The2010Tennessee Titansseasonwas the team's 41st season in theNational Football League(NFL), their 51st overall and their 14th season in Tennessee. The Titans hoped to improve on their 8–8 record from the2009season, but they failed to do so and ended up finishing 6-10. They started the season 5-2, but lost the next 8 of 9. This was the Titans’ final season under head coachJeff Fisher,who resigned on January 27, 2011 after 17 seasons with the team.
2010Tennessee Titansseason | |
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Owner | Bud Adams |
General manager | Mike Reinfeldt |
Head coach | Jeff Fisher |
Home field | LP Field |
Results | |
Record | 6–10 |
Division place | 4thAFC South |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | RBChris Johnson DEJason Babin FSMichael Griffin KRMarc Mariani |
Offseason
editPersonnel changes
editOn January 25,Kennedy Pola,who previously served as theJacksonville Jaguars' running backs coach for the past five seasons, was hired to the same position with the Titans, replacingEarnest Byner,who was fired the same day.[1](Ironically, Byner was later named the new Jaguars' running backs coach ten days later.[2]) On May 14,Ruston Webster,who served as theSeattle Seahawks' vice president of player personnel for the past four seasons, was hired to the same position with the Titans.[3]
On July 27, Kennedy Pola left the Titans and accepted the offensive coordinator position atUSC.On July 28, the following changes were made to the Titans' coaching staff:Craig Johnsonwas moved from quarterbacks coach to the running backs coach vacated by Kennedy Pola, and will also serve as assistant head coach.Dowell Loggains,who previously served as quality control of offense, was named the new quarterbacks coach, while offensive assistantRichie Hessmanwill serve as quality control of offense.[4]
Free agents
editPosition | Player | Tag | Date signed | 2010 team | Notes & references |
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ILB | Colin Allred | ERFA | February 17 | Titans | |
G | Eugene Amano | UFA | February 17 | Titans | |
LS/ILB | Ken Amato | UFA | March 5 | Titans | |
DE | Dave Ball | RFA | March 16 | Titans | |
DT | Tony Brown | RFA | April 22 | Titans | |
OLB | Keith Bulluck | UFA | July 25 | Giants | |
TE | Alge Crumpler | UFA | March 24 | Patriots | |
CB | Nick Harper | UFA | |||
P | Craig Hentrich | UFA | announced his retirement on February 17[5] | ||
CB | Rod Hood | UFA | |||
FS | Kevin Kaesviharn | UFA | |||
DE | Jevon Kearse | UFA | |||
C | Kevin Mawae | UFA | |||
SS | Donnie Nickey | UFA | February 23 | Titans | |
T/G | Mike Otto | ERFA | February 17 | Titans | |
TE | Bo Scaife | RFA | March 17 | Titans | |
ILB | Stephen Tulloch | RFA | June 14 | Titans | |
DE | Kyle Vanden Bosch | UFA | March 5 | Lions | |
DT | Kevin Vickerson | RFA | April 13 | traded to theSeahawkson April 24[6] | |
RB | LenDale White | RFA | April 14 | traded to the Seahawks on April 24,[6]released on May 28, signed with theBroncoson August 4 |
Player re-signed by the Titans |
2010 draft class
editRound | Selection | Player | Position | College | |
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1 | 16 | Derrick Morgan | DE | Georgia Tech | |
2[7] | None | ||||
3 | 77 | Damian Williams | WR | USC | |
97 | Rennie Curran | LB | Georgia | ||
4[6] | 104 | Alterraun Verner | CB | UCLA | |
5 | 148 | Robert Johnson | CB | Utah | |
6[6] | 176 | Rusty Smith | QB | Florida Atlantic | |
207 | Myron Rolle | SS | Florida State | ||
7 | 222 | Marc Mariani | WR | Montana | |
241 | David Howard | DT | Brown |
compensatory selection |
Coaching staff
edit2010 Tennessee Titans staff | ||||||
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Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
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Final roster
editSchedule
editPreseason
editThe Titans preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010.[8]
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap |
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1 | August 14 | atSeattle Seahawks | L18–20 | 0–1 | Qwest Field | Recap |
2 | August 23 | Arizona Cardinals | W24–10 | 1–1 | LP Field | Recap |
3 | August 28 | atCarolina Panthers | L7–15 | 1–2 | Bank of America Stadium | Recap |
4 | September 2 | New Orleans Saints | W27–24 | 2–2 | LP Field | Recap |
Regular season
editThe Titans' regular season schedule was announced on April 20, 2010.[9]
