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THIS WEEK’S GAMENASHVILLE — The AFC’s top two seeds in the upcoming playoffs meet this week, as the

Tennessee Titans (12-2) host the AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3). The Steel-

ers will be making their first appearance at LP Field (capacity 69,143) since a January 2003

Divisional Playoff contest that was won by the Titans in overtime. Kickoff is scheduled for

noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 21.

THE BROADCAST

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

News Channel 5. Jim Nantz will handle play-by-play duties, while Phil Simms 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.

AFC PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Titans and Steelers are the only AFC teams to be guaranteed of a playoff berth. The

Titans, who have the NFL’s best record, locked up the AFC South in Week 14 with a victory

over Cleveland Browns, winning the team’s first division crown since 2002 and the ninth in

the 49-year history of the club. The Steelers won their second consecutive division title last

week with a 13-9 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

While both teams have assured themselves of a first-round bye in the playoffs and the

AFC’s top two records regardless of the final two weeks of the regular season, Sunday’s

game likely will impact which team receives homefield advantage in the postseason. A win

over the Steelers would ensure the Titans of the top seed in the conference. If the Steelers

prevail over the Titans, they could secure homefield advantage with a win against the Cleve-

land Browns in their regular season finale.

The New York Jets, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins (all 9-5) are in contention

in the AFC East, while the Denver Broncos (8-6) and San Diego Chargers (6-8) are still alive

in the AFC West. The conference’s fifth and sixth seeds currently are the Indianapolis Colts

(10-4) and the Ravens (9-5).

LAST WEEK

The Titans suffered their second loss of the season last week at Houston. Four field

goals by Rob Bironas were all the Titans could muster in a 13-12 loss. It was the first time

this season the Titans were kept out of the end zone in a game.

The loss ended Tennessee’s franchise-record string of eight consecutive regular season

road wins. Nevertheless, the Titans still own their best record in team history through 14

games.

The Steelers needed a dramatic finish to edge the Ravens 13-9 in Baltimore. Trailing

9-6 with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger

found Santonio Holmes for a four-yard touchdown pass. Initially the play was ruled down

short of the goal line, but an official’s review changed the call to a touchdown.

Team W L T Pct

y-Tennessee 12 2 0 0.857

Indianapolis 10 4 0 0.714

Houston 7 7 0 0.500

Jacksonville 5 9 0 0.357

LAST WEEK’S GAMES: Ten 12 at Hou 13, Det 21 at Ind

31, GB 16 at Jax 20

THIS WEEK’S GAMES: Pit at Ten (Sun 12 pm), Ind at Jax

(Thu 7:15 pm), Hou at Oak (Sun 3:05 pm)

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES: Ten at Ind (Sun 12 pm), Jax at

Bal (Sun 12 pm), Chi at Hou (Sun 12 pm)

y-Clinched division

Tennessee Titans (12-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3)

Sunday, Dec. 21, 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 W, 28-9

Sun., Dec. 14 at Houston L, 12-13

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 STEELERS IN BATTLEOF AFC’S TOP TWO SEEDS

Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008

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

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

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

Opened in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69,134

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

Home Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee Titans (12-2)

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

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

Franchise since . . . . . . . . . .1960 (1960-96 Houston Oilers; 1997-

98 Tennessee Oilers)

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3)

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

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .steelers.com

Franchise since . . . . . . . . . .1933 (1933-39 Pittsburgh Pirates)

Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel M. Rooney

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arthur J. Rooney II

Dir. of Football Operations .Kevin Colbert

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Tomlin

Offensive Coordinator . . . . .Bruce Arians

Defensive Coordinator . . . . .Dick LeBeau

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

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

DirecTV Sunday Ticket . . . .706

Play-by-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Nantz

Color Commentary . . . . . . . .Phil Simms

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

National Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sports USA Radio Network

Play-by-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard David

Color Commentary . . . . . . . .Charles Arbuckle

Sideline Reporter . . . . . . . . .Pat Sperduto

Referee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Parry

Umpire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl Madsen

Head Linesman . . . . . . . . . .Derick Bowers

Line Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Marinucci

Field Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Wrolstad

Side Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Washington

Back Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Perry Paganelli

Scheduled Gameday Promotions (subject to change)

Charitable Drive . . . . . . . . . .Children’s socks and undergarments

(all sizes) for Nashville YWCA

Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter

National Anthem . . . . . . . . . .Little Big Town

Honorary Captain . . . . . . . . .Frank Wycheck

Halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand prizes awarded by Logan’s

and Beaman Automotive Group

(boat from Skeeter Boats and a new

Toyata truck)

Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Titans 10th anniversary trading cards

Gameday Magazine Cover . .LenDale White

Titans vs. Steelers

TITANS-STEELERS SERIES AT A GLANCE� Overall series (regular & postseason): Steelers lead 41-29

� Regular Season Series: Steelers lead series 38-28

� Postseason Series: Steelers lead series 3-1

� Current streak: One win by Steelers

� Titans at home vs. Steelers: 18-17 (including 1-1 in playoffs)

� Titans on the road vs. Steelers: 11-24 (including 0-2 in playoffs)

� Last Time: Titans 7 at Steelers 34 (9/11/05)

� Last Time at LP Field: Steelers 31 at Titans 34 in OT (divisional

playoff 1/11/03)

� First Time: Oilers 19 at Steelers 7 (9/20/77)

� Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Steelers: 11-7 (including 1-0 playoffs)

� Mike Tomlin’s Record vs. Titans: 0-0

� Jeff Fisher’s Record vs. Mike Tomlin: 0-0

A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ...� Clinch the AFC’s first seed and homefield advantage in the playoffs.

� Give the Titans a 13-2 record for the first time in franchise history.

� Give the Titans 13 wins in the regular season for the third time in

team history, all under Jeff Fisher.

� Give the Titans an all-time record of 30-41 against the Steelers.

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

133-106.

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

terback to 79-84.

� Give Kerry Collins 12 wins as a starter this season, tying his ca-

reer high (2000 with the N.Y. Giants).

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK� RB Chris Johnson (1,159 rushing yards) needs 41 rushing yards

to become the third franchise rookie to reach 1,200 rushing yards.

Overall, there have been 12 prior 1,200-yard rushing seasons in

team history.

� RB Chris Johnson (1,418 scrimmage yards) needs 82 scrimmage

yards to become the second franchise rookie to reach 1,500 scrim-

mage yards (Eddie George).

� RB LenDale White (14 rushing touchdowns) needs one rushing

touchdown to surpass Eddie George (14 rushing touchdowns in

2000) for the second-highest single-season total in team history.

� With two more rushing touchdowns, the Titans (22 rushing touch-

downs) will tie the 1979 club (24) for the second-highest rushing

touchdown total in team annals.

� LB Keith Bulluck can start his 112th consecutive game, the

longest active streak of any Titans player.

� DE Jacob Ford, who has six sacks in the last seven games, hopes

to record a sack for the third consecutive contest.

� K Rob Bironas (450 career points) needs one point to surpass Eddie

George (450) for fourth place on the team’s all-time scoring list.

� K Rob Bironas’ total of 120 points this season ranks sixth in club

history. He is four points from surpassing Gary Anderson (123

points in 2003) for fifth place and seven points from surpassing Al

Del Greco (126 in 1993) for fourth place.

� P Craig Hentrich (1,128 punts in 237 games) will tie Bryan Barker

and Reggie Roby for sixth place in NFL history in games played by

a punter this week and needs four punts to tie Barker for eighth place

on the league’s all-time career punts list.

FINGERTIP INFORMATION

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Titans vs. Steelers

This week’s game is the 71st meeting between the Titans and Steelers in a rivalry that

dates back to 1970. The only team the Titans have met with more frequency is the Cincinnati

Bengals, who have played the Titans 72 times.

In 1970, upon the merger of the American Football League and the National Football

League, the Steelers and then-Oilers began play in the newly-formed AFC Central Division.

For the next 32 years (1970-2001), they competed at least twice per season with the excep-

tion of 1982 (strike-shortened season) before the Titans moved to the AFC South and the

Steelers to the AFC North in 2002. Since 1970, there have been only three seasons -- 2004,

2006 and 2007 -- in which the Titans and Steelers have not played.

The first meeting in 1970, a 19-7 Oilers win, was the first regular season game in Three

Rivers Stadium, the Steelers’ home until moving to Heinz Field in 2001.

Although the Steelers lead the series 41-29 and won the last meeting with the Titans in

2005, the Titans have won the majority of their recent battles. Tennessee has won 11 of the

last 15 games, including a seven-game winning streak from 1997-2000 and a three-game

winning streak from 2002-05. That includes a 34-31 Titans victory in a 2002 Divisional Playoff

contest.

In addition to Tennessee’s 2002 playoff victory, there have been three other postseason

games between the teams. They played back-to-back AFC Championship Games following

the 1978 and 1979 seasons, with Pittsburgh’s “Steel Curtain” prevailing both times against

the “Luv Ya Blue!” Oilers. The Oilers also lost a 1989 Wild Card Game in overtime against

the Steelers.

The Titans and Steelers last squared off in the 2005 season opener, the first game of

what would be Pittsburgh’s march to a Super Bowl XL Championship. The Steelers beat the

Titans by a final score of 34-7.

TITANS-STEELERS SERIES HISTORY Score

Date Site Result Titans Steelers

09/20/70 Pit W 19 7

10/18/70 Hou L 3 7

10/24/71 Pit L 16 23

12/05/71 Hou W 29 3

10/15/72 Pit L 7 24

12/10/72 Hou L 3 9

09/30/73 Hou L 7 36

12/09/73 Pit L 7 33

10/06/74 Hou L 7 13

12/01/74 Pit W 13 10

11/09/75 Pit L 17 24

11/24/75 Hou L 9 32

11/21/76 Pit L 16 32

12/11/76 Hou L 0 21

10/09/77 Hou W 27 10

10/23/77 Pit L 10 27

10/23/78 Pit W 24 17

12/03/78 Hou L 3 13

01/07/79*** Pit L 5 34

09/09/79 Pit L 7 38

12/10/79 Hou W 20 17

01/06/80*** Pit L 13 27

09/07/80 Pit L 17 31

12/04/80 Hou W 6 0

10/26/81 Pit L 13 26

12/20/81 Hou W 21 20

11/21/82 Hou L 10 24

09/18/83 Hou L 28 40

10/02/83 Pit L 10 17

11/04/84 Pit L 7 35

12/02/84 Hou W (OT) 23 20

09/22/85 Pit L 0 20

11/17/85 Hou L 7 30

09/28/86 Hou L (OT) 16 22

11/16/86 Pit L 10 21

11/15/87 Pit W 23 3

12/20/87 Hou W 24 16

10/16/88 Pit W 34 14

12/04/88 Hou L 34 37

10/22/89 Hou W 27 0

12/03/89 Pit W 23 16

12/31/89* Hou L (OT) 23 26

09/16/90 Pit L 9 20

12/30/90 Hou W 34 14

11/24/91 Pit L 14 26

12/08/91 Hou W 31 6

09/06/92 Hou L 24 29

11/01/92 Pit L 20 21

11/28/93 Hou W 23 3

12/19/93 Pit W 26 17

10/03/94 Pit L 14 30

11/06/94 Hou L (OT) 9 12

09/10/95 Hou L 17 34

12/03/95 Pit L 7 21

09/29/96 Pit L 16 30

10/20/96 Hou W 23 13

09/28/97 Pit L 24 37

12/21/97 Ten W 16 6

11/01/98 Pit W 41 31

11/15/98 Ten W 23 14

11/21/99 Ten W 16 10

01/02/00 Pit W 47 36

09/24/00 Pit W 23 20

11/05/00 Ten W 9 7

10/29/01 Pit L 7 34

11/25/01 Ten L 24 34

11/17/02 Ten W 31 23

01/11/03** Ten W (OT) 34 31

09/28/03 Pit W 30 13

09/11/05 Pit L 7 34

* Wild Card ** Divisional *** Conference Champ.

Regular Season Series: Steelers lead 38-28

Postseason Series: Steelers lead 3-1

Total Points: Titans 1,217, Steelers 1,481

Longest Winning Streak by Titans: 7 (1997-00)

Longest Losing Streak by Titans: 5 (twice, last 1994-96)

Titans vs. Steelers at LP Field: 4-1 (including 1-0 playoffs)

Titans vs. Steelers at Heinz Field: 1-2

ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS


Tennessee Titans 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 34

Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005

Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa.

1 2 3 4 Final

Tennessee Titans 7 0 0 0 7

Pittsburgh Steelers 7 13 14 0 34

In the 2005 regular season opener, the Titans

were defeated 34-7 by the Steelers at Heinz Field.

