2007 Tennessee Titans season

2007 Tennessee Titans season
Owner	Bud Adams
Head coach	Jeff Fisher
General manager	Mike Reinfeldt
Home field	LP Field
Results
Record	10–6
Division place	3rd AFC South
Playoff finish	Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Chargers) 6–17
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The 2007 Tennessee Titans season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League and the 48th overall. It also marked the franchise's 11th season in the state of Tennessee and the 14th under head coach Jeff Fisher. They improved on their 8–8 record from 2006 to a 10-6 record, and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003. However their season ended with a loss to the Chargers in the wild card round.

Final roster[]

2007 Tennessee Titans final roster

	Quarterbacks  5 Kerry Collins 10 Vince Young Running backs 29 Chris Brown 35 Quinton Ganther 45 Ahmard Hall FB 25 LenDale White Wide receivers 17 Chris Davis 82 Biren Ealy 12 Justin Gage 83 Eric Moulds 86 Roydell Williams Tight ends 88 Ben Hartsock 80 Bo Scaife 84 Ben Troupe		Offensive linemen 54 Eugene Amano G 60 Jacob Bell G 70 Daniel Loper T 68 Kevin Mawae C 75 Benji Olson G 71 Michael Roos T 76 David Stewart T Defensive linemen 97 Tony Brown DT 92 Albert Haynesworth DT 91 Travis LaBoy DE 98 Antwan Odom DE 90 Randy Starks DT 93 Kyle Vanden Bosch DE 99 Demetrin Veal DT		Linebackers 53 Keith Bulluck OLB 52 Ryan Fowler ILB 57 Rich Scanlon ILB 50 David Thornton OLB 55 Stephen Tulloch ILB Defensive backs 31 Cortland Finnegan CB 22 Vincent Fuller FS 33 Michael Griffin FS 20 Nick Harper CB 21 Reynaldo Hill CB 24 Chris Hope SS 30 Eric King 37 Calvin Lowry 23 Donnie Nickey SS Special teams  2 Rob Bironas K 15 Craig Hentrich P		Reserve lists 56 Colin Allred ILB (IR) 31 Kelly Herndon CB (IR) 81 Brandon Jones WR (IR) Practice squad Rookies in italics

Schedule[]

Preseason[]

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game site	NFL.com recap
1	August 11	Washington Redskins	L 6–14	0–1	LP Field	Recap
2	August 17	at New England Patriots	W 27–24	1–1	Gillette Stadium	Recap
3	August 24	at Buffalo Bills	W 28–17	2–1	Ralph Wilson Stadium	Recap
4	August 30	Green Bay Packers	W 30–14	3–1	LP Field	Recap

Regular season[]

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game site	NFL.com recap
1	September 9	at Jacksonville Jaguars	W 13–10	1–0	Jacksonville Municipal Stadium	Recap
2	September 16	Indianapolis Colts	L 20–22	1–1	LP Field	Recap
3	September 24	at New Orleans Saints	W 31–14	2–1	Louisiana Superdome	Recap
4	Bye
5	October 7	Atlanta Falcons	W 20–13	3–1	LP Field	Recap
6	October 14	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	L 10–13	3–2	Raymond James Stadium	Recap
7	October 21	at Houston Texans	W 38–36	4–2	Reliant Stadium	Recap
8	October 28	Oakland Raiders	W 13–9	5–2	LP Field	Recap
9	November 4	Carolina Panthers	W 20–7	6–2	LP Field	Recap
10	November 11	Jacksonville Jaguars	L 13–28	6–3	LP Field	Recap
11	November 19	at Denver Broncos	L 20–34	6–4	Invesco Field at Mile High	Recap
12	November 25	at Cincinnati Bengals	L 6–35	6–5	Paul Brown Stadium	Recap
13	December 2	Houston Texans	W 28–20	7–5	LP Field	Recap
14	December 9	San Diego Chargers	L 17–23	7–6	LP Field	Recap
15	December 16	at Kansas City Chiefs	W 26–17	8–6	Arrowhead Stadium	Recap
16	December 23	New York Jets	W 10–6	9–6	LP Field	Recap
17	December 30	at Indianapolis Colts	W 16–10	10–6	RCA Dome	Recap

Standings[]

