TITANS CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON IN INDIANAPOLIS

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 22, 2008 TITANS CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON IN INDIANAPOLIS Tennessee Titans (13-2) at Indianapolis Colts (11-4) Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 Noon CST Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. REGULAR SEASON DATE OPPONENT TIME / TV / RESULT Sun., Sept. 7 JACKSONVILLE W, Sun., Sept. 14 at Cincinnati W, 24-7 Sun., Sept. 21 HOUSTON W, Sun., Sept. 28 MINNESOTA W, Sun., Oct. 5 at Baltimore W, Sun., Oct. 12 BYE Sun., Oct. 19 at Kansas City W, Mon., Oct. 27 INDIANAPOLIS W, Sun., Nov. 2 GREEN BAY W, (OT) Sun., Nov. 9 at Chicago W, Sun., Nov. 16 at Jacksonville W, Sun., Nov. 23 N.Y. JETS L, Thu., Nov. 27 at Detroit W, Sun., Dec. 7 CLEVELAND W, 28-9 Sun., Dec. 14 at Houston L, Sun., Dec. 21 PITTSBURGH W, Sun., Dec. 28 at Indianapolis Noon / CBS All times Central 2008 TITANS SCHEDULE AFC SOUTH STANDINGS Team W L T Pct *-Tennessee y-indianapolis Houston Jacksonville LAST WEEK S GAMES: Pit 14 at Ten 31, Ind 31 at Jax 24, Hou 16 at Oak 27 THIS WEEK S GAMES: Ten at Ind (Sun 12 pm), Jax at Bal (Sun 12 pm), Chi at Hou (Sun 12 pm) NEXT WEEK S GAMES: Ten (bye), Ind (time and opponent TBA) y - Clinched Wild Card * - Clinched Division and Homefield Advantage THIS WEEK S GAME NASHVILLE The Titans conclude their 2008 regular season schedule this week with a road game against the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts. The Titans will be making their first appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium (capacity 63,000), which opened earlier this year. Kickoff is scheduled for noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 28. THE BROADCAST The game will be televised in high definition on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF News Channel 5. Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties, while Solomon Wilcots will provide color commentary. Additionally, every Titans game is available on the Titans Radio Network, including flagship WKDF and more than 70 Titans Radio affiliates across the Mid-South. The Titans Radio broadcast team includes the Voice of the Titans Mike Keith, color commentator Frank Wycheck, sideline reporter Cody Allison and gameday host Larry Stone. TITANS AND COLTS IN POSTSEASON The Titans and Colts have already secured playoff berths, and this week s game will not impact their playoff positions. The Titans, who have the NFL s best record, locked up the AFC South in Week 14 with a victory over Cleveland Browns, winning the team s first division crown since 2002 and the ninth in the 49-year history of the club. They gained the conference s first seed and homefield advantage in the playoffs with their win last week over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Colts earned a Wild Card berth and the AFC s fifth seed with a win last Thursday at Jacksonville, making this the seventh consecutive season and ninth time in 10 years they have entered the postseason. Between the Titans and Colts, the two teams have won every AFC South title since the division s inception in The Titans claimed the first championship in the newly-formed division, and then Indianapolis went on a five-year run before the Titans reclaimed the title this season. LAST WEEK The Titans scored 21 unanswered points in the second half of their victory last week against the Steelers. Offensively, they became the first team in 2008 to eclipse the 300- yard mark against the top-ranked Steelers defense. Quarterback Kerry Collins passed for 216 yards and one touchdown, while running backs Chris Johnson and LenDale White combined for 117 yards and two touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, rookie defensive tackle Jason Jones posted 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. His sack total was the highest in a game by a Titans player since William Fuller s team-record-setting, four-sack performance on Nov. 28, Safety Michael Griffin recorded two interceptions against the Steelers, including one he returned 83 yards for a touchdown in the game s final minute. Griffin is in a three-way tie for the NFL lead with seven interceptions (Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed). The Colts traveled to Jacksonville last week to meet the Jaguars in a Thursday night contest. Peyton Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns, and Keiwan Ratliff s 35-yard interception return provided the difference in a decision. The win was the Colts eighth consecutive victory since losing a Monday night game in Tennessee on Oct. 27.

2 FINGERTIP INFORMATION Date Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 Kickoff Noon CST Venue Lucas Oil Stadium Location Indianapolis, Ind. Opened in Capacity ,000 Surface FieldTurf Visiting Team Tennessee Titans (13-2) Division AFC South Website TitansOnline.com Franchise since ( Houston Oilers; Tennessee Oilers) Owner K.S. Bud Adams, Jr. Sr. Exec. VP Steve Underwood General Manager Mike Reinfeldt Head Coach Jeff Fisher Offensive Coordinator.....Mike Heimerdinger Defensive Coordinator.....Jim Schwartz Home Team Indianapolis Colts (11-4) Division AFC South Website colts.com Franchise since ( Baltimore Colts) Owner James Irsay President Bill Polian Head Coach Tony Dungy Assoc. Head Coach Jim Caldwell Offensive Coordinator.....Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator.....Ron Meeks Television CBS HD Nashville Affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5 HD DirecTV Sunday Ticket Play-by-Play Ian Eagle Color Commentary Solomon Wilcots Radio Titans Radio Network Flagship FM-WKDF Play-by-Play Mike Keith Color Commentary Frank Wycheck Sideline Reporter Cody Allison Producer/Gameday Host...Larry Stone Referee Tony Corrente Umpire Steve Wilson Head Linesman John McGrath Line Judge John Hussey Field Judge Mike Weir Side Judge Allen Baynes Back Judge Scott Helverson TITANS-STEELERS SERIES AT A GLANCE Overall series (regular & postseason): Colts lead series Regular Season Series: Colts lead series Postseason Series: Titans lead series 1-0 Current streak: Two wins by Titans Titans at home vs. Colts: 6-6 Titans on the road vs. Colts: 7-9 Last Time: Colts 21 at Titans 31 (10/27/08) Last Time at Lucas Oil Stadium: (none) First Time: Baltimore Colts 24 at Oilers 20 (10/11/70) Jeff Fisher s Record vs. Colts: 6-8 (including 1-0 postseason) Tony Dungy s Record vs. Titans: 8-7 (0-2 at Tampa Bay, 8-5 at Indianapolis) Jeff Fisher s Record vs. Tony Dungy: 7-8 (2-0 vs. Tampa Bay, 5-8 vs. Indianapolis) A TITANS VICTORY WOULD... Give the Titans their first 14-win regular season in franchise history. Give the Titans an all-time record of against the Colts. Improve Tennessee s divisional record to 5-1 in Improve Jeff Fisher s career record as head coach ( ) to Tie Jeff Fisher with Weeb Ewbank (134 wins) for 21st place on the NFL s all-time head coaching wins list. Improve Kerry Collins regular season record as a starting quarterback to Give Kerry Collins 13 wins as a starter this season, surpassing his previous career high (12 in 2000 with the N.Y. Giants). WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK The Titans (14.1 points allowed per game) hope to finish the regular season with the league s top scoring defense for the first time in franchise history. RB Chris Johnson (1,228 rushing yards) needs 72 rushing yards to become the third franchise rookie to reach 1,300 rushing yards. Overall, there have been nine prior 1,300-yard rushing seasons in team history. RB Chris Johnson (1,488 scrimmage yards) needs 12 scrimmage yards to become the second franchise rookie to reach 1,500 scrimmage yards. With 63 scrimmage yards, he will surpass Eddie George s 1996 club rookie record of 1,550 scrimmage yards. With two more rushing touchdowns, the Titans (24 rushing touchdowns) will tie the 1988 club (26) for the highest rushing touchdown total in team annals. LB Keith Bulluck can start his 113th consecutive game, the longest active streak of any Titans player. K Rob Bironas total of 127 points this season ranks fourth in club history. He is within four points of third place (131 by Al Del Greco in 1996), six points of second place (133 by Bironas in 2007) and nine points of first place (136 by Del Greco in 1998). P Craig Hentrich (1,135 punts in 238 games) will tie Chris Mohr for fifth place in NFL history in games played by a punter this week and needs six punts to tie Rohn Stark for seventh place on the league s all-time career punts list. Jason Jones (91) recorded 3.5 sacks last week against the Steelers. 2

3 3 TITANS-COLTS SERIES HISTORY This is the second consecutive regular season the Titans have closed with a game in Indianapolis. Last year, in a Sunday primetime affair, they played the final regular season contest at the RCA Dome (Dec. 30). With the Colts having already clinched their fifth consecutive division title, the Titans escaped with a victory, propelling them to the Wild Card round of the playoffs. This week s visit is the Titans first trip to Lucas Oil Stadium, which opened at the start of the 2008 season. The Titans were 5-7 all-time at the RCA Dome. The rivalry with the Colts has become one of the Titans most hotly contested match-ups in recent seasons. The Titans have a 3-2 edge in the five meetings since October 2006, and the five games have been decided by a total of 22 points. Most recently, the Titans won a Monday night matchup at LP Field in Week 8 by a final score of In 2002, the first year the Titans and Colts met as opponents in the newly-formed AFC South, the Titans won both games on their way to claiming the first AFC South title. The Colts then won seven consecutive meetings, taking both games in the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons and the first meeting in Indianapolis claimed the division crown every year from , until the Titans re-acquired it in The Titans and Colts have met only once in the postseason. The Titans won by a final score of in a Divisional Playoff game against the Colts on Jan. 16, Eddie George rushed for 162 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown run to help lead Tennessee during its run to Super Bowl XXXIV. The teams first met in 1970 following the AFL-NFL merger. The then-baltimore Colts defeated the then-houston Oilers during the Colts run to a Super Bowl V Championship. In 27 all-time meetings, the Colts lead the series TITANS-COLTS: THE LAST MEETING Indianapolis Colts 21 at Tennessee Titans 31 Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 LP Field, Nashville, Tenn Final Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans In an AFC South showdown on Monday Night Football, the Tennessee Titans scored 25 consecutive points in the second half to defeat the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field. After falling behind 14-6, quarterback Kerry Collins directed scoring drives on each of Tennessee s first four possessions in the second half. On the team s fifth possession of the half, following a failed Indianapolis onside kick, Collins knelt twice to end the game, completing an evening in which he completed 24 of 37 passes for 193 yards and no interceptions. Tennessee s running back combo of LenDale White and Chris Johnson delivered the team s three touchdowns. White scored on a pair of one-yard runs, and Johnson galloped into the end zone for a 16-yard score that sealed the victory late in the game. White (10 carries for 13 yards) and Johnson (19 for 77) combined for 90 rushing yards. The Colts had a 317 to 281 advantage in total yards, but the Titans defense countered that with a pair of interceptions by safety Chris Hope and two key stops on fourth down in the second half. Helped by a 42-yard return by Chris Carr on the opening kickoff, the Titans jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. They drove 40 yards on 11 plays and scored on a 34-yard field goal by Rob Bironas. The Colts then took the lead later in the first quarter. After gaining control on the Tennessee 37, it took only four plays to score a touchdown on a 10-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Dallas Clark. In the second quarter, Bironas added a 34-yard field goal for the Titans, his 20 th consecutive made field goal, to tie a franchise record set by Al Del Greco from 1998 to Bironas later missed a 43-yard attempt to end the streak. He made three of four attempts in the game. The score remained 7-6 until the Colts extended their lead to 14-6 early in the third quarter. They drove 64 yards on nine plays, including a 19-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Clark once again. The Titans methodically wrestled momentum back to their side with a 14-play, 80-yard drive that consumed seven minutes and 45 seconds before White scored his first touchdown. During the possession, they converted three third-down attempts, which included a 23-yard reception by Justin McCareins and a 15-yard catch by Brandon Jones. Then, on the ensuing drive by the Colts, they faced a fourth-and-one at their own 49- yard line. Dominic Rhodes took a handoff but was met in the backfield by linebacker Stephen Tulloch for a one-yard loss. The Colts encountered a similar scenario on their next drive. But on a fourth-and-two from the Tennessee 34, cornerback Nick Harper broke up a pass intended for Marvin Harrison to again give the ball back to the Titans with 11:28 on the clock in the fourth quarter. White scored his second touchdown of the day 13 plays later. With the Titans ahead 24-14, Hope returned his second interception 39 yards to the Indianapolis 16. On the next play, Johnson took a carry to the end zone for the team s final score of the evening. ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS TITANS vs. COLTS Score Date Site Result Titans Colts 10/11/70 Hou L /04/73 Bal W /01/76 Bal L /14/79 Bal W /21/80 Hou W /18/83 Bal L /09/84 Hou L /22/85 Ind L /23/86 Hou W /29/87 Ind L /04/88 Ind W (OT) /23/90 Hou W /13/92 Ind W /04/94 Ind L /16/00** Ind W /03/02 Ind W /08/02 Ten W /14/03 Ind L /07/03 Ten L /19/04 Ten L /05/04 Ind L /02/05 Ten L /04/05 Ind L /06/06 Ind L /03/06 Ten W /16/07 Ten L /30/07 Ind W /27/08 Ten W ** Divisional Playoff Series Lead: Colts lead (including 0-1 playoffs) Total Points: Titans 558, Colts 699 Longest Winning Streak by Titans: 3 ( ) Longest Losing Streak by Titans: 7 ( ) at LP Field: 3-4 at Lucas Oil Stadium: 0-0 Chris Hope recorded two interceptions against the Colts on Oct. 27.

4 TITANS-COLTS BY THE NUMBERS 2008 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS OFFENSE Tenn. Ind. NFL/Avg GAMES (Won-Lost) FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty YDS GAINED (tot) Avg per Game RUSHING (net) Avg per Game Rushes Yards per Rush PASSING (net) Avg per Game Passes Att Completed Pct Completed Yards Gained Sacked Yards Lost Had intercepted Yards Opp Ret Opp TDs on Int PUNTS Avg Yards PUNT RETURNS Avg Return Returned for TD KICKOFF RETURNS Avg Return Returned for TD PENALTIES Yards Penalized FUMBLES BY Fumbles Lost Opp Fumbles Opp Fum Lost POSS. TIME (avg) 29:39 28:00 30:00 TOUCHDOWNS Rushing Passing Returns EXTRA-PT KICKS 40/40 41/41 100% 2-PT CONVERSIONS 1/1 2/2 41% FIELD GOALS/FGA 29/32 17/22 25/29 POINTS SCORED DEFENSE Tenn. Ind. NFL/Avg POINTS ALLOWED OPP FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty OPP YARDS GAINED Avg per Game OPP RUSHING(net) Avg per Game Rushes Yards per Rush OPP PASSING(net) Avg per Game Passes Att Completed Pct Completed Sacked Yards Lost INTERCEPTED BY Yards Returned Returned for TD OPP PUNT RETURNS Avg return OPP KICKOFF RET Avg return OPP TOUCHDOWNS Rushing Passing Returns PASSING Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/Att TD Int Lg Sack Lost Rtg Titans K. Collins t 8/ Colts P. Manning / RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD Titans C. Johnson 251 1, t 9 Colts J. Addai RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD Titans B. Scaife Colts R. Wayne t 6 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Titans M. Griffin t 1 Colts M. Bullitt PUNTING No Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Titans C. Hentrich 81 3, Colts H. Smith 51 2, PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Lg TD Titans C. Carr Colts K. Ratliff KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Lg TD Titans C. Carr Colts P. Garcon SCORING/KICKERS PAT FG Pts Titans R. Bironas 40/40 29/ Colts A. Vinatieri 41/41 17/22 92 SACKS Tot Titans A. Haynesworth 8.5 Colts R. Mathis SCHEDULES & RESULTS Date Opponent Res Score 09/07 Jacksonville W /14 at Cincinnati W /21 Houston W /28 Minnesota W /05 at Baltimore W /19 at Kansas City W /27 Indianapolis W /02 Green Bay W (OT) /09 at Chicago W /16 at Jacksonville W /23 New York Jets L /27 at Detroit W /07 Cleveland W /14 at Houston L /21 Pittsburgh W /28 at Indianapolis 2008 REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS TACKLES Tot Solo Asst Titans K. Bulluck Colts A. Bethea Date Opponent Res Score 09/07 Chicago L /14 at Minnesota W /21 Jacksonville L /05 at Houston W /12 Baltimore W /19 at Green Bay L /27 at Tennessee L /02 New England W /09 at Pittsburgh W /16 Houston W /23 at San Diego W /30 at Cleveland W /07 Cincinnati W /14 Detroit W /18 at Jacksonville W /28 Tennessee 4