Week | Date | Opponent | Results | Game site | NFL.com recap | |
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1 | September 12 | Oakland Raiders | W38–13 | 1–0 | LP Field | Recap |
2 | September 19 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L11–19 | 1–1 | LP Field | Recap |
3 | September 26 | atNew York Giants | W29–10 | 2–1 | New Meadowlands Stadium | Recap |
4 | October 3 | Denver Broncos | L20–26 | 2–2 | LP Field | Recap |
5 | October 10 | atDallas Cowboys | W34–27 | 3–2 | Cowboys Stadium | Recap |
6 | October 18 | atJacksonville Jaguars | W30–3 | 4–2 | EverBank Field | Recap |
7 | October 24 | Philadelphia Eagles | W37–19 | 5–2 | LP Field | Recap |
8 | October 31 | atSan Diego Chargers | L25–33 | 5–3 | Qualcomm Stadium | Recap |
9 | Bye | |||||
10 | November 14 | atMiami Dolphins | L17–29 | 5–4 | Sun Life Stadium | Recap |
11 | November 21 | Washington Redskins | L16–19(OT) | 5–5 | LP Field | Recap |
12 | November 28 | atHouston Texans | L0–20 | 5–6 | Reliant Stadium | Recap |
13 | December 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars | L6–17 | 5–7 | LP Field | Recap |
14 | December 9 | Indianapolis Colts | L28–30 | 5–8 | LP Field | Recap |
15 | December 19 | Houston Texans | W31–17 | 6–8 | LP Field | Recap |
16 | December 26 | atKansas City Chiefs | L14–34 | 6–9 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
17 | January 2 | atIndianapolis Colts | L20–23 | 6–10 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Recap |
Standings
editAFC South | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(3)Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 4–2 | 8–4 | 445 | 388 | W4 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3–3 | 7–5 | 351 | 419 | L3 |
Houston Texans | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 3–3 | 4–8 | 390 | 427 | W1 |
Tennessee Titans | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–4 | 3–9 | 356 | 339 | L2 |
Regular season results
editWeek 1: vs. Oakland Raiders
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Raiders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
Titans | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
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The Titans began their season at home against theOakland Raiders.Tennessee trailed early in the first quarter as Raiders kickerSebastian Janikowskimade a 34-yard field goal. Tennessee answered as quarterbackVince Younghooked up with wide receiverNate Washingtonon a 56-yard touchdown pass, followed by kickerRob Bironasnailing a 43-yard field goal. The Titans added to their lead in the second quarter with a 15-yard touchdown run from running backJavon Ringer,followed byChris Johnson's 76-yard touchdown run.
Tennessee continued its dominating day in the third quarter as Johnson got a 4-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans wrapped up their performance with Young finding tight endBo Scaifeon a 1-yard touchdown pass. Afterwards, Oakland ended the game with quarterbackJason Campbellcompleting a 7-yard touchdown pass to running backDarren McFadden.
With the win, Tennessee began its season at 1–0.
Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Steelers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
Titans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
atLP Field,Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:September 19
- Game time:1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather:91 °F (33 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:John Parry
- TV announcers (CBS):Kevin HarlanandSolomon Wilcots
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Hoping to maintain their winning streak the Titans played on home ground for an AFC duel with the Steelers. In the first quarter the Titans trailed early when WRAntonio Brownreturned a kickoff 89 yards to the endzone for a touchdown. The Titans tried to cut the lead with kickerRob Bironasnailing a 21-yard field goal. In the 2nd quarter the Titans progressively fell further behind with kicker Jeff Reed hitting a 36 and a 34-yard field goal, followed in the fourth quarter by his 25 and 27 yard field goal to go up 19–3. The Titans tried to tie the game when QBKerry Collinsthrew a 2-yard TD pass to WRNate Washington(With the 2-point conversion made), but the Steelers defense prevented any more scoring from the Titans, giving Tennessee the loss.
With the loss, Tennessee fell to 1–1.