The Titans committed four turnovers in the loss, and

the Steelers totaled 206 rushing yards while scoring

34 unanswered points.

After efficiently driving the ball down the field on

their opening drive, Tennessee’s offense sputtered

against a dominant Steelers defense. Titans quarter-

back Steve McNair, who completed 18 of 26 passes

for 219 yards, found tight end Ben Troupe for a one-

yard touchdown to grab an early advantage, capping

an 11-play, 61-yard drive.

The Steelers then countered with a nine-play, 77-

yard drive to even the score, and the Titans were un-

able to retain the momentum they gained in the

contest’s opening minutes. On their next three pos-

sesssions, hopeful-looking drives by the Titans were

undone by a fumble, a missed field goal and an inter-

ception.

Meanwhile, the Steelers converted most of their opportunities, connecting on two Jeff

Reed field goals and a 63-yard scoring pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Antwaan Randle

El. They took a 20-7 lead into halftime.

The second half began in similar fashion to much of the first half, with second-year run-

ning back Willie Parker, making his first career start for Pittsburgh, scoring on an 11-yard run

just minutes into the third quarter. On the day, Parker totaled 161 rushing yards and a touch-

down on 22 attempts and added one reception for 48 yards.

Roethlisberger was highly efficient, attempting just 11 passes but connecting on nine of

them for 218 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

Randle El tallied 89 yards and a touchdown on two receptions to lead the Steelers, who

won their 16th consecutive regular season game dating back to Week 2 of 2004.

Tight end Erron Kinney led the Titans with five catches for 58 yards in the debut of

new offensive coordinator Norm Chow. Titans running back Chris Brown ran 11 times for

63 yards while newcomer Travis Henry ran for 35 yards on 10 carries in his first game with

the team.

The Steelers went 11-5 during the 2005 regular season, marching towards an eventual

Super Bowl XL Championship after entering the playoffs as a Wild Card team. The Titans

would finish the season with a 4-12 record.

TITANS-STEELERS: THE LAST MEETING

QB Steve McNair completed a touch-down pass on the first drive of the gamein the 2005 season opener at Pittsburgh.

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Titans vs. Steelers

2008 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

OFFENSE Pitt. Tenn. NFL/Avg

GAMES (Won-Lost) 11-3 12-2 ---

FIRST DOWNS 247 244 255.8

Rushing 81 99 87.1

Passing 150 129 150.6

Penalty 16 16 18.2

YDS GAINED (tot) 4248 4571 4534.6

Avg per Game 303.4 326.5 325.4

RUSHING (net) 1441 1999 1585.5

Avg per Game 102.9 142.8 113.8

Rushes 400 459 382.1

Yards per Rush 3.6 4.4 4.1

PASSING (net) 2807 2572 2949.1

Avg per Game 200.5 183.7 211.6

Passes Att. 440 407 451.8

Completed 261 234 275.9

Pct Completed 59.3 57.5 61.1

Yards Gained 3085 2625 3131.5

Sacked 44 8 28.7

Yards Lost 278 53 182.3

Had intercepted 12 9 12.8

Yards Opp Ret 116 88 199.3

Opp TDs on Int 1 0 1.4

PUNTS 69 74 63.3

Avg Yards 39.2 42.7 43.8

PUNT RETURNS 35 31 30.6

Avg Return 6.5 9.9 9.3

Returned for TD 0 0 0.5

KICKOFF RETURNS 47 45 57.9

Avg Return 20.4 24.7 22.9


PENALTIES 84 101 80.2

Yards Penalized 730 780 635.3

FUMBLES BY 22 16 19.3

Fumbles Lost 8 8 9.0

Opp Fumbles 20 22 19.3

Opp Fum Lost 9 9 9.0

POSS. TIME (avg) 31:24 29:41 30:00

TOUCHDOWNS 32 37 33.6

Rushing 13 22 12.6

Passing 17 12 17.6

Returns 2 3 3.4

EXTRA-PT KICKS 30/31 36/36 100%

2-PT CONVERSIONS 0/1 1/1 40%

FIELD GOALS/FGA 26/29 28/31 24/28

POINTS SCORED 302 344 306.8

DEFENSE Pitt. Tenn. NFL/Avg

POINTS ALLOWED 192 197 306.8

OPP FIRST DOWNS 216 232 255.8

Rushing 61 71 87.1

Passing 138 133 150.6

Penalty 17 28 18.2

OPP YARDS GAINED 3347 3934 4534.6

Avg per Game 239.1 281.0 325.4

OPP RUSHING(net) 1061 1308 1585.5

Avg per Game 75.8 93.4 113.8

Rushes 330 351 382.1

Yards per Rush 3.2 3.7 4.1

OPP PASSING(net) 2286 2626 2949.1

Avg per Game 163.3 187.6 211.6

Passes Att. 486 499 451.8

Completed 275 288 275.9

Pct Completed 56.6 57.7 61.1

Sacked 47 38 28.7

Yards Lost 334 230 182.3

INTERCEPTED BY 18 18 12.8

Yards Returned 240 236 199.3


OPP PUNT RETURNS 36 29 30.6

Avg return 6.1 9.6 9.3

OPP KICKOFF RET 65 58 57.9

Avg return 19.4 25.4 22.9

OPP TOUCHDOWNS 17 21 33.6

Rushing 5 12 12.6

Passing 11 9 17.6

Returns 1 0 3.4

TITANS-STEELERS BY THE NUMBERS

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

Titans K. Collins 384 221 2,461 57.6 6.4 11 7 56t 7/ 50 78.7

Steelers Roethisberger 416 247 2,862 59.4 6.9 15 12 65t 41/ 256 80.2

RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans C. Johnson 235 1,159 4.9 66t 8

Steelers W. Parker 168 644 3.8 32 4

RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans B. Scaife 53 528 10.0 44 2

Steelers H. Ward 68 864 12.7 49 6

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD

Titans C. Finnegan 5 100 20.0 99t 1

M. Griffin 5 57 11.4 36 0

Steelers T. Polamalu 7 59 8.4 23 0

PUNTING No Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B

Titans C. Hentrich 74 3,161 42.7 36.8 8 24 75 0

Steelers M. Berger 57 2,324 40.8 36.3 2 16 61 0

PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Lg TD

Titans C. Carr 29 19 300 10.3 44 0

Steelers S. Holmes 28 8 208 7.4 35 0

KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Lg TD

Titans C. Carr 33 904 27.4 52 0

Steelers G. Russell 14 331 23.6 43 0

SCORING/KICKERS PAT FG Pts

Titans R. Bironas 36/36 28/31 120

Steelers J. Reed 30/31 26/29 108

SACKS Tot

Titans A. Haynesworth 8.5

Steelers J. Harrison 15.0

TACKLES Tot Solo Asst

Titans K. Bulluck 103 68 35

Steelers J. Farrior 127 86 41

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 W 28-9

12/14 at Houston L 12-13

12/21 Pittsburgh

12/28 at Indianapolis

Date Opponent Res Score

09/07 Houston W 38-17

09/14 at Cleveland W 10- 6

09/21 at Philadelphia L 6-15

09/29 Baltimore W (OT) 23-20

10/05 at Jacksonville W 26-21

10/19 at Cincinnati W 38-10

10/26 New York Giants L 14-21

11/03 at Washington W 23- 6

11/09 Indianapolis L 20-24

11/16 San Diego W 11-10

11/20 Cincinnati W 27-10

11/30 at New England W 33-10

12/07 Dallas W 20-13

12/14 at Baltimore W 13-9

12/21 at Tennessee

12/28 Cleveland

2008 SCHEDULES & RESULTS

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� Titans offensive line coach Mike Munchak grew up

in Scranton, Pa. Scranton High School’s street ad-

dress is 63 Mike Munchak Way. The Pennsylvania

Sports Hall of Fame member attended Penn State

from 1978-81.

� Titans quarterback Kerry Collins hails from

Lebanon, Pa. After leading Wilson (West Lawn, Pa.)

High School to a state title, he went on to Penn State,

where he was named first-team All-American and won

the Davey O’Brien Award and the Maxwell Award as a

senior.

� Titans tight ends coach John Zernhelt is a native of Newtown, Pa. He

was recognized for his achievements in October 2002 with induction into the

Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame/Allen-Rogowicz Chapter.

� Titans scout Richard Shelton played safety for the Steelers from 1990-93.

� Titans pro personnel asst. Jon Salge is a native of Pittsburgh.

� Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin served as a graduate assistant at

Memphis in 1996 and then served a brief stint at Tennessee-Martin.

� Titans quarterback Chris Simms was in Tampa Bay (2003-07) when Mike

Tomlin was the defensive backs coach for the Buccaneers (2001-05).

� Titans head coach Jeff Fisher was the defensive coordinator for the Los

Angeles Rams in 1991 while Steelers conditioning coordinator Garrett

Giemont was the Rams strength and conditioning coach.

� Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians played quarterback at Virginia

Tech in 1974 when Titans special teams coach Alan Lowry coached there.

� Lowry and Steelers defensive backs coach Ray Horton coached for the

Dallas Cowboys between 1989-1990.

� Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler was a linebacker for the Univer-

sity of Memphis between 1974 and 1977. He also coached there between

1990 and 1997.

� Titans center Kevin Mawae played for Steelers offensive line coach Larry

Zierlein when he coached offensive line at LSU in 1993.

� Steelers C Justin Hartwig played for the Titans from 2002-05, starting

47 games.

� Titans assistant special teams coach Marty Galbraith was the tight

ends/special teams coach at the University of Pittsburgh in 1991.

� Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell coached linebackers at

Louisiana State while Titans special teams assistant coach Marty Galbraith

was LSU’s tight ends/offensive line coach from 1987-1988.

� Steelers wide receivers coach Randy Fichtner coached at Memphis from

1990-93 and 2001-06.

� Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was the Bills’ assistant head

coach while Titans receivers coach Fred Graves coached receivers in 2003.

� Steelers cornerback Fernando Bryant was an All-American as a two-way

starter at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

� Steelers tight end Sean McHugh was originally drafted by the Titans in

the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft.

� Titans asst. director of information systems Craig Pelat is a Pittsburgh

native and worked for the Steelers in 2005.

� Notable pro teammates: Steelers LB James Farrior and S Tyrone Carter

with Titans C Kevin Mawae at the N.Y. Jets … Steelers S Ryan Clark with

Titans QB Kerry Collins at the N.Y. Giants … Steelers RB Carey Davis

with TE Alge Crumpler at Atlanta.

� Notable college teammates: Steelers K Jeff Reed, LS Greg Warren (IR)

and RB Willie Parker with Titans LB David Thornton at North Carolina. …

Reed and Parker also played with Titans TE Alge Crumpler at North Car-

olina ... Steelers P Daniel Sepulveda (IR) with Titans LB Colin Allred at

Baylor ... Steelers T Max Starks with Titans CB Reynaldo Hill (IR) at Florida

... Steelers CB Bryant McFadden and LB Lawrence Timmons with Titans

WR Chris Davis at Florida State ... Steelers WR Santonio Holmes with Ti-

tans S Donnie Nickey at Ohio State ... Steelers S Troy Polamalu with Ti-

tans RB LenDale White at USC ... Steelers DT Casey Hampton with Titans

TE Bo Scaife at Texas … Scaife, along with Titans QB Vince Young, S

Michael Griffin and FB Ahmard Hall, with Steelers T Tony Hills and WR

Limas Sweed at Texas … Steelers G Chris Kemoeatu with Titans RB

Quinton Ganther at Utah.

