TITANS OPEN 2005 SEASON IN 70th MEETING WITH STEELERS

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1 TITANS OPEN 2005 SEASON IN 70th MEETING WITH STEELERS Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 Noon (CDT) Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa TITANS SCHEDULE PRESEASON TIME/ DATE OPPONENT RESULT Fri., Aug. 12 TAMPA BAY L, (OT) Fri., Aug. 19 at Atlanta W, Fri., Aug. 26 at San Francisco L, (OT) Thu., Sept. 1 GREEN BAY L, REGULAR SEASON TIME/ DATE OPPONENT RESULT Sun., Sept. 11 at Pittsburgh Noon Sun., Sept. 18 BALTIMORE Noon Sun., Sept. 25 at St. Louis Noon Sun., Oct. 2 INDIANAPOLIS Noon Sun., Oct. 9 at Houston Noon Sun., Oct. 16 CINCINNATI Noon Sun., Oct. 23 at Arizona 3:15 p.m. Sun., Oct. 30 OAKLAND Noon Sun., Nov. 6 at Cleveland Noon Sun., Nov. 13 Bye Sun., Nov. 20 JACKSONVILLE Noon Sun., Nov. 27 SAN FRANCISCO Noon Sun., Dec. 4 at Indianapolis Noon Sun., Dec. 11 HOUSTON Noon Sun., Dec. 18 SEATTLE Noon Sat., Dec. 24 at Miami Noon Sun., Jan. 1 at Jacksonville 3:05 p.m. AFC SOUTH PRESEASON STANDINGS Team W L T Pct Jacksonville Tennessee Houston Indianapolis THIS WEEK S GAMES: TEN at Pit (9/11), HOU at Buf (9/11), Sea at JAX (9/11), IND at Bal (9/11) NEXT WEEK S GAMES: Bal at TEN (9/18), Pit at HOU (9/18), JAX at IND (9/18) THIS WEEK S GAME NASHVILLE, TENN. - The Tennessee Titans open their 2005 regular season on Sunday by visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff at Heinz Field (capacity 64,450) is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT/Noon CDT. The Titans enter the regular season after completing a 1-3 preseason. Last week, they fell to the Green Bay Packers They were victorious at Atlanta in their second game but dropped games to Tampa Bay, San Francisco and the Packers. It was their first sub-.500 preseason record since 1999, when the Titans finished the regular season with a 13-3 mark and a Super Bowl XXXIV berth. The Steelers improved their preseason record to 3-1 last week after defeating the Carolina Panthers They also defeated the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins before losing at the Washington Redskins in their third contest. Fisher s team goes into the regular season healthy and rejuvenated. The Titans re-gain several players lost in 2004 with injuries, including starting linebacker Peter Sirmon, wide receiver Tyrone Calico and safety Tank Williams, all of whom suffered ACL injuries before or during last season. Additionally, quarterback Steve McNair is back for his 11th season after undergoing successful sternum surgery. In four preseason games, he completed 36 of 53 passes for 296 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. In 2004, the Steelers marched to a league-best 15-1 regular season record. They advanced all the way to the AFC Championship Game, but their quest for the Super Bowl was cut short by the eventual champions, the New England Patriots. Led by Head Coach Bill Cowher, the only current head coach in the NFL with more tenure than Jeff Fisher of the Titans, the Steelers feature a defense that is perennially ranked near the top of the league as well as the 2004 Offensive Rookie of the Year, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. SERIES HISTORY Series History This week s game is the 70th meeting between the clubs in a rivalry that dates back to 1970, the first of 32 years the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans and the Steelers competed in the AFC Central Division. Only the Cincinnati Bengals have played the Oilers/Titans with as much frequency as the Steelers (also 69 games). Although the Steelers lead the series 40-29, recently the Titans have controlled the majority of the matchups. Tennessee has been victorious in three consecutive meetings and 10 of the last 12 contests, including a Divisional Playoff Game victory in They last played in 2003, when the Titans won at Pittsburgh. Last year was the first year since 1969 that the teams did not play each other. A TITANS VICTORY WOULD... A Titans victory would... Improve Jeff Fisher s career record as head coach to Improve Steve McNair s regular season record as a starting quarterback to Give the Titans their fourth consecutive opening day win. Give the Titans their fourth consecutive victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2 PRESEASON NOTES PRESEASON RANKINGS In four preseason games, the Titans finished fifth in the NFL in total offense (359.3 yards per game) and fourth in the league in total passing (256.3 yards per game. On defense, the Titans also fared fifth-best in the league overall (265.0 yards per game) and second-best against the pass (134.0 yards per game). Several members of the Tennessee Titans ranked well during the preseason: Rookie tight end Gregg Guenther was tied for fourth in the AFC with 14 receptions. Rookie wide receiver Courtney Roby was eighth in the AFC with 150 receiving yards. Defensive ends Antwan Odom and Kyle Vanden Bosch each had three sacks, which tied for sixth-best in the conference. Kicker Rob Bironas nailed four touchbacks during the preseason, which was good for third in the AFC. Punter Craig Hentrich tied for second in the conference with a 38.8-yard net punting average. During the preseason, P Craig Hentrich tied for second in the AFC in net punting with a 38.8 average. FRANCHISE ROOKIE REC. LEADERS Franchise s all-time rookie leaders in receptions: Player Year No. Yds TD 1. Bill Groman , Ernest Givins , Sid Blanks Charles Hennigan Jerry LeVias FRANCHISE ROOKIE REC. YDS. LEADERS Franchise s all-time rookie leaders in receiving yards: Player Year No. Yds TD 1. Bill Groman , Ernest Givins , Chris Sanders Charles Hennigan Jerry LeVias AFC PRESEASON PASSING YARDS AFC leaders through 9/2/05 Player Team Yds Att Cmp TD INT Rtg. 1. B. Volek TEN D. Culpepper MIN J. Sorgi IND D. McNabb PHI K. Collins OAK ROOKIE WIDE RECEIVERS In four preseason games, rookies Gregg Guenther (undrafted tight end), Courtney Roby (third round), Brandon Jones (third round draft pick), Roydell Williams (fourth round) and Bo Scaife (sixth-round tight end) accounted for five of the team s top six receivers. Titans preseason receiving leaders (rookies in bold): Player No. Yds Avg Lg TD Gregg Guenther (TE) Courtney Roby t 1 Brandon Jones Drew Bennett Roydell Williams t 1 Bo Scaife (TE) AFC rookie reception leaders, 2005 preseason: Name Team Recep. 