Week 3: at New York Giants
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
Giants | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
atNew Meadowlands Stadium,East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date:September 26
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather:70 °F (21 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance:79,386
- Referee:Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (CBS):Greg GumbelandDan Dierdorf
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Steelers, the Titans flew toNew Meadowlands Stadiumfor an interconference duel with theNew York Giants.In the first quarter, Tennessee took the early lead when kickerRob Bironasnailed a 48-yard field goal, followed in the second quarter by running backChris Johnsongetting a 1-yard touchdown run. The Giants replied with kickerLawrence Tynesnailing a 50-yard field goal, followed by running backAhmad Bradshawgetting a 10-yard touchdown run to tie the game.
In the third quarter, near the Giants endzone, a Chop Block penalty was enforced on Bradshaw into the endzone for a safety. The Titans started to pull away with quarterbackVince Youngcompleted a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverKenny Britt,followed in the fourth quarter by Bironas getting a 22-yard field goal. Finally, Johnson closed out the game with an 8-yard touchdown run.
With the win, Tennessee improved to 2–1.
Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Broncos | 0 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 26 |
Titans | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
atLP Field,Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:October 3
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather:57 °F (14 °C) (Cloudy)
- Referee:Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (CBS):Kevin HarlanandSolomon Wilcots
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The Titans' fourth game was an AFC duel with the Broncos at home ground. The Titans trailed early in the 2nd quarter as QBKyle Ortongot a 2-yard TD pass to WREddie Royal.They replied with QBVince Younggetting an 8-yard TD pass to WRKenny Britt.The Broncos' kickerMatt Pratermade a 36-yard field goal to give Denver a 3-point lead, but the Titans replied when kickerRob Bironasnailed an incredible 55-yard field goal. In the 3rd quarter the Titans trailed slightly whenMatt Pratermade a 36-yard field goal, but after that, WRMarc Marianireturned the kickoff and ran 98 yards to the endzone for a touchdown, giving the Titans the lead. The lead was narrowed when Prater made a 35-yard field goal, but was increased again when Bironas made a 46-yard field goal. In the 4th quarter Tennessee fell behind when QBKyle Ortoncompleted a 6-yard TD pass to RBCorrell Buckhalter,followed by Prater making another 36-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 2–2.
Week 5: at Dallas Cowboys
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 34 |
Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
atCowboys Stadium,Arlington, Texas
- Date:October 10
- Game time:3:15 p.m. CDT
- Game weather:None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance:90,616
- Referee:Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (CBS):Jim NantzandPhil Simms
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Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Broncos, the Titans flew toCowboys Stadiumfor a Week 5 interconference duel with theDallas Cowboys.Tennessee delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as quarterbackVince Youngcompleted a 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Washington,followed by kickerRob Bironasmaking a 52-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Cowboys answered with kickerDavid Buehlergetting a 51-field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans added to their lead as Young connected with wide receiverKenny Britton a 12-yard touchdown pass. Dallas came right back with quarterbackTony Romocompleting a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverRoy Williams.
The Cowboys tied the game in the third quarter as Romo threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverMiles Austin,yet Tennessee regained the lead as Bironas booted a 40-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Dallas caught up again as Buehler kicked a 26-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans struck back as running backChris Johnsongot a 1-yard touchdown run. However, the Cowboys tied the game again as Romo connected with tight endJason Wittenon an 18-yard touchdown pass. Fortunately, Tennessee came right back as Johnson got another 1-yard touchdown run.
With the win, the Titans improved to 3–2.
Week 6: at Jacksonville Jaguars
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
- Date:October 18
- Game time:8:30 p.m. EDT
- Game weather:70 °F (21 °C) (Clear)
- Game attendance:63,625
- Referee:Mike Carey
- TV announcers (ESPN):Mike Tirico,Ron Jaworski,Jon Gruden,Michele Tafoya,&Suzy Kolber
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Coming off their road win over the Cowboys, the Titans flew toEverBank Fieldfor a Week 6 AFC South duel with theJacksonville Jaguarson Monday night. Tennessee delivered the opening strike in the first quarter as quarterbackVince Youngfound wide receiverKenny Britton a 24-yard touchdown pass. In the second quarter, the Titans added onto their lead as quarterbackKerry Collinshooked up with tight endBo Scaifeon a 2-yard touchdown pass, followed by kickerRob Bironasbooting a 26-yard field goal.
Tennessee continued its dominating night in the third quarter as Bironas nailed a 33-yard field goal. The Jaguars finally answered with a 33-yard field goal from kickerJosh Scobee.The Titans pulled away in the fourth quarter as Bironas booted a 36-yard field goal, capped off by a 35-yard touchdown run from running backChris Johnson.