5 2008 OFFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING TITANS COLTS STAT RANK STAT RANK Yards / Game Yards / Play Rushing Yards / Game Rushing Yards / Play Passing Yards / Game Passing Yards / Play Interception Rate % % 8 Sacks / Pass Attempt % % 4 First Downs / Game Punt Return Avg Kickoff Return Avg Field Goals Made % % 28 3rd Down Pct % % 1 4th Down Pct % 20t 68.75% 4 Red Zone Pct % % 1 Goal to Go% % % 2 Avg Time of Possession : :00 28 Points / Game WHERE THEY RANK IN DEFENSIVE STATISTICS AND RANKING TITANS COLTS STAT RANK STAT RANK Yards / Game Yards / Play Rushing Yards / Game Rushing Yards / Play Passing Yards / Game Passing Yards / Play Interception Rate % % 10 Sacks / Pass Attempt % % 20 First Downs / Game t Punt Return Avg Kickoff Return Avg rd Down Pct % % 32 4th Down Pct % % 10 Red Zone Pct % % 3 Goal to Go% % 13t 66.67% 13t Points / Game t Point Differential / Game t Yard Differential / Game Titans QB Kerry Collins played at Penn State when Colts associate head coach Jim Caldwell was the quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator. Collins was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1995, when current Colts president Bill Polian was Carolina s general manager. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning ranked third in NCAA history in passing yards and total offense for his efforts as a four-year starter for the University of Tennessee from Titans T Mike Otto was born in Kokomo, Ind., and attended Maconaquah High School, earning first-team all-state as a senior and junior. He then attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Titans LB Stanford Keglar was born in Indianapolis and attended Pike High School, earning honorable mention all-state as a senior. He then attended Purdue University. Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angels Rams in 1991 when Colts defensive line coach John Teerlinck was a Rams assistant. Colts wide receivers coach Clyde Christensen coached quarterbacks and receivers at East Tennessee State from Colts TE Tom Santi was born in Nashville and attended Montgomery Bell Academy. He still resides in Nashville, and his father, Michael Santi, played baseball at Lipscomb University. There are four former members of the Indianapolis Colts currently on the Titans roster. They are: LB David Thornton, G Jake Scott, CB Nick Harper and CB Tyrone Poole. Titans linebacker David Thornton signed as a free agent with the Titans in March 2006 after playing four seasons in Indianapolis. He totaled 47 starts, 394 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions with the Colts. Jake Scott Titans guard Jake Scott was signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in March Originally a fifthround draft choice by the Colts (141st overall), he started 55 consecutive games while in Indianapolis. Titans cornerback Nick Harper originally signed as a free agent with the Colts in In six seasons in Indianapolis, he started 60 games and totaled 383 tackles and 15 interceptions. The Titans signed Harper as an unrestricted free agent in March Titans cornerback Tyrone Poole spent three of his 12 NFL seasons with the Colts. He played in Indianapolis from 1998 through 2000, recording five interceptions and 150 tackles in 45 games. TITANS-COLTS CONNECTIONS Colts defensive tackle Antonio Johnson was originally selected by the Titans in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was signed by the Colts off the Titans practice squad on Nov. 4. Colts special teams coach Russ Purnell coached special teams for the Oilers/Titans from Under his coaching, Titans punter Craig Hentrich received Pro Bowl honors in Titans C Kevin Mawae played for the Seahawks from The last three of those years, Colts linebackers coach Mike Murphy served in the same ca- DT Antonio Johnson pacity in Seattle. Titans LB David Thornton and TE Alge Crumpler played for the University of North Carolina in , the same years Colts assistant strength and conditioning coach Richard Howell joined the UNC staff as a graduate assistant. Colts tight ends coach Ricky Thomas taught human development and coached football, wrestling and track and field at the McCallie School in Chattanooga. Colts DB Michael Coe (IR) was born in Memphis Tenn. and attended Cordova High School. He was first team all-state, all-memphis, all-metro, all-region, all-conference and was Tennessee Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year. Colts special defensive assistant Rod Perry coached for the Houston Oilers from He also coached for the Carolina Panthers from , during which time Titans DT Tony Brown and LS Ken Amato played for the Panthers. Notable pro Teammates: Titans CB Chris Carr with Colts RB Dominic Rhodes at Oakland. Notable college teammates: Titans LB Keith Bulluck with Colts DE Dwight Freeney at Syracuse... Titans LB David Thornton and TE Alge Crumpler with Colts C Jeff Saturday at North Carolina Titans T Daniel Loper with Colts DT Keyunta Dawson at Texas Tech Titans WR Justin McCareins with Colts T Ryan Diem at Northern Illinois Titans TE Craig Stevens with Colts DB Matt Giordano and DB Dante Hughes at California Titans WR Lavelle Hawkins also played with Hughes at California Titans S Donnie Nickey with Colts WR Roy Hall at Ohio State Titans CB Eric King with Colts C Steve Justice at Wake Forest Titans RB Rafael Little (IR) with Colts TE Jacob Tamme at Kentucky Titans CB Reynaldo Hill (IR) with Colts DB Keiwan Ratliff at Florida. 5

6 OFFENSIVE STARTERS WR Justin McCareins (6-2, 215, 8th Year, Northern Illinois) - The former 2001 fourth-round draft choice returned to the Titans as a free agent in the offseason. He has 29 receptions for 401 yards in LT Michael Roos (6-7, 315, 4th Year, Eastern Washington) - Roos has started every game in his career, including every game at left tackle since the start of LG Eugene Amano (6-3, 310, 5th Year, SE Missouri St.) - Amano is in his first full season as a starter after serving as a back-up at all three interior line positions in his first four seasons. C Kevin Mawae (6-4, 289, 15th Year, LSU) - The six-time Pro Bowler has started all but two regular season games at center since joining the club in He has started more games than any other current NFL offensive lineman. RG Jake Scott (6-5, 295, 5th Year, Idaho) - The unrestricted free agent from Indianapolis started his final 55 games with the Colts before arriving in Tennessee to begin his fifth NFL season. RT David Stewart (6-7, 318, 4th Year, Mississippi St.) - Big Country moved into the lineup at right tackle during the 2006 season and has not missed a start since then. TE Alge Crumpler (6-2, 262, 8th Year, North Carolina) - The four-time Pro Bowler signed as a free agent from the Falcons in the offseason. He has 24 receptions for 257 yards and one touchdown in WR Justin Gage (6-4, 212, 5th Year, Missouri) - In 2007, his first season with the Titans after three years with the Chicago Bears, Gage ranked first on the team and set a career high with 750 receiving yards on 55 receptions. His 2008 statistics include 34 receptions for team highs of 651 yards and six touchdowns. QB Kerry Collins (6-5, 245, 14th Year, Penn State) - Collins, ranked 14th in NFL history in passing yards, is in his third season with the Titans. His 2008 stats include 413 attempts, 241 completions, 2,677 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions for an 80.3 passer rating. FB Ahmard Hall (5-10, 242, 3rd Year, Texas) - The former U.S. Marine and undrafted rookie from Texas has been the team s starter at fullback since In 2008, he has recorded seven rushes for 18 yards and 11 receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns. RB LenDale White (6-1, 235, 3rd Year, USC) - In 2007, White placed eighth in the AFC with 1,110 rushing yards. In 2008, he has recorded 193 carries for 748 yards. He is tied for third in the NFL with 15 rushing touchdowns, a total that is second in team history. KEY OFFENSIVE RESERVES RB Chris Johnson (5-11, 200, Rookie, East Carolina) - The team s firstround draft choice in 2008 (24th overall) is second in the AFC and first among all NFL rookies with 1,228 rushing yards (251 carries, 4.9 avg., nine touchdowns). He has an additional 260 receiving yards. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September. TE Bo Scaife (6-3, 249, 4th Year, Texas) - The former sixth-round draft choice (2005) leads the Titans in receiving with 57 catches for 554 yards and two touchdowns. WR Brandon Jones (6-1, 212, 4th Year, Oklahoma) - The former thirdround draft choice (2005) is third on the squad with a career-high 39 receptions for 436 yards and one touchdown. SPECIALISTS K Rob Bironas (6-0, 215, 4th Year, Georgia Southern) - The 2007 Pro Bowler is fourth in the NFL with 127 points. He has made 29 field goals in 32 attempts and at one point had a streak of 20 consecutive field goals. P Craig Hentrich (6-3, 213, 15th Year, Notre Dame) - The two-time Pro Bowler is in his 15th NFL season and 11th season with the Titans. He is eighth in NFL history in career punts. In 2008, he is averaging 42.5 yards (36.5 net) on 81 punts. RET Chris Carr (5-10, 180, 4th Year, Boise St.) - The defensive back was signed as a restricted free agent from Oakland in 2008 to be the team s primary punt and kickoff returner. He currently ranks third in the AFC (fifth in NFL) with a 27.4-yard average on kickoff returns and ranks eighth in the AFC with a 10.1-yard punt return average. PROBABLE TITANS LINEUP DEFENSIVE STARTERS LDE Jevon Kearse (6-4, 265, 10th Year, Florida) - The team s seventh all-time leading sacker was re-signed to the Titans in the offseason after playing the last four years in Philadelphia. In 2008, his statistics include 48 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 19 pressures and three forced fumbles. LDT Tony Brown (6-3, 290, 4th Year, Memphis) - Brown, who came to the team as a free agent during the 2006 season, completed his first full season with the Titans in In 2008, his statistics include 73 tackles, four sacks, a team-high 24 quarterback pressures, 10 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. RDT Jason Jones (6-5, 275, Rookie, Eastern Michigan) - A second-round pick in 2008 and regular in the defensive line rotation as a rookie, Jones totals include 47 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and a blocked field goal. RDE Dave Ball (6-5, 277, 4th Year, UCLA) - In his first season with the Titans after receiving previous playing experience with the Jets and Chargers, Ball has 51 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception for a touchdown and 13 quarterback pressures in LLB David Thornton (6-2, 225, 7th Year, North Carolina) - In 2007, his second season in Tennessee, Thornton led the team with 140 tackles. In 2008, he is tied for second with 93 tackles in addition to seven tackles for loss, four passes defensed and three forced fumbles. MLB Stephen Tulloch (5-11, 235, 3rd Year, N.C. State) - Tulloch, a former fourth-round draft choice, started his first game of the season in Week 4. His 2008 statistics include 89 tackles (fourth on squad), one sack, three tackles for loss, two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. RLB Keith Bulluck (6-3, 235, 9th Year, Syracuse) - The team s third alltime leading tackler has recorded his seventh consecutive 100-tackle season. He leads the team with 117 tackles in addition to a half sack, eight tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, six passes defensed, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt and recovery for a touchdown. LCB Nick Harper (5-10, 182, 8th Year, Fort Valley St.) - In 2007, Harper joined the Titans as an unrestricted free agent after playing his first six seasons in Indianapolis. In 2008, his totals include 80 tackles, two interceptions, 17 passes defensed and one forced fumble. RCB Cortland Finnegan (5-10, 188, 3rd Year, Samford) - In 2007, the former seventh-round draft choice started every game for the first time in his career. In 2008, he is tied for fourth in the NFL with five interceptions (one touchdown). He also has recorded 78 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and a team-high 20 passes defensed. SS FS DB LB DE Chris Hope (6-0, 208, 7th Year, Florida St.) - The former Pittsburgh Steeler is in his third season with the Titans. In 2008, he is tied for 13th in the NFL with four interceptions and also has recorded 93 tackles (tied for second on team), one sack, three tackles for loss and eight passes defensed. Michael Griffin (6-0, 202, 2nd Year, Texas) - The team s 2007 firstround pick tallied three interceptions and led the club in special teams tackles in his rookie season. In 2008, he is tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions and also has registered 81 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, 12 passes defensed and 17 special teams stops. KEY DEFENSIVE RESERVES Vincent Fuller (6-1, 190, 4th Year, Virginia Tech) - A fourth-round pick in 2005, Fuller serves as the team s nickel defensive back. His 2008 statistics include 41 tackles, four passes defensed and one forced fumble. Ryan Fowler (6-3, 250, 5th Year, Duke) - The team s fourth linebacker joined the Titans in 2007 as a restricted free agent from the Dallas Cowboys. In 2008, he has recorded 22 tackles and two tackles for loss. Jacob Ford (6-4, 256, 2nd Year, Central Arkansas) - A sixth-round pick in his second season, Ford has recorded 38 tackles, six sacks (second on team), eight quarterback pressures and two forced fumbles in He has six sacks in the last eight contests. 6

7 LAST WEEK S GAME vs. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Pittsburgh Steelers 14 at Tennessee Titans 31 Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 LP Field, Nashville, Tenn Final Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans The Titans captured the top seed in the upcoming AFC playoffs with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at LP Field. The Steelers had not given up 300 yards of offense to any team through 14 games of the season, but the Titans put up 323 yards and scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to get the win. While the Titans did not commit any turnovers, they converted four takeaways into 21 total points, including an interception return for a touchdown by safety Michael Griffin in the game s final minute that cemented the result. An early change in momentum occurred midway through a scoreless first quarter. The Steelers, driving deep in Titans territory, faced a third-andgoal. Ben Roethlisberger scrambled to the one-yard line, where the ball was stripped by linebacker David Thornton. Rookie defensive end William Hayes recovered the fumble to end the threat. While the Titans were unable to score immediately after the turnover, it helped them re-gain an advantage in field position, and two plays into the second quarter, Rob Bironas gave them a 3-0 lead with a 42-yard field goal. Hayes came up with another big play on the ensuing Steelers possession. He sacked Roethlisberger and caused a fumble that was recovered by Tony Brown. The Titans turned the opportunity into points, as Kerry Collins connected on a 34-yard touchdown pass to Justin Gage. Collins numbers for the day included 20 completions on 29 attempts for 216 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions (102.1 passer rating). The Steelers responded with their own touchdown drive. After converting a third-and-eight with a nine-yard scramble, Roethlisberger found Santonio Holmes for a 31-yard touchdown, capping a 10-play, 80-yard drive. The Steelers took their first lead of the game five minutes into the third quarter. Roethlisberger and Hines Ward hooked up for a 21-yard touchdown that put them ahead FIRST 300-YARD GAME AGAINST THE STEELERS: The Titans became the first team in 2008 to gain 300 offensive yards against the Steelers. They totaled 323 yards against the top-ranked Steelers defense, bettering the previous high of 290 yards by Indianapolis on Nov. 9. NOTES FROM LAST WEEK S GAME Michael Griffin recorded two interceptions last week against Pittsburgh. However, the Titans immediately responded with an 11-play, 79-yard drive. A 21-yard pass from Collins to Gage converted a third-and-eight. From the Pittsburgh 21-yard line, the Titans faced a fourth-and-one, when a pitch to Chris Johnson resulted in a touchdown and a lead. Griffin recorded his first of two interceptions on the ensuing possession and raced 37 yards to set the Titans up for another scoring drive. The Titans marched 35 yards on nine plays, and on the first play of the fourth quarter, LenDale White rushed into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown. White (48 yards) and Johnson (69) combined for 117 rushing yards on 31 attempts, while the Steelers were limited to 71 yards on 24 carries. The Titans kept the Steelers off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. Rookie defensive tackle Jason Jones, whose 3.5 sacks in the game were the most by a Titans player since 1993 (four by William Fuller vs. Pit., 11/28/93), notched 2.5 sacks in the final period. Ahead 24-14, Griffin intercepted Roethlisberger for a second time and raced 83 yards for the score with 16 seconds left in the game. BIRONAS PASSES GEORGE: With a 42-yard field goal in the second quarter, Rob Bironas moved past former running back Eddie George (450 career points with Titans) for sole possession of fourth place on the team s all-time scoring list. FIRST 100 PASSER RATING AGAINST THE STEELERS: Kerry Collins completed 20 of 29 passes for 216 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. With a passer rating of 102.1, he became the first quarterback in 2008 to record a rating of 100 or greater against the Steelers. ROOKIE JONES COMES UP BIG IN SECOND START: Starting for the injured Albert Haynesworth (knee), rookie defensive tackle Jason Jones recorded the best single-game sack total by a Titans player since He totaled 3.5 sacks, a half-sack shy of the franchise record and the most since William Fuller s four sacks against the Steelers on Nov. 28, Only two NFL players have recorded more sacks in a game in 2008 than Jones Joey Porter (four) and Kevin Williams (four). Jones also forced two fumbles in the game. ROOKIE HAYES ALSO CONTRIBUTES: In addition to Jason Jones, rookie defensive end William Hayes also made significant contributions. The fourthround draft choice recovered a fumble forced by David Thornton at the oneyard line. Later, he posted the first sack of his career. On the play, he knocked the ball loose from the grasp of Ben Roethlisberger, and Tony Brown recovered the ball. The Titans turned that turnover into a touchdown to go up HENTRICH TIES BARKER AND ROBY IN GAMES PLAYED: Punter Craig Hentrich moved into a three-way tie for most career games by a punter. He matched Bryan Barker and Reggie Roby, who each played 238 career games. COLLINS-GAGE CONNECTION: Quarterback Kerry Collins and wide receiver Justin Gage connected on a touchdown for the sixth time in In the second quarter, the duo gave the Titans a 10-0 lead with a 34-yard throw and catch. TWO INTERCEPTIONS BY GRIFFIN: Safety Michael Griffin took the team lead with his sixth and seventh interceptions of the season, and his 115 interception return yards accounted for the second-highest total in team history (128 by Miller Farr, 10/15/67). He picked off a Ben Roethlisberger pass in the third quarter and raced 32 yards the other way to help set up a touchdown. Then, in the final minute of the game, he intercepted a Roethlisberger pass at the Tennessee 17-yard line and finished the play in the end zone for an 83- yard touchdown return, the first of his career. Griffin is now tied with Pittsburgh s Troy Polamalu and Baltimore s Ed Reed for the league lead in interceptions. JOHNSON HITS 1,200: On a fourth-and-one in the third quarter, running back Chris Johnson scored his ninth rushing touchdown of the season on a 21-yard carry. With the run, he became the third franchise rookie to reach 1,200 rushing yards, joining Earl Cambell and Eddie George. Overall, there have been 12 prior 1,200-yard rushing seasons in team history. McCAREINS RECORDS SEASON HIGH: Wide receiver Justin McCareins recorded a team-high six catches, giving him a season high. WHITE SECOND IN SEASON RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS FOR FRAN- CHISE: LenDale White s one-yard touchdown run, his 15th of the season, put him in second place in team history for rushing touchdowns in a season. He surpassed Eddie George, who reached the end zone 14 times in TEAM RUSHING TOUCHDOWN TOTAL: Chris Johnson and LenDale White each scored rushing touchdowns in the second half. The duo has accounted for all 24 of the team s rushing touchdowns this season. Only once before have the Titans rushed for as many touchdowns as a team as they have this year. They have tied the 1979 club for second place and trail the 1988 club, which totaled 26 rushing touchdowns. 7