1. Sproles (RB) SD Guenther (TE) Ten L. Thomas Ind Henry Cin 10 Roby Ten 10 Holmes (TE) Mia M. Jones Jax 9 Owens Jax 9 B. Jones Ten 9 Edwards Cle 9 ROOKIE WIDE RECEIVERS AFC rookie receiving yards leaders, 2005 preseason: Name Team Rec. Yds. 1. Henry Cin M. Jones Jax Roby Ten Owens Jax B. Jones Ten 140 R. Williams Ten Sproles (RB) SD Guenther (TE) Ten 120 L. Thomas Ind Washington Pit 108 Titans year-by-year regular season rookie receiving leaders (since 1995): Year Player No. Yds Avg Lg TD 1995 Rodney Thomas (RB) Eddie George (RB) Derrick Mason Kevin Dyson t (none) 2000 Erron Kinney (TE) Drew Bennett John Simon (RB) t Tyrone Calico Ben Troupe (TE)

3 PRESEASON NOTES THE KNEE UNIT LAST WEEK Four members of the current Tennesse Titans had reconstructive knee surgery performed during the 2004 preseason or regular season as a result of anterior cruciate ligament tears. Linebacker Peter Sirmon, wide receiver Tyrone Calico, safety Tank Williams and tackle/guard Jacob Bell dubbed themselves The Knee Unit during their extensive recovery process. Below is an update on all four players: LB Peter Sirmon (injured left ACL on 8/2/04) - Participated in organized team activities during the offseason and started each of the team s four preseason games. He tied for the team lead with 13 tackles in the preseason. WR Tyrone Calico (injured left ACL on 10/3/04) - Practiced with the team for most of training camp. He played and started for the first time since the injury in the team s third preseason game at San Francisco (8/26). His two-game preseason totals included four receptions for 36 yards. S Tank Williams (injured left ACL on 11/14/04) - Worked his way into team drills during training camp and also started for the first time since the injury at San Francisco. In two preseason starts, he posted two tackles. T/G Jacob Bell (injured right ACL on 12/25/04) - A remarkably quick recovery allowed Bell to start in the team s final preseason game against Green Bay (9/1) at right tackle. He played through the first quarter. KEITH BULLUCK S CAREER TOUCHDOWNS KEITH BULLUCK S CAREER TOUCHDOWNS LB Peter Sirmon S Tank Williams WR Tyrone Calico T/G Jacob Bell In the first preseason game against Tampa Bay, Keith Bulluck intercepted a Chris Simms pass and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. It was the second consecutive preseason game in which Bulluck scored a touchdown. In the 2004 preseason finale, he returned an interception off Green Bay s Brett Favre for a 70-yard touchdown. Below is a list of Bulluck s career touchdowns, including four regular season touchdowns and two preseason touchdowns. Regular/ Date Opponent Preseason Scoring Play 12/25/00 vs. Dallas Reg. Season 8-yd interception off Anthony Wright 11/3/02 at Indianapolis Reg. Season 61-yd Peyton Manning fumble rec. 10/19/03 at Carolina Reg. Season 32-yd DeShaun Foster fumble rec. 9/3/04 vs. Green Bay Preseason 70-yd interception off Brett Favre 1/2/05 vs. Detroit Reg. Season 39-yd Joey Harrington fumble rec. 8/12/05 vs. Tampa Bay Preseason 29-yd interception off Chris Simms PRESEASON / REGULAR SEASON RESULTS Although the Titans were 1-3 in the preseason, historically speaking, preseason records have not been a forecaster of Titans success. The last time the team was 1-3 in the preseason, it went to Super Bowl XXXIV. Preseason results since 1995: Year Preseason Reg. Season Season results nd AFC Central rd AFC Central rd AFC Central nd AFC Central AFC Champions; lost in Super Bowl XXXIV AFC Central Champions; lost in Div. Round rd AFC Central AFC South Champions; lost in AFC Champ nd AFC South (Wild Card); lost in Div. Rnd th AFC South PRESEASON OFFENSE & DEFENSE PRESEASON FIRST DOWNS NFL leaders through 9/2/05 Most first downs, offense, 2005 preseason: Team Total Rush Pass Pen 1. Cincinnati Seattle Denver Minnesota Tennessee Fewest first downs by opponents, 2005 preseason: Team Total Rush Pass Pen 1. Tampa Bay Tennessee N.Y. Giants Dallas Oakland AFC preseason leaders through 9/2/05 AFC TOTAL OFFENSE Yards... Per Game... Team Total Rush Pass Total Rush Pass 1. Denver Tennessee Oakland San Diego Cincinnati AFC preseason leaders through 9/2/05 AFC TOTAL DEFENSE Yards... Per Game... Team Total Rush Pass Total Rush Pass 1. Buffalo Oakland Tennessee New England New York Jets

4 PRESEASON NOTES NEW TO THE TITANS SINCE Draft Class (round) CB Pacman Jones (1) T Michael Roos (2) WR Courtney Roby (3) WR Brandon Jones (3) S Vincent Fuller (4) T David Stewart (4) WR Roydell Williams (4) RB Damien Nash (5) T Daniel Loper (5) TE Bo Scaife (6) CB Reynaldo Hill (7) Veterans (2004 team) K Rob Bironas (Arena League) RB Travis Henry (Buffalo) DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (Arizona) WR Troy Edwards (Jacksonville) Coaches (2004 team) Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow (USC) Wide Receivers Coach Ray Sherman (Packers) Special Teams Asst. Marty Galbraith (Duke) STARTS MISSED IN 2004 Returning members of the Titans who missed starts due to injuries in 2004: Starts Starter Injury Missed in 04 LB Peter Sirmon Knee 16 G Zach Piller Bicep 15 WR Tyrone Calico Knee 15 LB Rocky Boiman Knee/Calf 9 QB Steve McNair Sternum 8 TE Erron Kinney Calf 7 S Tank Williams Knee 7 DT Albert Haynesworth Elbow 6 CB Andre Woolfolk Wrist 6 T Brad Hopkins Hand 5 RB Chris Brown Toe 4 LB Brad Kassell Achilles 1 G Benji Olson Groin 1 C Justin Hartwig Finger 1 G Jacob Bell Knee 1 Total starts missed