With the win, Tennessee improved to 4–2.
Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Eagles | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Titans | 0 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 37 |
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:October 24
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather:78 °F (26 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (Fox):Kenny Albert,Daryl JohnstonandTony Siragusa
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Hoping to increase their winning streak the Titans played on home ground for an Interconference duel with the Eagles. In the second quarter the Titans trailed with kickerDavid Akersmaking a 25-yard field goal. But they put themselves ahead with QBKerry Collinscompleting a 26-yard TD pass to WRKenny Britt.The Eagles replied with QBKevin Kolbmaking a 5-yard TD pass to WR Riley Cooper, followed by kickerDavid Akershitting a 46-yard field goal. In the third quarter the Titans fell further behind with Akers making a 46-yard field goal. They soon replied with kickerRob Bironasnailing a 41-yard field goal, but the Eagles continued to score in the 4th with Akers getting a 28-yard field goal. Eventually, they rallied to take a big lead with Collins completing an 80-yard TD pass to Britt, followed by Bironas hitting a 38-yard field goal. Then Collins found Britt for the third time in the game on a 16-yard TD pass, and then Bironas made a 33-yard field goal. The Titans continued to get their momentum going with CBCortland Finneganreturning an interception 41 yards for a touchdown.
With the win, the Titans improved to 5–2.
Week 8: at San Diego Chargers
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 5 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 25 |
Chargers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 33 |
atQualcomm Stadium,San Diego, California
- Date:October 31
- Game time:3:05 p.m. CDT
- Game weather:65 °F (18 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance:59,260
- Referee:Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (CBS):Ian EagleandDan Fouts
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Hoping to increase their current winning streak the Titans flew toQualcomm Stadiumfor an AFC duel with the Chargers. In the first quarter the Titans took the lead when the Chargers' punt was blocked byNick Schommerout of bounds for a safety. The Chargers replied with FBMike Tolbertgetting a 1-yard TD run. The Titans went on a scoring rally with kickerRob Bironasnailing a 21-yard field goal, followed in the second quarter by QBVince Youngcompleting a 1-yard TD pass to TECraig Stevens.They increased their lead with RBChris Johnsongetting a 29-yard TD run. The Chargers went on a scoring rally with RBRyan Mathewsmaking a 7-yard TD run, followed in the third quarter by kickerKris Brownmaking a 34-yard field goal. Then QBPhilip Riverscompleted a 48-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates,and then Brown made a 36-yard field goal. The Titans tried to come back with Young finding WRNate Washingtonon a 71-yard TD pass (with a failed 2-point conversion), but couldn't do anything after Rivers got a 13-yard TD pass to RBDarren Sproles.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 5–3.
Week 9: BYE
editWeek 10: at Miami Dolphins
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 29 |
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date:November 14
- Game time:1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather:79 °F (26 °C) (Fair)
- Game attendance:65,585
- Referee:Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (CBS):Ian EagleandDan Fouts
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Coming off their bye week the Titans flew toSun Life Stadiumfor an AFC duel with the Dolphins. In the first quarter the Titans trailed early as RBRonnie Browngot a 2-yard TD run. They replied with RBChris Johnsongetting a 17-yard TD run. They took the lead after kickerRob Bironasnailed a 40-yard field goal. They fell behind after kickerDan Carpentermade a 23 and a 26-yard field goal, which was soon followed by QBChad Hennecompleting a 13-yard TD pass to RBPatrick Cobbs.The Titans replied with QBVince Youngcompleting a 14-yard TD pass to WRNate Washington,but fell further behind after Carpenter got a 42-yard field goal, followed by QBTyler Thigpenmaking a 9-yard TD pass to TEAnthony Fasano(With a failed 2-point conversion). Then DBReshad Jonestackled in the end zone for a Dolphins safety.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 5–4.
