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2012 Tennessee Titans season
OwnerBud Adams
General managerRuston Webster
Head coachMike Munchak
Home stadiumLP Field
Results
Record6–10
Division place3rd AFC South
PlayoffsDid not qualify

The 2012 season was the Tennessee Titans' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall, their 16th in the state of Tennessee and their second under head coach Mike Munchak. It was also the last full season under the ownership of Bud Adams, who died on October 21, 2013. The Titans failed to improve on their 9–7 record in 2011 and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14.

2012 draft class

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Main article: 2012 NFL draft
2012 Tennessee Titans Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege
120Kendall WrightWide receiverBaylor
252Zach BrownLinebackerNorth Carolina
382Mike MartinDefensive tackleMichigan
4115Coty SensabaughCornerbackClemson
5145[a]Taylor ThompsonTight endSMU
6190Markelle MartinSafetyOklahoma State
7227[b]Scott SolomonDefensive endRice

Notes

^[a] Traded up to acquire pick from the Dolphins.
^[b] Pick from the Browns through the Vikings.

Staff

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2012 Tennessee Titans staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

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2012 Tennessee Titans roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 19 reserve, 7 practice squad

Schedule

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Preseason

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WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1August 11at Seattle SeahawksL 17–270–1CenturyLink FieldRecap
2August 17at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 30–71–1Raymond James StadiumRecap
3August 23Arizona CardinalsW 32–272–1LP FieldRecap
4August 30New Orleans SaintsW 10–63–1LP FieldRecap

Regular season

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WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1September 9New England PatriotsL 13–340–1LP FieldRecap
2September 16at San Diego ChargersL 10–380–2Qualcomm StadiumRecap
3September 23Detroit LionsW 44–41 (OT)1–2LP FieldRecap
4September 30at Houston TexansL 14–381–3Reliant StadiumRecap
5October 7at Minnesota VikingsL 7–301–4Mall of America FieldRecap
6October 11Pittsburgh SteelersW 26–232–4LP FieldRecap
7October 21at Buffalo BillsW 35–343–4Ralph Wilson StadiumRecap
8October 28Indianapolis ColtsL 13–19 (OT)3–5LP FieldRecap
9November 4Chicago BearsL 20–513–6LP FieldRecap
10November 11at Miami DolphinsW 37–34–6Sun Life StadiumRecap
11Bye
12November 25at Jacksonville JaguarsL 19–244–7EverBank FieldRecap
13December 2Houston TexansL 10–244–8LP FieldRecap
14December 9at Indianapolis ColtsL 23–274–9Lucas Oil StadiumRecap
15December 17New York JetsW 14–105–9LP FieldRecap
16December 23at Green Bay PackersL 7–555–10Lambeau FieldRecap
17December 30Jacksonville JaguarsW 38–206–10LP FieldRecap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

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Week 1: vs. New England Patriots

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Week One: New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots7147634
Titans307313

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 9
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Jerry Frump
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Game information

Jake Locker's first NFL start was a rough affair; he was 23–32 for 229 yards and a 29-yard touchdown to Nate Washington. The Patriots forced a fumble by Locker near the Titans goal line and Dont'a Hightower grabbed the ball and scored. The Patriots behind Tom Brady's 236 passing yards and 125 rushing yards from Stevan Ridley won 34–14. Chris Johnson was limited to just four rushing yards on 11 carries. With the brutally disappointing loss, Tennssee started the season 0-1. This marked their last home loss to New England until 2025.

Week 2: at San Diego Chargers

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Week Two: Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans037010
Chargers14371438

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: September 16
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 60,804
  • Referee: Bruce Hermanson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions

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Week Three: Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Lions63725041
Titans1010021344

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Gerald Wright
  • TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Mike Martz and Kristina Pink
Game information

With the massive defensive stop in overtime, the Titans secured their first win of the season to improve to 1-2. This would be the highest scoring game of the 2012 NFL season.

Week 4: at Houston Texans

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Week Four: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans070714
Texans140141038

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 71,581
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings

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Week Five: Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans00077
Vikings7610730

at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week Six: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Steelers10031023
Titans61001026

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 7: at Buffalo Bills

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Week Seven: Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans1477735
Bills14614034

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: October 21
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), mostly sunny
  • Game attendance: 68,836
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Game information

Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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Week Eight: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Colts3037619
Titans3703013

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: October 28
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Alberto Riveron
  • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
Game information

Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

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Week Nine: Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears28361451
Titans237820

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

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Week Ten: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans14107637
Dolphins03003

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 60,165
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Steve Tasker
Game information

Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week Twelve: Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans3331019
Jaguars7071024

at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 63,323
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 13: vs. Houston Texans

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Week Thirteen: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Texans1473024
Titans307010

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

With the loss, the Titans fell to 4–8 and were swept by the Texans for the first time since 2004.