by players 102* still on the roster * An additional 34 starts were missed by players no longer on the roster. GETTING YOUNGER Number of veterans (first-year players exempted) on the roster with one or more accredited years of NFL experience (does not include rookies or first-year players): Season No. Players LAST WEEK AGAINST THE PACKERS LAST WEEK Last week, the Titans suffered their third loss of the preseason, falling to the Green Bay Packers Despite the final score, Titans starters fared well, establishing a 17-7 lead at the end of the first half. They struck early in the first quarter after Titans defensive end Antwan Odom sacked Brett Favre and forced a fumble. Odom, who later would record his second sack of the game and third of the preseason, recovered the ball at the Green Bay 14-yard line. Three plays later, running back Chris Brown raced into the end zone for a five-yard touchdown. On Tennessee s next possession, they completed a 14-play, 61-yard drive with a 20-yard field goal by Rob Bironas. Favre and Packers wide receiver Javon Walker answered with a four-yard touchdown in the second quarter to cut the Titans lead to Back-up quarterback Billy Volek took over for starter Steve McNair in the second quarter and drove the offense 88 yards on eight plays, culminating in a 20-yard touchdown pass to Drew Bennett. Bennett led the team in receiving with three catches for 57 yards. Volek was 11-of-18 for 119 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the game, while McNair was 5-of-8 for 30 yards. In the second half, the Titans offense was unable to penetrate the defense of the Packers. Touchdown passes by Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Craig Nall as well as fourth quarter interceptions by both Volek and third-string quarterback Chris Redman assured Green Bay of their second preseason win. RETURNING FROM INJURIES Titans starters missed a league-high 136 games due to injuries in 2004, over five times the number missed by Titans starters in 2003 (27). Of the 20 players who accounted for those 136 games, 15 remain on the roster and together accounted for 102 total starts missed in Recovering from ACL injuries are Peter Sirmon (16 games), Tyrone Calico (15 total games missed, including other knee injuries), Tank Williams (seven) and Jacob Bell (one). Additional players who missed starts in 2004 include Zach Piller (15), Rocky Boiman (nine), Steve McNair (eight), Erron Kinney (seven), Albert Haynesworth (six), Andre Woolfolk (six), Brad Hopkins (five), Chris Brown (four), Brad Kassell (one), Benji Olson (one) and Justin Hartwig (one). OFFSEASON OF CHANGE On Feb. 22, the team parted ways with veterans Derrick Mason, Fred Miller, Robert Holcombe, Samari Rolle, Kevin Carter and Joe Nedney. Later in the offseason, Carlos Hall was traded, unrestricted free agent Andre Dyson signed with Seattle, and Lance Schulters was released. Below is a list of the team s key offseason departures and the candidates to replace them in the lineup. Departing Defensive Players/ Replacing in lineup (NFL exp.) DT Kevin Carter (released) Randy Starks (2nd year) Rien Long (3rd year) DE Carlos Hall (traded) Kyle Vanden Bosch (5th year) CB Samari Rolle (released) & CB Andre Dyson (unrestricted FA) Andre Woolfolk (3rd year) Tony Beckham (4th year) Michael Waddell (2nd year) Rich Gardner (2nd year) Pacman Jones (rookie) Reynaldo Hill (rookie) S Lance Schulters (released) Lamont Thompson (4th year) Departing Offensive Players/ Replacing in lineup (NFL exp.) FB Robert Holcombe (released) Troy Fleming (2nd year) WR Derrick Mason (released) Tyrone Calico (3rd year) T Fred Miller (released) Michael Roos (rookie) Jacob Bell (2nd year) Todd Williams (3rd year) David Stewart (rookie) K Joe Nedney (released) Rob Bironas (1st year) Number of players on the roster with four or more accredited years of NFL experience: Season No. Players

5 HEAD COACHES THE HEAD COACHES THE HEAD COACHES TITANS HEAD COACH JEFF FISHER: Jeff Fisher enters his 11th season as head coach of the Titans. With a career record, including postseason, he holds the franchise record for wins by a head coach. He has more regular season wins (61) over the last six seasons than any other coach in the AFC, and he ranks third overall in the NFL since 1999 behind Tony Dungy (64 total wins) and Andy Reid (63). In 2005, he can become the 33rd head coach in NFL history and ninth active coach to reach 100 career wins. He would be one of 17 coaches to do so with just one team. Among current head coaches, only Pittsburgh s Bill Cowher has been with his team longer than Fisher has been with the Oilers/Titans. His team's success over the last six years is unmatched by any coach in franchise history. Fisher led the Titans to four playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003), two Division titles (2000 & 2002), two AFC Championship Games (1999, 2002) and one Super Bowl berth (XXXIV). He has presided over the most victorious (61 regular season wins and 5 postseason wins) and successful six-year period in the franchise's 45-year history. In 2004, he became the fourth youngest coach (46) to win 90 regular season games since Only John Madden (41), Don Shula (41), and Bill Cowher (44) were faster to 90 wins. A native of Woodland Hills, Calif., the former USC and Chicago Bears defensive back became the franchise s 15th head coach on January 5, 1995 after serving the final six games of the 1994 season as the team s interim head coach. 