBS 28.4/52 1-a

10/19 at Kansas City CBS 28.4/52 1

10/27 vs. Indianapolis ESPN/WKRN 46.2/61 1-b

11/2 vs. Green Bay FOX 34.7/58 1-c

11/9 at Chicago CBS 34.7/58 1 - a

11/16 at Jacksonville CBS 38.5/55 1 - a

11/23 vs. N.Y. Jets CBS 34.0/56 1

2008 Regular Season Average 32.3/53




a - Postgame “bonus coverage” window rated higher than the game rating

displayed here.

b - Oct. 27 Monday night game ranked among programs from Oct. 27 (Mon.)

through Nov. 2 (Sun.).

c - Weekly ranking does not include Oct. 27 Monday night game

TELEVISION RATINGSMedia Relations Staff:

Director of Media Relations -

Robbie Bohren

(615) 565-4101

[email protected]

Asst. Director of Media Relations -

Dwight Spradlin

(615) 565-4102

[email protected]

Media Relations Assistant -

Jared Puffer

(615) 565-4107

[email protected]

Media Relations Season Intern -

Brendan Reed

(615) 565-4103

[email protected]

Dir. of Internet and Publications -

Gary Glenn

(615) 565-4058

[email protected]

Site Address:

Baptist Sports Park

460 Great Circle Road

Nashville, TN 37228

Media-Only Website:

media.titansonline.com (username

and password available through Ti-

tans media relations)

Phone:

(615) 565-4000 (main)

(615) 565-4100 (media relations)

(615) 565-4105 (fax)

MEDIA CONTACT INFO

NEXT WEEK vs. HOUSTON TEXANS

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TITANS RADIO FLAGSHIPNashville TN WKDF FM 103.3