8 K Rob Bironas set a franchise record on Dec. 3, 2006 against the Colts with a game-winning 60-yard field goal. LB Keith Bulluck has recorded two of his 11 career interceptions against the Colts, the first coming on Dec. 8, 2002 and the second on Dec. 3, Bulluck also scored his second career touchdown on Nov. 3, 2002 at Indianapolis when he returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown. QB Kerry Collins set a career high with a perfect passer rating at Indianapolis on Dec. 22, 2002 as a member of the New York Giants (23 of 29 for four touchdowns, no interceptions). On Dec. 30, 2007, wide receiver Justin Gage set a then-career high with 104 receiving yards and tied his career high with seven receptions in the team s playoff-clinching victory Offensive Starters 2008 Roydell Williams WR Justin McCareins Michael Roos LT Michael Roos Jacob Bell LG Eugene Amano Kevin Mawae C Kevin Mawae Benji Olson RG Jake Scott David Stewart RT David Stewart Bo Scaife TE Alge Crumpler Justin Gage WR Justin Gage Vince Young QB Kerry Collins Ahmard Hall FB Ahmard Hall LenDale White RB LenDale White/Chris Johnson The 2008 season marks the franchise s 10th campaign as the Tennessee Titans. A special logo (right) was commissioned to commemorate the season and will be worn as a patch on the front shoulder of all Titans game jerseys during the year. The logo features the Titans fireball logo with a 1 in front of it, creating the number 10. The numeral rests above an outline of the state of Tennessee, which has the years imprinted within its borders. The Titans kicked off their 10th anniversary celebration with the annual Titans Caravan in April. Throughout the course of the upcoming season, the theme will be featured prominently in gameday promotions and other special events. In 1999, the third season after leaving Houston, the team changed its name from the Tennessee Oilers to Tennessee Titans and moved into the 69,000-seat LP Field. The season ended with a memorable run to an AFC crown and a Super Bowl XXXIV appearance. BIG DAYS vs. COLTS 2008 LINEUP CHANGES TITANS CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY In a game against the Colts on Sept. 16, 2007, cornerback Cortland Finnegan recorded his first career interception. In a Monday night game on Oct. 27, 2008, safety Chris Hope recorded two interceptions for 40 yards in a win over the Colts. In two games against the Colts in 2006, linebacker David Thornton totaled 29 tackles, recording 14 stops on Oct. 8 and 15 tackles on Dec. 3. On Sept. 16, 2007, defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch totaled 10 tackles, one sack, a blocked PAT and one quarterback pressure that helped cause an interception against the Colts. On Dec. 3, 2006, quarterback Vince Young passed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and added 78 rushing yards in a victory over the Colts. Current starters in 2008 and primary starters in 2007 at each position (lineup change in bold; new roster addition underlined): 2007 Defensive Starters 2008 Antwan Odom LE Jevon Kearse Tony Brown LT Tony Brown Albert Haynesworth RT Albert Haynesworth Kyle Vanden Bosch RE Kyle Vanden Bosch David Thornton LLB David Thornton Ryan Fowler MLB Stephen Tulloch Keith Bulluck RLB Keith Bulluck Nick Harper LCB Nick Harper Cortland Finnegan RCB Cortland Finnegan Chris Hope SS Chris Hope Michael Griffin FS Michael Griffin Craig Hentrich and defensive end Jevon Kearse. One current player who has been on the Titans roster continuously since 1999: punter Craig Hentrich. From , the Titans ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing defense (102.0 yards per game) and fifth in third-down defense (35.5 percent). From , the Titans were tied with the Denver Broncos for sixth in the NFL in regular season wins (83). Titans statistical leaders since the start of the 1999 season: Regular Season Games Played: Craig Hentrich (158 games) Passing: Steve McNair (19,482 yards) Rushing: Eddie George (5,948 yards) Receiving: Derrick Mason (414 receptions) Scoring: Rob Bironas (457 points) Touchdowns: Eddie George (53 touchdowns) Tackles: Keith Bulluck (1,144 tackles) Interceptions: Samari Rolle (23 interceptions) Sacks: Jevon Kearse (51 sacks) Titans 10th Anniversary Quick Facts: Since 1999, the Titans have been to the playoffs five times. They went to the postseason after the 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2007 seasons. Only five teams (Indianapolis, New England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Seattle) have had more playoff appearances in that time. The Titans have sold out all 103 home contests through the 2008 season since LP Field opened in 1999 (80 regular season, 20 preseason, 3 playoff games). Tied with St. Louis Rams for winningest team in the NFL from (56-24). Won league-record 13 consecutive home games (including playoffs) to open LP Field from Since LP Field opened in 1999, the Titans have built a season ticket waiting list of approximately 28,000 names. Since the start of the 1999 season, there have been 83 different head coaches in the NFL other than Jeff Fisher, who has served as Titans head coach since the final six games of the 1994 season (includes six new coaches in 2008). Two current Titans on the roster who were on the roster in 1999: punter THIS WEEK IN TITANS HISTORY Dec. 24, 2006: The Titans won their sixth consecutive game, defeating the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Vince Young passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Rob Bironas 30-yard field goal finished off the nine-point, fourth-quarter comeback. Dec. 25, 2000: In a Monday night game on Christmas, the Titans shut out the Dallas Cowboys 31-0 at LP Field. The Titans scored two touchdowns on defense, including an interception return for a score by rookie linebacker Keith Bulluck. Dec. 26, 1999: The Titans completed a regular season sweep over the AFC Central Champion Jacksonville Jaguars, winning Steve McNair set a career high with five touchdown passes, while Samari Rolle set a career mark with three interceptions. Dec. 28, 2003: Quarterback Neil O Donnell, re-signed by the team 10 days earlier, filled in for injured quarterbacks Steve McNair and Billy Volek and led the Titans to a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. O Donnell passed for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the final regular season game of his career. 8

9 GENERAL MANAGER MIKE REINFELDT Mike Reinfeldt is in his 28th season in the NFL, second as Titans Executive Vice President/General Manager and 10th with the Oilers/Titans franchise. Reinfeldt s first tenure with the team was from as an All-Pro safety. He re-joined the franchise in 2007, after spending seven years with the Seattle Seahawks. Reinfeldt has 22 years of experience as a front office executive and another nine as an NFL player. In his 16 years as an NFL executive with Tennessee, Seattle and Green Bay, his teams have won a combined six division titles, made 11 playoff appearances, four NFC Championship game appearances, three Super Bowl appearances, captured one world title (1996) and amassed 13 winning seasons. In Reinfeldt s first two years of free agency with the Titans, key players added to the roster include cornerback Nick Harper, linebacker Ryan Fowler, wide receivers Justin Gage and Justin McCareins, guard Jake Scott and defensive end Jevon Kearse. Reinfeldt also has led the team in selecting 17 players in the past two NFL drafts. Safety Michael Griffin, the Titans 2007 first-round selection and Reinfeldt s first-ever draft pick as a general manager, had a solid rookie campaign. This year s first-round pick, running back Chris Johnson, brings high expectations to diversify the offense. Reinfeldt also has worked to retain several key players through contract extensions. Over the last year, seven starters have signed new deals: Gage, fullback Ahmard Hall, defensive tackle Tony Brown, guard Eugene Amano, cornerback Cortland Finnegan and bookend tackles Michael Roos and David Stewart. Additionally, Reinfeldt helped bring aboard new members of the team s administration, including Senior Director of Football Administration Vincent Marino and Director of Pro Personnel Lake Dawson. Each has made significant contributions to the team since arriving in In Seattle, Reinfeldt last held the title of Vice President of Football Administration and was responsible for player contract negotiations, salary cap management, player evaluations and numerous aspects of the day-to-day football operations. In eight seasons with the Packers, he served a number of roles, including Chief Financial Officer for three years ( ) and adding the title of VP of Administration from Reinfeldt was instrumental in bringing general manager Ron Wolf to the Packers in When Mike Holmgren left the Packers for Seattle, he handpicked Reinfeldt to join him with the Seahawks. A former safety for the Oilers franchise from , Reinfeldt earned Pro Bowl and All- Pro honors in He ranks seventh on the club s career interception list with 26 and matched the team record for interceptions in a season with 12 in An undrafted free agent out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he originally signed with the Oakland Raiders and played in two games before being cut and signed by the Oilers. Before joining the Packers in 1991, Reinfeldt spent three years ( ) at the University of Southern California as the associate athletic director and spent another three years ( ) with the L.A. Raiders as the Chief Financial Officer DRAFT REPORT The Titans selected seven players in the 2008 NFL Draft. Their top pick was Chris Johnson, a running back from East Carolina. Johnson, who was chosen with the 24th overall pick, rushed for 2,982 yards during his college career and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February, he posted the fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with a time of 4.24 seconds. Additionally, the Titans drafted defensive lineman Jason Jones (second round), tight end Craig Stevens (third), defensive end William Hayes (fourth), wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins (fourth), linebacker Stanford Keglar (fourth) and cornerback Cary Williams (seventh). TENNESSEE TITANS 2008 DRAFT CLASS: RB CHRIS JOHNSON (1st Round, 24th Overall, East Carolina): Johnson is second in the AFC (sixth in NFL) with 1,228 rushing yards. He has an additional 260 receiving yards to give him 1,488 yards from scrimmage (third in AFC). He has scored 10 touchdowns (nine rushing, one receiving) and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September. DL JASON JONES (2nd Round, 54th Overall, Eastern Michigan): In 12 regular season games (two starts), Jones has registered 47 tackles, five sacks, one tackle for loss, 12 quarterback pressures, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a blocked field goal. TE CRAIG STEVENS (3rd Round, 85th Overall, California): Stevens has played on special teams and at tight end in 15 games. DE WILLIAM HAYES (4th Round, 103rd Overall, Winston-Salem St.): Hayes has played in seven games and recorded 17 tackles, one sack, two quarterback pressures, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. WR LAVELLE HAWKINS (4th Round, 126th Overall, California): Hawkins has played in 10 contests and recorded seven receptions for 68 yards and seven kickoff returns for an 18.6-yard average. LB STANFORD KEGLAR (4th Round, 134th Overall, Purdue): Keglar has been inactive for three games and played in 12 contests on special teams. CB CARY WILLIAMS (7th Round, 229th Overall, Washburn): Williams was on the practice squad for 13 games, played in one contest and then was added to injured reserve on Dec. 19. RECENT FREE AGENT HISTORY Recent Titans unrestricted and restricted free agency additions and losses: 2008* Players Signed (4): DB Chris Carr (RFA), TE Dwayne Blakley, G Jake Scott, LB Josh Stamer Players Lost (8): G Jacob Bell, RB Chris Brown, LB Gilbert Gardner, TE Ben Hartsock, DE Travis LaBoy, DE Antwan Odom, DT Randy Starks, TE Ben Troupe * Signed additional veterans as free agents in 2008 (TE Alge Crumpler, DE Jevon Kearse, WR Justin Mc- Careins, P Josh Miller, G Isaac Snell) 2007 Players Signed (5): LB Ryan Fowler (RFA), WR Justin Gage, CB Nick Harper, S Bryan Scott Players Lost (3): WR Drew Bennett, WR Bobby Wade, DT Robaire Smith 2006 Players Signed (4): LB David Thornton, WR David Givens, C Kevin Mawae, S Chris Hope Players Lost (4): LB Rocky Boiman, C Justin Hartwig, LB Brad Kassell, S Tank Williams 2005 Players Signed (1): DE Kyle Vanden Bosch Players Lost (4): RB Antowain Smith, WR Eddie Berlin, CB Andre Dyson and TE Shad Meier 2004 Players Signed (0) Players Lost (2): DE Jevon Kearse, DT Robaire Smith KEY 2008 TRANSACTIONS Jan. 17 Hired MIKE HEIMERDINGER as offensive coordinator Feb. 20 Designated DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH as the Franchise Player March 3 Re-signed unrestricted free agent WR JUSTIN GAGE; signed free agent TE ALGE CRUMPLER March 6 Signed free agent DE JEVON KEARSE; hired EARNEST BYNER as running backs coach March 10 Signed unrestricted free agent G JAKE SCOTT March 17 Signed free agent WR JUSTIN McCAREINS March 27 Re-signed exclusive rights free agent FB AH- MARD HALL; G BENJI OLSON announced his retirement March 28 Executed offer sheet with Raiders restricted free agent DB/KR CHRIS CARR April 25 Agreed to contract extension with T MICHAEL ROOS April 26 Drafted RB CHRIS JOHNSON (first round) and DL JASON JONES (second round); traded CB PACMAN JONES to Dallas Cowboys June 30 Extended contract of T DAVID STEWART July 25 Signed DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH as franchise player Aug. 15 Extended contract of CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN Sept. 10 Signed free agent QB CHRIS SIMMS 9

10 Jeff Fisher is in his 14th full season as Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans and his ninth as Executive Vice President. Fisher holds the franchise record for wins by a head coach and is the NFL leader in tenure with one team among active coaches. He was named interim head coach for the last six games of the 1994 season and has been in his current post ever since, leading the team through the transition from its final years in Houston to some of the club s greatest successes in Tennessee. With the Titans winning the AFC South in 2008, Fisher has guided the franchise to six playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008) within the last 10 seasons ( ). Only five teams (Indianapolis, New England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Seatte) had more appearances than the Titans from Fisher s playoff accomplishments include three Division titles (2000, 2002 and 2008), two AFC Championship Games (1999, 2002) and one Super Bowl berth (XXXIV). He presided over the most victorious (56 regular season wins and five postseason wins) and successful fiveyear period in the franchise s history from 1999 to Fisher s clubs have found ways to win games, even in the most trying times. In 2007, he took a team that on average had the youngest starters in the league (25.81 years) at the beginning of the season and led the squad to a 10-win season and a playoff berth. It was the fifth time in Fisher s tenure he coached the team to 10 or more wins in a playoff season. The team followed the path of previously successful Jeff Fisher teams, ranking fifth in the NFL in rushing offense, fifth in the NFL in yards allowed on defense and recording a 5-3 mark on the road. Already in 2008, Fisher became the 22nd head coach in NFL history and the fifth active coach to reach 130 career wins. He surpassed the career win totals of Sid Gillman (123 career wins), George Seifert (124), Jim Mora (125), Dick Vermeil (126) and Mike Ditka (127) on the all-time wins list. No current NFL head coach has more tenure with his team than Fisher (14-plus seasons), and only the NBA s Jerry Sloan ( ) and Major League Baseball s Bobby Cox (1990) have more tenure among head coaches/managers in the four major U.S. professional team sports. A native of Woodland Hills, Calif., the former USC and Chicago Bears defensive back became the Titans 15th head coach on Jan. 5, 1995 following his interim role to conclude the 1994 season. His previous coaching jobs included the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles ( ) and San Francisco 49ers ( ) and the defensive coordinator for the Eagles ( ), Los Angeles Rams (1991) and Oilers (1994). 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 TITANS HEAD COACH JEFF FISHER JEFF FISHER AT A GLANCE Regular season record: (.559) Postseason record: 5-5 (.500) Overall record: (.556) At home: (.580) On the road: (.538) At neutral site: 0-1 vs. Colts: 6-8 (including 1-0 postseason) at home vs. Colts: 3-4 on road vs. Colts: 3-4 (1-0 postseason) vs. Tony Dungy: 7-8 (2-0 vs. Tampa Bay, 4-8 vs. Indianapolis) Years as Titans head coach: 14* ( ) Years as NFL head coach: 14* ( ) Fisher s Coaching Ledger: Years Team Position Hou. Oilers/Tenn. Titans Head Coach* 1994 Houston Oilers Defensive Coordinator* San Francisco 49ers Defensive Backs Coach 1991 L.A. Rams Defensive Coordinator Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Backs Coach Chicago Bears Player (Defensive Back) * Coached an additional six games as interim head coach in In 1985, served in an unofficial assistant coach capacity while on injured reserve during the Bears run to Super Bowl XX. In 2006, Fisher s Chicago Bears record of 509 punt return yards in a season (1981) was broken by Devin Hester (600). Fisher still holds the team record for most punt returns in a season with 58 in 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 Fisher is an avid golfer and fisherman. COLTS HEAD COACH TONY DUNGY Tony Dungy is in his seventh season as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He took the helm of the club on Jan. 22, 2002, after coaching six seasons with Tampa Bay. With the Colts playoff berth in 2008, he has directed the Colts to seven playoff appearances, five AFC South titles, two AFC Championship games and a Super Bowl Championship during his seven seasons in Indianapolis. Indianapolis was 10-6 in Dungy s initial season, and he guided the Colts to 12-4, 12-4, 14-2, 12-4 and 13-3 division-winning seasons from The club s five-year streak of division championships is unprecedented in franchise history. In 2007, Indianapolis produced its fifth consecutive season with at least 12 wins, the first time a franchise accomplished that feat in the NFL s 88 seasons. The Colts also produced a sixth consecutive season with 10+ victories, a streak that ties the third-longest in NFL history. Dungy marks his 13th season as an NFL head coach in 2008, and he has taken 10 of his previous 12 teams to the playoffs. He has taken nine straight teams to the playoffs, tying Tom Landry s streak for the most consecutive playoff appearances by a head coach since the 1970 merger. Dungy has the 19th highest win total among head coaches in NFL history. As the head coach of the Buccaneers from , Dungy took Tampa Bay to four playoff appearances. Prior to his stint in Tampa Bay, he was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from TONY DUNGY AT A GLANCE Regular season record: (.667) Postseason record: 9-9 (.500) Overall record: (.653) vs. Titans: 8-7 (0-2 w/ T.B., 8-5 w/ Ind.) on the road vs. Titans: 4-4 at home vs. Titans: 4-3 vs. Jeff Fisher: 8-7 Year as Colts head coach: 7 Year as NFL head coach: 13 After playing quarterback for the University of Minnesota ( ), Dungy was converted to a safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers. He began coaching in 1980 at his alma mater, followed by stints with the Steelers ( ) and Kansas City Chiefs ( ). 10

11 MOST WINS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY Jeff Fisher has more than doubled the win total of any previous head coach in franchise history. He passed the second head coach on the list, Bum Phillips (59 wins), in Most wins by head coaches in Oilers/Titans history (includes postseason): Coach Years W L T Pct. 1. Jeff Fisher Bum Phillips Jack Pardee Wally Lemm 1961, Jerry Glanville CAREER WINS, ACTIVE COACHES Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher ranks among the NFL leaders among active coaches in number of wins. He is currently fifth in the league behind Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Bill Belichick and Tony Dungy. The most total wins (regular and postseason) by active NFL head coaches: Coach Seasons Wins 1. Mike Holmgren Mike Shanahan Bill Belichick Tony Dungy Jeff Fisher Tom Coughlin Andy Reid Jon Gruden GAMES COACHED WITH ONE TEAM Jeff Fisher also is the active leader and ranks 10th on the list of total games coached with one team in NFL history. On Oct. 7, 2007, he passed Hank Stram for 10th place all-time. Stram coached 210 games with the Kansas City Chiefs from Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is ninth on the all-time list with 261 games. Most games coached by a head coach with one team in NFL history (active coaches in italic): Coach Years Team Games 1. George Halas * Chicago Tom Landry Dallas Don Shula Miami Chuck Noll Pittsburgh Curly Lambeau Green Bay Bud Grant , 85 Minnesota Joe Gibbs , Washington Steve Owen NY Giants Bill Cowher Pittsburgh Jeff Fisher Tennessee Mike Shanahan Denver Hank Stram Kansas City Marv Levy Buffalo 201 FISHER LEADS IN COACHING TENURE Jeff Fisher s current tenure as head coach has lasted longer than that of any other active head coach in the NFL. Fisher edges Denver s Mike Shanahan (14 seasons) due to the six games he served as the interim head coach at the close of the 1994 season. Most consecutive seasons in a current head coaching position (as of the start of the 2008 regular season): Coach Team Current Full Season 1. Jeff Fisher* Tennessee Mike Shanahan Denver Mike Holmgren Seattle 10 Andy Reid Philadelphia Bill Belichick New England 9 6. Tony Dungy Indianapolis 7 Jon Gruden Tampa Bay 7 John Fox Carolina 7 * Fisher coached an additional six games as interim head coach in TENURE IN FOUR MAJOR U.S. SPORTS Not only is Jeff Fisher the most-tenured current NFL head coach, he is among the leaders in all of professional U.S. team sports. Fisher s regime goes back to 1994, trailing only the tenures of two other head coaches/managers in the NFL, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball or the National Hockey League. The NBA s Jerry Sloan (Utah Jazz) leads the group, followed by MLB s Bobby Cox (Atlanta Braves) and Fisher. The longest tenured coach in the NHL is Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres (1998). Most current consecutive seasons as head coach/manager in the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL: Coach/Manager League Team First Season Jerry Sloan NBA Utah Jazz Bobby Cox MLB Atlanta Braves 1990 Jeff Fisher NFL Tennessee Titans 1994 (interim) NFL HEAD COACHES SINCE 1995 Jeff Fisher is the longest-tenured coach in the NFL. He and Denver s Mike Shanahan are in their 14th full season has head coach of their clubs. No other teams have had just one head coach since the start of the 1995 season. In total, there have been 99 different NFL head coaches other than Fisher since the start of the 1995 season, including coaching changes during the 2008 season. Number of Titans head coaches since Number of head coaches for 31 other NFL clubs since 1995 * * The current number includes changes (Oakland, St. Louis, San Francisco) in The number counts each head coach one time since the start of the 1995 season. Coaches who have been named to multiple head posts are counted only once in the list. * Not consecutive seasons. Halas coached a total of 40 seasons from