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 In 1985, served in an unofficial assistant coach capacity while on injured reserve during the Bears run to Super Bowl XX. In 1988, at the age of 30, became the NFL s youngest defensive coordinator under Buddy Ryan. Serves as Co-Chairman of the NFL Competition Committee. Ran the Country Music Marathon in STEELERS HEAD COACH BILL COWHER: Bill Cowher was hired as the 15th head coach in Steelers history on January 21, He became the youngest coach to lead his team to the Super Bowl at age 38, when the Steelers played the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX. During Cowher's 12 seasons in his hometown of Pittsburgh, the Steelers have won seven division titles, played in four AFC Championship games and made one Super Bowl appearance. He is one of only six coaches in NFL history to claim at least seven division titles. He enters the 2005 season as the longest tenured coach with one team in the NFL. In Cowher's 20 years of coaching, his teams have made the playoffs 15 times. His 138 victories are 71 behind Chuck Noll, the Steelers' winningest coach, with 209. Before becoming head coach of the Steelers, he was the defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs ( ) under Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer. Schottenheimer brought Cowher into professional coaching with the Cleveland Browns, where Cowher served as secondary coach ( ) and special teams coach ( ) at age 25. Prior to coaching, he played linebacker for the Eagles (1979, ) and the Browns ( ). He was a three year starter and senior captain/mvp for North Carolina State ( ). His record as a head coach is COACHES AT A GLANCE JEFF FISHER Regular season record: (.560) Postseason record: 5-4 (.556) vs. Steelers: 11-6 (incl. 1-0 postseason) at home vs. Steelers: 7-2 (incl. 1-0 postseason) on road vs. Steelers: 4-4 vs. Bill Cowher: 11-6 (incl. 1-0 postseason) Year as Titans head coach: 11 Year as NFL head coach: 11 BILL COWHER Regular season record: Postseason record: 8-9 vs. Titans: (incl. 0-1 postseason) on the road vs. Titans: 5-7 (incl. 0-1 postseason) at home vs. Titans: 5-5 vs. Jeff Fisher: 6-11 (incl. 0-1 postseason) Year as Steelers head coach: 14 Year as NFL head coach: 14 MOST WINS/COACHES SINCE 99 The most wins by NFL coaches since the start of the 1999 season: Coach Team Wins 1. Tony Dungy TB/Ind Jeff Fisher Tennessee Andy Reid Philadelphia Bill Cowher Pittsburgh Brian Billick Baltimore 53 Mike Shanahan Denver Jon Gruden Oak./TB 51 FRANCHISE COACHING HISTORY The most wins by head coaches in Oilers/Titans history: Coach Years W L T Pct. 1. Jeff Fisher Bum Phillips Jack Pardee Wally Lemm 1961, Jerry Glanville LONGEST TENURE, HEAD COACHES NFL head coaches with the most seasons with their current teams: Coach Team Current Season 1. Bill Cowher Pittsburgh Jeff Fisher* Tennessee Mike Shanahan Denver Andy Reid Philadelphia 7 Brian Billick Baltimore 7 * Fisher coached an additional six games as interim head coach in 1994.

6 THIS WEEK S GAME STATS AT A GLANCE (2004) TITANS (RANK) STEELERS (RANK) 5-11 Record (15) Points/Game 23.3 (11) 27.4 (30) Pts. Allowed/Gm 15.7(1) (11) Total Offense (16) (14) Rush Offense (2) (10) Pass Offense (28) (27) Total Defense (1) (18) Rush Defense 81.2 (1) (26) Pass Defense (4) 34.1 (25) 3rd Down Off (6) 33.3 (7) 3rd Down Def (6) 44/317 Sacked/Yards 36/250 32/220 Sacks By/Yards 41/225 31:40 Poss. Avg. 34:00-1 (T-19) Turnover Ratio +11 (T-5) SERIES AT A GLANCE TITANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Overall series (regular & postseason): Steelers lead series Current streak: Titans have won three consec. and 10 of the last 12 games Titans at home vs.steelers: Titans on the road vs. Steelers: Last matchup: Titans 30, at Pitt. 13 (9/28/03) First matchup: Oilers 19, at Pitt. 7 (9/20/70) ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS Includes regular season and postseason matchups Home/ Score Date Away Result Titans Pit. 09/20/1970 A W /18/1970 H L /24/1971 A L /05/1971 H W /15/1972 A L /10/1972 H L /30/1973 H L /09/1973 A L /06/1974 H L /01/1974 A W /09/1975 A L /24/1975 H L /21/1976 A L /11/1976 H L /09/1977 H W /23/1977 A L /23/1978 A W /03/1978 H L /07/1979*** A L /09/1979 A L /10/1979 H W /06/1980*** A L /07/1980 A L /04/1980 H W /26/1981 A L /20/1981 H W /21/1982 H L /18/1983 H L /02/1983 A L /04/1984 A L 7 35 (continued on next page) WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB FB TITLE TITANS LIKELY STARTERS (unofficial list) OFFENSE Tyrone Calico - In his third season, returning from a 2004 ACL injury after posting 18 receptions for 297 yards and four TDs as a rookie. Michael Roos - Second-round draft choice from Eastern Washington hopes to solidify starting spot as he plays on the left for an injured Brad Hopkins (knee). Zach Piller - Returning for his seventh season after missing most of 2004 with a bicep injury. Justin Hartwig - Entering his fourth season and third as the starting center. Benji Olson - Started 96 games at right guard in seven previous seasons. Todd Williams/Jacob Bell - Williams, a former seventh-round pick, hopes to crack the lineup in his third season while Bell battles back from a 2004 ACL injury. Erron Kinney - Sixth-year veteran produced 25 receptions for 193 yards and three TDs in nine games in Drew Bennett - Was third in the AFC in 2004 with 1,247 yards on 80 receptions and scored a team-high 11 touchdowns. Steve McNair league co-mvp enters his 11th season with sternum injury of 2004 fully healed. Troy Fleming - Former University of Tennesse star inherits a starting role in his second pro season. RB Chris Brown - Led the league with a 4.9-yard average (1,067 yards on 220 carries) in 2004, his first season as a starter. DEFENSE LE Kyle Vanden Bosch - Joins the Titans in 2005 after four seasons in Arizona. LT Randy Starks - In 2004, Starks led all NFL rookie defensive tackles with 4.5 sacks. RT Albert Haynesworth - Led the team with 11 tackles for loss in 2004 and was third on the team with 13 quarterback pressures. RE Antwan Odom - Second-year player contributed 43 tackles and two sacks in his rookie season. LLB Peter Sirmon - Returns to the starting lineup after sitting out 2004 with an ACL injury. MLB Brad Kassell - Was second on the squad with 128 tackles in RLB Keith Bulluck - All-Pro linebacker led the team with 171 tackles and added five sacks in LCB Andre Woolfolk - Former first-round pick inherits starting job after playing 10 games with one interception in RCB Tony Beckham - Hopes to gain a starting role in his fourth year after missing 11 games in 2004 with an ACL injury. SS Tank Williams - A 2004 ACL injury cost the fourth-year safety seven games after posting 52 tackles and one interception. FS Lamont Thompson - Started 13 games in 2004 and was second on club with four interceptions. SPECIALISTS K Rob Bironas - First-year player joins the club after Arena League success. P Craig Hentrich - Two-time Pro Bowler enters his 12th NFL season with a yard career average (36.7 net). C Justin Hartwig CB Andre Woolfolk FB Troy Fleming