Week 11: vs. Washington Redskins
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Redskins | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Titans | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:November 21
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather:70 °F (21 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (Fox):Dick Stockton,Charles Davis,Jim MoraandLaura Okmin
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Hoping to break their current losing streak the Titans played on home ground for an AFC duel with the Redskins. In the first quarter the Titans took a sudden lead with WRMarc Marianireturning a punt 87 yards for a touchdown. The Redskins replied with QBDonovan McNabbcompleting a 5-yard TD pass to WRSantana Moss,followed in the second quarter by kickerGraham Ganonailing a 19-yard field goal. The Titans got the lead back after kickerRob Bironasmade a 25 and a 32-yard field goal. However, the Redskins replied with Gano hitting a 40-yard field goal. The Titans scored with Bironas nailing a 40-yard field goal, but the Redskins replied again with Gano making a 42-yard field goal. The decision was made at Overtime after Gano successfully hit a 48-yard field goal to give the Titans the loss, settling the records for both teams at 5–5 and the Titans' 14-game winning streak against NFC Opponents was snapped.
During the game,Vince Youngsuffered a torn flexor tendon in his right thumb. He was replaced byRusty Smith.Young was held out of the game after he was prepared to reenter.[10]Following the game, Young threw his shoulder pads into the crowd as he left the field, had an altercation with Coach Fisher in the locker room, and stormed out.[10][11]Fisher then declared that Smith was the Titans' starting quarterback.[12]
Week 12: at Houston Texans
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date:November 28
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather:58 °F (14 °C) (Mostly Cloudy)
- Game attendance:70,855
- Referee:Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (CBS):Ian EagleandDan Fouts
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In an attempt to break a three-game losing streak the Titans flew toReliant Stadiumfor an AFC South rivalry match against the Texans. The Titans trailed throughout the game as QBMatt Schaubgot a 1-yard TD pass to TEJoel Dreessen,followed by his 2-yard TD pass to WRAndre Johnson.The lead was increased when kickerNeil Rackershit a 35 and a 33-yard field goal.
With 7:53 remaining in the 4th quarter, an altercation between Texans WRAndre Johnsonand Titans CBCortland Finneganbroke out, causing both players to be ejected for the rest of the game. Both players' helmets were torn off, then punches were exchanged in return. Despite being ejected, they avoided suspension, but were each fined $25,000 for their actions.
With the shut-out loss, not only did the Titans fall to 5–6, but this also became their 3rd straight season being shut out on the road.
Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
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Jaguars | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Titans | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
atLP Field;Nashville,Tennessee
- Date:December 5
- Game time:1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather:35 °F (2 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:Ron Winter
- TV announcers (CBS):Gus JohnsonandSteve Tasker
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Hoping to snap a four-game losing streak the Titans played on home ground for an AFC South rivalry match against the Jaguars. In the first quarter the Titans trailed early as RBRashad Jenningsgot an 11-yard TD run. This was followed in the second quarter by QBDavid Garrardscrambling 4 yards for a touchdown, and then with kickerJosh Scobeemaking a 26-yard field goal. The Titans tried to cut this lead but only came away with a 37 and a 30-yard field goal fromRob Bironasgiving them a loss.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 5–7.
Week 14: vs. Indianapolis Colts
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Colts | 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
Titans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:December 9
- Game time:7:20 p.m. CST
- Game weather:37 °F (3 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:John Parry
- TV announcers (NFLN):Bob Papa,Matt Millen,andJoe Theismann
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Hoping to snap a five-game losing streak, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 14 AFC South duel with theIndianapolis Coltson Thursday night. Tennessee trailed in the first quarter as Colts running backJavarris Jamesgot a 1-yard touchdown run. Indianapolis added onto their lead in the second quarter with quarterbackPeyton Manningcompleting a 1-yard and a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverPierre Garçon.The Titans answered with a 1-yard touchdown run from running backChris Johnson.
Tennessee slowly crept back into the game in the third quarter as quarterbackKerry Collinsfound tight endCraig Stevenson a 7-yard touchdown pass, yet the Colts responded with kickerAdam Vinatierimaking a 21-yard field goal. Indianapolis added onto their lead in the fourth quarter with Vinatieri booting a 28-yard field goal. The Titans tried to rally as Collins connected with tight endBo Scaifeon a 4-yard touchdown pass, but the Colts came right back with Vinatieri's 47-yard field goal. Tennessee closed out the game with Collins finding Scaife on a 2-yard touchdown pass.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 5–8.