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2008 OFFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING

TITANS STEELERS

STAT RANK STAT RANK

Yards / Game. . . . . . . . . . . . 326.5 19 303.4 24

Yards / Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 16 4.8 25

Rushing Yards / Game. . . . . 142.8 5 102.9 23

Rushing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 4.4 11 3.6 29

Passing Yards / Game . . . . . 183.7 25 200.5 17

Passing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 6.3 21 6.4 18

Interception Rate. . . . . . . . . 2.21% 5 2.73% 16

Sacks / Pass Attempt . . . . . 1.97% 1 10.00% 29

First Downs / Game . . . . . . . 17.4 24 17.6 23

Punt Return Avg. . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 12 6.5 29

Kickoff Return Avg . . . . . . . . 24.7 5 20.4 30

Field Goals Made . . . . . . . . 90.32% 8 89.66% 9t

3rd Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 37.50% 23 39.70% 15

4th Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 33.33% 30t 25.00% 32

Red Zone Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 61.36% 5 56.82% 11

Goal to Go%. . . . . . . . . . . . 81.82% 2 57.69% 28

Avg Time of Possession. . . . 29:41 20 31:24 9

Points / Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.6 10 21.6 21

2008 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING

TITANS STEELERS

STAT RANK STAT RANK

Yards / Game. . . . . . . . . . . . 281.0 4 239.1 1

Yards / Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 2 3.9 1

Rushing Yards / Game . . . . . 93.4 9 75.8 2

Rushing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 3.7 7 3.2 1

Passing Yards / Game . . . . . 187.6 5 163.3 1

Passing Yards / Play . . . . . . . 5.3 2 4.7 1

Interception Rate. . . . . . . . . 3.61% 7 3.70% 6

Sacks / Pass Attempt . . . . . 7.62% 8 9.67% 2

First Downs / Game . . . . . . . 16.6 7 15.4 2

Punt Return Avg. . . . . . . . . . . 9.6 16 6.1 4

Kickoff Return Avg . . . . . . . . 25.4 30 19.4 1

3rd Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 32.66% 3t 32.66% 3t

4th Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 44.44% 12 41.18% 9

Red Zone Pct . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00% 12t 31.71% 1

Goal to Go%. . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00% 18 52.63% 2

Points / Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.1 2 13.7 1

Point Differential / Game. . . . 10.5 1 7.9 4

Yard Differential / Game . . . . 45.5 8 64.3 3

WHERE THEY RANK IN 2008

Mike Munchak

Titans safety Chris Hope arrived in Ten-

nessee as an unrestricted free agent from the

Steelers in 2006. The Florida State product

was originally drafted by the Steelers in the

third round (94th overall) of the 2002 NFL

Draft. He played in a total of 62 games in Pitts-

burgh in four seasons, including 32 consecu-

tive starts. His totals with the club included 216

tackles, four interceptions, 17 passes defensed

and three forced fumbles. In 2005, he started

every game during the Steelers’ march to a

Super Bowl XL Championship.

CHRIS HOPE

TITANS-STEELERS CONNECTIONS



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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 23 receptions for 346 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 21 receptions for 227 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 29 receptions for team highs of

547 yards and five touchdowns.

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.

His 2008 stats include 384 attempts, 221 completions, 2,461yards, 11

touchdowns and seven interceptions for a 78.7 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 11 receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns.

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 178 car-

ries for 700 yards. He is tied for second in the NFL with 14 rushing touch-

downs, a total that also is tied for second in team history.

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 and first

among all NFL rookies with 1,159 rushing yards (235 carries, 4.9 avg.,

eight touchdowns). He has an additional 259 receiving yards. He was

named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September.

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

choice (2005) leads the Titans in receiving with 53 catches for 528

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 39

receptions for 436 yards and one touchdown.

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

Bowler is third in the NFL with 120 points. He has made 28 field goals

in 31 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 42.7

yards (36.8 net) on 74 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 third in

the AFC (fourth in NFL) with a 27.4-yard average on kickoff returns

and ranks seventh in the AFC with a 10.3-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 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 18 pressures and three 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 68

tackles, 3.5 sacks, a team-high 23 quarterback pressures, nine 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 75 tackles, a team-best 8.5 sacks (career high), 22 quarterback

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

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 46 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 18 quarterback pres-

sures, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. A groin injury

has limited him in seven games (inactive four times).

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 82 tackles, five tackles for loss, four passes

defensed and two forced fumbles.

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 85 tackles (second on squad), one sack,

three 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 has recorded his seventh consecutive 100-tackle

season. He leads the team with 103 tackles in addition to a half sack,

six tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, four passes defensed,

one fumble recovery and a blocked punt and recovery 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 74 tackles, two

interceptions, 17 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

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 72 tackles, one sack,

two tackles for loss and a team-high 19 passes defensed.

SS Chris Hope (6-0, 208, 7th Year, Florida St.) - The former Pittsburgh

Steeler is in his third season with the Titans. In 2008, he is tied for

10th in the NFL with four interceptions and also has recorded 84 tack-

les (third on team), one sack, three tackles for loss and eight 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 second in the NFL

with five interceptions and also has registered 76 tackles, one sack,

two tackles for loss, nine passes defensed and 16 special teams stops.

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 37 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 40 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 47 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception for a touchdown and 13

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 33 tackles, six sacks

(second on team), eight quarterback pressures and two forced fum-

bles in 2008. He has six sacks in the last seven contests.

PROBABLE TITANS LINEUP

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Titans vs. Steelers

LAST WEEK’S GAME vs. HOUSTON TEXANSTennessee Titans 12 at Houston Texans 13

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008

Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

1 2 3 4 Final

Tennessee Titans 3 3 3 3 12

Houston Texans 0 10 0 3 13

An eight-game road winning streak in the regular season came to an

end at Reliant Stadium, as the Houston Texans defeated the Titans 13-12.

The Titans were unable to capitalize on an opportunity to take the lead

late in the fourth quarter. Trailing by one point with 3:55 on the clock in the

fourth quarter, they took possession at their own 17-yard line. Quarterback

Kerry Collins connected with Justin Gage for a 34-yard reception to push

the ball past midfield. After another first down, Brandon Jones’ eight-yard

reception left the Titans with a fourth-and-three at the Houston 32. The Ti-

tans elected not to attempt a field goal into the wind. Instead, Collins tried

to connect on a pass with Justin McCareins as the receiver streaked down

the left sideline. The pass was long, however, and fell incomplete on the

first play after the two-minute warning.

Although they were armed with three timeouts, the Titans failed to get

the ball back for their offense, as rookie running back Steve Slaton tacked

on 48 yards and two first downs to his totals. He ended the day with 100

yards on 24 attempts.

It was the passing combination of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub

and receiver Andre Johnson that produced the game’s most impressive

statistics. Johnson caught 11 passes for 207 yards, becoming the first op-

ponent to record 200 receiving yards against the Titans since 1969 (Don

Maynard, N.Y. Jets, 10/20/69). Schaub completed 23 of 39 passes for 284

yards and one touchdown in the game. Johnson’s 13-yard score in the sec-

ond quarter was the game’s only touchdown.

The Titans took a 3-0 lead after an early exchange of turnovers in the

first quarter. After driving to the Houston 37-yard line, cornerback Fred Ben-

nett intercepted a Kerry Collins pass in the end zone. The Titans got the

ball back quickly, though, when Jevon Kearse sacked Matt Schaub and

forced a fumble. Albert Haynesworth’s recovery led to a 26-yard field goal

by Rob Bironas, his first of four field goals in the game.

After tying the score on a 32-yard field goal by Kris Brown, Schaub

found Johnson for a 65-yard gain, leading to a touchdown and a 10-3 Hous-

ton advantage.

It appeared the score would remain the same heading into halftime, but

the Titans took advantage of a late opportunity to add a score. After receiving

the ball on a punt at the two-yard line with 39 seconds on the clock in the

second quarter, a pair of Chris Johnson runs, a 40-yard reception by Bran-

don Jones and a 36-yard pass interference penalty gave the Titans a first

down at the Houston five-yard line with five seconds remaining. Rob Bironas

booted a 23-yard field goal to make the score 10-6 in favor of the Texans.

Bironas added a 51-yard field goal early in the third quarter, and the Ti-

tans defense subsequently survived a drive by the Texans that lasted nearly

nine minutes when Brown missed a 26-yard field goal attempt.

Brown’s 24-yarder in the fourth quarter put the Texans up 13-9, but the Ti-

tans narrowed the deficit with Bironas’ fourth and final field goal from 34 yards.

The Texans punted one more time, leading to the final series in which

the Titans came up empty.

Jevon Kearse forced a fumble that was recovered by Albert Haynesworth.

NOTES FROM LAST WEEK’S GAMECOLLINS REACHES 37,000: With his first pass of the game, a five-yard

completion to fullback Ahmard Hall, quarterback Kerry Collins went over

37,000 career passing yards. He became the 14th player in NFL history to

reach the mark.

BIRONAS TIES GEORGE IN SCORING: Rob Bironas gave the Titans a 3-

0 lead in the first quarter with a 26-yard field goal. With the score, he moved

into sole possession of fifth place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list,

breaking a tie with Earl Campbell (438 career points). Bironas’ fourth and

final field goal gave him 450 career points, a total that puts him in a tie with

former running back Eddie George for fourth place in franchise history.

JOHNSON REACHES 1,100: With his first carry of the game, a 16-yard

rush on the first offensive play of the game, running back Chris Johnson be-

came the third rookie in franchise history (Earl Campbell, Eddie George)

to reach 1,100 rushing yards in his rookie season.

TITANS DRIVE 93 YARDS IN 37 SECONDS: The Titans received the ball

on their own two-yard line after a Houston punt with 39 seconds remaining

in the second quarter. Chris Johnson took a pair of handoffs, gaining six

and 11 yards. Then Brandon Jones recorded a season-long reception of

40 yards. A pass interference penalty gave the Titans a first down at the

five-yard line with five seconds left on the clock. Rob Bironas’ 23-yard field

goal made the score 10-6 in favor of the Texans. The 93-yard scoring drive

tied Tennessee’s longest of the season (12/7 vs. Cleveland).

BIRONAS AT RELIANT: Rob Bironas was successful on all four field goal

attempts against the Texans, including a season-long 51-yarder. It was the

sixth time in his career he made at least four field goals in a game and the

third in 2008. Bironas has made 16 of 17 career attempts at Reliant Sta-

dium, including an NFL-record eight-for-eight performance in 2007.

JOHNSON MAINTAINS ROOKIE RUSHING LEAD: Rookie running back

Chris Johnson recorded 13 carries for 65 yards against the Texans. De-

spite Steve Slaton gaining 100 yards for the Texans, Johnson nevertheless

maintained his lead among NFL rookies with 1,159 yards this season. Sla-

ton (1,124 yards) and Chicago’s Matt Forte (1,115) trail closely behind John-

son with two games remaining.

FORD RECORDS SIXTH SACK IN SEVEN GAMES: Defensive end Jacob

Ford dropped Texans quarterback Matt Schaub for a seven-yard loss in the

second quarter. Ford, who ranks second on the squad with six sacks, has

recorded all of his sacks over the past seven games, including a sack in

each of the last three contests.


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TITANS CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY The 2008 season marks

the franchise’s 10th campaign

as the Tennessee Titans. A

special logo (right) was com-

missioned 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 num-

ber 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 preseason, 3 play-

off games).

� Tied with St. Louis Rams for winningest team in the NFL from 1999-2003

(56-24).

� Won league-record 13 consecutive home games (including 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 (157 games)

� Passing: Steve McNair (19,482 yards)

� Rushing: Eddie George (5,948 yards)

� Receiving: Derrick Mason (414 receptions)

� Scoring: Rob Bironas (450 points)

� Touchdowns: Eddie George (53 touchdowns)

� Tackles: Keith Bulluck (1,130 tackles)

� Interceptions: Samari Rolle (23 interceptions)

� Sacks: Jevon Kearse (51 sacks)

THIS WEEK IN TITANS HISTORY

Dec. 16, 2007: The Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-17 at

Arrowhead Stadium. Vince Young connected with Roydell

Williams on two touchdown passes in the first of the team’s record-

setting 13 consecutive regular season victories.

Dec. 17, 2000: In heavy snow and a wind chill of -10 degrees at

Cleveland Browns Stadium, Eddie George enjoyed one of the sig-

nature performances of his career in a 24-0 shutout over the

Browns. He rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns, while the

Titans defense limited the Browns to 113 yards.

Dec. 19, 1999: The Titans clinched their first playoff berth in six years

with a 30-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Steve McNair rushed

for one touchdown and passed for another score, and tight end Frank

Wycheck completed a 61-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Byrd.

Dec. 21, 2003: Trailing 24-20 with 17 seconds remaining at Hous-

ton, Steve McNair found Drew Bennett in the end zone for a 23-

yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-10, securing a 27-24 victory

over the Texans.

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

� LB Keith Bulluck set a career high with 19 tackles at Pittsburgh on Sept.

28, 2003.

� QB Kerry Collins has started two career games against Pittsburgh,

recording a win each time. As a member of the New York Giants, he

recorded a 117.9 passer rating (24-35, 333 yards, two touchdowns)

against the Steelers on Dec. 10, 2000.

� TE Alge Crumpler has played two games against the Steelers as a member

of the Atlanta Falcons. On Oct. 22, 2006, he recorded six receptions for 117

yards (second highest of career) and a career-high three touchdowns. The

other game Crumpler played against the Steelers resulted in a 34-34 tie.

� On Jan. 15, 2006, CB Nick Harper played in a Divisional Playoff contest

against the Steelers as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. He tied his

career playoff high with seven tackles and added two passes defensed

and one fumble recovery in the game.

� DT Albert Haynesworth recorded the first half-sack of his career against

the Steelers on Nov. 17, 2002 and totaled five tackles in the game.

� DE Jevon Kearse posted a sack, forced fumble and 14-yard touchdown

return at Pittsburgh on Jan. 2, 2000.