7 THIS WEEK S GAME TITANS-STEELERS: THE LAST MEETING September 28, 2003 Titans 30, Steelers 13 Heinz Field Final Tennessee Titans Pittsburgh Steelers The Titans overcame a 10-point first quarter deficit with a resilient defense, led by Keith Bulluck s 19 tackles, and a near-flawless performance from QB Steve McNair to defeat the Steelers For 13 minutes of the first quarter, the Steelers retained possession of the ball but scored only on a field goal from kicker Jeff Reed. Early in the second quarter, RB Amos Zereoue scored the Steelers only touchdown on a five-yard run to put the Steelers up Tennessee s first points came on a safety by Rocky Boiman. Just two minutes later, after a 42-yard pass to WR Drew Bennett advanced the Titans up the field, the Titans scored their first touchdown of the game on a 10-yard pass again to Bennett. With the Titans down 10-9 just before halftime, the Steelers answered Bennett's touchdown with a 23-yard field goal from Reed. The Steelers would not score again in the game. Just before halftime, CB Samari Rolle intercepted a pass intended for WR Plaxico Burress, taking the ball 49 yards to the goal line. Two plays later, Titans TE Erron Kinney scored on a one-yard pass. Going into LB Rocky Boiman scored on a safety and on an interception return for a TD in the last meeting with the Steelers. halftime the Titans led the Steelers Early in the third quarter, the Steelers attempted a 30-yard field goal only to have it tipped by Tank Williams, resulting in a missed field goal. The Titans scored another touchdown five minutes later in the third quarter on a 29-yard pass from McNair to WR Justin McCareins. Early in the fourth quarter, Boiman contributed again, intercepting QB Tommy Maddox's pass intended for TE Jay Riemersma and returning it for a 60-yard touchdown. McNair was on the day for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and the Titans defeated the Steelers ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS (CONT D) Home/ Score Date Away Result Titans Pit. 12/02/1984 H W /22/1985 A L /17/1985 H L /28/1986 H L /16/1986 A L /15/1987 A W /20/1987 H W /16/1988 A W /04/1988 H L /22/1989 H W /03/1989 A W /31/1989* H L /16/1990 A L /30/1990 H W /24/1991 A L /08/1991 H W /06/1992 H L /01/1992 A L /28/1993 H W /19/1993 A W /03/1994 A L /06/1994 H L /10/1995 H L /03/1995 A L /29/1996 A L /20/1996 H W /28/1997 A L /21/1997 H W /01/1998 A W /15/1998 H W /21/1999 H W /02/2000 A W /24/2000 A W /05/2000 H W /29/2001 A L /25/2001 H L /17/2002 H W /11/2003** H W /28/2003 A W * Wild Card Playoffs, ** Divisional, *** Conference TITANS-STEELERS CONNECTIONS Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whinsenhunt coached at Vanderbilt between 1995 and Whinsenhunt coached for the Baltimore Ravens in 1999 with Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Steelers wide receivers coach Bruce Arians played quarterback at Virginia Tech in 1974 when Titans special teams coach Alan Lowry coached there. Lowry and Steelers defensive backs assistant Ray Horton coached for the Dallas Cowboys between Titans head coach/strength and conditioning Steve Watterson was the assistant trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984, when Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher played linebacker there. Titans wide receivers coach Ray Sherman was the Steelers offensive coordinator in Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler was a linebacker for the University of Memphis between 1974 and He also coached there between 1990 and Titans assistant head coach George Henshaw coached for the New York Giants with Steelers tight ends coach James Daniel between 1993 and Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu played at Southern California when Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow coached there in Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton in between 1999 and 2000 when Titans defensive backs coach Everett Withers coached there. Steelers defensive end Eric Taylor played high school football for Franklin County High School in Winchester, Tennessee. He was also an All-Conference USA selection as a senior at Memphis. Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson played college football at the University of Tennessee and is from Memphis, Tennessee. Titans defensive coordinator Dave McGinnis coached for the Chicago Bears while Steelers' punter Chris Gardocki played there between 1992 and Titans offensive assistant/quality control assistant Ned James coached for the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 when Steelers cornerback Willie Williams played there. College teammates: Jerome Bettis and Craig Hentrich at Notre Dame; Ben Roethlisberger and Jacob Bell at Miami (Ohio); Jeff Reed, Willie Parker and Michael Waddell at North Carolina; Rocky Boiman and Vontez Duff at Notre Dame; Courtney Roby and Antwan Randle-El at Indiana. Titans wide receiver Troy Edwards was a first-round draft pick by the Steelers (13th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played three seasons there ( ) and totaled 98 receptions for 1,212 yards and five touchdowns.