12 PLAYOFF SEASONS With a win over the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 7, the Titans clinched the AFC South division title. The 2008 season marks the 21st time in the team s 49-year history it has made the playoffs. In nine of those seasons the club has made it as a division winner, and in the remaining 12 occasions it has gone to the postseason as a wild card. Playoff seasons, franchise history: 21 Playoff Appearances: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 Four AFL Eastern Division Championships: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967 Three AFC Central Division Championships: 1991, 1993, 2000 Two AFC South Division Championships: 2002, 2008 Four AFL Championship Game Appearances: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967 Two AFL Championships: 1960, 1961 Four AFC Championship Game Appearances: 1978, 1979, 1999, 2002 One AFC Championship: 1999 One Super Bowl Appearance: 1999 (Super Bowl XXXIV) AFC STANDINGS The Titans enter this week s game at Indianapolis with a league-best record of The Titans have clinched a division title, a first-round bye and the AFC s top seed. The top six seeds in the AFC and NFC advance to the playoffs, including four division winners in each conference AFC Standings: AFC Team Div W L T Pct Div Conf 2. *- Tennessee AFCS z- Pittsburgh AFCN Miami AFCE Denver AFCW y- Indianapolis AFCS Baltimore AFCN New England AFCE New York Jets AFCE San Diego AFCW Buffalo AFCE Houston AFCS Jacksonville AFCS Oakland AFCW Cleveland AFCN Cincinnati AFCN Kansas City AFCW NO. 1 SEEDS With their win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, the Titans claimed the top seed in the AFC playoffs. It marked only the second time since the 1970 merger that the Titans garnered homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. They previously accomplished the feat in 2000 but suffered a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round that year. Since the NFL expanded the playoff field from 10 to 12 teams in 1990 (six teams per conference), 36 conference champions have been crowned. Exactly half of those were No. 1 seeds in the playoffs. Seven No. 1 seeds in the AFC have made it to the Super Bowl since 1990, and 11 NFC top seeds have appeared in the Super Bowl in the same period. Of those 18 conference champions, eight went on to claim the Lombardi Trophy. No. 1 seeds in the AFC and NFC since the playoff field expanded to 12 teams (six per conference) in 1990: Reg. Season Year Conf. Team Record Playoff Finish 2008 AFC Tennessee NFC New York AFC New England 16-0 Lost Super Bowl XLII NFC Dallas 13-3 Lost in Divisional Playoff 2006 AFC San Diego 14-2 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC Chicago 13-3 Lost Super Bowl XLI 2005 AFC Indianapolis 14-2 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC Seattle 13-3 Lost Super Bowl XL 2004 AFC Pittsburgh 15-1 Lost AFC Championship NFC Philadelphia 13-3 Lost Super Bowl XXXIX 2003 AFC New England 14-2 Won Super Bowl XXXVIII NFC Philadelphia 12-4 Lost NFC Championship 2002 AFC Oakland 11-5 Lost Super Bowl XXXVII NFC Philadelphia 12-4 Lost NFC Championship 2001 AFC Pittsburgh 13-3 Lost AFC Championship NFC St. Louis 14-2 Lost Super Bowl XXXVI 2000 AFC Tennessee 13-3 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC N.Y. Giants 12-4 Lost Super Bowl XXXV 1999 AFC Jacksonville 14-2 Lost AFC Championship NFC St. Louis 13-3 Won Super Bowl XXXIV 1998 AFC Denver 14-2 Won Super Bowl XXXIII NFC Minnesota 15-1 Lost NFC Championship 1997 AFC Kansas City 13-3 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC San Francisco 13-3 Lost NFC Championship 1996 AFC Denver 13-3 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC Green Bay 13-3 Won Super Bowl XXXI 1995 AFC Kansas City 13-3 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC Dallas 12-4 Won Super Bowl XXX 1994 AFC Pittsburgh 12-4 Lost AFC Championship NFC San Francisco 13-3 Won Super Bowl XXIX 1993 AFC Buffalo 12-4 Lost Super Bowl XXVIII NFC Dallas 12-4 Won Super Bowl XXVIII 1992 AFC Pittsburgh 11-5 Lost in Divisional Playoff NFC San Francisco 14-2 Lost NFC Championship 1991 AFC Buffalo 13-3 Lost Super Bowl XXVI NFC Washington 14-2 Won Super Bowl XXVI 1990 AFC Buffalo 13-3 Lost Super Bowl XXV NFC San Francisco 14-2 Lost NFC Championship x - Clinched playoff y - Clinched Wild Card z - Clinched Division * - Clinched Division and Homefield Advantage 12

13 BEST STARTS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY With a Nov. 23 loss to the New York Jets and a Dec. 14 loss at Houston as the only blemishes on their 2008 record, the Titans 13-2 mark is the best in franchise history through 15 games. The Titans are one game better at this point in the season than at any other time in their 49-year history. There have been two prior 16-game seasons (1978-present) in which the team went 12-3, four seasons when they were 11-4 and four seasons at Best record through 15 games in franchise history (16-game schedule era, 1978-present): 15-Game Season Year Record Record Season Finish Current AFC South Champions AFC Central Champions AFC Champions; Lost in SB XXXIV AFC Wild Card AFC Central Champions AFC Central Champions AFC Wild Card; Lost in Conf. Champ AFC Wild Card; Lost in Conf. Champ AFC Wild Card AFC Central Champions AFC South Champs; Lost AFC Champ. Best record in 14-game seasons ( ): Season Year Record Season Finish AFL East Champs; Won AFL Champ AFL East Champs; Lost AFL Champ Third Place AFC Central AFL East Champs; Won AFL Champ. With victories in their first 10 games, the Titans went 10-0 to begin the season for the first time in the franchise s 49-year history. There have only been two prior occasions in franchise history in which they won their first three games and They made the playoffs in each of those two seasons and went to Super Bowl XXXIV following the 1999 season. Most consecutive wins to begin a season, franchise history: Undefeated Season Year Start Record Season Finish Currently first place in AFC South AFC Champions; Lost in SB XXXIV AFC Central Champions (eight times) 2-0 TITANS JOIN 10-0 TEAMS With their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16, the Titans became the 11th team to go 10-0 since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The Titans were the third team in the last four years to open with 10 consecutive wins, joining the 2005 Indianapolis Colts and the 2007 New England Patriots. There were eight NFL or AFL teams to go 10-0 prior to Teams that started 10-0 since 1970: Undefeated Final Regular Year Team Start Season Record* 2008 Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Indianapolis Colts Denver Broncos Washington Redskins San Francisco 49ers New York Giants Chicago Bears Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings Miami Dolphins FRANCHISE WINNING STREAKS A win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16 gave the Titans 13 consecutive regular season victories. They won every contest in the regular season starting with a win at Kansas City on Dec. 16, 2007 until losing to the New York Jets on Nov. 23, The 13-game winning streak became the longest in team history. The franchise won 11 consecutive regular season games on one prior occasion, The only other time in which they won 10 consecutive games was from 1961 to Longest regular season winning streaks in franchise history: Year(s) Consecutive Wins WINNING IN DECEMBER The Titans have been among the upper echelon teams in December and January games since Jeff Fisher took over the team. They rank fifth in the NFL in December winning percentage since the start of the 1995 season, Fisher s first full season as head coach. NFL s best regular season records in December-January games since the start of the 1995 season: Team W L Pct 1. Green Bay Packers* New England Patriots Indianapolis Colts Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Baltimore Ravens Jacksonville Jaguars Washington Redskins * Does not include Monday night game on Dec. 22 In 2006 and 2007, the Titans returned to their winning ways in the final month of the season. They tallied a 4-1 record in December in each of the last two seasons, two of their best finishes ever under Fisher. The Titans went 1-4 in December-January regular season games in both 2004 and Prior to that, they had just one season since 1995 in which they had a losing record in the final month of the season (1997). Titans win-loss records in December-January regular season games since 1995: Dec.-Jan. Season Record (W-L) Totals (.603) * 16-game schedule began in

14 WIRE-TO-WIRE DIVISION LEADER The Titans took sole possession of first place in the AFC South with a Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and have maintained their division lead throughout the season. They clinched the division with a Week 13 win against the Cleveland Browns. In doing so, the Titans became one of four teams -- and possibly a fifth -- that have had sole, wire-to-wire possession of first place in a division since 1978, when the NFL went to a 16-game schedule. The previous teams to accomplish the feat were the 1985 Los Angeles Rams, the 2004 Atlanta Falcons and the 2007 New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos can join the group with a win against San Diego this week. Teams that have owned sole possession of a division lead through an entire season in the 16-game schedule era (since 1978)*: Year Team Division Record Playoff Finish 2008 Tennessee AFC South 13-2 Clinched first-round bye 2007 New England AFC East 16-0 Lost Super Bowl XLII 2004 Atlanta NFC South 11-5 Lost NFC Championship 1985 L.A. Rams NFC West 11-5 Lost NFC Championship * Note: The 2008 Denver Broncos can join the group with a win or a San Diego loss this week. TITANS FIRST IN SCORING DEFENSE The Titans currently lead the NFL in scoring defense. They are allowing opponents an average of 14.1 points per game and have kept opponents to 17 points or less in 13 of 15 contests in The only teams to score more than 17 points on the Titans this season were the Indianapolis Colts (21) on Oct. 27 and the New York Jets (34) on Nov. 23. Tennessee s all-time record for fewest points allowed per game in a season is 11.9, set in NFL leaders in scoring defense: Scoring Allowed... Total Per Team TD XP FG 2pt Safe Pts Game 1. Tennessee Titans Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens Washington Redskins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts TOP TEN DEFENSES The Titans hope to close out their second consecutive season with a Top 5 ranking in total defense, a feat they have not accomplished since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. Through 15 games, the Titans are allowing their opponents an average of net yards per game. That average is good enough to rank fifth in the NFL. The Titans are eighth in pass defense (195.3 per game) and fourth in rushing defense (91.9 per game). In 2007, the Titans had the NFL s fifth-ranked defense, allowing their opponents an average of yards per contest (92.4 rushing, passing). Top ranked defenses in 2008: Total Yards Rush Yards Pass Yards Date Per Game Per Game Per Game 1. Pittsburgh Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Tennessee Minnesota New York Giants Dallas Tampa Bay New England POINT DIFFERENTIAL In building a 13-2 record in 2008, the Titans have outscored their opponents by a league-high 164 points, or 10.9 points per game. That is a full two points better on average than the second-place team, the New York Giants (8.9). The Titans have accumulated 375 points while allowing 211. The Titans are ninth in the NFL in scoring (25.0 points per game) and first in the league in opponent scoring (14.1) NFL leaders in point differential: Points Points Point Per Team Scored Allowed Differential Game 1. Tennessee Titans New York Giants Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles New England Patriots Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons San Diego Chargers ALLOWING 17 OR FEWER POINTS In 13 out of 15 games this season, the Titans have kept opponents to 17 points or less. Against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 27, the Titans ninegame streak in which they allowed 17 or fewer points was ended despite a win. The Colts became the first team to score more than 17 points on the Titans since the Chargers tallied 23 points on Dec. 9, The Titans nine-game streak set a franchise record. Only once before in franchise history did such a streak reached seven games There have been two additional occasions in which they did not allow more than 17 points in six consecutive games (1993 and 2000). Additionally, the 2008 Titans set another defensive benchmark. They became the first squad in team history to hold their opponents under 20 points in each of their first four games of the season. The streak likewise ended on Oct. 27 against the Colts at six games. Most consecutive regular season games allowing 17 or fewer points, franchise history: Game by Opponents with Season(s) 17 or Fewer Points The last team to allow 17 or fewer points in 9-plus consecutive games was the Cleveland Browns, spanning the seasons. Since the 1980 season, the Titans tied for the second-longest streak allowing 17 or fewer points, one game behind the San Francisco 49ers. Longest NFL streaks allowing 17 or fewer points since the start of the 1980 season: Team Year(s) Games 1. San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Cleveland Browns New England Patriots Chicago Bears

15 TITANS SET ROAD WIN RECORD With a Week 7 win at Kansas City (10/19), the Titans tied a franchise record with their fifth consecutive regular season road victory. Three weeks later at Chicago (11/9), they broke the record with their sixth straight road win. They followed that with wins at Jacksonville (11/16) and Detroit (11/27), giving them a streak of eight regular season road wins. On Dec. 14, the streak came to an end with a loss at Houston. It had been more than a full calendar year since the Titans suffered their last regular season road loss, a game at Cincinnati on Nov. 25, The Titans also for the first time in 2008 won their first five road games in a season (streak stopped at six games). The previous team record for consecutive road victories was set during a five-game span from and then matched in 1993 and Most Consecutive Road Games Won, Franchise History: Consecutive Road Dates Games Won 1. 12/16/07-12/7/ /19/06-9/24/ /17/93-12/25/ /29/61-9/9/62 5 SUCCESS ON THE ROAD UNDER FISHER The Titans are 6-1 in seven road contests this season, and since Jeff Fisher s first full season as head coach in 1995, the Titans have recorded a.500 or better road record in 11 of 14 seasons, including The Titans own the third highest road winning percentage in the NFL in that time period, during which the franchise has won 61 out of their 111 games on the road (.550). NFL s best records in road games since 1995, Jeff Fisher s first full season as head coach: Team W L T Pct. 1. New England Patriots Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans Pittsburgh Steelers MAINTAINING A ROAD LEAD The Titans own a 50-2 road record in the Fisher era when the team has the lead going into the fourth quarter, which puts Fisher behind only 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 (minimum 25 road games with lead going into fourth quarter): Head Coach W - L - T Pct. 1. Vince Lombardi Jeff Fisher John Madden Note: Tie games were not computed in winning percentage from Since 1972, tie games have been computed in winning percentage counting as a half-win and half-loss. TEAM RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS The Titans have accomplished a rare feat in 2008, surpassing 20 rushing touchdowns as a club. Only twice before has the club reached the mark. LenDale White and Chris Johnson have accounted for all of the team s 24 rushing touchdowns. White is tied for third in the NFL with 15, while Johnson has added nine. With two more rushing touchdowns, the 2008 Titans will tie the 1988 club (26 rushing touchdowns) for the highest rushing touchdown total in team annals. Most team rushing touchdowns in Oilers/Titans history: Season Rushing Touchdowns ROAD RUSHING YARDS One of the keys to Tennessee s consistency in the running game is the team s ability to perform on the road. The team has proven under Jeff Fisher it has the ability to do so even in the most hostile environments. Since Fisher took over as the team s head coach in 1995, the Titans are third in the NFL in rushing yards per road contest, averaging rushing yards per game. Six of Tennessee s top 10 road rushing games in the Fisher era have occured since the start of the 2006 season. Average rushing yards per road game, : Team Avg. per road game 1. Denver Broncos Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings New York Giants Atlanta Falcons Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers Kansas City Chiefs RUSHING SINCE 1995 Running the football has long been a staple of Jeff Fisher clubs. Since the start of the 1995 season, his first full season as head coach, the Titans have ranked consistently in the NFL s Top 10 in rushing yards per game. Most rushing yards per game from : Yds/ Team Att Yds Avg TD Gm 1. Denver Broncos 6,842 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 7,212 29, Kansas City Chiefs 6,493 27, Minnesota Vikings 6,155 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 6,467 27, Tennessee Titans 6,746 27, Atlanta Falcons 6,249 26, San Francisco 49ers 6,222 26, New York Giants 6,482 26, Washington Redskins 6,479 26,