Week 14: at Indianapolis Colts

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Week Fourteen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans7130323
Colts7014627

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 9
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 64,688
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

With the close loss, the Titans fell to 4-9, and they were eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 15: vs. New York Jets

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Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jets307010
Titans077014

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers

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Week Sixteen: Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans00000
Packers146142155

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C), mostly sunny
  • Game attendance: 70,508
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
Game information

With their worst loss since 2009, the Titans dropped to 5-10 and finished 1-3 against the NFC North.

Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week Seventeen: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jaguars770620
Titans71414338

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Standings

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AFC South
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3) Houston Texans1240.7505–110–2416331L2
(5) Indianapolis Colts1150.6884–28–4357387W2
Tennessee Titans6100.3751–55–7330471W1
Jacksonville Jaguars2140.1252–42–10255444L5

References

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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2012_Tennessee_Titans_season&oldid=1317743190"

    2012 Tennessee Titans season
    OwnerBud Adams
    General managerRuston Webster
    Head coachMike Munchak
    Home stadiumLP Field
    Results
    Record6–10
    Division place3rd AFC South
    PlayoffsDid not qualify

    The 2012 season was the Tennessee Titans' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall, their 16th in the state of Tennessee and their second under head coach Mike Munchak. It was also the last full season under the ownership of Bud Adams, who died on October 21, 2013. The Titans failed to improve on their 9–7 record in 2011 and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14.

    2012 draft class

    2012 Tennessee Titans Draft
    RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege
    120Kendall WrightWide receiverBaylor
    252Zach BrownLinebackerNorth Carolina
    382Mike MartinDefensive tackleMichigan
    4115Coty SensabaughCornerbackClemson
    5145[a]Taylor ThompsonTight endSMU
    6190Markelle MartinSafetyOklahoma State
    7227[b]Scott SolomonDefensive endRice

    Notes

    ^[a] Traded up to acquire pick from the Dolphins.
    ^[b] Pick from the Browns through the Vikings.

    Staff

    2012 Tennessee Titans staff

    Front office

    • Founder/owner/chairman/president/CEO – Bud Adams
    • Senior executive vice president/chief operating officer – Mike Reinfeldt
    • Executive vice president/general manager – Ruston Webster
    • Vice president of player personnel – Lake Dawson
    • Vice president of football administration – Vin Marino
    • Director of college scouting – Blake Beddingfield

    Head coaches

    Offensive coaches

    		Defensive coaches

    Special teams coaches

    Strength and conditioning

    • Assistant head coach/strength and conditioning – Steve Watterson

    Final roster

    2012 Tennessee Titans roster
    Quarterbacks (QB)

    Running backs (RB)

    Wide receivers (WR)

    Tight ends (TE)

    		Offensive linemen (OL)

    Defensive linemen (DL)

    		Linebackers (LB)

    Defensive backs (DB)

    Special teams (ST)

    		Practice squad

    Reserve

    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 19 reserve, 7 practice squad

    Schedule

    Preseason

    WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
    1August 11at Seattle SeahawksL 17–270–1CenturyLink FieldRecap
    2August 17at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 30–71–1Raymond James StadiumRecap
    3August 23Arizona CardinalsW 32–272–1LP FieldRecap
    4August 30New Orleans SaintsW 10–63–1LP FieldRecap

    Regular season

    WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
    1September 9New England PatriotsL 13–340–1LP FieldRecap
    2September 16at San Diego ChargersL 10–380–2Qualcomm StadiumRecap
    3September 23Detroit LionsW 44–41 (OT)1–2LP FieldRecap
    4September 30at Houston TexansL 14–381–3Reliant StadiumRecap
    5October 7at Minnesota VikingsL 7–301–4Mall of America FieldRecap
    6October 11Pittsburgh SteelersW 26–232–4LP FieldRecap
    7October 21at Buffalo BillsW 35–343–4Ralph Wilson StadiumRecap
    8October 28Indianapolis ColtsL 13–19 (OT)3–5LP FieldRecap
    9November 4Chicago BearsL 20–513–6LP FieldRecap
    10November 11at Miami DolphinsW 37–34–6Sun Life StadiumRecap
    11Bye
    12November 25at Jacksonville JaguarsL 19–244–7EverBank FieldRecap
    13December 2Houston TexansL 10–244–8LP FieldRecap
    14December 9at Indianapolis ColtsL 23–274–9Lucas Oil StadiumRecap
    15December 17New York JetsW 14–105–9LP FieldRecap
    16December 23at Green Bay PackersL 7–555–10Lambeau FieldRecap
    17December 30Jacksonville JaguarsW 38–206–10LP FieldRecap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Game summaries