� In six career games against the Steelers, including two playoff contests,

WR Justin McCareins has recorded a reception of 29 yards or longer five

times. In a Divisional Playoff on Jan. 11, 2003, he posted receptions of 31

and 22 yards on consecutive plays to set up the game-winning field goal.

BIG DAYS vs. STEELERS



Titans vs. Steelers

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, whowas chosen with the 24th overall pick, rushed for 2,982 yards during his col-lege career and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards. At the NFLScouting Combine in February, he posted the fastest 40-yard dash of anyprospect with a time of 4.24 seconds.

Additionally, the Titans drafted defensive lineman Jason Jones (second round), tight endCraig Stevens (third), defensive end William Hayes (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 1,159 rushing yards. He has an additional 259 receiving yards to givehim 1,418 yards from scrimmage (second in AFC). He has scored nine touchdowns (eightrushing, one receiving) and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September. DL JASON JONES (2nd Round, 54th Overall, Eastern Michigan): In 11 regular seasongames (one start), Jones has registered 40 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, 10 quar-terback 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 14 games. DE WILLIAM HAYES (4th Round, 103rd Overall, Winston-Salem St.): Hayes has playedin six games and recorded 14 tackles, two quarterback pressures and one pass defensed. WR LAVELLE HAWKINS (4th Round, 126th Overall, California): Hawkins has played innine 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 11 contests on special teams.CB CARY WILLIAMS (7th Round, 229th Overall, Washburn): Williams was promoted fromthe practice squad prior to Week 15. He has played in one game on special teams.

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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Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers

history on Jan. 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the

third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969.

Tomlin previously was the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator in

2006 after spending five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the

defensive backs coach (2001-05).

Tomlin finished his first year as Steelers head coach with a 10-6 record

in the regular season and became just the second coach in team history to

post a winning record, win a division title and earn a playoff berth in his in-

augural season. He became the second Steelers coach to win at least 10

games during his first year at the helm.

Tomlin guided the Steelers to the NFL’s top-ranked defense in 2007,

yielding 266.4 yards per game. The Steelers were ranked third in the NFL

against the run and the pass. On offense, the Steelers had the league’s third-

ranked rushing attack.

Tomlin’s 2006 Vikings defense ranked eighth in the NFL and first

against the run during his lone season as defensive coordinator. The Vikings

did not allow a 100-yard rusher during that season.

During his five seasons with Tampa Bay, Tomlin helped the Buccaneers

defense lead the league in overall defense twice and be ranked in the NFL’s

top five in total defense and in pass defense in four out of five seasons. He

coached two players to a total of five Pro Bowls, including cornerback Ronde

Barber’s appearances in 2001, ‘04 and ‘05, and safety John Lynch’s trips

in 2001 and ‘02.

In 2005, Tampa Bay led the NFL in total defense, allowing only 277.8

yards per game, and finished 6th in the NFL in passing defense at 183.1

yards per game.

In 2002, Tomlin’s top-ranked secondary recorded four of Tampa Bay’s

five interceptions, returning two for touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXVII as

his unit helped lead the Buccaneers to its first world championship.

Prior to joining the Buccaneers in 2001, Tomlin, formerly a wide receiver

at William & Mary (1990-94), coached in the college ranks with Cincinnati

(1999-00), Arkansas State (1997-98), Memphis (1996) and Virginia Military

Institute (1995).

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.

With the Titans winning the AFC South in 2008, Fisher has guided the

franchise to six playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008)

within the last 10 seasons (1999-08). Only five teams (Indianapolis, New

England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Seatte) had more appearances than

the Titans from 1999-07. Fisher’s playoff accomplishments include three Di-

vision titles (2000, 2002 and 2008), two AFC Championship Games (1999,

2002) and one Super Bowl berth (XXXIV). He presided over the most victo-

rious (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.

Already in 2008, Fisher became the 22nd head coach in NFL history

and the fifth active coach to reach 130 career wins. He surpassed the career

win totals of Sid Gillman (123 career wins), George Seifert (124), Jim Mora

(125), Dick Vermeil (126) and Mike Ditka (127) on the all-time wins list.

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: 127-101 (.557)

� Postseason record: 5-5 (.500)

� Overall record: 132-106 (.555)

� At home: 68-50 (.576)

� On the road: 64-55 (.538)

� At neutral site: 0-1

� vs. Steelers: 11-7 (incl. 1-0 playoffs)

� at home vs. Steelers: 7-2 (1-0 playoffs)

� on road vs. Steelers: 4-5

� vs. Mike Tomlin: 0-0

� 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.

MIKE TOMLIN AT A GLANCE

� Regular season record: 21-9 (.700)

� Postseason record: 0-1

� Overall record: 21-10 (.677)

� vs. Titans: 0-0

� on the road vs. Titans: 0-0

� at home vs. Titans: 0-0

� vs. Jeff Fisher: 0-0

� Year as Steelers head coach: 2

� Year as NFL head coach: 2

STEELERS HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN

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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 17 173

2. Mike Shanahan 16 154

3. Bill Belichick 14 151

4. Tony Dungy 13 146

5. Jeff Fisher 14 132

6. Tom Coughlin 13 122

7. Andy Reid 10 103*

8. Jon Gruden 11 100

* Does not include Monday night game on Dec. 158.

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 1995-08 132 106 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 23811. Mike Shanahan 1995-08 Denver 235 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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PLAYOFF SEASONSWith a win over the Cleve-

land Browns on Dec. 7, the Ti-

tans clinched the AFC South

division title.

The 2008 season marks

the 21st time in the team’s 49-year history it has made the playoffs. In nine

of those seasons the club has made it as a division winner, and in the re-

maining 12 occasions it has gone to the postseason as a wild card.

Playoff seasons, franchise history:

21 Playoff Appearances: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1980,

1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008

Four AFL Eastern Division Championships: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967

Three AFC Central Division Championships: 1991, 1993, 2000

Two AFC South Division Championships: 2002, 2008

Four AFL Championship Game Appearances: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967

Two AFL Championships: 1960, 1961

Four AFC Championship Game Appearances: 1978, 1979, 1999, 2002

One AFC Championship: 1999

One Super Bowl Appearance: 1999 (Super Bowl XXXIV)

AFC STANDINGSThe Titans enter this

week’s game against the Steel-

ers with a league-best record of

12-2.

Having already clinched a

division title and a first-round bye, they are competing with the Steelers (11-

3) for the AFC’s top seed.

The top six seeds in the AFC and NFC advance to the playoffs, includ-

ing four division winners in each conference.

2008 AFC Standings:

AFC Team Div W L T Pct Div Conf

1. z- Tennessee AFCS 12 2 0 .857 4-1 8-2

2. z- Pittsburgh AFCN 11 3 0 .786 5-0 9-1

3. N.Y. Jets AFCE 9 5 0 .643 4-1 7-4

4. Denver AFCW 8 6 0 .571 3-2 5-5

5. Indianapolis AFCS 10 4 0 .714 2-2 8-2

6. Baltimore AFCN 9 5 0 .643 4-2 7-4

7. New England AFCE 9 5 0 .643 3-2 6-5

8. Miami AFCE 9 5 0 .643 3-2 6-4

9. Houston AFCS 7 7 0 .500 2-4 5-6

10. Buffalo AFCE 6 8 0 .429 0-5 4-6

11. San Diego AFCW 6 8 0 .429 4-1 6-5

12. Jacksonville AFCS 5 9 0 .357 2-3 3-7

13. Cleveland AFCN 4 9 0 .308 1-3 3-7

14. Oakland AFCW 3 11 0 .214 2-4 3-8

15. Cincinnati AFCN 2 11 1 .179 0-5 1-9

16. Kansas City AFCW 2 12 0 .143 2-4 2-8

x - Clinched playoff

y - Clinched Wild Card

z - Clinched Division

* - Clinched Division and Homefield Advantage

With a Nov. 23 loss to the New York Jets and a Dec. 14 loss at Houston

as the only blemishes on their 2008 record, the Titans’ 12-2 mark is the best

in franchise history through 14 games.

The Titans are one game better at this point in the season than at any

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

which the team went 11-3, one season when they were 10-3-1 and six sea-

sons at 10-4.

Best record through 14 games in franchise history:

14-Game Season

Year Record Record Season Finish

2008 12-2 12-2 Current AFC South Champions

2000 11-3 13-3 AFC Central Champions

1999 11-3 13-3 AFC Champions; Lost in SB XXXIV

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

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

2003 10-4 12-4 AFC Wild Card



1979 10-4 11-5 AFC Wild Card; Lost in Conf. Champ.

1975 10-4 10-4 Third Place AFC Central

1960 10-4 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

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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

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

are allowing opponents an average of 14.1 points per game and have kept

opponents to 17 points or less in 12 of 14 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 17 17 23 0 2 192 13.7

2. Tennessee Titans 21 20 17 0 0 197 14.1

3. Baltimore Ravens 22 21 20 0 0 213 15.2

4. New York Giants 28 25 17 1 0 246 17.6

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25 24 25 1 0 251 17.9

6. Carolina Panthers 29 25 21 1 0 264 18.9

7. Washington Redskins 29 27 21 1 0 266 19.0

8. Miami Dolphins 27 24 27 0 1 269 19.2

9. Indianapolis Colts 25 22 32 2 1 274 19.6

10. Atlanta Falcons 33 30 17 1 0 281 20.1

In building a 12-2 record in 2008, the Titans have outscored their oppo-

nents by 147 points, or 10.5 points per game. They have accumulated 344

points while allowing 197. Their point differential ranks first in the NFL.

The Titans are 10th in the NFL in scoring (24.6 points per game) and sec-

ond in the league in opponent scoring (14.1).

2008 NFL leaders in point differential:

Points Points Point Per

Team Scored Allowed Differential Game

1. Tennessee Titans 344 197 147 10.5

2. New York Giants 374 246 128 9.1

3. Baltimore Ravens 325 213 112 8.0

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 302 192 110 7.9

5. Carolina Panthers 353 264 89 6.4

6. Philadelphia Eagles 339 263 76 5.8

7. New York Jets 385 319 66 4.7

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 313 251 62 4.4

9. Atlanta Falcons 336 281 55 3.9

10.Minnesota Vikings 342 290 52 3.7

POINT DIFFERENTIAL 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 16 .738

2. New England Patriots 42 17 .712

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 38 23 .623

Indianapolis Colts 38 23 .623

5. Tennessee Titans 37 25 .597

6. Philadelphia Eagles * 34 23 .596

7. Seattle Seahawks 34 27 .557

8. Baltimore Ravens 30 24 .556

9. Jacksonville Jaguars 34 28 .548

10.Washington Redskins 32 27 .542

* Does not include Monday night game on Dec. 15

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 1-1

Totals 37-25 (.597)


TOP TEN DEFENSESThrough 14 games, the Titans are allowing their opponents an average

of 281.0 net yards per game. That average is good enough to rank fourth in

the NFL. The Titans are fifth in pass defense (187.6 per game) and ninth in

rushing defense (93.4 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 239.1 75.8 163.3

2. Baltimore 257.5 78.0 179.5

3. Philadelphia 280.5 93.1 187.4

4. Tennessee 281.0 93.4 187.6

5. Washington 284.8 95.9 188.9

6. New York Giants 285.8 90.4 195.4

7. Dallas 287.0 93.1 193.9

8. Minnesota 292.9 71.2 221.6

9. Tampa Bay 299.4 115.6 183.7

10. Carolina 315.9 111.5 204.4

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TEAM RUSHING TOUCHDOWNSThe Titans have accomplished a rare feat in 2008, surpassing 20 rush-

ing touchdowns as a club. Only twice before has the club reached the mark.

LenDale White and Chris Johnson have accounted for all of the

team’s rushing touchdowns. White is tied for second in the NFL with 14,

while Johnson has added eight.

With two more rushing touchdowns, the 2008 Titans will tie the 1979

club for the second-highest rushing touchdown total in team annals. The

1988 squad holds the franchise record with 26 rushing touchdowns.

Most team rushing touchdowns in Oilers/Titans history:

Season Rushing Touchdowns

1. 1988 26

2. 1979 24

3. 2008 22

4. 1978 19

1999 19

6. 1980 18

7. 1997 17

2007 17

9. 1991 16

1983 16

1974 16

1968 16

1989 16

2002 16


ALLOWING 17 OR FEWER POINTSIn 12 out of 14 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

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.

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 streak of eight regular season road wins.

On Dec. 14, the streak came to an end with a 13-12 loss at Houston. It

had been more than a full calendar year since the Titans suffered their last

regular season road loss, 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 (streak stopped at six games).