AFC South
view talk	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
(2) Indianapolis Colts	13	3	0	.813	5–1	9–3	450	262	L1
(5) Jacksonville Jaguars	11	5	0	.688	2–4	8–4	411	304	L1
(6) Tennessee Titans	10	6	0	.625	4–2	7–5	301	297	W3
Houston Texans	8	8	0	.500	1–5	5–7	379	384	W1

Regular season[]

Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars[]

The Titans began their season on the road against their division rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Tennessee struck first with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Jaguars took the lead with QB David Garrard completing a 47-yard TD pass to WR John Broussard. In the second quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with kicker Josh Scobee getting a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans drew closer with Bironas kicking a 31-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead for good with QB Vince Young running into the end zone from 2 yards out for the final score of the game.

With the win, the Titans began the year at 1–0.

Week 2: vs. Indianapolis Colts[]

The Titans and Colts met at LP Field on September 16. After a slow start from both offenses, the Colts struck first with an 8-yard run by Joseph Addai, but Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri missed the point after. With 1:03 left in the first quarter, the Titans scored with a 30-yard field goal by Rob Bironas. In the second quarter, the Colts scored another touchdown via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning to Dallas Clark. Both sides kicked another field goal in the quarter, and the Colts led 16–6 at the break. After the break, Adam Vinatieri made another field goal to extend the Colts' lead. Titans running back LenDale White scored a rushing touchdown, while Vinatieri's field goal attempt was tipped but bounced over the crossbar to end the third quarter. Vinatieri missed a 36-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter and Vince Young threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Roydell Williams to end the game's scoring.

With the Titans' 22–20 loss, the team fell to 1–1 on the season.

Week 3: at New Orleans Saints[]

Following their home loss from the Colts, the Titans flew to the Louisiana Superdome for a Monday Night fight with the New Orleans Saints. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 33-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans increased its lead with QB Vince Young completing a 35-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. The Saints responded with RB Reggie Bush getting a 1-yard TD run.

In the third quarter, New Orleans took the lead with another 1-yard TD run by Bush. Tennessee regained the lead with RB LenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans closed out the game with Young completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Bo Scaife, while DB Vincent Fuller returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. Pulling off the 3 other Saints interceptions was LB Keith Bulluck.

With the win, Tennessee entered its bye week at 2–1.

Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons[]

Coming off their bye week, the Titans were at home for a Week 5 interconference duel with the Atlanta Falcons. In the first quarter, Tennessee fell behind early as RB LenDale White fumbled, allowing Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall to return the ball 56 yards for a touchdown. Later, the Titans ties the game with RB Chris Brown getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Atlanta went back into the lead with kicker Morten Andersen getting a 32-yard field goal. Tennessee ended the half with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 30-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Falcons regained the lead with Andersen kicking a 28-yard field goal. The Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas nailing a 40-yard field goal, while DB Vincent Fuller intercepted Atlanta QB Joey Harrington and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, it was a defensive struggle. Even when the Falcons benched Harrington and put QB Byron Leftwich in, Tennessee managed to hold on and win, despite having 5 turnovers on the day.

With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 3–1, but it was also their 5th straight win over Atlanta. It also improved head coach Jeff Fisher's head coaching record against the NFC South to 13–1.

Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

Coming off a home win over the Falcons, the Titans flew to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee trailed as Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant got a 23-yard field goal for the only score of the half. In the third quarter, the Titans responded with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 48-yard field goal. However, Tampa Bay answered with QB Jeff Garcia completing a 69-yard TD pass to WR Joey Galloway. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee tied the Buccaneers again with RB LenDale White getting a 2-yard TD run. Tampa Bay won the game as Bryant nailed a 43-yard field goal.

With the loss, not only did the Titans fall to 3–2, but QB Vince Young (11/14 for 120 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the third quarter with an injured right quadriceps.

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score
2	TB	6:07	Matt Bryant 23 Yard Field Goal	TB 3–0
3	TEN	7:52	Rob Bironas 48 Yard Field Goal	3–3
3	TB	2:29	Joey Galloway 69 Yard Pass From Jeff Garcia (Matt Bryant Kick)	TB 10–3
4	TEN	1:17	LenDale White 2 Yd Run (Rob Bironas Kick)	10–10
4	TB	0:11	Matt Bryant 43 Yard Field Goal	TB 13–10

Week 7: at Houston Texans[]

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Buccaneers, the Titans flew to Reliant Stadium for a Week 7 AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans. With Vince Young recovering from a quad injury, back-up QB Kerry Collins was given the start. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 52-yard field goal. The Texans responded with LB DeMeco Ryans returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Titans answered with Bironas kicking a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Tennessee began to pound away as Bironas got a 21-yard field goal, while RB LenDale White got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Bironas ended the half with 30-yard and 28-yard field goals.