TENNESSEEAshland City TN WQSV AM 790

Camden TN WFWL AM 1220

Camden TN WRJB FM 95.9

Carthage TN WUCZ FM 104.1

Centerville TN WNKX FM 96.7

Centerville TN WNKX AM 1570

Chattanooga TN WGOW AM 1150

Chattanooga TN WGOW FM 102.3

Clarksville TN WJZM AM 1400

Columbia TN WMCP AM 1280

Cookeville TN WBXE FM 93.7

Crossville TN WPBX FM 99.3

Dickson TN WDKN AM 1260

Dyersburg TN WASL FM 100.1

Fayetteville TN WYTM FM 105.5

Franklin TN WAKM AM 950

Hartsville TN WTNK AM 1090

Jackson TN WZDQ FM 102.3

Knoxville TN WNOX FM 100.3

La Follette TN WQLA FM 104.9

Lawrenceburg TN WDXE AM 1370

Lawrenceburg TN WDXE FM 106.7

Lebanon TN WANT FM 98.9

Lebanon TN WCOR AM 1490

Lewisburg TN WAXO AM 1220

Manchester TN WMSR AM 1320

Martin TN WCMT FM 101.3

Martin TN WCMT AM 1410

McKenzie TN WHDM AM 1440

McMinnville TN WTRZ FM 107.7

Memphis TN WXMX FM 98.1

Morristown TN WCRK AM 1150

Nashville TN WKDF FM 103.3

Paris TN WMUF AM 1000

Paris TN WMUF FM 104.7

Parsons TN WKJQ FM 97.3

Portland TN WQKR AM 1270

Pulaski TN WKSR FM 98.3

Shelbyville TN WZNG AM 1400

Spencer TN WTRZ FM 103.9

Tri Cities TN WXSM AM 640

Union City TN WQAK FM 105.7

Waverly TN WQMV AM 1060

Waynesboro TN WWON AM 930

Winchester TN WCDT AM 1340

ALABAMAArab AL WAFN FM 92.7

Birmingham AL WJOX FM 100.5

Florence AL WQLT FM 107.3

Huntsville AL WRTT FM 95.1

Scottsboro AL WWIC AM 1050

Sylacauga AL WFEB AM 1340

ARKANSASStuttgart AR KWAK FM 105.5

KENTUCKYBowling GreenKY WPTQ FM 103.7

Cadiz KY WKDZ FM 106.5

Calvert City KY WCCK FM 95.7

Campbellsville KY WTCO AM 1450

Elizabethtown KY WIEL AM 1400

Elkton KY WEKT AM 1070

Henderson KY WSON AM 860

Leitchfield KY WMTL AM 870

Leitchfield KY WKHG FM 104.9

Madisonville KY WWKY FM 97.7

Mayfield KY WNGO AM 1320

Murray KY WNBS AM 1340

Murray KY WRKY AM 1130

Owensboro KY WOMI AM 1490

Paducah KY WKYX AM 570

Paducah KY WPAD AM 1560

Princeton KY WAVJ FM 104.9

MISSISSIPPIJackson MS WPBQ AM 1240

"Titans All Access," the team’s official

magazine-style TV show, returns for its

sixth season in August 2008. The 30-minute

program is co-hosted by "The Voice of the

Titans" and six-time Tennessee Sports-

caster of the Year Mike Keith along with Ti-

tans general manager Mike Reinfeldt.

The show brings Titans fans on- and

off-the-field stories about the team, “wired

for sound” features with players and coaches, one-on-one chats with Keith

and team members, and exlusive weekly insight from Reinfeldt.

“Titans All Access” airs across the Mid-South. The show is produced by

Nashville’s Fox 17 and is broadcast on the station each Saturday night at

9:30 p.m. It also airs in Nashville on CW 58 Fridays at 9:30 p.m. and on

MyTV 30 Saturday afternoons immediately following SEC Football (approx-

imately 2:30 pm). It also airs in the Birmingham, Chattanooga, Huntsville,

Jacksonv, Knoxville, Memphis, Paducah and Tri-Cities areas. See the list-

ings below for “Titans All Access” affiliates in other markets.

“TITANS ALL ACCESS” AFFILIATES AND BROADCAST TIMES*:

Nashville

• FOX 17 Sat., 9:30 p.m. CDT

• MyTV 30 Sat., 2:30 p.m. CDT

(after SEC football)

• CW 58 Fri., 9:30 p.m. CDT

Birmingham

• MyTV 68 Sat., 10 p.m. CDT

Chattanooga

• CBS 12 Sat., 11:30 p.m. EDT

Huntsville

• FOX 54 Sat., 6:30 p.m. CDT

Jackson

• E+ TV 6 Fri., 10 p.m. CDT

Sat., 12 p.m. CDT

Sat., 5 p.m. CDT

Sun., 11 a.m. CDT

Knoxville

• CBS 8 Sat., 11:35 p.m. EDT

• MyVLT 2 (to be determined)

Memphis

• MyTV 50 Sat., 5 p.m. CDT

Paducah

• MyTV 49 Sat., 9:30 a.m. CDT

Tri-Cities

• FOX 39 Sun., 11:30 a.m. EDT

* Times subject to change

Visit titansonline.com for updated

listings.

TITANS ON THE AIR

TITANS RADIO AFFILIATES

“TITANS ALL ACCESS”

Regular season TV and radio schedule of Titans-related programming

in Nashville (all times central)*:

Television:

Titans All Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fridays 9:30-10 p.m., CW-Ch. 58

Saturdays 2:30-3 p.m., MyTV-Ch. 30

Saturdays 9:30-10 p.m., FOX-Ch. 17

Titans on 2 with Jeff Fisher . . . . . . Tuesdays 7-8 p.m., WKRN-Ch. 2

Radio:

Titans Radio’s Jeff Fisher Show . . Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., 103.3-FM WKDF

Titans Radio pregame coverage . . Sundays** 9 a.m., 103.3-FM WKDF

Titans Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays** 11 a.m., 103.3-FM WKDF

* Check local listings for stations and times outside the Nashville market.

** Titans Radio listings for Sunday noon CT kickoff.

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2008 TENNESSEE TITANS PLAYER PARTICIPATION

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Starters indicated by position (QB, RB, MLB, etc.); P = played but did not start; DNP = active but did not play; IA = inactive for game; PS = practice squad; X = not on roster; IR = injured reserve; SUS = reserve/suspended; NFI = non-football injury; PUP = physically unable to perform

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