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. 12/16/07-12/7/08 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

SUCCESS ON THE ROAD UNDER FISHERThe Titans are 6-1 in seven road contests this season, and since Jeff

Fisher’s first full season as head coach in 1995, the Titans have recorded a

.500 or better road record in 11 of 14 seasons, including 2008.

The Titans are tied for the second-best road record in the NFL in that

time period, during which the franchise has won 61 out of their 111 games on

the road (.550).

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 66 45 0 .595

2. Tennessee Titans 61 50 0 .550

Indianapolis Colts 61 50 0 .550

Pittsburgh Steelers 61 50 0 .550

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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 6,815 30,722 4.5 231 138.4

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 7,188 29,573 4.1 212 133.2

3. Kansas City Chiefs 6,472 27,473 4.2 250 123.8

4. Minnesota Vikings 6,124 27,459 4.5 192 123.7

5. Jacksonville Jaguars 6,440 27,354 4.2 225 123.2

6. Tennessee Titans 6,715 26,980 4.0 199 121.5

7. Atlanta Falcons 6,217 26,846 4.3 179 120.9

8. San Francisco 49ers 6,205 26,684 4.3 195 120.2

9. New York Giants 6,441 26,440 4.1 183 119.1

10. Washington Redskins 6,447 26,326 4.1 192 118.6

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 124.7 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 133.7

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 126.3

3. Tennessee Titans 124.7

4. Jacksonville Jaguars 121.9

5. Minnesota Vikings 119.8

6. New York Giants 118.8

7. Atlanta Falcons 118.8

8. San Francisco 49ers 118.5

9. Dallas Cowboys 118.4

10. Kansas City Chiefs 115.3

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

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 14 games, the Titans have allowed their opponents a total of eight

sacks, which ranks ahead of the Denver Broncos’ total for first in the NFL.

At one point this season the Titans went five games without allowing a single

sack (9/21 vs. Houston through 10/27 vs. Indianapolis). The Titans also rank

first in the league in sacks per pass play (2.0 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. Tennessee Titans 8 53

2. Denver Broncos 11 66

New Orleans Saints 11 73

4. Indianapolis Colts 13 82

5. Atlanta Falcons 14 88

6. Cleveland Browns 16 103

7. Philadelphia Eagles 18 117

8. Carolina Panthers 19 124

9. San Diego Chargers 22 139

10.New York Giants 23 146

SACK PROTECTION

LenDale White scored threetouchdowns in a record-settingperformance at Kansas City onOct. 19.

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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

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

35.5 percent.

Best defenses on third down, 1995-08:

Team Opponents’ 3rd Down Pct.

1. Philadelphia Eagles 35.4


3. Baltimore Ravens 35.8

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35.9

5. Green Bay Packers 35.9

In 2008, the Titans are allowing a 32.7 percent conversion rate on third

down, tying for third in the league.

Top-ranked defenses on third down in 2008:

Team Converted Attempts Pct.

1. Baltimore Ravens 57 183 31.1

2. Philadelphia Eagles 60 186 32.3

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 65 199 32.7

Tennessee Titans 65 199 32.7

5. Minnesota Vikings 59 179 33.0

6. Chicago Bears 69 205 33.7

7. Dallas Cowboys 65 187 34.8

8. Buffalo Bills 64 178 36.0

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 68 188 36.2

10. Washington Redskins 67 184 36.4

3RD DOWN DEFENSE IN FISHER ERA

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 99.5 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 91.2

2. Baltimore Ravens 92.6

3. San Diego Chargers 98.7


5. San Francisco 49ers 103.5

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 39 100-yard rushing performances by an op-

ponent. In those games, they are 9-30 (.231). In games they do not allow

a 100-yard rusher, they are 117-66 (.639).

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 79

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

STOPPING THE RUN

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 102 of 158 regular season games

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

games. They are 70-32 (.686) in regular season games when they win time

of possession versus 26-30 (.464) 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 20th in the NFL with a 29:41 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 29:41 (20)

TIME OF POSSESSION

RED ZONE EFFICIENCYThe Titans are ranked second in the NFL in red zone efficiency. They

have scored 27 touchdowns in 41 trips inside their opponents’ 20-yard line.

However, they are the NFL’s top team in overall scoring percentage in-

side the 20, capitalizing on 38 of 41 chances (92.7 percent). That includes

final possessions in consecutive games against Detroit (11/27) and Cleveland

(12/7) in which the Titans drove inside the 20 in the final minute of play with

a comfortable lead and either knelt on the ball or turned it over on downs.

Running back LenDale White has led the way. He has scored 13 of his

14 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 44 245 31 70.5 9 40 90.9

2. Dallas 37 183 24 64.9 5 29 78.4

3. Carolina 42 226 27 64.3 12 39 92.9

4. Miami 37 191 23 62.2 10 33 89.2

5. Tennessee 44 232 27 61.4 14 41 93.2

6. Green Bay 41 219 25 61.0 14 39 95.1

7. Denver 47 233 28 59.6 12 40 85.1

8. Arizona 60 283 35 58.3 14 49 81.7

9. Detroit 26 125 15 57.7 7 22 84.6

10. Jacksonville 40 186 23 57.5 9 32 80.0

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The Titans enter this week’s game having clinched the AFC South title.

They are 4-1 within the division thus far in 2008, having defeated every team

in the division at least once. Their only loss has been to the Houston Texans

on Dec. 14.

The Titans began the season with an opening-day win over the division

rival Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 3, they defeated the Texans, and in Week

8, they outlasted the Indianapolis Colts. Their first road game within the divi-

sion 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 12-5 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

y-Tennessee 12 2 0.857 4-1 12-5

Indianapolis 10 4 0.714 2-2 10-6

Houston 7 7 0.500 2-4 6-12

Jacksonville 5 9 0.357 2-3 6-11

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 4-1Totals 62-42 (.596)

* Interim head coach for final six games of 2004.

JEFF FISHER’S DIVISIONAL RECORD

TITANS & TURNOVER DIFFERENTIALIn 2008, the Titans rank second in the NFL with a plus-10 turnover ratio,

having recorded 27 takeaways and 17 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 22 +18

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 (12-2) 27 17 +10

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 1-0 3-10

-1 . . . . . . . .0-3 0-4 0-1 2-2 0-1 2-11

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

TURNOVER MARGIN IN 2008The Titans are second in the NFL after Week 15 in turnover differential.

They have 18 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries to give them 27 take-

aways. Meanwhile, they have committed 17 turnovers to give them a ratio of

plus-10, which is only two behind the first-place Miami Dolphins.

The Titans have finished with a negative turnover differential in only

two games this season (12/7 vs. Cle., 12/14 at Hou.).

NFL leaders in turnover margin:

Takeaways Giveaways

Team Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff

1. Miami 12 10 22 6 4 10 +12

2. Tennessee 18 9 27 9 8 17 +10

3. Baltimore 22 6 28 12 8 20 +8

4. Cleveland 19 7 26 12 6 18 +8

5. Indianapolis 14 11 25 12 5 17 +8

6. Kansas City 12 15 27 13 6 19 +8

7. N.Y. Giants 16 5 21 10 3 13 +8

8. Pittsburgh 18 9 27 12 8 20 +7

9. Tampa Bay 21 8 29 10 12 22 +7

10. Green Bay 18 6 24 12 6 18 +6

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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, 79 regular season

games and three playoff contests at LP Field, all of

which were sold out.

In the regular season, the Titans are 51-28 (.646)

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 79 51-28 .646

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

third in the NFL behind only the Baltimore Ravens (232)

and Miami Dolphins (220) with 219 sacks in home contests.

The Titans have totaled 21 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, two in Week 12 against the New York Jets and one in

Week 14 against Cleveland.

Most sacks in homes games since LP Field opened in 1999:

Sacks in

Team Home Games

1. Baltimore Ravens 232

2. Miami Dolphins 220

3. Tennessee Titans 219

4. Seattle Seahawks 208

5. Philadelphia Eagles 207

6. Indianapolis Colts 204

7. Atlanta Falcons 201

New York Giants 201

St. Louis Rams 201

10. Pittsburgh Steelers 200

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 ANNOUNCED THIS WEEKRosters for the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl presented by State

Farm will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. CT on

NFL Network. The 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 con-

sensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote

counts one-third towards determining the 43-man rosters.

There are 10 members of the Titans that have been se-

lected 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

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 4-1 in games decided by seven points or less

and 2-1 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 0-1 2-1 4-1

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 3-8 29-26 53-46

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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

9Division titles in team history, including the AFC South crown in 2008

7Consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles by

linebacker Keith Bulluck

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

10.5Tennessee’s NFL-leading average point differential in 2008

132Career 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

14.1Points allowed by the Titans per game in 2008, ranked

second in the NFL

+10Titans turnover ratio in 2008, which ranks second in the NFL

1,418Yards from scrimmage in 2008 by rookie running back Chris Johnson,

who is second in the AFC and sixth in the NFL

37,178Career passing yards by Kerry Collins, who became the 14th player

in NFL history to reach 37,000 in Week 15

8Sacks allowed by the Titans in 2008, which is 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

6Sacks by defensive end Jacob Ford in the last seven games

14Touchdowns in 2008 by Titans running back LenDale White,

who is tied for second in the NFL

5Interceptions in 2008 by Cortland Finnegan and Michael Griffin, who are

in an eight-way tie for second in the NFL

450Career points by Rob Bironas, who is tied with Eddie George for

fourth place on the team’s all-time scoring list

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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 (1) 142.8/gm (5) 4.4 (11)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 224

2. T Wayne Gandy Atlanta 218

3. G Chris Gray* Seattle 208

4. T Jon Runyan Philadelphia 199**

5. C Andy McCollum Detroit 197

6. C Tom Nalen* Denver 194

7. T Willie Anderson Baltimore 193

* Currently on team’s injured reserve list

** Does not include 12/15 game

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 Houston (12/14), he completed 15 of 33 passes for 181 yards.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), he recorded the 50th multi-touchdown game

of his career, completing a 28-yard touchdown to Ahmard Hall and a nine-

yard touchdown to Justin Gage in his 175th career regular season game.

He was 14-of-23 for 155 yards in the win.

� 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 over-

time. 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 9,209 5,682 61.7 64,707 463 305

2. Peyton Manning 5,919 3,803 64.3 45,169 329 165

3. Kerry Collins 5,638 3,139 55.7 37,178 185 179

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. Donovan McNabb 4,201 2,470 58.8 28,625 190 89

7. Trent Green 3,740 2,266 60.6 28,475 162 114

8. Kurt Warner 3,509 2,302 65.6 28,298 178 113

COLLINS 3RD IN ACTIVE PASSING YDS

COLLINS’ CAREER RECORD WHEN ...

Career Career Overall

When Collins ... 2008 Reg Season Playoffs Career

Starts at quarterback 11-2 78-84 3-3 81-87

Starts vs. division opponents 3-1 34-38 1-0 35-38

Passes for 300 or more yards 0-0 13-17 1-1 14-18

Completes one or more TD passes 6-1 57-51 2-2 60-52

Completes two or more TD passes 3-0 29-21 2-1 31-22

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 64,707

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. Peyton Manning 45,169

8. Drew Bledsoe 44,611

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 37,178

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 14 13 384 221 57.6 2,461 6.4 11 2.9 7 1.8 56t 7 50 78.7

Totals 176 162 5,638 3,139 55.7 37,178 6.6 185 3.3 179 3.2 89t 312 2,052 73.7

Collins’ Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp Res Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate

12/22/96 Pit W 39 21 53.8 166 4.26 1 2.6 0 0.0 24 2 18 73.2

12/10/00 Pit W 35 24 68.6 333 9.51 2 5.7 0 0.0 59 1 7 117.9

Totals 2/2 2-0 74 45 60.8 499 6.74 3 4.1 0 0.0 59 3 25 94.4

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.

KERRY COLLINS’ GAME-WINNING PERFORMANCES

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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

Justin Gage 5

Courtney Anderson 4

Ron Dixon 4

Doug Gabriel 4

Joe Jurevicius 4

Muhsin Muhammad 4

Jeremy Shockey 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

Ahmard Hall 2

Teyo Johnson 2

Doug Jolley 2

LaMont Jordan 2

Pete Metzelaars 2

Pete Mitchell 2

Brian Alford 1

Player TDs

Don Beebe 1

Bob Christian 1

Greg Comella 1

Aaron Craver 1

Alge Crumpler 1

Eric Guliford 1

Andre Hastings 1

Anthony Johnson 1

Brandon Jones 1

Alvis Whitted 1

Regular Season Total 185

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 36,997

yards and 185 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 five 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 sea-

son, he was named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

and became the first rookie quarterback since Marino (1983) to make a Pro

Bowl roster.