In the third quarter, the Titans continued its domination with Bironas kicking a 43-yard field goal, while rookie RB Chris Henry got a 4-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Houston began to rally as QB Sage Rosenfels completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR David Anderson and a 6-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Walter. Afterwards, Tennessee managed to reply. With Bironas' 29-yard field goal, he became the 5th kicker in NFL history to get 7 field goals in one game. However, the Texans managed to retake the lead with Rosenfels completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Jeb Putzier and a 53-yard TD pass to WR André Davis. The Titans managed to get a historic last-second field goal. With his 29-yard field goal, not only did it seal the win for Tennessee, but it made Rob Bironas the first kicker in NFL history to make 8 field goals in one game.

With the win, the Titans improved to 4–2.

Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders[]

Coming off their divisional road win over the Texans, the Titans returned home for a Week 8 intraconference duel with the Oakland Raiders. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski got a 50-yard field goal. The Titans tied the game with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Oakland retook the lead with Janikowski getting a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close with rookie RB Chris Henry getting a 24-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Titans took the lead for good as Bironas nailed a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense held off the Raiders long enough for a touchdown.

With the win, the Titans improved to 5–2.

Week 9: vs. Carolina Panthers[]

Coming off their home win over the Raiders, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 9 interconference duel against the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood^{[clarification needed]} as QB Vince Young got a 3-yard TD run, along with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 47-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas kicking a 53-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

After a scoreless third quarter, Tennessee managed to put the game out of reach with RB LenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. The Panthers avoided getting shut out as QB David Carr completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter.

With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 6–2, but Head Coach Jeff Fisher improved his record over the NFC South to 14–2.

Tennessee's defense had a good game as they sacked Carr 7 times and limited Carolina's offense to just 191 total yards.

Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars[]

Coming off their home win over the Panthers, the Titans stayed at home for an AFC South rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Jaguars QB Quinn Gray completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Greg Jones for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans continued to fall behind as RB Maurice Jones-Drew got an 8-yard TD run. Tennessee ended the half with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 37-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with RB Fred Taylor getting a 4-yard TD run. The Titans managed to get a 49-yard field goal from Bironas. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee drew close with QB Vince Young completing a 20-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage. The Jaguars sealed the win with Gray completing a 3-yard TD pass to Jones.

With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–3.

Not only was Tennessee's rushing attack held to a season-low 62 yards, but their top-ranked rushing defense allowed its first 100-yard rusher of the year in Maurice Jones-Drew (19 attempts for 101 yards and 1 touchdown). This is largely in part due to DT Albert Haynesworth and DE Travis LaBoy being inactive due to injuries.

Week 11: at Denver Broncos[]

Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Jaguars, the Titans flew to INVESCO Field at Mile High for a Week 11 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Denver Broncos. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler completed a 48-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley, along with WR/PR Glenn Martinez returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with QB Vince Young completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. Denver responded with kicker Jason Elam getting a 21-yard and a 39-yard field goal. Tennessee ended the half with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 56-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Titans continue to trail as Cutler completed a 41-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall. Tennessee replied with Young getting a 4-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans tried to get a comeback as Bironas nailed a 37-yard field goal. The Broncos sealed the win with RB Andre Hall getting a 62-yard TD run.

With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–4.

Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals[]

Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Titans flew to Paul Brown Stadium for a Week 12 duel with the Cincinnati Bengals. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Bengals RB Rudi Johnson got a 5-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 28-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati answered with QB Carson Palmer completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. Tennessee ended the half with Bironas getting a 23-yard field goal.

In the second half, the Bengals sealed the win Carson and Chad hooking up with each other on a 2-yard TD pass in the third quarter and a 3-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.

With their third-straight loss, the Titans fell to 6–5.