    Week 1: vs. New England Patriots

    Week One: New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Patriots7147634
    Titans307313

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    • Date: September 9
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), (Sunny)
    • Game attendance: 69,143
    • Referee: Jerry Frump
    • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
    Game information

    Jake Locker's first NFL start was a rough affair; he was 23–32 for 229 yards and a 29-yard touchdown to Nate Washington. The Patriots forced a fumble by Locker near the Titans goal line and Dont'a Hightower grabbed the ball and scored. The Patriots behind Tom Brady's 236 passing yards and 125 rushing yards from Stevan Ridley won 34–14. Chris Johnson was limited to just four rushing yards on 11 carries. With the brutally disappointing loss, Tennssee started the season 0-1. This marked their last home loss to New England until 2025.

    Week 2: at San Diego Chargers

    Week Two: Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans037010
    Chargers14371438

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    • Date: September 16
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), sunny
    • Game attendance: 60,804
    • Referee: Bruce Hermanson
    • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
    Game information

    Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions

    Week Three: Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234OTTotal
    Lions63725041
    Titans1010021344

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    • Date: September 23
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), sunny
    • Game attendance: 69,143
    • Referee: Gerald Wright
    • TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Mike Martz and Kristina Pink
    Game information

    With the massive defensive stop in overtime, the Titans secured their first win of the season to improve to 1-2. This would be the highest scoring game of the 2012 NFL season.

    Week 4: at Houston Texans

    Week Four: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans070714
    Texans140141038

    at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

    • Date: September 30
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
    • Game attendance: 71,581
    • Referee: Carl Cheffers
    • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
    Game information

    Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings

    Week Five: Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans00077
    Vikings7610730

    at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Game information

    Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Week Six: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Steelers10031023
    Titans61001026

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    Game information

    Week 7: at Buffalo Bills

    Week Seven: Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans1477735
    Bills14614034

    at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

    • Date: October 21
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), mostly sunny
    • Game attendance: 68,836
    • Referee: Mike Carey
    • TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
    Game information

    Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts

    Week Eight: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234OTTotal
    Colts3037619
    Titans3703013

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    • Date: October 28
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), (Sunny)
    • Game attendance: 69,143
    • Referee: Alberto Riveron
    • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
    Game information

    Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

    Week Nine: Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Bears28361451
    Titans237820

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    Game information

    Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

    Week Ten: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans14107637
    Dolphins03003

    at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

    • Date: November 11
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), partly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 60,165
    • Referee: Walt Anderson
    • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Steve Tasker
    Game information

    Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars

    Week Twelve: Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans3331019
    Jaguars7071024

    at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

    • Date: November 25
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
    • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), sunny
    • Game attendance: 63,323
    • Referee: Walt Anderson
    • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 13: vs. Houston Texans

    Week Thirteen: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Texans1473024
    Titans307010

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    Game information

    With the loss, the Titans fell to 4–8 and were swept by the Texans for the first time since 2004.

    Week 14: at Indianapolis Colts

    Week Fourteen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans7130323
    Colts7014627

    at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

    • Date: December 9
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
    • Game attendance: 64,688
    • Referee: Pete Morelli
    • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
    Game information

    With the close loss, the Titans fell to 4-9, and they were eliminated from playoff contention.

    Week 15: vs. New York Jets

    Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Jets307010
    Titans077014

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    Game information

    Week 16: at Green Bay Packers

    Week Sixteen: Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Titans00000
    Packers146142155

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: December 23
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C), mostly sunny
    • Game attendance: 70,508
    • Referee: Clete Blakeman
    • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
    Game information

    With their worst loss since 2009, the Titans dropped to 5-10 and finished 1-3 against the NFC North.

    Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Week Seventeen: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Jaguars770620
    Titans71414338

    at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

    • Date: December 30
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 37 °F (3 °C),(Sunny)
    • Game attendance: 69,143
    • Referee: Bill Vinovich
    • TV announcers (CBS): Don Criqui and Randy Cross
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Standings

    AFC South
    		WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
    (3) Houston Texans1240.7505–110–2416331L2
    (5) Indianapolis Colts1150.6884–28–4357387W2
    Tennessee Titans6100.3751–55–7330471W1
    Jacksonville Jaguars2140.1252–42–10255444L5

    References

    • Official website
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