Young’s 2008 Highlights:

� Did not play against Cleveland (12/7) and at Houston (12/14).

� 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. Pittsburgh Steelers:

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 Houston (12/14), rushed for 26 yards on eight carries.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded 24 carries for 99 yards and one

touchdown as he and Chris Johnson (136) combined for all of the team’s

235 rushing yards. His three-yard touchdown run provided a 14-6 lead in the

second quarter.

� 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 14 1 178 700 3.9 80t 14 5 16 3.2 7 0

Totals 43 17 542 2,054 3.8 80t 21 39 190 4.9 15 0

White’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

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 14 rushing touchdowns

this season, giving him 84 total points. Among non-kickers, White’s scoring

total is tied for second place in the AFC and fourth in the NFL. He also is tied

for second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns.

2008 NFL leading scorers among non-kickers:

Player, Team TD Rush Rec Ret 2-pt Pts

1. Williams, Car. (RB) 16 14 2 0 1 98

2. Jones, NY-J (RB) 15 13 2 0 0 90

Turner, Atl. (RB) 15 15 0 0 0 90

4. Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 14 12 2 0 0 84

Westbrook, Phi. (RB) 14 9 5 0 0 84

White, Ten. (RB) 14 14 0 0 0 84

7. Jacobs, NY-G (RB) 12 12 0 0 0 72

8. Boldin, Ariz (WR) 11 0 11 0 0 66

Forte, Chi. (RB) 11 7 4 0 0 66

P. Thomas, N.O. (RB) 11 8 3 0 0 66

MOST RUSHING TDs IN A SEASONOn Dec. 7 against Cleveland, Titans running back LenDale White

scored his 14th rushing touchdown of the season. He is now tied with Eddie

George for second place on the team’s record list for rushing touchdowns

in a season. George reached the end zone 14 times on runs in 2000. Only

Earl Campbell has rushed for more touchdowns in a season in team history,

scoring 19 times in 1979.

Most rushing touchdowns in a season, franchise history:

Player Season Rushing TDs

1. Earl Campbell 1979 19

2. Eddie George 2000 14

LenDale White 2008 14


Earl Campbell 1980 13


Eddie George 2002 12


Mike Rozier 1988 10

10. Eddie George 1999 9

Allen Pinkett 1991 9

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



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)

LenDale White scores one of his two touchdowns at Detroit on Nov. 27.

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� 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 14 13 235 1,159 4.9 66t 8 41 259 6.3 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 1,159 rushing yards.

Johnson leads all NFL rookies in 2008.

LenDale White ranks 10th in the AFC with 700 rushing yards.

2008 AFC rushing leaders:

Player, Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Jones, NY-J 263 1,222 4.6 59t 13

2. *C. Johnson, Ten. 235 1,159 4.9 66t 8

3. *Slaton, Hou. 230 1,124 4.9 71t 8

4. Lynch, Buf. 239 1,002 4.2 50 7

5. Tomlinson, S.D. 257 924 3.6 41t 8

6. R. Brown, Mia. 195 827 4.2 62t 10

7. Lewis, Cle. 226 800 3.5 29 4

8. Fargas, Oak. 190 749 3.9 42 1

9. L. Johnson, K.C. 171 748 4.4 65 4

10. White, Ten. 178 700 3.9 80t 14

* Rookie

AFC SCRIMMAGE YARDS LEADERS

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 Houston (12/14), led the team with 65 yards on

13 carries.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded his fourth 100-yard game of the

season (second consecutive), carrying 19 times for 136 yards and a score.

He added a team-high four receptions for 30 yards. With a 17-yard carry in

the second quarter, he became the third franchise rookie to reach the 1,000-

yard mark. In addition to joining Earl Campbell and Eddie George as the

only rookies to accomplish the feat, Johnson became the 11th different player

in team history to reach 1,000. He sealed the victory with a 25-yard touch-

down run in the fourth quarter.

� At Detroit (11/27), totaled 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 car-

ries. 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).

� 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.

Chris Johnson’s career 100-yard games:

Date Opp Att. Yds. Avg. Lg TD

10/19/08 at Kansas City 18 168 9.3 66t 1

12/7/08 Cleveland 19 136 7.2 33 1

11/27/08 at Detroit 16 125 7.8 58t 2

9/14/08 at Cincinnati 19 109 5.7 51 0

Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson currently ranks second in

the AFC and sixth in the NFL with 1,418 total yards from scrimmage. He has

1,159 rushing yards and an additional 259 receiving yards.

2008 AFC Leaders in Yards From Scrimmage:

Total Touches Rush Rec

Player Yds (Att+Rec) Yards Yards

1. *Slaton, Hou. (RB) 1,429 270 1,124 305

2. *C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) 1,418 276 1,159 259

3. A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) 1,408 103 0 1,408

4. Jones, NY-J (RB) 1,399 295 1,222 177

5. Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) 1,330 307 924 406

6. Lynch, Buf. (RB) 1,302 286 1,002 300

7. Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 1,139 208 655 484

8. Welker, N.E. (WR) 1,097 105 26 1,071

9. Marshall, Den. (WR) 1,077 90 -4 1,081

10. R. Brown, Mia. (RB) 1,045 219 827 218

* Rookie


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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

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. Chris Johnson (RB) 2008 1,159 259 1,418

5. Sid Blanks (RB) 1964 756 497 1,253

6. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986 148 1,062 1,210

7. Rodney Thomas (RB) 1995 947 204 1,151

FRANCHISE 1,000-YARD BACKSAgainst Cleveland on Dec. 7, rookie running back Chris Johnson sur-

passed the 1,000-yard rushing mark. In doing so, he became the 11th dif-

ferent player in team history to accomplish the feat.

Those 11 players have produced a total of 21 1,000-yard seasons. The

Titans now have had a 1,000-yard rusher in 11 of the team’s 14 full seasons

under Head Coach Jeff Fisher, including 2008.

In the last six full seasons, including 2008, the Titans have had five dif-

ferent running backs record 1,000-yard seasons: George (2003), Chris

Brown (2004), Travis Henry (2006), LenDale White (2007) and Johnson

(2008).

In 2007, White eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career.

Only Earl Campbell and Eddie George have recorded multiple 1,000-

yard seasons for the franchise.

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

Chris Johnson 2008

FIRST DOWN LEADERSTitans rookie running back Chris Johnson is fifth in the AFC and 10th

in the NFL with 62 total first downs. Among rookies he trails only Houston

Texans running back Steve Slaton.

2008 AFC leaders in first downs:

Rush Pass Total

Player 1st Downs 1st Downs 1st Downs

1. Jones, NY-J (RB) 61 10 71

2. A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) 0 69 69

3. Lynch, Buf. (RB) 50 14 64

4. *Slaton, Hou. (RB) 53 10 63

5. *C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) 51 11 62

6. Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 39 22 61

7. Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) 42 18 60

8. Gonzalez, K.C. (TE) 0 59 59

9. Wayne, Ind. (WR) 0 57 57

10. Marshall, Den. (WR) 0 56 56

* Rookie

FRANCHISE ROOKIE RUSHINGRunning back Chris Johnson leads the Titans and ranks second in

the AFC with 1,159 rushing yards this season. He ranks first among all

rookie rushers in the NFL.

Johnson now has cracked the franchise’s top three in rushing yards by

a rookie with three games remaining. He currently ranks behind Earl Camp-

bell, 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 1,159

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

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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:

� Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded one reception for 20 yards.

� 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 14 14 21 227 10.8 28 1

Career 122 107 337 4,439 13.2 63 36

Crumpler’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

11/10/02 @Pit T 2 25 12.5 21 0

10/22/06 Pit W 6 117 19.5 31t 3

Totals 2/2 1-0-1 8 142 17.8 31t 3

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 337 4,439 13.2 63 36

2. Antonio Gates 393 4,974 12.7 72t 49

3. Marcus Pollard 349 4,280 12.3 86t 40

4. Dallas Clark 242 2,918 12.1 80t 30

5. Tony Gonzalez 904 10,823 12.0 73t 74

6. Todd Heap 369 4,251 11.5 48 30

7. Jason Witten 417 4,798 11.5 53 24

8. Desmond Clark 298 3,390 11.4 52 25

9. Jeremy Shockey 416 4,674 11.2 59 27

10. Kellen Winslow 219 2,459 11.2 49 11

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 then-career high with 46 recep-

tions for 421 yards, ranking eighth in the AFC (14th in

NFL) in receptions among tight ends.

Scaife’s 2008 Highlights:

� At Houston (12/14), recorded three receptions for 11 yards.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), posted two receptions for 19 yards.

� 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.

� 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 14 6 53 528 10.0 44 2

Career 60 38 165 1,592 9.6 44 7

Scaife’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

09/11/05 @ Pit L 2 22 11.0 12 0

Totals 1/1 0-1 2 22 11.0 12 0

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RECEPTIONS BY TIGHT ENDSAmong NFL tight ends, Bo Scaife is tied for sixth in the NFL and fourth

in the AFC with a career-high 53 receptions in 2008.

Most receptions by NFL tight ends in 2008:

Player Team Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Tony Gonzalez KC 84 941 11.2 35 8

2. Chris Cooley Was 73 764 10.5 28 1

3. Jason Witten Dal 69 815 11.8 42 3

4. Dallas Clark Ind 63 684 10.9 31 5

5. Owen Daniels Hou 60 714 11.9 34 2

6. Antonio Gates SD 53 612 11.5 30 6

Bo Scaife Ten 53 528 10.0 44 2

8. John Carlson Sea 51 601 11.8 33 4

9. Zach Miller Oak 50 674 13.5 63t 1

10. Dustin Keller NYJ 45 509 11.3 54 3

Greg Olsen Chi 45 495 11.0 52 3

Jeremy Shockey NO 45 446 9.9 26 0

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 Houston (12/14), recorded three receptions for 76 yards.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), posted two receptions for 18 yards, includ-

ing a nine-yard touchdown reception that gave the Titans a 21-6 lead in the

third quarter. The touchdown was his fifth of the season.

� 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 11 10 29 547 18.9 56t 5

Totals 76 34 148 2,205 14.9 73 11

Gage’s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:


12/11/05 @ Pit L 1 11 11.0 11 0

Totals 1/1 0-1 1 11 11.0 11 0

WR JUSTIN GAGE

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. Sidney Rice 45 37 82.2

2. Justin Gage 84 69 82.1

3. Devery Henderson 48 39 81.3

4. Vincent Jackson 91 72 79.1

5. Brandon Stokley 82 64 78.0

6. Ernest Wilford 48 37 77.1

7. Santonio Holmes 99 76 76.8

8. Chad Johnson 146 110 75.3

9. Derek Hagan 32 24 75.0

10. Nate Burleson 55 41 74.5

PCT. RECEPTIONS FOR FIRST DOWNS

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 Houston (12/14), registered three catches for 36 yards.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), posted one reception for 20 yards.

� 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.

WR JUSTIN McCAREINS

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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 12 8 23 346 15.0 37 0

Totals 112 65 233 3,610 15.5 73 16

McCareins’ Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:


11/17/02* Pit W 1 55 55.0 55 0

01/11/03* Pit** W 2 53 26.5 31 0

09/28/03* @Pit W 5 81 16.2 29t 1

12/12/04 @Pit L 4 78 19.5 43 0

01/15/05 @Pit** L 5 82 16.4 30 0

11/18/07* Pit W 2 22 11.0 12 0

Totals 6/2 4-2 19 371 19.5 55 1

* Played but did not start ** Playoff Game

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 Houston (12/14), totaled five tackles, three quarterback pressures

and one fumble recovery before leaving the game late in the fourth quarter

with a left knee injury. His recovery of a Matt Schaub fumble in the first quar-

ter led to a Titans field goal.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), registered six tackles and one tackle for

loss, contributing to a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total

yards.

� 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 14/14 75 8.5 7 19 0 1 4 1

Career 90/74 454 24.0 47 117 0 12 7 3

Haynesworth’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

11/17/02* Pit W 5 0.5 0 0 0 0

01/11/03 Pit** W 5 0.0 0 0 1 0

09/11/05 @Pit L 5 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 3/2 2-1 15 0.5 0 0 1 0

* Played but did not start ** Playoff Game

In 2008, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has recorded a

career-high 8.5 sacks. In addition to leading the team, his total is the sev-

enth-highest in the AFC and tied for 13th 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) 17.5

2. J. Harrison, Pit. (LB) 15.0

3. Mathis, Ind. (DE) 11.5

Woodley, Pit. (LB) 11.5

5. M. Williams, Hou. (DE) 11.0

6. Freeney, Ind. (DE) 9.5

7. Haynesworth, Ten. (DT) 8.5

8. Ellis, NY-J (DE) 8.0

9. Seymour, N.E. (DE) 7.5

Suggs, Bal. (LB) 7.5

2008 SACK LEADERS

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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 Houston (12/14), was inactive with a groin injury.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), posted five tackles and two quarterback

pressures and helped limit the Browns to 35 rushing yards and 178 total

yards.