Week 15: vs. Houston Texans
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Texans | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Titans | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
atLP Field,Nashville, Tennessee
- Date:December 19
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather:37 °F (3 °C) (Sunny and Cold)
- Game attendance:69,143
- Referee:Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (CBS):Kevin HarlanandSolomon Wilcots
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Hoping to snap a six-game losing streak the Titans played on home ground for an AFC South rivalry rematch against the Texans. The Titans took the lead after QBKerry Collinsthrew a 3 and a 1-yard TD pass to WRNate Washingtonand to WRJustin Gage.This was followed by RBChris Johnsongetting an 11-yard TD run. The Texans got on the scoreboard after kickerNeil Rackersmade a 37-yard field goal, but the Titans extended their lead after kickerRob Bironashit a 30-yard field goal. The lead was narrowed with QBMatt Schaubgetting a 12-yard TD pass to WRAndre Johnson,but the Titans pulled away with RBJavon Ringergetting a 7-yard touchdown run. The lead was narrowed again with Schaub throwing a 4-yard TD pass to WRKevin Walter,but the Titans' defense prevented any more scoring chances.
With the win, the Titans improved to 6–8.
Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs
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Titans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Chiefs | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
atArrowhead Stadium,Kansas City, Missouri
- Date:December 26
- Game time:12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather:19 °F (−7 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance:65,606
- Referee:Scott Green
- TV announcers (CBS):Bill MacateeandRich Gannon
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Coming off their win over the Texans the Titans flew toArrowhead Stadiumfor an AFC duel with the Chiefs. In the first quarter the Titans trailed early as QBMatt Casselthrew a 14 and a 5-yard TD pass to RBJamaal Charles.This was followed by kickerRyan Succopnailing a 35-yard field goal, then with Cassel making a 75-yard TD pass to WRDwayne Bowe.They tried to come back as QBKerry Collinsgot a 53-yard TD pass to WRKenny Britt,but had more problems as Collins' next pass was intercepted by SSEric Berryand returned 54 yards for a touchdown. This was followed by Succop making a 42-yard field goal. The Titans tried to come back, but came away only with Collins completing a 22-yard TD pass to TEJared Cook,which wasn't enough for a win.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–9 and a guarantee of their first losing season since 2005.
Week 17: at Indianapolis Colts
editQuarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
Colts | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
atLucas Oil Stadium,Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date:January 2
- Game time:3:15 p.m. CST
- Referee:Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (CBS):Jim Nantz&Phil Simms
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The Titans' final game was an AFC South rivalry rematch against the Colts. In the first quarter the Titans trailed early as kickerAdam Vinatierimade a 48-yard field goal, but they responded as kickerRob Bironasnailed a 26-yard field goal. The Colts scored again with Vinatieri making a 44-yard field goal, but the Titans re-tied the game with Bironas hitting a 42-yard field goal. The Colts tried to pull away with QBPeyton Manningcompleting a 7-yard TD pass to WRReggie Wayne,but the Titans kept the score level as QBKerry Collinsmade a 30-yard TD pass to WRKenny Britt.The Colts still tried to pull away with Manning completing a 30-yard TD pass to WRPierre Garçon,but the Titans re-tied the game for the fourth time as Collins threw a 15-yard TD pass to RBChris Johnson.The Colts got away in the fourth quarter as Vinatieri got a 43-yard field goal, giving the Titans a loss and thus ending their season with a 6–10 record.
Notes and references
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- ^"Del Rio completes coaching staff".jaguars.com. February 4, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon February 6, 2010.RetrievedFebruary 4,2010.
- ^"Titans Hire Webster as Vice President of Player Personnel".titansonline.com. May 14, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon May 20, 2010.RetrievedMay 14,2010.
- ^"Titans Finalize Coaching Staff Changes".titansonline.com. July 28, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon July 31, 2010.RetrievedJuly 28,2010.
- ^"Hentrich Announces NFL Retirement".
- ^abcdThe Titans traded its original fourth-round selection (#111 overall),RBLenDale White,DTKevin Vickersonand the team's original sixth-round selection (#185 overall) to theSeattle Seahawksfor its fourth round selection (#104 overall) and sixth-round selection (#176 overall).Tennessee Titans News
- ^The Titans traded their second-round selection to theNew England Patriotsfor its2009third-round selection – used to selectTEJared Cook.Tennessee Titans News
- ^"Titans' Preseason Schedule Announced".titansonline.com. March 31, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon April 4, 2010.RetrievedMarch 31,2010.
- ^Glenn, Gary (April 20, 2010)."Titans Open With Three of First Four Games at Home".titansonline.com. Archived fromthe originalon April 24, 2010.RetrievedApril 20,2010.
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