8 TEAM NOTES BY THE NUMBERS ON THE ROAD IN THE FISHER ERA ( ) 2 Wins needed by Head Coach Jeff Fisher to reach 100 for his career 23 Draft picks from Titans 2004 and 2005 drafts currently on the roster 41 Total number of players on the roster that were origi - nally drafted by the Titans 32 Years Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow coached at the collegiate level before joining the Titans 72 Regular season wins by starting quarterback Steve McNair, the most in the franchise s history 171 Team-leading tackles by linebacker Keith Bulluck in both 2003 and Starters for the Titans whose seasons were cut short in 2004 due to ACL injuries 1,247 Receiving yards by Drew Bennett in 2004, which ranked third in the AFC 59.3 Career completion percentage by Steve McNair, the highest in team history 5 Players remaining from the Titans Super Bowl XXXIV team -- Steve McNair, Brad Hopkins, Benji Olson, Zach Piller and Craig Hentrich 46 Seasons in team history ( ), the first 36 as the Houston Oilers, the last nine as the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans 19 Playoff appearances in team history, all under the ownership of K.S. Bud Adams The Titans begin the 2005 season with the best road record in the NFL since the start of the 1995 season, the first full season under Head Coach Jeff Fisher. Since that time, the franchise has gone on to win 45 out of their 80 games on the road, which is one game ahead of the second place Green Bay Packers. The Titans have posted a.500 or better road record in eight of the last 10 seasons. NFL s best regular season road records, : Team W - L - T Pct. 1. Tennessee Titans Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles New England Patriots Denver Broncos Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins Also, the Titans own a 38-1 road record in the Fisher era when the team has the lead going into the fourth quarter, which ties Fisher with 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: Head Coach W - L - T Pct. 1. Jeff Fisher Vince Lombardi John Madden FIRST QUARTER SUCCESS Since the start of the 1995 season, Jeff Fisher s first full season as the team s head coach, the Titans have been successful jumping out to first quarter leads. Only the Denver Broncos have a better first quarter point differential in that time span: NFL s best first quarter point differential since the start of the 1995 season: Team Pt. Differential Pts. For Pts. Against 1. Denver Broncos Tennessee Titans Green Bay Packers Fisher trails only Mike Shanahan and Greasy Neal on the all-time list of coaches who enjoyed the most first quarter leads. Out of the 166 regular season games he s coached, Fisher has had the lead at the end of the first quarter 82 times (49.4 percent). All-time head coaches whose teams most frequently lead after the first quarter: Lead after Head Coach Games 1st Qtr. Pct. 1. Mike Shanahan games Greasy Neal games Jeff Fisher games 49.4 TIME OF POSSESSION Winning the time-of-possession battle is another trademark of Jeff Fisher clubs. Since the start of the 1999 season, the Titans have successfully controlled the ball for 30 minutes or more in 68 of 96 regular season games (70.8 percent). They are (.721) in regular season games when they win time of possession versus (.464) when they do not.

9 TEAM NOTES JEFF FISHER ON OPENING DAY Among NFL head coaches with two or more opening games under their belts, Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher owns the second-best opening game record. He is 7-3 on opening day since taking over the team as head coach, second only to Denver s Mike Shanahan, who is 8-2 during his career. Best opening day records by head coaches (minimum two games): Current Head Coach Team Wins Losses Pct. Mike Shanahan Denver Jeff Fisher Tennessee Tom Coughlin N.Y. Giants John Fox Carolina Mike Tice Minnesota Steve Mariucci Detroit Mike Holmgren Seattle Marty Schottenheimer San Diego Mike Sherman Green Bay Mike Martz St. Louis Dick Vermeil Kansas City Tony Dungy Indianapolis Dennis Green Arizona OPENING DAY RESULTS Titans opening day results since 1995 Date Opponent Result 9/3/95 at Jacksonville W, /1/96 Kansas City L, /31/97 Oakland W, /6/98 at Cincinnati W, /12/99 Cincinnati W, /3/00 (Sun. p.m.) at Buffalo L, /9/01 (Sun. p.m.) Miami L, /8/02 Philadelphia W, /7/03 (Sun. p.m.) Oakland W, /11/04 (Sat.) at Miami W, 17-7 WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2005 Steve McNair to make his ninth consecutive opening day start. He is 6-2 in his previous eight opening day starts. McNair will make his first start since Nov. 28. He missed the final five games of 2004 with a sternum injury. If Chris Brown exceeds 100 rushing yards on the day, he will become the second running back in franchise history (Earl Campbell) to rush for 100 or more yards on consecutive opening days. Campbell rushed for 137 and 166 yards in the 1978 and 1979 openers, respectively. Brown rushed for 100 yards in last season s opener at Miami. The Titans will start three different members of the defensive secondary from last season s opener. Up to four members of the squad that suffered ACL injuries in 2004 could play in the game. Peter Sirmon, Tyrone Calico, Tank Williams and Jacob Bell have all recovered from their injuries. Left guard Zach Piller will start for the first time since suffering a bicep injury in last year s season opener. BEST TEAM RECORDS SINCE 1999 The best regular season records in the NFL since the start of the 1999 season: Team Record Pct. 1. Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Rams Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers McNair needs 1,020 passing yards to reach 25,000 for his career, which would rank 49th on the all-time NFL list. Brown needs 1,000 yards rushing to become only the third running back in franchise history to produce consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (George, Campbell). Bennett needs seven touchdowns to match the most receiving touchdowns in consecutive season since (Drew Hill, 18). Bennett needs 1,200 yards receiving to become the first wide receiver in franchise history to produce consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. Bennett needs 10 receiving touchdowns to become only the second player in franchise history to produce consecutive 10+ receiving touchdown seasons (Bill Groman, ). Bennett needs 550 receiving yards to pass Tim Smith (3,107) for 10th on the franchise career receiving yardage list and 728 yards to pass Chris Sanders (3,285) for ninth. Bennett needs 38 receptions to pass Tim Smith (206) for 10th on the franchise career receptions list. Bulluck can become the third player in franchise history to lead the team in tackles for four consecutive seasons (Gregg Bingham and Al Smith). Hopkins can become the third franchise player to play 13 seasons in an Oilers/Titans uniform (Matthews and Bethea). Henry needs 1,151 rushing yards to reach 5,000 career rushing yards.