� 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 10/10 46 4.5 0 18 0 0 3 2

Career 93/78 471 40.5 26 98 0 3 12 5

Vanden Bosch’s Career Game-by-Game stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR11/09/03 @Pit L Injured Reserve (knee)

09/11/05 @Pit L 5 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 1/1 0-1 5 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

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 51.0

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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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 Houston (12/14), tallied four tackles, one sack, three quarterback

pressures, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in his 125th career

game. In the first quarter, he created a turnover when he sacked Matt Schaub

and forced a fumble. Albert Haynesworth’s recovery led to a Titans field goal.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), registered four tackles, one tackle for loss,

one quarterback pressure and one pass defensed, contributing to a defense

that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards.

� 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 14/14 46 3.5 6 18 0 4 3 0

Career 125/116 490 73.0 NA 149 1 33 32 3

Kearse’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

11/21/99 Pit W 3 1.0 0 0 0 0

01/02/00 @Pit W 2 1.0 0 0 1 1

09/24/00 @Pit W 8 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/05/00 Pit W 2 0.0 0 0 0 0

10/29/01 @Pit L 6 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/25/01 Pit L 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/17/02 Pit W Inactive (foot)

01/11/03* Pit** W 2 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/28/03 @Pit W 6 1.0 0 0 0 0

11/07/04 @Pit L 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 9/8 6-3 33 3.0 0 0 1 1

* Played but did not start ** Playoff game

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 Houston (12/14), totaled three tackles, including a tackle for loss.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), registered five tackles, including one tackle

for loss. He helped spearhead a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and

178 total yards. His tackle total allowed him to reach 100 stops for the sev-

enth consecutive season.

� 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.

� 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.

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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 14/14 103 0.5 6 2 0 4 0 1

Career 141/114 1,130 18.0 51 46 16 53 13 9

Bulluck’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

09/24/00* @Pit W 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/05/00* Pit W 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

10/29/01* @Pit L 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/25/01* Pit L 2 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/17/02 Pit W 14 0.0 0 0 0 0

01/11/03 Pit** W 11 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/28/03 @Pit W 19 0.0 0 0 0 0

09/11/05 @Pit L 7 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 8/4 5-3 62 0.0 0 0 0 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 1,130

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

100-TACKLE SEASONSLinebacker Keith Bulluck has achieved his seventh consecutive sea-

son with 100 or more tackles. Since entering the starting lineup at the start

of the 2002 season, he has not missed a single game and has eclipsed the

100-tackle mark in every campaign.

The club’s complete tackle statistics date back to 1979. Since then,

Bulluck is the leader in consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles. His

seven 100-tackle seasons are one more than second-place Gregg Bing-

ham, who notched 100 stops for five consecutive non-strike seasons from

1979-84 (the 1982 season was shortened to nine games due to strike).

Tackles are not considered an official NFL statistic. The Titans use

tackle figures based on coaches’ review of game film.

Most consecutive 100-tackle seasons by Oilers/Titans since 1979*:

Player Pos Seasons Total

1. Keith Bulluck LB 2002-08 7

2. Gregg Bingham LB 1979-84* 5

3. Robert Abraham LB 1983-86 4

4. Kyle Vanden Bosch DE 2005-07 3

Blaine Bishop S 1998-00 3

Al Smith LB 1990-92 3

Robert Brazile LB 1979-81 3

Vernon Perry S 1979-81 3

* Strike-shortened 1982 season not included.

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 2001-08 111

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 206

2. London Fletcher Washington 133

3. Keith Brooking Atlanta 126

4. Keith Bulluck Tennessee 111


Titans vs. Steelers


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 Houston (12/14), recorded five tackles and one pass defensed.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), notched four tackles, contributing to a de-

fense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards.

� 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 14/14 84 1.0 3 0 4 8 0 0

Career 103/73 488 1.0 - - 15 44 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 Houston (12/14), posted three tackles and one pass defensed.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), led team with nine tackles and added one

forced fumble and one pass defensed. He helped limit the Browns to 35

rushing yards and 178 total yards.

� 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 Indianapolis): 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 14/14 82 0.0 5 0 0 4 2 0

Career 109/90 738 4.0 - - 5 21 9 1

Thornton’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

10/21/02* @Pit L 2 0.0 0 0 0 0

11/28/05 Pit W 8 0.0 0 0 0 0

01/15/06 Pit** L 9 0.0 0 0 0 0

Totals 3/2 1-2 19 0.0 0 0 0 0


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Hope’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

(none)

Totals 0/0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

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 Houston (12/14), notched seven tackles and

added a stop on special teams.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), intercepted his fifth pass of the season and

eighth of his career, picking off a Ken Dorsey pass in the third quarter. His

career-long 36-yard interception return set up a touchdown two plays later.

He added five tackles and two passes defensed in the contest.

� At Detroit (11/27), posted one tackle, one quarterback 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 14/14 76 1.0 2 2 5 9 1 0

Career 30/24 125 1.0 3 2 8 17 2 0

Griffin’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: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 GRIFFINWhen 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.

Finnegan and Griffin each have five interceptions, while Hope has four.

The other starter in the secondary, cornerback Nick Harper, has notched

two interceptions. Chris Carr and Dave Ball also have one interception,

giving the team a total of 18.

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 Houston (12/14), registered four tackles and one quarterback pres-

sure.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), tallied three tackles, one pass defensed

and one quarterback pressure as the defense allowed just 35 rushing yards

and 178 total yards.

� 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.

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 Houston (12/14), tied for the team lead with 10 tackles.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), notched seven tackles, one tackle for loss

and a team-high three passes defensed. The defense allowed the Browns

35 rushing yards and 178 total yards.

� 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 12/11 74 0.0 1 0 2 17 1 0

Career 115/85 537 0.0 0 3 20 88 2 4

Harper’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers:Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR

10/21/02* @Pit L 3 0.0 0 1 0 0

11/28/05 Pit W 4 0.0 0 0 0 0

01/15/06 Pit** L 7 0.0 0 2 0 1

Totals 3/2 1-2 14 0.0 0 3 0 1

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 and

safety Michael Griffin share the team lead and are in an eight-way tie for

second place in the league with five interceptions. Safety Chris Hope has

recorded four interceptions, which places him in a 12-way tie for 10th 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), one at Baltimore (10/5) and one against Cleveland (12/7).

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 7 59 8.4 23 0

2. Nick Collins GB 5 230 46.0 62t 3

Cortland Finnegan Ten 5 100 20.0 99t 1

Michael Griffin Ten 5 57 11.4 36 0

DeAngelo Hall Oak-Was 5 37 7.4 21 0

Ed Reed Bal 5 191 38.2 107t 2

Darrelle Revis NYJ 5 38 7.6 32t 1

Tramon Williams GB 5 78 15.6 39 0

Charles Woodson GB 5 124 24.8 62t 2

10. (12 players tied with four interceptions, including Titans S Chris Hope)

NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS


� 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.

� 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 14/14 72 1.0 2 2 5 19 0 0

Career 46/32 238 4.0 4 6 6 42 1 1

Finnegan’s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: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 fourth in the

NFL (third in AFC) with a 27.4-yard average on kickoff returns and 11th in the

NFL (seventh in AFC) with a 10.3-yard punt return average.

NFL leaders in kickoff return average:

Player Team KR Yds Avg Lg TD

1. Danieal Manning Chi 26 766 29.5 83t 1

2. Leodis McKelvin Buf 47 1,375 29.3 98t 1

3. Ellis Hobbs NE 44 1,266 28.8 95t 1

4. Chris Carr Ten 33 904 27.4 52 0

5. Allen Rossum SF 40 1,093 27.3 104t 1

6. Clifton Smith TB 26 709 27.3 97t 1

7. Leon Washington NYJ 40 1,068 26.7 94 1

8. Joshua Cribbs Cle 37 970 26.2 92t 1

9. Eddie Royal Den 23 600 26.1 95 0

10. Quintin Demps Phi 46 1,186 25.8 100t 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 14 74 3,161 42.7 8 24 75 36.8

Career 237 1,128 48,295 42.8 137 393 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 at Detroit on Nov., 27, 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 334 1,640 41.6 125 529 35.92. 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 237 1,128 42.8 137 393 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 Seasons839 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

250 career punts, 1976-2008 seasons):

Pct.

Player Punts Avg Net In20 In20

1. Mike Scifres 336 44.1 39.0 143 42.6

2. Craig Hentrich 1,128 42.8 36.8 393 34.8

3. Michael Koenen 295 42.3 37.3 101 34.2

4. Dustin Colquitt 294 43.6 38.4 100 34.0

5. Josh Miller 750 43.1 35.9 248 33.1

6. Hunter Smith 573 43.4 35.2 189 33.0

7. Matt Turk 962 42.4 37.3 317 33.0

8. Brad Maynard 1,086 42.1 36.5 351 32.3

9. Jeff Feagles 1,640 41.6 35.9 529 32.3

10. Chris Hanson 515 42.8 35.9 166 32.2

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 AP All-Pro selection

moved into a tie for seventh place (Skip Butler) on the

team’s all-time scoring list. He holds franchise 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).

K ROB BIRONAS

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In Week 15 of the 2008 regular season, Titans kicker Rob Bironas

moved into a tie with former Oilers running back Eddie George (450 career

points) for fourth place on the franchise’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. Rob Bironas 2005-08 0 0 0 0 108 126 450

Eddie George 1996-03 74 64 10 0 0 6 450

6. Earl Campbell 1978-84 73 73 0 0 0 0 438

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

On Nov. 27 at Detroit, Rob Bironas made four field goals from beyond

40 yards. It was only the fifth time since 1970 that a kicker made four field

goals on four attempts of 40-plus yards. Bironas tied Nick Folk, Jason

Hanson, John Kasay and Chip Lohmiller as the only kickers to accomplish

the feat.

Kickers who have made four 40-plus yard field goals on four attempts

in the same game:

Player Team Date Opp M A Lg

1. Rob Bironas Ten 11/27/08 at Det 4 4 49

Nick Folk Dal 11/23/08 SF 4 4 48

Jason Hanson Det 11/27/07 GB 4 4 52

John Kasay Car 9/24/06 at TB 4 4 51

Chip Lohmiller Was 9/9/91 at Dal 4 4 53

Bironas leads the NFL with a career-high of 14 field goals from 40-49

yards. With one field goal from beyond 50 yards, he is tied with Josh Brown

for the NFL lead with 15 field goals of 40-plus yards this season.

The NFL record for most field goals of 40-plus yards in a single season

is 19 by Neil Rackers in 2005.

Most field goals made from 40 yards or beyond in 2008:

Field Goal Length

Player Team 40-49 50+ Total

1. Rob Bironas Ten 14 1 15

Josh Brown StL 9 6 15

3. Jason Hanson Det 6 8 14

4. Jason Elam Atl 10 1 11

Shaun Suisham Was 10 1 11

Nick Folk Dal 9 2 11

7. Stephen Gostkowski NE 9 1 10

John Kasay Car 9 1 10

Rian Lindell Buf 9 1 10

Ryan Longwell Min 5 5 10

Bironas’ total already has set the franchise record for most field goals

of 40-plus yards with four games remaining in the regular season. In 2007,

he tied the previous record of 13 set by Al Del Greco in 1995.

Field Goal Length

Player Year 40-49 50+ Tot

1. Rob Bironas 2008 14 1 15

2. Rob Bironas 2007 9 4 13

Al Del Greco 1995 10 3 13

4. Al Del Greco 1998 12 0 12

5. Al Del Greco 1996 10 1 11

Tony Zendejas 1988 9 2 11

7. Gary Anderson 2003 10 0 10

George Blanda 1966 8 2 10

9. (five kickers with nine)

FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS

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

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.

Bironas’ 2008 Highlights:

� At Houston (12/14), was successful on all four field goal attempts, in-

cluding a season-long 51-yarder. It was the sixth time in his career he made

at least four field goals in a game and the third time in 2008. He surpassed

Earl Campbell (438 career points) on the team’s all-time scoring list and

moved into a tie with former running back Eddie George (450) for fourth

place in franchise history.

� Against Cleveland (12/7), made four extra points to move into a tie with

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

� 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.

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 14 28 31 90.3 36 36 120

Career 62 108 127 85.0 126 128 450

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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 third in the NFL in 2008 with a career-high 19 touchbacks on 77 kickoffs.

In 2007, Bironas set a then-career high with 16 touchbacks on 75 kick-

offs to rank third in the NFL.

