The 2014Tennessee Titansseason was the franchise's 45th season in the National Football League, the 55th overall and the 18th in the state of Tennessee. It marked the first under head coachKen Whisenhunt, as well as the first full season following the death of longtime owner Bud Adams, who died during the 2013 season. The Titans finished the season with 10 consecutive losses to finish with a 2–14 record, not only tying the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the league's worst record, but the Titans also suffered their worst season since 1994, when the franchise was known as the Houston Oilers.
The Titans traded their original second-round selection (No. 42 overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the Eagles' second- and fourth-round selections (Nos. 54 and 122 overall, respectively).
The Titans traded their third-round selection (No. 77 overall), along with their 2013 second- and seventh-round selections to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers' 2013 second-round selection.
The Titans traded their sixth- and seventh-round selections (Nos. 186 and 228 overall, respectively) to the Washington Redskins in exchange for the Redskins' sixth-round selection (No. 178 overall).
CIN – Penalty on Quentin Groves enforced in end zone for a safety, 6:25. Bengals 12–0.
CIN – Giovani Bernard 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 3:29. Bengals 19–0. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:09.
Third quarter
CIN – Giovani Bernard 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 1:58. Bengals 26–0. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:18.
Fourth quarter
CIN – Jeremy Hill 4-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 9:26. Bengals 33–0. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:07.
TEN – Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 6:09. Bengals 33–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:17.
Top passers
TEN – Jake Locker – 17/34, 185 yards, 2 INT
CIN – Andy Dalton – 15/23, 169 yards, INT
Top rushers
TEN – Bishop Sankey – 10 rushes, 61 yards
CIN – Giovani Bernard – 14 rushes, 47 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
TEN – Delanie Walker – 4 receptions, 54 yards
CIN – A. J. Green – 6 receptions, 102 yards
The Bengals rolled over the Titans, 33-7. It was all Bengals from the beginning. They humiliated Tennessee, simply destroying them. With the humiliating loss, Tennessee fell to 1-2.
Week 4: at Indianapolis Colts[]
Week Four: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
IND – Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:06. Colts 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 38 yards, 0:34.
IND – Dwayne Allen 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:52. Colts 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 6:14.
Second quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 31-yard field goal, 10:25. Colts 17–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:18.
TEN – Ryan Succop 36-yard field goal, 6:24. Colts 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 1:40.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 30-yard field goal, 1:53. Colts 20–3. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:31.
TEN – Delanie Walker 7-yard pass from Charlie Whitehurst (Ryan Succop kick), 0:13. Colts 20–10. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:32.
Third quarter
IND – Reggie Wayne 28-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:15. Colts 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 91 yards, 4:04.
IND – Coby Fleener 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:02. Colts 34–10. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:04.
TEN – Bishop Sankey 2-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:35. Colts 34–17. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:27.
Fourth quarter
IND – Ahmad Bradshaw 15-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:56. Colts 41–17. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:39.
Top passers
TEN – Charlie Whitehurst – 12/23, 177 yards, TD, INT
IND – Andrew Luck – 29/41, 393 yards, 4 TD, INT
Top rushers
TEN – Charlie Whitehurst – 5 rushes, 40 yards
IND – Trent Richardson – 20 rushes, 47 yards, TD
Top receivers
TEN – Delanie Walker – 5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
IND – Reggie Wayne – 7 receptions, 119 yards, TD
The Titans got blown out for a third straight week, losing to the rival Colts 41-17. This loss drops the Titans to 1-3 on the season, but they remain in third place in the AFC South, with the Jaguars' 33-14 loss to the Chargers.
Week 5: vs. Cleveland Browns[]
Week Five: Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Browns
0
10
3
16
29
Titans
7
21
0
0
28
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
Date: October 5
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), (Sunny)
Game attendance: 69,143
Referee: Gene Steratore
TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein and Steve Tasker
The Titans dominated the first half, leading 28-3 after two quarters. However, it wasn't enough, as the Browns stormed back in the second half to win 29-28. This was the largest road comeback in NFL history. With the bitter loss, the Titans fell to 1-4.
Week 6: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars[]
Week Six: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Coming off their humiliating loss to the Browns, the Titans stayed at home to take on the winless Jacksonville Jaguars. Tennessee edged the Jags out 16-14, improving to 2-4 while the Jaguars dropped to 0-6.
Week 7: at Washington Redskins[]
Week Seven: Tennessee Titans at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Coming off their divisional home win over the Jaguars, the Titans traveled to FedEx field to take on the lowly Washington Redskins. The Redskins knocked off Tennessee, 19-17, dropping the Titans to 2-5 on the season.
Week 8: vs. Houston Texans[]
Week Eight: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Texans
0
13
14
3
30
Titans
3
0
6
7
16
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
Date: October 26
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), (Sunny)
Game attendance: 69,143
Referee: Bill Leavy
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Redskins, the Titans stayed home to face the divisional rival Houston Texans. The Texans were on the rise and defeated the Titans, 30-16, dropping them to 2-6.
Week 10: at Baltimore Ravens[]
Week Ten: Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Coming off their home loss to the Texans, the Titans traveled to Baltimore to face the Ravens. The Ravens scored three touchdowns en route to a 21-7 victory over the Titans, dropping them to a dismal 2-7.
Week 11: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers[]
Week Eleven: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Steelers
13
0
0
14
27
Titans
7
10
7
0
24
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
Date: November 17
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C), (Clear)
Game attendance: 69,143
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
Coming off their loss to the Ravens, the Titans stayed home for a Week 11 Monday Night Football clash with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers ended up winning the contest, 27-24, dropping the Titans to 2-8.
Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles[]
Week Twelve: Tennessee Titans at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Titans
0
17
0
7
24
Eagles
17
10
7
9
43
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: November 23
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), sunny
Game attendance: 69,596
Referee: Jerome Boger
TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Evan Washburn
The Eagles definitively beat the Titans, 43-24, dropping them to 2-9. With their fifth straight loss, the Titans secured a third straight non-winning season.
Week 13: at Houston Texans[]
Week Thirteen: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – Game summary
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Top passers
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Top receivers
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Top tacklers
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With the loss and the Saints win over the Buccaneers, Titans ended up at 2–14, tying with the Buccaneers. Titans earned the second pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
^ abNew England defeated Denver head-to-head (Week 9, 43–21).
^ abPittsburgh defeated Indianapolis head-to-head (Week 8, 51–34).
^ abcdKansas City finished ahead of San Diego in the AFC West based on head-to-head sweep (Week 7, 23–20; Week 17, 19–7). Houston finished ahead of Kansas City and Buffalo based on conference record. Kansas City finished ahead of Buffalo based on head-to-head victory (Week 10, 17–13). San Diego finished ahead of Buffalo based on head-to-head victory (Week 3, 22–10).
^ abJacksonville finished ahead of Oakland based on record vs. common opponents (1–4 to 0–5).
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.