16 FRANCHISE RUSHING RECORD In Week 7 at Kansas City, the Titans set a new franchise single-game rushing record with 332 rushing yards. They tallied 40 carries as a unit and scored four touchdowns on the ground. Running back Chris Johnson led the squad with 168 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries, followed by LenDale White s 149 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Adding to the total were running back Quinton Ganther (11 yards), fullback Ahmard Hall (six yards) and quarterback Kerry Collins (minus-two yards). White capped his day with an 80-yard touchdown run, tying for the thirdlongest run in franchise history. He was the first Titans rusher to score three touchdowns in a game since Eddie George at Cleveland on Dec. 17, The club s rushing output eclipsed the team s previous record of 296 rushing yards, also set against the Chiefs on Nov. 27, The total also was the most rushing yards put up by a road team since the L.A. Raiders rushed for 356 yards at Seattle on Nov. 30, Later in 2008, the Titans rushed for 292 yards in a game at Detroit, giving the team two of its top three all-time rushing performances in one season and three of the top four totals since the start of Below is a list of the top team rushing efforts in franchise history: Date Opp W/L Att Yds Avg TD 1. 10/19/08 at KC W /27/77 KC W /27/08 at Det W /9/07 at Jax W /3/67 Mia W /23/62 at SD W /18/60 LA W /10/61 at NY W /20/78 Mia W SACK PROTECTION The Titans offensive line -- tackles Michael Roos and David Stewart, guards Eugene Amano and Jake Scott, and center Kevin Mawae -- has largely kept opposing defensive players out of the backfield in Through 15 games, the Titans have allowed their opponents a total of nine sacks, which ranks ahead of the Denver Broncos total for first in the NFL. The Titans rank second in the league in sacks per pass play (2.1 percent). At one point this season the Titans went five games without allowing a single sack (9/21 vs. Houston through 10/27 vs. Indianapolis). Fewest sacks allowed in the NFL in 2008: Sacks Team Allowed Yards 1. Tennessee Titans New Orleans Saints Denver Broncos Indianapolis Colts Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles San Diego Chargers Chicago Bears FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED BY TITANS With one game remaining, the Titans are on the verge of setting a club record for fewest sacks allowed. Sacks became an official NFL statistic in Since that time, the lowest sack total the Titans have enjoyed was 21 in Prior to 1982, the lowest total given up by the Titans in a 16-game season (since 1978) was 17 sacks in In 14-game seasons, the lowest sack totals allowed by the team were 11 sacks in 1962 and 14 in Fewest sacks allowed in franchise history*: Sacks Team Games Allowed Yards * Sacks became an official NFL statistic in The team played 14 gameseasons from RD DOWN DEFENSE IN FISHER ERA A defensive trademark of Jeff Fisher s clubs has been success on third down. Since the start of the 1995 season, his first full season as head coach, his defense is second in the NFL in opponents third down success rate at 35.6 percent. Best defenses on third down, : Team Opponents 3rd Down Pct. 1. Philadelphia Eagles Tennessee Titans Baltimore Ravens Green Bay Packers Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36.0 In 2008, the Titans are allowing a 33.5 percent conversion rate on third down, which ranks fourth in the league. Top-ranked defenses on third down in 2008: Team Converted Attempts Pct. 1. Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens Tennessee Titans Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Washington Redskins Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills The Titans have allowed a league-low nine sacks this season. 16

17 STOPPING THE RUN The Titans have been the fourth best team in the NFL in defending the run since the start of the 1995 season, Jeff Fisher s first full year as a head coach. Their opponents have averaged just 99.4 rushing yards per game in that period of time. Fewest rushing yards per game by opponents, : Team Opponents rush yards/game 1. Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens San Diego Chargers Tennessee Titans San Francisco 49ers When the Titans do not allow an individual 100-yard rusher, their chances of success increase dramatically. Since the start of the 1995 season, the Titans have allowed yard rushing performances by an opponent. In those games, they are 9-30 (.231). In games they do not allow a 100-yard rusher, they are (.641). The Titans have had the most success stopping the run at home. The Titans have only allowed yard rushers (Edgerrin James, Larry Johnson, Fred Taylor, Domanick Davis, Shaun Alexander, Julius Jones, Wali Lundy, Maurice Jones-Drew, LaDainian Tomlinson and Steve Slaton) in 80 regular season games at LP Field ( ). OPPONENT SINGLE-GAME RUSHING This season the Titans have recorded two of their top 10 games in the last 10 seasons in terms of opponent rushing totals. In their Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars (9/7), the Titans defense allowed only 33 rushing yards, the lowest rushing total allowed in the NFL on Kickoff Weekend. Also representing the fifth-fewest rushing yards by the Jaguars offense in team history, it was at the time the ninth-lowest total allowed in a game by the franchise in the Titans era (1999-present). Then, in Week 13 at Detroit (11/27), the Titans limited the Lions to 14 carries for 23 yards, which tied (9/21/03 vs. N.O.) for the second-lowest opponent total in the last 10 years. Since 1970, the Titans have allowed fewer than 23 rushing yards on only four occasions. Fewest rushing yards allowed in a game by the Titans, : Date Opp Att Yds Avg Lg TD 1. 09/18/05 Bal /27/08 Det /21/03 NO /14/01 TB /01/00 NYG /23/03 Atl /29/02 Hou /14/07 TB /16/01 GB /07/08 Jax RED ZONE EFFICIENCY The Titans are ranked fourth in the NFL in red zone efficiency. They have scored 28 touchdowns in 45 trips inside their opponents 20-yard line. However, they are tied for second in overall scoring percentage inside the 20, capitalizing on 42 of 45 chances (93.3 percent). That includes final possessions in consecutive games against Detroit (11/27) and Cleveland (12/7) in which the Titans drove inside the 20 in the final minute of play with a comfortable lead and either knelt on the ball or turned it over on downs. Running back LenDale White has led the way. He has scored 14 of his 15 touchdowns this season on carries of six or fewer yards. NFL red zone efficiency leaders in 2008 (ranked by touchdown pct.): Team Poss Pts TD TD% FG Score Score% 1. Indianapolis Carolina Dallas Tennessee Green Bay New Orleans TIME OF POSSESSION Winning the time-of-possession battle is a staple of Jeff Fisher clubs. Since the start of the 1999 season, the Titans have successfully controlled the ball for longer than their opponents in 102 of 159 regular season games (64.2 percent). When they do so, they win more than two-thirds of their games. They are (.686) in regular season games when they win time of possession versus (.474) when they do not during that time span. From the start of the 1995 season through the end of the 2007 season, the Titans ranked third in the NFL in average time of possession at 31:39. They trailed only the Pittsburgh Steelers (31:57) and Denver Broncos (31:41). In 2008, the Titans rank 19th in the NFL with a 29:39 average time of possession. Tennessee s average time of possession and NFL rank, : Season Avg. TOP (Rank) Season Avg. TOP (Rank) :12 (2) :47 (1t) :02 (3) :52 (2t) :27 (7) :40 (5) :41 (9) :13 (9) :30 (8) :17 (32) :47 (1) :38 (4) :29 (5) :39 (19) TITANS & TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL In 2008, the Titans rank at the top of the NFL with a plus-14 turnover ratio, having recorded 31 takeaways and 17 turnovers. Since 1995, the Titans have had an even turnover ratio or better in nine of 13 full seasons. In that time, the Titans have not finished below.500 in any of the five seasons with a positive turnover differential. Titans turnovers and takeaways since 1995: Season Takeaways Turnovers Differential 1995 (7-9) (8-8) (8-8) (8-8) (13-3) (13-3) (7-9) (11-5) (12-4) (5-11) (4-12) (8-8) (10-6) (13-2) Within individual games, the Titans forturnes have turned dramatically upon forcing turnovers. In the last five seasons ( ), the Titans have not lost a game in which they had a plus-two or greater turnover margin. Record by turnover differential in Titans games since 2004: Turnover Record In Last Five Seasons Five-Year Differential Totals -4 or more or more

18 TURNOVER MARGIN IN 2008 The Titans are tied for the NFL lead after Week 16 in turnover differential. They have 20 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries to give them 31 takeaways. Meanwhile, they have committed 17 turnovers to give them a ratio of plus-14, which is tied with the differential of the Miami Dolphins. The Titans have finished with a negative turnover differential in only two games this season (12/7 vs. Cle., 12/14 at Hou.). NFL leaders in turnover margin: Takeaways Giveaways Team Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff 1. Miami Tennessee Baltimore Indianapolis N.Y. Giants Cleveland Kansas City Green Bay Chicago Carolina Tampa Bay TITANS PLAY IT CLOSE Playing in tightly-contested games is not a recent phenomenon to the Titans. Fisher s clubs have played a minimum of five games decided by seven points or less in each of his 13 full seasons as head coach, including 2007, when the club was 6-3 in games decided by seven points or less and 2-2 in games decided by three points or less. In 2008, the Titans are 4-1 in games decided by seven points or less and 2-1 in games decided by three points or less. Win-loss records by the Titans in close games since 1995 (regular season): Final Score is by... Year 1 pt 3 or fewer 7 or fewer Totals FEWEST ROAD MILES IN 2008 While the 2008 Titans schedule ranks among the 10 most difficult in the NFL in terms of opponents 2007 winning percentage, the Titans are scheduled to have the third-lightest travel schedule in the NFL this year. Including the preseason and regular season, the Titans will travel a total of 8,508 miles to road games in That trails only the Cleveland Browns (6,416 miles) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7,288) for the least amont of travel among the 32 NFL clubs. By comparison, Seattle travels the most in 2008, trekking 34,766 miles. Miles traveled by NFL teams in 2008 (air, rail and ground miles during preseason and regular season): Team (Top 5) Miles Team (Bottom 5) Miles 1. Seattle Seahawks 34, Chicago Bears 10, Oakland Raiders 34, Cincinnati Bengals 8, San Diego 33, Tennessee Titans 8, San Francisco 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New England 29, Cleveland Browns 6,416 TITANS AND THE AFC SOUTH The Titans enter this week s game having clinched the AFC South title. They are 4-1 within the division thus far in 2008, having defeated every team in the division at least once. Their only loss has been to the Houston Texans on Dec. 14. The Titans began the season with an opening-day win over the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 3, they defeated the Texans, and in Week 8, they outlasted the Indianapolis Colts. Their first road game within the division came in Week 11, and they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since the start of the 2006 season, the Titans now have a division-best record of 12-5 against teams from the AFC South. They were 4-2 in both 2006 and Regular Season AFC South Standings: Last 3 Years ( 06-08) Team W L Pct vs. Div. vs. Division *-Tennessee y-indianapolis Houston Jacksonville SOUTH JEFF FISHER S DIVISIONAL RECORD In nine of his first 14 full seasons as Titans head coach, including 2008, Jeff Fisher has led the team to a winning record within the division. The 2006 season marked a return to the team s divisional success after a pair of down years in 2004 and The Titans matched their 2006 divisional record with a 4-2 record in From , the Titans were above.500 in the division for five of six seasons. Below is a year-by-year list of Jeff Fisher s divisional records. The team played in the AFC Central during his tenure from and in the newlycreated AFC South from 2002-present. Titans year-by-year record within their division under Head Coach Jeff Fisher (AFC Central, ; AFC South, ): Season Divisional Record 1994* Totals (.596) * Interim head coach for final six games of

19 PLAYING THE NFC With their win at Detroit on Nov. 27, the Titans completed a season sweep of the NFC North. On Sept. 28, they won at home against the Minnesota Vikings, and on Nov. 2 they defeated the Green Bay Packers in overtime. They traveled to Chicago on Nov. 9 and earned a victory and concluded their games against the NFC North with a victory over the Lions. Since the NFL realigned its divisions in 2002, the Titans have a 19-9 record against the NFC. With one exception, they have gone.500 against the NFC in every campaign since 2002 (1-3 in 2005). Jeff Fisher s all-time regular season record against the NFC is 37-25, including a mark at home and record on the road. Tennessee s results vs. current NFC divisions since 2002 realignment: Year vs. Division Record 2008 NFC North NFC South NFC East NFC West NFC North NFC South NFC East 2-2 Total SELLOUTS AND COUNTING The Nov. 2 game against the Green Bay Packers marked the Titans 100th consecutive sellout at LP Field. Since the stadium opened in 1999, the Titans have played 20 preseason games, 80 regular season games and three playoff contests at LP Field, all of which were sold out. In the regular season, the Titans are (.650) at LP Field. They are 2-1 (.667) in the postseason and 13-7 (.650) in the preseason. The Titans at LP Field (1999-present): Games Total Record Pct. Preseason Regular Season Postseason SACKS AT LP FIELD The Titans have been one of the league s most successful home teams in getting to opposing quarterbacks since LP Field opened in That season also was the first season the Titans defensive line was coached by Jim Washburn. In that time, they rank second in the NFL behind only the Baltimore Ravens (232) with 224 sacks in home contests. The Titans have totaled 26 sacks in their eight games at LP Field this season. They tallied seven sacks in the opener against Jacksonville, three in Week 3 against Houston, four in Week 4 against Minnesota, four in Week 9 against Green Bay, two in Week 12 against the New York Jets, one in Week 14 against Cleveland and five in Week 16 against Pittsburgh. Most sacks in homes games since LP Field opened in 1999: Sacks in Team Home Games 1. Baltimore Ravens Tennessee Titans Miami Dolphins Seattle Seahawks Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Rams Indianapolis Colts Atlanta Falcons 201 New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers 200 TITANS NAME FIVE CAPTAINS Prior to their Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Titans voted on five captains for the 2008 season. The five players to receive the honor were quarterback Vince Young, center Kevin Mawae, defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, linebacker Keith Bulluck and punter Craig Hentrich. It was the second consecutive season for each of the players to be named captain. This is the second year of the NFL s renewed emphasis on seasonlong team captains on offense, defense and special teams through the team captain leadership program, which was created in 2007 by the league and the NFL s Player Advisory Council. Elected captains wear a C on the upper right chest of their jerseys. Their role is to serve as a link between players, coaches and management to help foster cohesion within teams Titans Team Captains: QB Vince Young (second year as offensive captain, third NFL season) C Kevin Mawae (second year as offensive captain, 15th NFL season) LB Keith Bulluck (second year as defensive captain, ninth NFL season) DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (second year as defensive captain, eighth NFL season) P Craig Hentrich (second year as special teams captain, 15th NFL season) NEXT YEAR S OPPONENTS The Titans now know 15 of their 16 opponents for the 2009 regular season. In addition to home and away games against teams from the AFC South, the Titans will face each team from the AFC East and each team from the NFC West. Additionally, every team has two conference games scheduled based on order of finish within its respective division. The Titans finished first this year in the AFC South, giving them a home game against a team from the AFC West and a road contest against a team from the AFC North. From the West, they will play either the San Diego Chargers or Denver Broncos, and from the North, they will play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tennessee s home schedule includes the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and the winner of this week s Chargers-Broncos game. On the road, the Titans will face Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, the New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and the Steelers. Preseason opponents as well as dates and times of regular season games are typically announced by the NFL in March or April Titans Opponents: HOME Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Arizona Cardinals St. Louis Rams Denver Broncos or San Diego Chargers* AWAY Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots New York Jets San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Pittsburgh Steelers* * AFC West and AFC North opponents based on order of divisional finish in The Titans will play the winner of this week s Chargers-Broncos game. 19

20 SIX TITANS CHOSEN FOR PRO BOWL On Dec. 16, six Tennessee Titans players were named to the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl: cornerback Cortland Finnegan, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, safety Chris Hope, running back Chris Johnson, center Kevin Mawae and tackle Michael Roos. Finnegan, Haynesworth and Mawae were named as starters. The Pro Bowl will be played Feb. 8, 2009 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Each year, NFL coaches, players and fans vote upon players to be elected to AFC and NFL Pro Bowl teams. Last season, Tennessee was represented by three players, including Rob Bironas, Haynesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch. Tennessee s six selections this year mark the most Pro Bowlers in a season since 2000, when nine Titans earned the honor. It is the eighth time since 1970 that the franchise has had six or more Pro Bowl players. Since moving the franchise to Tennessee in 1997, the Titans organization has been represented by 40 Pro Bowl selections. Titans selected to the Pro Bowl: Career Pro Bowl Player Pos Selections Cortland Finnegan* CB 1 Albert Haynesworth* DT 2 Chris Hope S 1 Chris Johnson RB 1 Kevin Mawae* C 7 Michael Roos T 1 Titans Pro Bowl notes: This is the first Pro Bowl selection for Finnegan, Hope, Roos and Johnson. Haynesworth was selected as a starter for the second consecutive season. Johnson becomes the second franchise running back to be named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, joining Earl Campbell (1978). Although he is a seven-time Pro Bowler, Mawae was named to the team for the first time as a member of the Titans and first time since TITANS HONOR ROLL Honors received by the Titans in 2008: HEAD COACH JEFF FISHER Motorola NFL Coach of the Week - Week 8 (vs. Indianapolis) Midseason Coach of the Year (Pro Football Weekly; Chicago Tribune - Pompei; Sportsline.com - Judge; Sporting News - Breer and Iyer; ESPN.com/Scouts Inc.; NBC.com - Curran; Foxsports.com - Schrager; Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold) LB KEITH BULLUCK AFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Week 2 (at Cincinnati) CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 1 (vs. Jacksonville) Midseason All-Pro Team (Pro Football Weekly) Pro Bowl starter DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH AFC Defensive Player of the Month - September Midseason Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (SI.com - Banks; Sportsline.com - Judge; Sporting News - Breer, Dillon, Greenberg and Iyer; ESPN.com/Scouts Inc.; Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold) Midseason All-Pro Team (Pro Football Weekly) Pro Bowl starter P CRAIG HENTRICH AFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Week 10 (at Chicago) S CHRIS HOPE AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 8 (vs. Indianapolis) Pro Bowl selection Ed Block Courage Award RB CHRIS JOHNSON Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week - Week 7 (at Kansas City); Week 9 (vs. Green Bay) NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month - September Midseason Rookie of the Year (Chicago Tribune - Pompei; Sporting News - Dillon and Iyer; Scripps/Rocky Mountain News - Legwold) Midseason All-Rookie Team (USA Today - Zucker; NFL.com - Brandt) Pro Bowl selection C KEVIN MAWAE Pro Bowl starter T MICHAEL ROOS Midseason All-Pro Team (Pro Football Weekly) Pro Bowl selection LB DAVID THORNTON Titans Walter Payton Man of the Year TITANS BY THE NUMBERS 1 Previous season since the 1970 merger in which the Titans claimed the AFC s top playoff seed (2000) 9 Division titles in team history, including the AFC South crown in Consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles by linebacker Keith Bulluck 11 Teams since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, including the 2008 Titans, that have started a season with a 10-0 record 10.9 Tennessee s NFL-leading average point differential in Points allowed by the Titans per game in 2008, ranked first in the NFL 133 Career wins by Jeff Fisher, who earlier this season surpassed Mike Ditka for 22nd place in NFL history among head coaches 10 Out of 14 seasons, including 2008, in which Jeff Fisher s clubs have compiled a.500 or better record +14 Titans turnover ratio in 2008, which is tied for the NFL lead 1,488 Yards from scrimmage in 2008 by rookie running back Chris Johnson, who is third in the AFC and seventh in the NFL 9 Sacks allowed by the Titans in 2008, which is the lowest total in the NFL 15 Touchdowns in 2008 by Titans running back LenDale White, who is tied for third in the NFL 7 Interceptions in 2008 by Michael Griffin, who is in a three-way tie for first place in the NFL (Reed, Polamalu) 20