2008 NFL leaders in touchbacks on kickoffs:

Player Team Kickoffs Touchbacks TB Pct.

1. Rhys Lloyd Car 75 24 32.0

2. Olindo Mare Sea 61 20 32.8

3. Rob Bironas Ten 77 19 24.7

Sebastian Janikowski Oak 54 19 35.2

Matt Prater Den 72 19 26.4

6. Mason Crosby GB 78 16 20.5

Stephen Gostkowski NE 80 16 20.0

8. Neil Rackers Ari 76 14 18.4

9. David Akers Phi 74 12 16.2

Phil Dawson Cle 61 12 19.7

NFL TOUCHBACK LEADERSTitans 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 170 198 85.9

3. Nate Kaeding 115 134 85.8

4. Robbie Gould 107 125 85.6

5. Rob Bironas 108 127 85.0

6. Matt Stover 456 545 83.7

7. Phil Dawson 211 254 83.1

8. Jeff Reed 161 194 83.0

9. John Carney 454 550 82.5

10. Jason Hanson 406 494 82.2

FIELD GOAL PCT., NFL HISTORY

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 14 / 13 384 221 57.6 2,461 6.41 11 2.9 7 1.8 56t 7 50 78.7

Career 176 / 162 5,638 3,139 55.7 37,178 6.59 185 3.3 179 3.2 89t 312 2,052 73.7

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 11 / 0 5 34 6.8 22 0

Career 15 / 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 14 / 13 235 1,159 4.9 66t 8

LenDale White (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 1 178 700 3.9 80t 14

Career 43 / 17 542 2,054 3.8 80t 21

GP / GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD

FULLBACKS

Ahmard Hall (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 10 7 18 2.6 6 0

Career 39 / 21 15 47 3.1 11 0

QUARTERBACKS

Kerry Collins (14th Year)

2008 14 / 13 25 49 2.0 17 0

Career 176 / 162 351 671 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

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) 14 0 19 0

Kevin Mawae (15) 14 14 224 221

Guards

Eugene Amano (4) 14 14 77 22

Jake Scott (5) 14 14 74 71

Tackles

Daniel Loper (4) 14 0 38 0

Mike Otto (1) 0 0 0 0

Michael Roos (4) 14 14 62 62

David Stewart (4) 14 14 44 44

Left Tackle Michael Roos

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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.

Tight end Alge Crumpler

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 11 / 10 29 547 18.9 56t 5

Career 76 / 34 148 2,205 14.9 73 11

Lavelle Hawkins (Rookie)

2008/Career 11 / 1 7 68 9.7 19 0

Brandon Jones (4th Year)

2008 14 / 6 39 436 11.2 40 1

Career 49 / 26 110 1,367 12.4 53 9

Justin McCareins (8th Year)

2008 12 / 8 23 346 15.0 37 0

Career 112 / 65 233 3,610 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 14 / 14 21 227 10.8 28 1

Career 122 / 107 337 4,439 13.2 63 36

GP / GS No Yds Avg Lg TD

Bo Scaife (4th Year)

2008 14 / 6 53 528 10.0 44 2

Career 60 / 38 165 1,592 9.6 44 7

Craig Stevens (Rookie)

2008/Career 14 / 1 0 0 - 0 0

RUNNING BACKS AND FULLBACKS

Quinton Ganther (1st Year)

2008 11 / 0 3 40 13.3 15 0

Career 15 / 0 3 40 13.3 15 0

Ahmard Hall (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 10 11 127 11.5 54 2

Career 39 / 21 35 325 9.3 54 2

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 14 / 13 41 259 6.3 25 1

LenDale White (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 1 5 16 3.2 7 0

Career 43 / 17 39 190 4.9 15 0

TITANS RECEIVING - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

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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 10 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

Career 13 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

Ken Amato (6th Year)

2008 14 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Career 75 / 0 7 5 2 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34

Keith Bulluck (9th Year)

2008 14 / 14 103 68 35 0.5 3.5 2 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0

Career 141 / 114 1130 738 392 18.0 119.5 46 51 16 147 35 1 54 13 9 148 28

Ryan Fowler (5th Year)

2008 14 / 4 22 11 11 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Career 60 / 21 114 66 48 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 46

Stanford Keglar (Rookie)

2008/Career 11 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9

Josh Stamer (6th Year)

2008 14 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17

Career 84 / 0 15 9 6 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107

David Thornton (7th Year)

2008 14 / 14 82 57 25 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0

Career 109 / 90 738 486 252 4.0 16 2 18 5 19 11 0 21 9 1 0 42

Stephen Tulloch (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 10 85 52 33 1.0 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 7

Career 46 / 14 158 103 55 1.5 9 0 6 1 0 0 0 4 0 2 4 35

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.

The Titans added Cary Williams to the 53-man roster on Dec. 9. The

seventh-round draft choice out of Washburn spent the first 14 weeks of the

season on the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster.

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.

Linebacker David Thornton

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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.


TITANS CORNERBACKS AND SAFETIES - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS



CORNERBACKS

Chris Carr (4th Year)

2008 14 / 1 26 17 9 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 11

Career 62 / 5 75 56 19 0.0 0 0 0 2 100 100t 1 9 0 0 0 16

Cortland Finnegan (3rd Year)

2008 14 / 14 72 55 17 1.0 2 2 2 5 100 99t 1 19 0 0 0 0

Career 46 / 32 238 186 52 4.0 19 6 4 6 114 99t 1 42 1 1 92 19

Nick Harper (8th Year)

2008 12 / 11 74 66 8 0.0 0 0 1 2 11 11 0 17 1 0 0 0

Career 115 / 85 537 431 106 0.0 0 0 4 20 282 75t 1 88 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

Cary Williams (Rookie)

2008/Career 1 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SAFETIES

Vincent Fuller (4th Year)

2008 14 / 1 37 30 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 6

Career 48 / 1 87 68 19 1.0 7 6 2 2 137 76t 2 10 3 0 0 21

Michael Griffin (2nd Year)

2008 14 / 14 76 48 28 1.0 4 2 2 5 57 36 0 9 1 0 0 16

Career 30 / 24 125 82 43 1.0 4 2 3 8 60 36 0 17 2 0 0 32

Tuff Harris (2nd Year)

2008 4 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Career 5 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Chris Hope (7th Year)

2008 14 / 14 84 62 22 1.0 0 0 3 4 53 39 0 8 0 0 0 0

Career 103 / 73 488 363 125 1.0 0 2 4 15 304 61t 1 44 2 4 6 0

Donnie Nickey (6th Year)

2008 14 / 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

Career 90 / 6 36 30 6 1.0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 65

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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.


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TITANS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN - 2008 & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS



DEFENSIVE ENDS

Dave Ball (4th Year)

2008 14 / 2 47 22 25 4.5 23.5 13 0 1 15 15t 1 1 1 0 0 0

Career 35 / 2 57 29 28 4.5 23.5 13 0 1 15 15t 1 5 1 0 0 0

Jacob Ford (2nd Year)

2008 12 / 2 33 19 14 6.0 50 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

Career 12 / 2 33 19 14 6.0 50 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

William Hayes (Rookie)

2008/Career 6 / 0 14 9 5 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Jevon Kearse (10th Year)

2008 14 / 14 46 34 12 3.5 13.5 18 6 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 0

Career 125 / 116 490 307 183 73.0 362 149 6 1 0 0 0 33 32 3 14 0

Kyle Vanden Bosch (8th Year)

2008 10 / 10 46 16 30 4.5 25 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0

Career 93 / 78 472 252 220 40.5 258.5 98 26 0 0 0 0 3 12 5 9 0

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Tony Brown (4th Year)

2008 13 / 13 68 39 29 3.5 18 23 9 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 4 0

Career 58 / 35 229 135 94 10.0 57 58 22 0 0 0 0 12 1 3 44 0

Albert Haynesworth (7th Year)

2008 14 / 14 75 45 30 8.5 52.5 22 7 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0

Career 90 / 74 454 267 187 24.0 155.5 120 47 0 0 0 0 12 7 3 0 0

Jason Jones (Rookie)

2008/Career 11 / 1 40 22 18 1.5 9.5 10 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

Kevin Vickerson (3rd Year - Reserve/Suspended)

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

Defensive tackle Tony Brown

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Special 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.

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 14 / 0 36 36 28 31 90.3 0 0 6 6 7 7 14 17 1 1 0 51 120 78 39 18

Career 62 / 0 126 128 108 127 85.0 0 0 36 39 32 33 32 42 8 13 0 60 450 291 129 55

GP / GS No. Yds Avg Ret Yds R Avg TB In Lg Blk Net

PUNTERS

Craig Hentrich (15th Year)

2008 14 / 0 74 3,161 42.7 29 278 9.6 8 24 75 0 36.8

Career 237 / 0 1128 48,295 42.8 487 3,948 8.1 137 393 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 14 / 1 29 19 300 10.3 44 0 33 904 27.4 52 0

Career 62 / 5 106 45 754 7.1 44 0 234 5,745 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 10 / 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 7 130 18.6 23 0

SPECIALISTS OVERVIEW

Punter/holder Craig Hentrich and kicker Rob Bironas

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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 16 3 24 7 1 12

15 at Hou 19 5 25 8 1 12

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 3 7 3 3 4 3

15 at Hou 4 9 5 3 4 3

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 (Res/Sus) 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

Cary Williams CB

ROOKIE FREE AGENTS

Rafael Little (NFI) RB

as of Dec. 15, 2008

NFI - Non-Football Injury List

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THIS WEEK’S MEDIA CALENDAR

16 Tuesday

No Media Access

17 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 Pittsburgh

media

10:50 a.m. CT - Kerry

Collins with Pittsburgh

media

11:05 a.m. CT -

Steelers player with

Tennessee media

11:40 a.m. CT - Mike

Tomlin with Ten-

nessee media

18 Thursday

Practice

11:30 a.m.; Jeff

Fisher available,


lowing practice

19 Friday

Practice

11:30 a.m.; Jeff

Fisher available,


lowing practice

20 Saturday

No Media Access

21 Sunday

Steelers at Titans

Noon CT

22 Monday

Jeff Fisher

Press Conference

3:00 p.m. CT

The Titans conclude the 2008 regular season with a road game against

the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts. The Titans will be making their first

appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium, which opened earlier this year. Kickoff is

scheduled for noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 28.

The contest’s playoff implications will be determined by the events of

this week, as the Titans host the Steelers and the Colts travel to Jacksonville

for a Thursday night showdown with the Jaguars. The Titans already have

clinched the AFC South title and could secure the AFC’s top seed with a win

this week. If the Colts beat the Jaguars, they will clinch a Wild Card berth

and the fifth seed in the playoffs.

Between the Titans and Colts, the two teams have won every AFC

South title since the division’s inception in 2002. The Titans claimed the first

championship in the newly-formed division, and then Indianapolis went on

a five-year run before the Titans reclaimed the title this season.

Earlier this season, the two clubs met at LP Field in the first of two an-

nual games. The Titans pulled out a 31-21 Monday night victory to give

them their seventh consecutive victory to open the season. They fell behind

14- 6 before scoring 25 consecutive points in the second half. Running back

LenDale White led the way, scoring on a pair of one-yard touchdown runs.

Defensively, safety Chris Hope recorded the game’s only turnovers, collect-

ing two interceptions off Peyton Manning.

The most recent Titans victory gave them three wins in their last four

meetings with the Colts after the Colts won seven straight from 2003-06.

2008 regular season TV ratings in the Nashville market (all games

Sunday noon unless otherwise noted):

Local Weekly

Date/Opponent Day/Time Network Rating/Share Rank

9/7 vs. Jax. Sun. noon CBS 25.7/44 1

9/14 at Cin. Sun. noon CBS 30.2/51 1-a

9/21 vs. Hou. Sun. noon CBS 28.1/49 1

9/28 vs. Min. Sun. noon FOX 26.6/48 1

10/5 at Bal. Sun. noon CBS 28.4/52 1-a

10/19 at K.C. Sun. noon CBS 28.4/52 1

10/27 vs. Ind. Mon. 7:30 p.m. ESPN/WKRN 46.2/61 1-b

11/2 vs. G.B. Sun. noon FOX 34.7/58 1-c

11/9 at Chi. Sun. noon CBS 34.7/58 1 - a

11/16 at Jax. Sun. 3:15 p.m. CBS 38.5/55 1 - a

11/23 vs. N.Y.J. Sun. noon CBS 34.0/56 1

11/27 at Det. Thu. 11:30 a.m. CBS 26.9/56 1

12/7 vs. Cle. Sun. noon CBS 34.9/60 1

12/14 at Hou. Sun. noon CBS TBA TBA

2008 Regular Season Average 32.1/54




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 -

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