Week 13: vs. Houston Texans[]

Trying to snap a three-game losing skid, the Titans went home for a Week 13 AFC South rematch with the Houston Texans. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Texans RB Ron Dayne got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Titans responded with RB LenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Houston regained the lead with kicker Kris Brown getting a 45-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead as QB Vince Young completed a 43-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams, along with an 11-yard TD pass to WR Justin Gage. In the fourth quarter, the Texans crept closer with QB Sage Rosenfels completing a 28-yard TD pass to WR Andre Johnson. Afterwards, the Titans replied with RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. Later, Houston managed to get a 50-yard field goal from Brown. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense help secure the guarantee of their three-game skid coming to an end.

With the season-sweeping win, the Titans improved to 7–5. As of the 2018 NFL season, this is the most recent season in which the Titans swept the Texans.

Week 14: vs. San Diego Chargers[]

Coming off their divisional home win over the Texans, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 14 intraconference duel with the San Diego Chargers. In the first quarter, the Titans went on the attack first as kicker Rob Bironas managed to get a 44-yard field goal for the only score of the half.

In the third quarter, the Chargers tied the game with kicker Nate Kaeding getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee regained the lead with rookie RB Chris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans increased its lead with RB LenDale White getting a 7-yard TD run. However, San Diego tied the game with QB Philip Rivers completing a 7-yard TD pass to RB LaDainian Tomlinson and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates. In overtime, the Chargers sealed the win with Tomlinson getting a 16-yard TD run.

With the loss, Tennessee fell to 7–6.

The Titans have lost 4 out their last 5 games since starting the year at 6–2.

Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs[]

Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Chargers, the Titans flew to Arrowhead Stadium for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young completed a 16-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker. Afterwards, the Titans responded with kicker Rob Bironas managing to get a 37-yard field goal. Kansas City took the lead prior to halftime with Croyle completing a 9-yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson.

In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal. The Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans retook the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee clinched the victory with Bironas nailing a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.

With the win, the Titans kept their playoff hopes alive at 8–6.

Week 16: vs. New York Jets[]

Coming off their road win over the Chiefs, the Titans went home for a Week 16 duel with the New York Jets. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee got on the board first in the second quarter with RB Chris Brown getting a 4-yard TD run. The Jets responded with QB Chad Pennington completing a 9-yard TD pass to WR Jerricho Cotchery (with a failed PAT). In the third quarter, the Titans took the lead with kicker Rob Bironas nailing a 46-yard field goal. For the rest of the game, Tennessee's defense kept New York from being any kind of threat.

With the win (and a Cleveland loss), the Titans continued to keep their playoff hopes alive at 9–6.

RB LenDale White (23 attempts for 104 yards) got his first career 1,000-yard season.

Week 17: at Indianapolis Colts[]

Coming off their home win over the Jets, the Titans (needing a win to make the playoffs) flew to the RCA Dome for a Week 17 Sunday night AFC South rematch with the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch as RB Chris Brown capped off the team's game-opening drive with an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts got on the board with kicker Adam Vinatieri getting a 37-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with QB Jim Sorgi completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Craphonso Thorpe. Afterwards, the Titans tied the game with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 40-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee sealed the deal with Bironas nailing a 54-yard and a 33-yard field goal.

With the win, not only did the Titans end the regular season at 10–6, but it also gave them the AFC's #6 seed.

Playoffs[]

Schedule[]

Playoff Round	Date	Opponent (seed)	Result	Record	Game Site	NFL Recap
Wild Card	January 6, 2008	at San Diego Chargers (3)	L 17–6		Qualcomm Stadium	[1]

AFC Wild Card Playoff (Sunday January 6, 2008): at San Diego Chargers[]

Game summary[]

Entering the playoffs as the AFC's #6 seed, the Titans began their Super Bowl run at Qualcomm Stadium against the third-seeded San Diego Chargers in a rematch of Week 14, which saw Tennessee lead early, yet lose in overtime.

In the first half, the Titans got the early lead as kicker Rob Bironas kicked a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Chargers took the lead with kicker Nate Kaeding nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QB Philip Rivers completing a 25-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson. In the fourth quarter, San Diego sealed the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson getting a 1-yard TD run.

With the loss, Tennessee ended its season with an overall record of 10–7.

QB Vince Young entered this game as the youngest quarterback to ever start a playoff game in franchise history (24 years and 233 days) until Marcus Mariota played in a 2017 Wild Card (24 years and 68 days).

External links[]

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