21 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 Munchak took over as offensive line coach have the Titans not finished the season ranked in the top 10 in any of the three categories. This year s starters on the offensive line are left tackle Michael Roos, left guard Eugene Amano, center Kevin Mawae, right guard Jake Scott and right tackle David Stewart. Among the starters, only Scott is new to the group in In 2007, the same offensive linemen that started the majority of the games were the primary starters the previous season in 2006 (Roos, Jacob Bell, Mawae, Benji Olson and Stewart). It was the first time in Munchak s tenure that the same offensive line carried over from one season to the next. The line helped the team generate the fifth best rushing offense in the NFL at yards per game during They helped running back LenDale White register his first career 1,000-yard season (1,110) in his second NFL season. The Titans also finished 14th in the league with 30 allowed sacks. During the 2006 offseason, the Titans signed Mawae, a six-time Pro Bowler, as an unrestricted free agent. Mawae spent the previous eight seasons with the New York Jets after playing his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. With White reaching the 1,000-yard mark in 2007, Mawae now has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in 11 of his 14 NFL seasons. During his Jets career, the 6-foot-4, 289-pound center helped Jets running backs to yard games and paved the way for Curtis Martin to become the TITANS OFFENSIVE LINE PRODUCTION LT Michael Roos LG Eugene Amano C Kevin Mawae RG Jake Scott RT David Stewart NFL's fourth all-time leading rusher. The Titans turned to free agency to fill their right guard spot in 2008, signing Jake Scott from the Indianapolis Colts. Scott started 55 consecutive games from to end his career with the Colts. Amano has been an important contributor since his rookie year in 2004, backing up all three interior line positions. The former seventh-round pick received a contract extension in 2007 and is now in his first season as a fulltime starter. The starters on the outside are Roos and Stewart, bookend tackles who both were drafted in 2005 and received contract extensions during the 2008 offseason. Roos, a former second-round pick from Eastern Washington, started 15 games as a rookie at right tackle and every game since then on the left side. Stewart, a former fourth-rounder, has not missed a start since entering the lineup in The chart below details the team s regular starters on the offensive line since 1997, the year Munchak took the reigns as the team s offensive line coach, and the results the line helped produce. Offensive line starters and production since 1997, Mike Munchak s first season as offensive line coach: Sacked Rush Yds Rush Avg Year LT LG C RG RT (Rank) (Rank) (Rank) 2008 M. Roos E. Amano K. Mawae J. Scott D. Stewart 9 (1) 141.1/gm (6) 4.3 (11) 2007 M. Roos J. Bell K. Mawae B. Olson D. Stewart 30 (14) 2,109 (5) 3.9 (21) 2006 M. Roos J. Bell K. Mawae B. Olson D. Stewart 29 (T-10) 2,214 (5) 4.7 (7) 2005 B. Hopkins Z. Piller J. Hartwig B. Olson M. Roos 31 (T-10) 1,525 (23) 3.8 (20) 2004 B. Hopkins J. Bell J. Hartwig B. Olson F. Miller 44 (T-23) 1,871 (14) 4.5 (7) 2003 B. Hopkins Z. Piller J. Hartwig B. Olson F. Miller 25 (T-6) 1,623 (26) 3.3 (31) 2002 B. Hopkins Z. Piller G. DiNapoli B. Olson F. Miller 21 (2) 1,952 (11) 3.8 (26) 2001 B. Hopkins Z. Piller B. Matthews B. Olson F. Miller 43 (21) 1,794 (12) 3.8 (23) 2000 B. Hopkins B. Matthews K. Long B. Olson F. Miller 27 (4) 2,084 (7) 3.8 (24) 1999 B. Hopkins B. Matthews K. Long B. Olson J. Runyan 25 (3) 1,811 (13) 3.9 (17) 1998 B. Hopkins B. Matthews M. Stepnoski J. Layman J. Runyan 35 (T-10) 1,970 (9) 2,414 (3) 1997 B. Hopkins B. Matthews M. Stepnoski K. Donnalley J. Runyan 32 (T-5) 2,414 (3) 4.5 (4) MAWAE LEADS O-LINEMEN Seven-time Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae is in his 15th NFL season and third campaign with the Titans. He joined the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in 2006 after four seasons to begin his career with the Seattle Seahawks ( ) and then eight seasons with New York Jets ( ). Mawae is highly ranked among current NFL players in games played. Among current Tennessee Titans, he trails only punter Craig Hentrich for most NFL games played. Among all current NFL offensive linemen, Mawae ranks first in total number of regular season games played. Most career regular season games by active NFL offensive linemen: Current Career Pos./Name Team Games 1. C Kevin Mawae Tennessee T Wayne Gandy Atlanta G Chris Gray* Seattle T Jon Runyan Philadelphia C Andy McCollum Detroit C Tom Nalen* Denver 194 T Willie Anderson Baltimore 194 * Currently on team s injured reserve list ROOS EARNS FIRST PRO BOWL BERTH Titans left tackle Michael Roos was named to his first career Pro Bowl on Dec. 16. Roos, a former second-round pick out of Eastern Washington, started 15 games as a rookie at right tackle in 2005 and every game since then on the left side. He is a part of an offensive line that opened holes for Titans rushers to gain a franchise-record 332 yards at Kansas City on Oct. 19. Prior to the 2008 season, Roos fourth NFL campaign, he was rewarded by the Titans with a long-term contract extension. Roos is the first franchise left tackle to be named to the Pro Bowl since Brad Hopkins in

22 QB KERRY COLLINS Fourteen-year veteran quarterback Kerry Collins is in his third season with the Titans. During the 2007 regular season, Collins appeared in six games with one start. He totaled 82 passing attempts, 50 completions for 531 yards and did not pass for a touchdown or an interception. Prior to joining the Titans, Collins played 11 previous seasons with the Carolina Panthers ( ), New Orleans Saints (1998), New York Giants ( ) and Oakland Raiders ( ). He has led his teams to the playoffs three times as a starter, including an appearance in the NFC Championship Game following the 1996 season with the Panthers and a Super Bowl appearance following the 2000 season with the Giants. In his 2000 campaign with the Giants, he reached 3,000 passing yards for the first time in his career and the first of six consecutive seasons reaching the mark. In 2002, while still with the Giants, he enjoyed the most prolific season by a quarterback in franchise history. He set a team record, was first in the NFC and was fourth in the NFL with 4,073 passing yards, surpassing Phil Simms 1984 team record of 4,044 yards. Collins was originally selected by the Panthers out of Penn State with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft. He was named to his first Pro Bowl following the 1996 season. Collins 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), he became the first quarterback in 2008 (through 15 games) to post a 100 or better passer rating (102.1) against Pittsburgh by completing 20 of 29 passes for 216 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He completed a 34-yard touchdown pass to Justin Gage. At Houston (12/14), he completed 15 of 33 passes for 181 yards. Against Cleveland (12/7), he recorded the 50 th multi-touchdown game of his career, completing a 28-yard touchdown to Ahmard Hall and a nineyard touchdown to Justin Gage in his 175th career regular season game. He was 14-of-23 for 155 yards in the win. At Detroit (11/27), he completed 11 of 18 passes for 127 yards. In the second quarter, he recorded his 3,106 th career completion to pass Dave Krieg (3,105 completions) for 11 th place in NFL history. Against the New York Jets (11/23), he completed 21 of 39 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown. He threw a six-yard strike to fullback Ahmard Hall for Hall s first career touchdown. At Jacksonville (11/16), he completed three touchdown passes for the 21st time in his NFL career and his first since playing for the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 31, 2005 against the New York Giants. His game totals included 23 attempts, 13 completions, 230 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of In the second half, he helped erase a 14-3 deficit with touchdown passes of 13 yards to Brandon Jones, 56 yards to Justin Gage and 38 yards to Gage. At Chicago (11/9), he attempted 41 passes and set personal highs in a Titans uniform in completions (30), yards (289), touchdowns (two) and passer rating (108.7). At one point, he completed 12 consecutive passes from the second quarter to the third quarter. His touchdown passes were 10 yards to Bo Scaife and 12 yards to Justin Gage. He won his ninth consecutive game as a starter for the Titans. Against Green Bay (11/2), he helped lead the Titans to a overtime win. The team s drive in overtime was the 29th time in his career he led his team to a game-winning score in the fourth quarter or overtime. He completed 18 of 37 passes for 180 yards and also rushed for eight yards and a first down. Against Indianapolis (10/27), he completed 24 of 37 passes for 193 yards and no interceptions. He did not take a sack for the fifth consecutive game. Trailing 14-6 in the second half, he led the team on four consecutive scoring drives to pull away with a victory. At Kansas City (10/19), he completed 11 of 18 passes for 123 yards and no interceptions. In the first quarter, he passed Jim Kelly (35,467 career passing yards) for 14 th place on the NFL s all-time passing yards list with a 10-yard pass to tight end Alge Crumpler. At Baltimore (10/5), he rallied the Titans from a 10-3 deficit in the fourth quarter for a victory. He completed 17 of 32 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown. With 1:56 on the clock, he found Alge Crumpler for the game-winning 11-yard touchdown strike, capping an 80-yard drive in which he was six-of-10 for 62 yards. Against Minnesota (9/28), he completed 18 of 35 attempts for 199 yards with no interceptions in a victory. Against Houston (9/21), became the 15th player in NFL history to reach 35,000 passing yards in a victory. He completed 13 of 25 passes for one touchdown, a nine-yard pass to Bo Scaife. He also rushed for 30 yards on three attempts, tying for the third-highest rushing total of his career and his most since Nov. 29, 1998 (at Miami). At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded his 150th career start and his first since Oct. 21, He led the team to a 24-7 victory in a game with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. He completed 14 of 21 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown (98.9 rating), delivering an 11-yard touchdown pass to Justin Gage. In the game, he surpassed Jim Everett (34,837 yards) for 15th place on the NFL s all-time passing yards list. Against Jacksonville (9/7), Collins came off the bench for an injured Vince Young (knee) and completed each of two pass attempts for 65 yards, including a 44-yard pass to Bo Scaife. His passing attempts came on what would be the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. COLLINS 3RD IN ACTIVE PASSING YDS Among active NFL quarterbacks, Titans quarterback Kerry Collins ranks third in career passing yards behind only Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. Passing yards leaders among active NFL quarterbacks: Player Att Cmp Pct. Yds TD Int 1. Brett Favre 9,240 5, , Peyton Manning 5,953 3, , Kerry Collins 5,667 3, , Mark Brunell 4,594 2, , Donovan McNabb 4,282 2, , Brad Johnson 4,326 2, , Trent Green 3,740 2, , Kurt Warner 3,527 2, , COLLINS CAREER RECORD WHEN... Career Career Overall When Collins Reg Season Playoffs Career Starts at quarterback Starts vs. division opponents Passes for 300 or more yards Completes one or more TD passes Completes two or more TD passes Completes three or more TD passes Starts and passes for no interceptions Has a passer rating of 80.0 or greater Has a passer rating of 90.0 or greater Has a passer rating of or greater

23 COLLINS CRACKS TOP 15 In Week 2 at Cincinnati, Titans quarterback Kerry Collins moved past Jim Everett (34,837 yards) for 15th place on the NFL s all-time passing yards list. In Week 7 at Kansas City, he surpassed Jim Kelly (35,467) for 14th place on the list. Additionally, Collins now ranks 10th in NFL history in career attempts and 11th in completions. NFL s all-time passing yards leaders: Career Pass Player Yds 1. Brett Favre 64, Dan Marino 61, John Elway 51, Warren Moon 49, Fran Tarkenton 47, Vinny Testaverde 46, Peyton Manning 45, Drew Bledsoe 44, Dan Fouts 43, Joe Montana 40,551 Career Pass Player Yds 11. Johnny Unitas 40, Dave Krieg 38, Boomer Esiason 37, Kerry Collins 37, Jim Kelly 35, Jim Everett 34, Jim Hart 34, Steve DeBerg 34, John Hadl 33, Phil Simms 33, INTERCEPTION PERCENTAGE Titans quarterback Kerry Collins ranks fourth in the NFL in 2008 with a 1.7 interception percentage, the lowest number in his 14-year career. Lowest percentage of passes intercepted in 2008 (minimum 224 attempts per 16 games): Player Team Att Int Int% 1. Jason Campbell Was Jeff Garcia TB Chad Pennington Mia Kerry Collins Ten Donovan McNabb Phi JaMarcus Russell Oak David Garrard Jac Matt Cassel NE Eli Manning NYG Matt Ryan Atl NFL s all-time pass completions leaders: Career Pass Player Completions 1. Brett Favre 5, Dan Marino 4, John Elway 4, Warren Moon 3, Drew Bledsoe 3, Peyton Manning 3, Vinny Testaverde 3, Fran Tarkenton 3, Joe Montana 3, Dan Fouts 3,297 Career Pass Player Completions 11. Kerry Collins 3, Dave Krieg 3, Boomer Esiason 2, Troy Aikman 2, Steve DeBerg 2, Jim Kelly 2, Jim Everett 2, Johnny Unitas 2, Mark Brunell 2, Steve McNair 2,733 Collins Career Regular Season Statistics: Passing Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate 1995 Car , t Car , Car , t Car/NO , t NYG , t NYG , NYG , NYG , t NYG , t Oak , Oak , Ten Ten Ten t Totals ,667 3, , t 313 2, Collins Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Passing Date Opp Res Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate 12/03/95 Ind W /14/99 Ind Did Not Play W t L Did Not Play 12/03/06 Ind Did Not Play 09/16/07 Ind Did Not Play W /27/08 Ind W Totals 5/ , t

24 KERRY COLLINS GAME-WINNING PERFORMANCES In his 14-year NFL career, quarterback Kerry Collins has engineered 29 career game-winning performances in the fourth quarter or overtime. Of those performances, 16 have occured with the winning score happening in overtime or with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. As a member of the Titans, Collins has engineered game-winning drives on five occasions: at Houston (10/21/07), at Indianapolis (12/30/07),at Baltimore (10/5/08), against Indianapolis (10/27/08) and against Green Bay (11/2/08). Nine of Collins last 11 game-winning performances have come on the road. Games in which Collins has led his team to victory after a fourth-quarter deficit or tie: Score with Time Remaining Collins Statistics* Date/Opp. In Regulation Att Cmp Yds TD INT Rating Go-Ahead Scoring Play Final Score 11/2/08 vs. Green Bay : yard FG by Rob Bironas OT 10/27/08 vs. Indianapolis : yard FG by Rob Bironas /5/08 at Baltimore : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Alge Crumpler /30/07 at Indianapolis : yard FG by Rob Bironas /21/07 at Houston : yard FG by Rob Bironas /20/05 at Washington : yard FG by Sebastian Janikowski /28/04 at Denver : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Jerry Porter /7/04 at Carolina : yard FG by Sebastian Janikowski /2/03 at N.Y. Jets : yard FG by Brett Conway OT 10/26/03 at Minnesota : yard TD run by Tiki Barber /21/03 at Washington : yard FG by Matt Bryant OT 12/28/02 vs. Philadelphia : yard FG by Matt Bryant 10-7 OT 11/17/02 vs. Washington : yard FG by Matt Bryant /10/02 at Minnesota : yard TD run by Tiki Barber /6/02 at Dallas : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Marcellus Rivers /22/02 vs. Seattle : yard FG by Matt Bryant /23/01 vs. Seattle : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Ike Hilliard /15/01 vs. Arizona : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Amani Toomer /4/01 vs. Dallas : yard FG by Morten Anderson OT 10/7/01 vs. Washington : yard TDpass from Kerry Collins to Daniel Campbell /23/00 vs. Jacksonville : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Ike Hilliard /17/00 at Dallas : yard TD run by Tiki Barber /15/00 vs. Dallas : yard TD run by Ron Dayne /12/99 at Buffalo : yard FG by Cary Blanchard /3/99 vs. Philadelphia : yard FG by Brad Daluiso /8/96 at New Orleans : yard FG by John Kasay /17/95 vs. Atlanta : yard TD pass from Kerry Collins to Willie Green /3/95 vs. Indianapolis : yard FG by John Kasay /29/95 at New England : yard FG by John Kasay OT * - Statistics are from the time noted until the end of the game. Underline - Game-winning score came in overtime or with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. KERRY COLLINS TOUCHDOWN TARGETS Against the New York Jets (11/23), Ahmard Hall became the 42nd different player on the receiving end of a Kerry Collins touchdown pass. Collins has completed touchdown passes this season to Hall, Bo Scaife, Alge Crumpler, Brandon Jones and Justin Gage. In a 14-year career with the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders and Titans, Collins has passed for 37,394 yards and 186 touchdowns in the regular season. The player with the most touchdown receptions from Collins is Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer, who caught 28 touchdown passes from Collins in the regular season and four in the postseason. Gage has connected with Collins six times for touchdowns, the highest number among current Titans. Recipients of Kerry Collins regular season touchdown passes: Player TDs Amani Toomer 28 Ike Hilliard 23 Jerry Porter 13 Wesley Walls 12 Mark Carrier 9 Randy Moss 8 Justin Gage 6 Willie Green 6 Dan Campbell 5 Ronald Curry 5 Courtney Anderson 4 Ron Dixon 4 Doug Gabriel 4 Joe Jurevicius 4 Muhsin Muhammad 4 Jeremy Shockey 4 Player TDs Tiki Barber 3 Rae Carruth 3 Raghib Ismail 3 Marcellus Rivers 3 Bo Scaife 3 Charles Stackhouse 3 Cam Cleeland 2 Scott Greene 2 Howard Griffith 2 Ahmard Hall 2 Teyo Johnson 2 Doug Jolley 2 LaMont Jordan 2 Pete Metzelaars 2 Pete Mitchell 2 Brian Alford 1 Player TDs Don Beebe 1 Bob Christian 1 Greg Comella 1 Aaron Craver 1 Alge Crumpler 1 Eric Guliford 1 Andre Hastings 1 Anthony Johnson 1 Brandon Jones 1 Alvis Whitted 1 Regular Season Total 186 Collins playoff touchdowns: Player TDs Amani Toomer 4 Ike Hilliard 2 Greg Comella 1 Willie Green 1 Howard Griffith 1 Joe Jurevicius 1 Jeremy Shockey 1 Wesley Walls 1 Playoff Total 12 24