10 TEAM / OFFENSIVE NOTES TWO 1,000-YARD RUNNING BACKS Only two other teams in the NFL have a pair of running backs who have reached the 1,000-yard mark -- the New Orleans Saints (Antowain Smith and Deuce McAllister) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (Jerome Bettis and Duce Staley). Brown rushed for 1,067 yards in 2004 while Henry reached 1,438 yards in 2002 and 1,356 yards in ROOKIES TO WATCH CB Pacman Jones (first round, sixth overall pick out of West Virginia) - Jones played in two preseason games with one start. He tallied two tackles and one pass defensed as well as five punt returns for 16 yards. T Michael Roos (second round, 41st overall pick out of Eastern Washington) - Roos started two games at right tackle and two games at left tackle during the preseason. WR Courtney Roby (third round, 68th overall pick out of Indiana) - Roby will play significant time at wideout as well as a kick returner. He was second on the squad during the preseason with 10 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown. WR Brandon Jones (third round, 96th overal pick out of Oklahoma) - Jones should see significant time at wide receiver. He started three preseason games and totaled 140 yards on nine receptions. S Vincent Fuller (fourth round, 108th overall pick out of Virginia Tech) - Fuller is scheduled to play as the team s first-string nickel defensive back. He posted six tackles, one sack and two fumble recoveries during the preseason. WR Roydell Williams (fourth round, 136th overall pick out of Tulane) - Williams totaled 140 yards and one touchdowns on eight receptions in the preseason. TE Bo Scaife (sixth round, 179th overall pick out of Texas) - With Ben Troupe still recovering from a foot injury, Scaife started all four preseason games and recorded 62 yards on eight receptions. TE Gregg Guenther (undrafted out of USC) - After playing basketball exclusively as a senior at USC, Guenther was signed as an undrafted free agent. He led the team in the preseason with 14 receptions for 120 yards. Also drafted by the Titans in 2005: T David Stewart (fourth round, 113th overall pick out of Mississippi St.), RB Damien Nash (fifth round, 142nd overall pick out of Missouri), T Daniel Loper (fifth round, 150th overall pick out of Texas Tech) and CB Reynaldo Hill (sev - enth round, 218th overall pick out of Florida). With the acquistion of running back Travis Henry from the Buffalo Bills in the preseason, the Titans feature one of the top one-two running back combinations in the NFL. Brown s quick, slashing style and Henry s tough, bruising running add contrast to Tennessee s running game. Chris Brown s career stats: G/S Rush Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 22/ , Chris Brown s career vs. Pittsburgh: Date Opp. Res. Rush Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD W Travis Henry s career stats: G/S Rush Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 53/ , Travis Henry s career vs. Pittsburgh: Date Opp. Res. Rush Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 09/30/2001 Pit L * Playoff game ** Did not start RBs CHRIS BROWN & TRAVIS HENRY Tight end Erron Kinney is in his sixth NFL season. The University of Florida product has been a full-time starter for most of his career and took over as the team s No. 1 tight end following Frank Wycheck s retirement at the end of the 2003 season. Erron Kinney s career stats: G/S Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 69/ , Erron Kinney s career vs. Pittsburgh: Date Opp. Res. Rec Yds Avg TD W /05/2000 Pit W L /25/2001 Pit L /17/2002 Pit W /11/2003* Pit W W G/S W-L Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 7/ * Playoff game ** Did not start TE ERRON KINNEY THE MIKE MUNCHAK COACHING ERA ( ) Hall of Fame offensive lineman Mike Munchak began coaching the team s offensive line in 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 taking over as offensive line coach have the Titans not been ranked in the top 10 in any of the three categories. The chart below details the team s regular starters on the offensive line and the results the line helped produce. Pos. / Statistic LT Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins LG Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Piller Piller Piller Bell C Stepnowski Stepnowski Long Long Matthews DiNapoli Hartwig Hartwig RG Donnalley Layman Olson Olson Olson Olson Olson Olson RT Runyan Runyan Runyan Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Sacked (rank) 32 (T-5) 35 (T-10) 25 (3) 27 (4) 43 (21) 21 (2) 25 (T-6) 44 (T-23) Rush yds (rank) 2,414 (3) 1,970 (9) 1,811 (13) 2,084 (7) 1,794 (12) 1,952 (11) 1,623 (26) 1,871 (14) Rush avg (rank) 4.5 (4) 4.3 (6) 3.9 (17) 3.8 (24) 3.8 (23) 3.8 (26) 3.3 (31) 4.5 (7)