25 Titans quarterback Vince Young is in his third season since being drafted by the Titans with the third overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft. The former Texas Longhorn has 29 NFL regular season starts under his belt and has a record of in those games. His career totals include 761 pass attempts, 434 completions, 4,855 yards and 22 touchdowns. Additionally, he has recorded 951 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground during his career. As a team captain in 2007, he totaled 238 completions on 382 attempts, 2,546 passing yards and nine touchdown passes. He improved his completion percentage from 51.5 as a rookie to 62.3 in Additionally, he rushed 93 times for 395 yards and three touchdowns. His rushing yardage total ranked first in the NFL among quarterbacks. Young s 9-6 record as a starter in 2007 helped the team garner its first playoff berth since In becoming a first-time playoff quarterback, he achieved a few historic benchmarks. As the ninth different franchise quarterback to start a playoff game, he became the youngest of the group at 24 years and 233 days old. Of the 53 NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round between 1983 and 2006, Young became just the 11th from the group to direct his team to the playoffs in his first or second season. He joined Dan Marino, John Elway, Jim Everett, Drew Bledsoe, Peyton Manning, Daunte Culpepper, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Ben Roethlisbeger and Eli Manning. Out of a group of eight first-round quarterbacks selected since 2005, Young and Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell became the first to lead their teams to the playoffs. In 2006, the 6-foot-5, 233-pound signal caller set virtually every rookie passing record for the franchise, including passing totals of 2,199 yards and 12 touchdowns. Additionally, he gained 552 yards on the ground, becoming the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era (1966-present) to rush for 500 yards as a rookie. He scored seven rushing touchdowns, also a first for a rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era. His eight wins as a starter marked the fifth-highest total by a rookie quarterback since 1970 NFL-AFL merger, and he directed a six-game winning streak that was the third-longest by a rookie quarterback since the merger. At the conclusion of the season, he was named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of QUARTERBACK VINCE YOUNG the Year and became the first rookie quarterback since Marino (1983) to make a Pro Bowl roster. Young s 2008 Highlights: Did not play against Cleveland (12/7), at Houston (12/14) and against Pittsburgh (12/21). At Detroit (11/27), completed his only pass for 54 yards. Did not play at Baltimore (10/5), at Kansas City (10/19), against Indianapolis (10/27), against Green Bay (11/2), at Chicago (11/9), at Jacksonville (11/16) and against the New York Jets (11/23). Inactive with a left knee injury at Cincinnati (9/14), against Houston (9/21), and against Minnesota (9/28). Against Jacksonville (9/7), he completed 12 of 22 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury. He passed for a seven-yard touchdown to Chris Johnson in the second quarter. YOUNG S CAREER RECORD WHEN When Young Post 2008 Career Starts at quarterback Starts vs. division opponents Passes for 300 or more yards Completes one or more TD passes Completes two or more TD passes Completes three or more TD passes Passes for one TD and runs for another Passes for two TDs and runs for another Runs for at least one TD Runs for at least two TDs Starts and passes for no interceptions Has a passer rating of 90.0 or greater Has a passer rating of or greater Young s Career Regular Season Statistics: Passing Rushing Year GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD , t , Totals , t 10 Young s Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Passing Rushing Date Opp Res Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD L t 1 12/03/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Did Not Play Totals 4/

26 RB LENDALE WHITE Running back LenDale White is in his third pro season. In 2007, he started every game and led the Titans with 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns on 303 rushing attempts. He added 20 receptions for 114 yards. In reaching the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he became the 10th different player in team history to accomplish the feat. Those 10 players have produced a total of 20 1,000-yard seasons, including a 1,000-yard rusher in 10 of the team s 13 full seasons under Head Coach Jeff Fisher. The former second-round draft pick from USC ranked eighth in the AFC in rushing yards and fourth in the conference with 303 carries in White s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), scored his 15th rushing touchdown of the season on a one-yard run. The score put him in second place in team history for rushing touchdowns in a season. He surpassed Eddie George, who reached the end zone 14 times in White s totals included 48 yards on 15 carries. At Houston (12/14), rushed for 26 yards on eight carries. Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded 24 carries for 99 yards and one touchdown as he and Chris Johnson (136) combined for all of the team s 235 rushing yards. His three-yard touchdown run provided a 14-6 lead in the second quarter. At Detroit (11/27), gained 106 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns. With six- and two-yard touchdown runs, he moved into a tie for third place for most rushing touchdowns scored in a season in franchise history, matching Earl Campbell s 13 touchdown runs in both 1978 and With his seventh 100-yard game, he and Chris Johnson (125) each topped 100 yards for the second time in 2008 (10/19 at K.C.) and the seventh time in team history. At Jacksonville (11/16), rushed for 52 yards on 14 carries. At Chicago (11/9), scored his 11th touchdown of the season, giving the Titans a 21-7 lead in the fourth quarter with a two-yard scoring run. He totaled 14 yards on 10 carries and one reception for six yards in the game. Against Green Bay (11/2), rushed for 77 yards on eight carries, including a long of 54 yards that helped set up a Titans touchdown in the second quarter. It was the second-longest carry of his career. Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded his third multiple-touchdown game of the season, scoring on a pair of one-yard touchdown runs in the second half. He totaled 13 yards on 10 carries in the game. At Kansas City (10/19), had a career rushing day, setting career highs with 149 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. In his sixth career game with 100 or more rushing yards, he helped the team set its all-time singlegame rushing record with 332 total yards on the ground. He scored on carries of six yards in the first quarter and two yards in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, he rumbled 80 yards for a touchdown, tying for the thirdlongest run in franchise history and the longest since Larry Moriarty s 80- LenDale White s career 100-yard games: Date Opp Att. Yds. Avg. Lg TD 10/19/08 at Kansas City t 3 10/28/07 Oakland /9/07 San Diego /27/08 at Detroit /21/07 at Houston /23/07 N.Y. Jets /4/07 Carolina yarder on Sept. 11, It is the longest touchdown run in the NFL through seven weeks of the 2008 season. White became the first Titans running back since Eddie George in 2000 (12/17) to record three rushing touchdowns in the same game. Against Minnesota (9/28), scored his fifth touchdown of the season on a one-yard carry in the second quarter. With a touchdown run in his fourth consecutive game, he tied four other players (Earl Campbell, Alonzo Highsmith, Gary Brown and Eddie George) for the second longest streak in franchise history. White s totals in the game included 11 carries for 13 yards. Against Houston (9/21), recorded a career high with two rushing touchdowns, scoring on two-yard and one-yard carries. He totaled 16 attempts in the game for 49 yards. At Cincinnati (9/14), totaled 59 yards on 18 rushing attempts, including a one-yard touchdown run. It was his ninth career touchdown and second touchdown in as many games. Against Jacksonville (9/7), scored his eighth career touchdown on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter. The touchdown was the game-clinching score in a win. He totaled 40 yards on 15 carries. White s Career Regular Season Statistics: GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD , t Totals , t White s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD L /03/06 Ind* W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind* W Totals 5/ * Did not start MOST RUSHING TDs IN A SEASON On Dec. 21 against Pittsburgh, Titans running back LenDale White scored his 15th rushing touchdown of the season. He surpassed Eddie George for second place on the team s record list for rushing touchdowns in a season. George reached the end zone 14 times on runs in Only Earl Campbell has rushed for more touchdowns in a season in team history, scoring 19 times in Also in 2008, rookie Chris Johnson has cracked the Top 10 with nine rushing touchdowns. Most rushing touchdowns in a season, franchise history: Player Season Rushing TDs 1. Earl Campbell LenDale White Eddie George Earl Campbell Earl Campbell Earl Campbell Eddie George Earl Campbell Mike Rozier Chris Johnson Eddie George Allen Pinkett

27 NFL SCORING LEADERS Titans running back LenDale White has scored 15 rushing touchdowns this season, giving him 90 total points. Among non-kickers, White s scoring total is tied for first place in the AFC and third in the NFL. He also is tied for third in the NFL in rushing touchdowns NFL leading scorers among non-kickers: Player, Team TD Rush Rec Ret 2-pt Pts 1. Williams, Car. (RB) Turner, Atl. (RB) Jacobs, NY-G (RB) Jones, NY-J (RB) White, Ten. (RB) Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) Westbrook, Phi. (RB) P. Thomas, N.O. (RB) Boldin, Ariz (WR) Forte, Chi. (RB) Moss, N.E. (WR) LONGEST RUNS IN TEAM HISTORY LenDale White rumbled 80 yards for a touchdown on Oct. 19 at Kansas City. The touchdown -- his third of the game -- qualified for the thirdlongest touchdown run in franchise history. Among long runs overall, he tied with Larry Moriary (9/11/83 at L.A. Raiders) with the third-longest run in club history behind only Sid Blanks (91 yard-touchdown run vs. N.Y. Jets on 12/13/64) and Earl Campbell (81-yard touchdown run vs. Miami on 11/20/78). Longest rushing attempts in franchise history: Player Date Opp Rush 1. Sid Blanks 12/13/64 N.Y. Jets 91t 2. Earl Campbell 11/20/78 Miami 81t 3. LenDale White 10/19/08 at Kansas City 80t Larry Moriarty 9/11/83 at L.A. Raiders Rob Carpenter 11/27/77 Kansas City 77 GAMES WITH TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS When the Titans set a team rushing record with 332 yards at Kansas City on Oct. 19, they had two players record 100-yard games for the first time since 1977 and only the sixth time in franchise history. Chris Johnson led the way with 168 yards on 18 carries, while LenDale White carried 17 times for 149 yards. Then, on Nov. 27 at Detroit, they duplicated the feat when Johnson gained 125 yards on 16 carries and White posted 106 yards on 23 attempts. Only once before (Woody Campbell and Hoyle Granger in 1967) had two franchise players recorded dual 100-yard games on two separate occasions. The last duo to accomplish the feat once during a season was Rob Carpenter (149 yards) and Ronnie Coleman (101) against the Chiefs on Nov. 27, Games with more than one 100-yard rusher, franchise history: Date/Opp. Players (att-yds) 11/27/08 at Det. Chris Johnson (16-125) and LenDale White (23-106) 10/19/08 at K.C. Chris Johnson (18-168) and LenDale White (17-149) 11/27/77 vs. K.C. Rob Carpenter (14-149) and Ronnie Coleman (15-101) 9/28/75 vs. S.D. Ronnie Coleman (16-112) and Don Hardeman (27-107) 12/3/67 vs. Mia. Woody Campbell (18-141) and Hoyle Granger (25-111) 11/12/67 at Den. Woody Campbell (16-101) and Hoyle Granger (22-142) 12/15/62 at NY Billy Cannon (9-103) and Charlie Tolar (29-107) CONSEC. GAMES WITH RUSHING TD Titans running back LenDale White scored at least one touchdown in the team s first four games this season. He tied for the second-longest rushing touchdown streak in team history. Earl Campbell (1981), Alonzo Highsmith (1989), Gary Brown (1993) and Eddie George (2000) all previously rushed for a touchdown in four consecutive games. Campbell holds the team record with five consecutive games in Most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown, franchise history: Consec. Games Player Year(s) With Rush TD 1. Earl Campbell Earl Campbell Alonzo Highsmith Gary Brown Eddie George LenDale White ROOKIE RB CHRIS JOHNSON Running back Chris Johnson was chosen with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. In his career at East Carolina University, he rushed for 2,982 yards and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2008, he posted the fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with a time of 4.24 seconds. Chris Johnson s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), led the team with 69 yards on 16 carries and scored his ninth rushing touchdown of the season. On a fourth-and-one in the third quarter, he scored on a 21-yard run to give the Titans a lead they would not relinquish. Named to his first Pro Bowl on Dec. 16, becoming the franchise s second rookie running back selected to play in the all-star game and first since Earl Campbell. At Houston (12/14), led the team with 65 yards on 13 carries. Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded his fourth 100-yard game of the season (second consecutive), carrying 19 times for 136 yards and a score. He added a team-high four receptions for 30 yards. With a 17-yard carry in the second quarter, he became the third franchise rookie to reach the 1,000- yard mark. In addition to joining Earl Campbell and Eddie George as the only rookies to accomplish the feat, Johnson became the 11 th different player in team history to reach 1,000. He sealed the victory with a 25-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. At Detroit (11/27), totaled 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. He scored on carries of six yards and 58 yards in the first quarter for his second career multi-touchdown game. The 58-yarder was the secondlongest run of his career (66 at K.C., 10/19/08). With a 14-yard carry in the second quarter, he reached the 100-yard mark for the third time in his career. Johnson passed Rodney Thomas (947 rushing yards in 1995) for third place in franchise history among rookie rushers. Against the New York Jets (11/23), he led the team with 46 rushing yards on 10 carries and added 15 yards on three receptions. With a 24-yard carry in the second quarter, he became the seventh player in franchise history to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards in his rookie season and the first since Eddie George (1,550) in The other rookies to previously accomplish Chris Johnson s career 100-yard games: Date Opp Att. Yds. Avg. Lg TD 10/19/08 at Kansas City t 1 12/7/08 Cleveland /27/08 at Detroit t 2 9/14/08 at Cincinnati

28 the feat were Earl Campbell (1,498), Bill Groman (1,473), Sid Blanks (1,253), Ernest Givins (1,210) and Rodney Thomas (1,151). At Jacksonville (11/16), led the team with 64 yards on 17 rushing attempts and added 24 yards on four receptions. At Chicago (11/9), totaled eight yards on 14 carries and 15 yards on two receptions. Against Green Bay (11/2), led the team with 89 yards on 24 carries, including a three-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of the team s overtime victory. He also led the club with six receptions for 72 yards, giving him 161 yards from scrimmage in the game. Johnson was named Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team with 77 yards on 19 carries, including a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that sealed a victory. At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with 168 yards on 18 carries and scored on a 66-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. In his second career game with 100 or more rushing yards, he helped the team set its all-time single-game rushing record with 332 total yards on the ground. His 168 yards accounted for the 20th-highest total in team history and the secondhighest rushing total by a franchise rookie, trailing only Earl Campbell s 199 yards against Miami on Nov. 20, Johnson was named Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. At Baltimore (10/5), led the team with 44 yards on 18 carries and added two receptions for four yards. Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September In the first four games of his career, he totaled 402 yards from scrimmage and 337 rushing yards. He crossed the goal line three times in September, including two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded the first and second rushing touchdown of his career. He led the team with 61 yards on 17 rushing attempts (long of nine) and added three receptions for 14 yards. He scored on a one-yard run in the first quarter and added a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Against Houston (9/21), led the team with 74 yards on 16 rushing attempts (long of 14) and added two receptions for five yards. At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded his first career 100-yard rushing effort in his second NFL game, totaling 109 yards on 19 carries (5.7 avg.). His 51- yard run late in the second quarter led to a touchdown and tied for the team s third-longest run since He additionally had two receptions for 12 yards. Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in NFL debut and totaled 15 carries for a game-high 93 yards. He added 34 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. His 93 rushing yards were the most by a Titans rookie on opening day since Earl Campbell s 137 yards in the 1978 opener (9/3/78 at Atlanta). He scored his first NFL touchdown on a seven-yard pass from Vince Young. Johnson s 2008/Career Regular Season Statistics: GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD , t Johnson s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 10/27/08 Ind W t Totals 1/ t ROOKIE RUSHING GAMES With 168 rushing yards at Kansas City on Oct. 19, running back Chris Johnson recorded the second-highest rushing total by a rookie in franchise history. His single-game total trails only Earl Campbell s 199 yards in a Monday night game against Miami on Nov. 20, Most rushing yards in a single game by a Titans/Oilers rookie: Date Opponent Rookie Yards 1. 11/20/78 vs. Miami Earl Campbell /19/08 at Kansas City Chris Johnson /23/67 at Miami Hoyle Granger /6/96 at Cincinnati Eddie George /27/77 vs. Kansas City Rob Carpenter 149 JOHNSON SECOND IN AFC IN RUSHING Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson currently ranks second in the AFC to Thomas Jones and sixth in the NFL with 1,228 rushing yards. Johnson leads all NFL rookies in LenDale White ranks 11th in the AFC with 748 rushing yards AFC rushing leaders: Player, Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Jones, NY-J 280 1, t *C. Johnson, Ten , t 9 3. *Slaton, Hou , t 8 4. Lynch, Buf , Tomlinson, S.D , t 8 6. Lewis, Cle R. Brown, Mia t L. Johnson, K.C Fargas, Oak L. McClain, Bal t White, Ten t 15 * Rookie AFC SCRIMMAGE YARDS LEADERS Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson currently ranks third in the AFC and seventh in the NFL with 1,488 total yards from scrimmage. He has 1,228 rushing yards and an additional 260 receiving yards AFC Leaders in Yards From Scrimmage: Total Touches Rush Rec Player Yds (Att+Rec) Yards Yards 1. *Slaton, Hou. (RB) 1, , Jones, NY-J (RB) 1, , *C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) 1, , Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) 1, , A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) 1, , Lynch, Buf. (RB) 1, , Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) 1, Marshall, Den. (WR) 1, , Welker, N.E. (WR) 1, , Wayne, Ind. (WR) 1, ,130 * Rookie 1,000 SCRIMMAGE YARDS On Nov. 23 against the New York Jets, Titans running back Chris Johnson became the seventh rookie in the franchise s 49-year history to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards and the first since Eddie George in George, who was named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, became the team s all-time rookie record holder with 1,550 scrimmage yards, which included 1,368 rushing yards and 182 receiving yards. Franchise rookies to reach 1,000 yards from scrimmage: Rookie Rush Rec Yds From Player (Pos) Season Yds Yds Scrimmage 1. Eddie George (RB) , , Earl Campbell (RB) , , Chris Johnson (RB) , , Bill Groman (WR) ,473 1, Sid Blanks (RB) , Ernest Givins (WR) ,062 1, Rodney Thomas (RB) ,151 28