11 OFFENSIVE / DEFENSIVE NOTES WR DREW BENNETT NOTES Wide receiver Drew Bennett enters the 2005 season as the team s No. 1 receiver, four years removed from being signed coming out of UCLA as an undrafted free agent. Since that time, Bennett has established himself as a legitimate threat. He was third in the AFC in receiving yards in 2004 (1,247 yards) and his 859 receiving yards in the final eight games of 2004 were second in the NFL to Muhsin Muhammad s 915. Drew Bennett s career stats: G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 58/ , Drew Bennett s career vs. Pittsburgh: Date Opp. Res. Rec Yds Avg TD L /25/2001** Pit L /17/2002** Pit W /11/2003* Pit W W G/S W-L Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 5/ * Playoff game ** Did not start DEFENSE AGAINST THE RUN Jeff Fisher s teams tend to be among the most resilient in the league against the run. Since the start of the 1995 season, the Titans are the third best team in opponents rushing average per game during the regular season. Fewest rushing yards allowed in road games since 1995: Road Team Games Opp. Rush Yds. Opp. Rush Avg. 1. Denver Broncos 80 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 80 7, Tennessee Titans 80 7, San Francisco 49ers 80 7, San Diego Chargers 80 7, MOST SACKS SINCE AFC REC. YARDS LEADERS Player Rec Yds Avg TD 1. C. Johnson 95 1, T. Gonzalez 102 1, D. Bennett 80 1, R. Wayne 77 1, J. Smith 74 1, D. Mason 96 1, R. Smith 79 1, A. Johnson 79 1, M. Harrison 86 1, E. Kennison 62 1, DRAFT FACTS There were 35 wide receivers selected in the 2001 NFL Draft. Through the 2004 season, only five of those players had more receptions or receiving yards than Drew Bennett, who was signed by the Titans in 2001 as an undrafted free agent. The other five players were Cincinnati s Chad Johnson, Miami s Chris Chambers, Seattle s Koren Robinson (no longer with team), Indianapolis Reggie Wayne and Washington s Rod Gardner (now with Carolina). OPPONENTS 100-YD RUSHERS Fewest 100-yard rushing games allowed by defenses since the start of the 2000 season: Team 100-yd rushers allowed 1. Baltimore Ravens 12 Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars Denver Broncos 15 Jim Washburn began coaching the Titans defensive line in Since that time, the Titans have been one of the best in getting to opposing quarterbacks. Defenses that have recorded the most sacks since the start of the 1999 season: Team Sacks 1. Philadelphia Eagles New Orleans Saints St. Louis Rams Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans 251 Miami Dolphins 251 Linebacker Keith Bulluck, the unquestioned leader of the Titans defense, has led the team in tackles in each of the last three seasons, tallying 180, 171 and 171 tackles in , respectively. The brash, athletic defensive leader is in his sixth season, his fourth as a starter. The last time the Titans played the Steelers (9/28/03), Bulluck achieved a career high, collecting 19 total tackles. The chart to the right lists Bulluck s career statistics versus the Steelers. LB KEITH BULLUCK Date Opp. Res. Tackles TkL Sack QBP Int PD FF Fr W /05/2000** Pit W L /25/2001** Pit L /17/2002 Pit W /11/2003* Pit W W G/S W-L Tackles TkL Sack QBP Int PD FF Fr Totals 7/ * Playoff game ** Did not start Defensive Line Coach Jim Washburn

12 STEVE McNAIR NOTES TOP SEASONS, FRANCHISE HISTORY Top single-season passer ratings, franchise history Player Year Rating 1. Steve McNair Warren Moon George Blanda Steve McNair Warren Moon Warren Moon TOP WINNING PCT., NFL leaders in winning percentage by starting quarterbacks, (min. 50 starts) Player W L Pct. 1. Tom Brady Donovan McNabb Kurt Warner Steve McNair Peyton Manning TOP RUSHING QBs, NFL leaders in rushing yards by quarterbacks, Player Att Yds Avg TD 1. S. McNair 540 3, K. Stewart 502 2, D. McNabb 390 2, D. Culpepper 430 2, M. Vick 304 2, PASSING YARDS, FRANCHISE HISTORY Player Years Yards 1. Warren Moon , Steve McNair , George Blanda , Dan Pastorini ,846 McNAIR S PRESEASON PERFORMANCE Now in his 11th NFL season, Steve McNair returned from a career-threatening sternum injury in 2004 to start in all four preseason games. He completed 36 of 53 passes for 296 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the four contests. He saw his most extensive action at San Francisco (8/26) in the third game, playing the entire first half and completing 10 of 16 passes for 62 yards. He played two series against Tampa Bay (8/12), three series at Atlanta (8/19) and three series against Green Bay (9/1). His most efficient outing was at Atlanta, when he led the offense on two scoring drives and completed 14 of 19 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown. In his 10 previous NFL seasons ( ), McNair has led his team to four playoff appearances and one Super Bowl, earned NFL MVP honors in 2003 and compiled more passing attempts, completions and yards than every other quarterback in team history other than Warren Moon. In 2004, he surpassed Moon to become the winningest quarterback in franchise annals. McNair s 2005 Preseason Stats: G/S Att Cmp Yds Sk TD Lg Int Rate Rush-Yds-TD 4/ / McNair s Career Stats: G/S Att Cmp Yds Sk TD Lg Int Rate Rush-Yds-TD 125/117 3,395 2,013 23, t , TITANS RECORD WHEN McNAIR... When McNair... Career Regular Playoffs 2005 Starts Starts vs. division opponents Passes for 300 yards Passes for at least one TD Passes for two or more TDs Passes for one TD and runs for another Passes for 2 TD s and runs for one Runs for at least one TD Runs for two or more TD s Passes for no interceptions STEVE McNAIR CAREER VS. PITTSBURGH (includes regular season and postseason games) Date Opp. Res. Att Cmp Yds Yd/A TD Int Sck Lst Rate Rsh Yds Avg TD L /21/1997 Pit W W /15/1998 Pit W /21/1999 Pit W W W /05/2000 Pit W L /25/2001 Pit L /17/2002 Pit W /11/2003* Pit W W * Playoff game ** Did not start Record Att Cmp Yds Yd/A TD Int Sck Lst Rate Rsh Yds Avg TD Totals G GS Comp% TD% Int% Totals