29 FRANCHISE 1,000-YARD BACKS Against Cleveland on Dec. 7, rookie running back Chris Johnson surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark. In doing so, he became the 11th different player in team history to accomplish the feat. Those 11 players have produced a total of 21 1,000-yard seasons. The Titans now have had a 1,000-yard rusher in 11 of the team s 14 full seasons under Head Coach Jeff Fisher, including In the last six full seasons, including 2008, the Titans have had five different running backs record 1,000-yard seasons: George (2003), Chris Brown (2004), Travis Henry (2006), LenDale White (2007) and Johnson (2008). In 2007, White eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. Only Earl Campbell and Eddie George have recorded multiple 1,000- yard seasons for the franchise. All-time Titans/Oilers 1,000-yard running backs: Player Season(s) Charles Tolar 1962 Hoyle Granger 1967 Earl Campbell , 83 Mike Rozier 1988 Lorenzo White 1992 Gary Brown 1993 Eddie George , Chris Brown 2004 Travis Henry 2006 LenDale White 2007 Chris Johnson 2008 FIRST DOWN LEADERS Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson is seventh in the AFC and 13th in the NFL with 65 total first downs. Among rookies he trails only Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton AFC leaders in first downs: Rush Pass Total Player 1st Downs 1st Downs 1st Downs 1. Jones, NY-J (RB) A. Johnson, Hou. (WR) Jones-Drew, Jac. (RB) Lynch, Buf. (RB) *Slaton, Hou. (RB) Tomlinson, S.D. (RB) *C. Johnson, Ten. (RB) Gonzalez, K.C. (TE) Wayne, Ind. (WR) Marshall, Den. (WR) * Rookie FRANCHISE ROOKIE RUSHING Running back Chris Johnson leads the Titans and ranks second in the AFC with 1,228 rushing yards this season. He ranks first among all rookie rushers in the NFL. Johnson now has cracked the franchise s top three in rushing yards by a rookie. He currently ranks behind Earl Campbell, who set the team rookie rushing record with 1,450 yards in 1978, and Eddie George, who accumulated 1,368 rushing yards in Most rushing yards by a Titans/Oilers rookie: Player Season* Yards 1. Earl Campbell , Eddie George , Chris Johnson , Rodney Thomas Sid Blanks Rob Carpenter Don Hardeman Billy Cannon Dave Smith Vince Young * 14-game seasons from ; 16 games in all other seasons listed TE ALGE CRUMPLER Tight end Alge Crumpler is in his first season with the Titans and eighth NFL campaign. The four-time Pro Bowler signed with the Titans as a free agent during the 2008 offseason after spending his first seven years with the Atlanta Falcons. In Atlanta, he became the franchise s all-time leader among tight ends in career receptions (316) and career touchdown receptions (35). Crumpler s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), posted three receptions for 30 yards. Against Cleveland (12/7), recorded one reception for 20 yards. At Detroit (11/27), recorded two receptions for 22 yards as a member of an offense that posted 456 total yards. At Chicago (11/9), totaled three receptions for 35 yards, including a long of 20. Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded his 100th career start and totaled four receptions for 35 yards. At Kansas City (10/19), posted two receptions for 38 yards, including a 28-yard catch that was his longest in six games with the team. At Baltimore (10/5), scored his first touchdown in a Titans uniform with an 11-yard reception from Kerry Collins that was the game-winning score with 1:56 remaining in the contest. For the game, he totaled two receptions for 15 yards, both on the clinching drive. Against Houston (9/21), recorded two receptions for 26 yards. At Cincinnati (9/14), caught two passes for 16 yards. Against Jacksonville (9/7), made his Titans debut and recorded one reception for four yards. Crumpler s Career Regular Season Statistics: Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2001 Atl t Atl Atl Atl t Atl Atl Atl t Ten Career ,

30 Crumpler s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD L L /22/07 Ind* L /27/08 Ind W Totals 4/ * Played but did not start CRUMPLER FIRST IN AVG. PER REC. Among active NFL tight ends, Titans tight end Alge Crumpler ranks first in average yards per reception (minimum 200 receptions). He has a 13.1-yard average, leading names such as Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark and Tony Gonzalez. Highest Average Yards Per Reception Among Active Tight Ends (minimum 200 career receptions): Player Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Alge Crumpler 340 4, Antonio Gates 397 5, t Marcus Pollard 349 4, t Dallas Clark 250 3, t Tony Gonzalez , t Jason Witten 422 4, Todd Heap 371 4, Desmond Clark 298 3, Kellen Winslow 219 2, Jeremy Shockey 421 4, TE BO SCAIFE Tight end Bo Scaife is in his fourth season with the Titans. The former sixth-round draft choice from the University of Texas led the team s tight ends in receiving in each of the past two seasons. In 2007, he set a then-career high with 46 receptions for 421 yards, ranking eighth in the AFC (14th in NFL) in receptions among tight ends. Scaife s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), totaled 26 yards on four receptions. At Houston (12/14), recorded three receptions for 11 yards. Against Cleveland (12/7), posted two receptions for 19 yards. At Detroit (11/27), recorded one reception for eight yards as a member of an offense that posted 456 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), totaled three receptions for 40 yards. His 15-yard reception in the fourth quarter gave him 47 receptions in 2008, exceeding his previous career high of 46 receptions in At Jacksonville (11/16), recorded two receptions for 28 yards. At Chicago (11/9), set a new career high with 10 receptions in a victory. His totals included 78 yards and a 10-yard touchdown catch to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter. He recorded seven receptions for 53 yards and a score in the first half. His final reception for 10 yards gave the Titans a first down at the two-minute warning and allowed them to kneel to end the game. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted four receptions for 26 yards. Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team with five receptions for 44 yards, including a long of 16 yards. At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with three receptions for 48 yards, including a long of 26 yards. At Baltimore (10/5), led the team and tied his career high in receptions with seven catches for 72 yards. On the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, caught three passes for 37 yards, including a 15-yarder on thirdand-five that set up a touchdown on the next play. Against Minnesota (9/28), posted three receptions for 17 yards. Against Houston (9/21), recorded his first touchdown of the season, a nine-yard reception from Kerry Collins. He totaled three receptions for 26 yards. Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded his first career 100-yard game, leading the team with 105 yards on six receptions. His career-long 44-yard reception helped set up the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Scaife s Career Regular Season Statistics: GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Career , Scaife s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 10/02/05 Ind* L L L /03/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 7/ RECEPTIONS BY TIGHT ENDS Among NFL tight ends, Bo Scaife is tied for sixth in the NFL and fourth in the AFC with a career-high 57 receptions in Most receptions by NFL tight ends in 2008: Player Team Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Tony Gonzalez KC Chris Cooley Was Jason Witten Dal Dallas Clark Ind Owen Daniels Hou Antonio Gates SD Bo Scaife Ten Zach Miller Oak t 1 9. John Carlson Sea Jeremy Shockey NO WR JUSTIN GAGE Wide receiver Justin Gage is in his second season with the Titans and sixth season in the NFL. He was added to the roster as an unrestricted free agent in 2007 and responded with career-best production. Gage, who was a fifth-round draft choice in 2003 and spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears, led the Titans in 2007 with a careerhigh 750 receiving yards. His 55 receptions also set a career high and tied for the team lead. Of Gage s 55 catches in 2007, 45 of them percent -- resulted in first downs. That gave him for the third best percentage in the NFL among qualifying players (minimum two receptions per team game). He ranked just behind Terrell Owens (85.2 percent) and Brandon Stokley (85.0) and just ahead of Santonio Holmes (80.8) and Chad Johnson (79.6). Gage s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), tallied the fourth 100-yard game of his career with five catches for a team-high 104 yards and one touchdown. He caught a 34-yard pass for a touchdown from Kerry Collins in the second quarter, his sixth score of the season. At Houston (12/14), recorded three receptions for 76 yards. Against Cleveland (12/7), posted two receptions for 18 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown reception that gave the Titans a 21-6 lead in the third quarter. The touchdown was his fifth of the season. At Detroit (11/27), registered two catches for 40 yards as a member of an offense that accumulated 456 yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted one reception for 37 yards. 30

31 Justin Gage s career 100-yard games: Date Opp No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD 11/16/08 at Jacksonville t 2 12/30/07 at Indianapolis /21/08 Pittsburgh t 1 11/30/03 Arizona At Jacksonville (11/16), had a career day, recording four receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns. His yardage and touchdown totals both set career highs. On the first play from scrimmage, he caught a 47-yard pass from Kerry Collins. In the third quarter, he gave the Titans a lead with a 56-yard touchdown reception. In the fourth quarter, he provided the final score of the game with a 38-yard touchdown catch. The 56- and 47-yard receptions rank third and fourth in his career. His 147 yards were the most by a Titans player since Drew Bennett s 160 yards at Oakland on Dec. 19, At Chicago (11/9), totaled four receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown in his first game at Soldier Field since leaving the Bears as a free agent after the 2006 season. He hauled in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Kerry Collins to give the Titans a 14-7 lead in the third quarter. Against Indianapolis (10/27), returned from a knee injury to post one reception for six yards. At Baltimore (10/5) and at Kansas City (10/19), he was inactive with a knee injury. Against Minnesota (9/28), he led the team with five receptions for 92 yards, including catches of 28 and 25 yards. His yardage total was the fourth highest of his career. Against Houston (9/21), he was inactive with a groin injury. At Cincinnati (9/14), led the team with five receptions for 59 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown reception from Kerry Collins with 38 seconds remaining in the first half. It was his seventh career touchdown reception. Against Jacksonville (9/7), posted two receptions for 25 yards. Gage s Career Regular Season Statistics: Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2003 Chi Chi Chi Chi Ten Ten t 6 Totals , Gage s Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/21/04 Ind* L /04/07 Ind** Inactive 09/16/07 Ind* L W /27/08 Ind* W Totals 4/ * Played but did not start ** Playoff Game PCT. RECEPTIONS FOR FIRST DOWNS Since joining the Titans in 2007 as an unrestricted free agent from the Chicago Bears, wide receiver Justin Gage is among the NFL leaders in percentage of receptions for first downs. Highest percentage of receptions for first downs since the start of the 2007 season (qualifiers receptions): First First Player Rec. Downs Pct. 1. Sidney Rice Justin Gage Devery Henderson Vincent Jackson Brandon Stokley Ernest Wilford Santonio Holmes Chad Johnson Derek Hagan Greg Lewis WR JUSTIN McCAREINS Wide receiver Justin McCareins was rejoined with his original NFL club after signing with the Titans as a free agent during the 2008 offseason. McCareins, who is in his eighth NFL season, was selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In 2004, he was traded to the New York Jets, where he spent the next four years. In 2003, the final season of his first tour with the Titans, McCareins achieved career highs in yards (813) and touchdowns (seven) on 47 receptions. In 2007, McCareins totaled 19 receptions for 232 yards in his final campaign with the Jets. McCareins 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), led the team and set a season high with six receptions for 55 yards. At Houston (12/14), registered three catches for 36 yards. Against Cleveland (12/7), posted one reception for 20 yards. At Detroit (11/27), recorded two receptions for 43 yards, helping the offense accumulate 456 yards in a win. Against the New York Jets (11/23), tied for the team high with four receptions for a team-best 43 yards. At Jacksonville (11/16), was inactive with a concussion. Against Green Bay (11/2), contributed 42 yards on three receptions in an overtime win. Against Indianapolis (10/27), returned from a hamstring injury and recorded two receptions for 30 yards. At Kansas City (10/19), was inactive with a hamstring injury. Against Minnesota (9/21), recorded three receptions for 37 yards. Against Houston (9/21), posted the fourth-best yardage total of his career, catching three passes for a team-high 86 yards. He hauled in passes of 17, 37 and 32 yards. At Cincinnati (9/14), recorded two receptions for nine yards. Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in his first game back with the Titans since the end of the 2003 season. McCareins Career Regular Season Statistics: Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2001 Ten Ten Ten NYJ NYJ NYJ NYJ Ten Totals ,

32 32 McCareins Career Game-by-Game Statistics vs. Indianapolis: Date Res Rec Yds Avg Lg TD W /08/02 Ind* W L /07/03 Ind L /01/06 Ind* L /27/08 Ind* W Totals 6/ * Played but did not start DT ALBERT HAYNESWORTH Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth returns to the Titans in his seventh NFL season after achieving new heights in He was selected to the Pro Bowl and named Associated Press All-Pro for the first time in his career after recording a career high with six sacks and adding 69 tackles, 23 quarterback pressures, six tackles for loss and three passes defensed in 13 games. Haynesworth was a key cog in the middle of the lineup in helping the Titans defense finish fifth overall and fifth against the run in In six full seasons, Haynesworth has helped the Titans defense finish in the league s top five against the run three times (2002, 2003, 2007). The 6-6, 320-pound player was drafted in the first round (15th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. Haynesworth s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), inactive with a left knee injury. Named as a starter to his second consecutive Pro Bowl on Dec. 16. At Houston (12/14), totaled five tackles, three quarterback pressures and one fumble recovery before leaving the game late in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury. His recovery of a Matt Schaub fumble in the first quarter led to a Titans field goal. Against Cleveland (12/7), registered six tackles and one tackle for loss, contributing to a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), posted four tackles and two quarterback pressures as a member of a defense that allowed 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), totaled six tackles, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback pressures and one forced fumble. He split a sack of Brett Favre with Kyle Vanden Bosch and forced a fumble on the same play. He later took Favre down for a solo sack. At Jacksonville (11/16), registered eight tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half. With an eight-yard takedown of David Garrard, he tallied his seventh sack of the season to set a new career high. In the fourth quarter, he hit Garrard attempting to pass, and the ball was subsequently intercepted by Chris Carr. At Chicago (11/9), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure. Against Indianapolis (10/27), tallied five tackles and a team-high three quarterback pressures in a victory. At Kansas City (10/19), registered four tackles, one sack and three quarterback pressures. He posted his sixth sack of the season, taking down Damon Huard for an eight-yard loss to match his career high of six sacks in a season, set in At Baltimore (10/5), recorded six tackles and one quarterback pressure as a member of a defense that held the Ravens to 10 points. Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September Through four games he ranked third in the NFL and first among defensive tackles with five sacks. He also notched 21 tackles, five quarterback pressures, three tackles for loss, a pass defensed and a forced fumble for the NFL s fifth-ranked defensive unit in September. Against Minnesota (9/28), tallied two sacks for the second time in He sacked Gus Frerotte on a third down in the second quarter to force a Vikings punt and added a six-yard sack of Tarvaris Jackson late in the fourth quarter. His totals also included seven tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed and one quarterback pressure. Against Houston (9/21), posted seven tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and one quarterback pressure. He sacked Matt Schaub for a fiveyard loss in the first quarter. At Cincinnati (9/14), tallied three tackles and a forced fumble. Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded two of the team s seven sacks and helped limit the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards. His statistics also included four tackles and three quarterback pressures. Haynesworth s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / / Career 90/ Haynesworth s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR W /8/02 Ind W L /7/03 Ind L /19/04 Ind L L Inactive (elbow) 10/2/05 Ind L Inactive (knee) L L Reserve/Suspended 12/3/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 10/ SACK LEADERS In 2008, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has recorded a career-high 8.5 sacks. In addition to leading the team, his total is the seventh-highest in the AFC and tied for 15th in the NFL. Among NFL defensive tackles, Haynesworth is tied with Minnesota s Kevin Williams for the league lead in sacks AFC sack leaders: Player, Team (Pos) Sacks 1. Porter, Mia. (LB) J. Harrison, Pit. (LB) Mathis, Ind. (DE) 11.5 Woodley, Pit. (LB) M. Williams, Hou. (DE) Freeney, Ind. (DE) Haynesworth, Ten. (DT) Ellis, NY-J (DE) 8.0 Seymour, N.E. (DE) 8.0 Suggs, Bal. (LB) 8.0 MOST SACKS IN A GAME, CLUB HISTORY Against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, rookie defensive tackle Jason Jones recorded 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, seven total tackles and two quarterback pressures. His 3.5 sacks were a half-sack shy of the franchise record and the most since William Fuller s four sacks against the Steelers on Nov. 28, Only two NFL players have recorded more sacks in a game in 2008 than Jones Joey Porter (four) and Kevin Williams (four). Most sacks in a single game by a Titans player since 1982: Player (Pos) Date Opp. Sacks 1. William Fuller (DE) 11/28/93 Pittsburgh Jason Jones (DT) 12/21/08 Pittsburgh (Several times) 3.0

33 DE KYLE VANDEN BOSCH Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch is in his fourth season with the Titans and eighth overall NFL season. He has started every game since arriving in Tennessee in Voted to his second Pro Bowl in 2007, he ranked sixth in the AFC with a team-high 12 sacks and added 115 tackles, which ranked second on the team. It was his third consecutive season with 100 or more tackles. His statistics also included 24 quarterback pressures, six tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. The 2007 season was Vanden Bosch s third consecutive campaign with 100 or more tackles. His season totals make up three of the team s top 10 single-season tallies by defensive linemen since His 2006 total of 118 tackles ranks fourth among franchise defensive linemen since 1980, followed by his 2007 total of 115 tackles (fifth) and 2005 total of 100 tackles (seventh). Vanden Bosch s 2008 Highlights: At Houston (12/14) and against Pittsburgh (12/21), was inactive with a groin injury. Against Cleveland (12/7), posted five tackles and two quarterback pressures and helped limit the Browns to 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), registered five tackles, one sack, two quarterback pressures and one fumble recovery as a member of a defense that allowed 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. He recovered a Shaun McDonald fumble on the first possession of the game and later sacked Daunte Culpepper. Against the New York Jets (11/23), returned from his groin injury to start and tally seven tackles, a half sack and two quarterback pressures. He combined with Albert Haynesworth for a takedown of Brett Favre. At Chicago (11/9) and at Jacksonville (11/16), was inactive due to a groin injury. Against Green Bay (11/2), played the first two series and recorded one tackle before exiting with a groin injury. Against Indianapolis (10/27), was inactive with a groin injury. It was the first game in Vanden Bosch s four-year stint with the Titans in which he did not play or start, ending a streak of 54 consecutive starts. At Kansas City (10/19), exited the contest after the first series due to a groin injury suffered in the previous game. At Baltimore (10/5), posted four tackles before leaving the game in the second quarter with a groin injury. Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded five tackles, a half sack, five quarterback pressures and a forced fumble. In the second quarter, he knocked the ball loose from the grasp of Adrian Peterson. The Titans recovered the fumble and scored five plays later. He split a sack of Tarvaris Jackson with Tony Brown in the fourth quarter to give him four consecutive games with at least a half sack. Against Houston (9/21), recorded eight tackles, one sack, two quarterback pressures and one forced fumble. On consecutive plays in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, sacked Matt Schaub for a five-yard loss with a forced fumble (Texans recovered) and then hit Schaub as he was attempting a pass. The hit forced an interception that was returned by Cortland Finnegan for a franchise-record 99-yard touchdown. The game was Vanden Bosch s third consecutive contest to start the season with at least a half sack. At Cincinnati (9/14), totaled six tackles, a half sack and three quarterback pressures. He split a sack of Carson Palmer with Jevon Kearse in the fourth quarter. Against Jacksonville (9/7), made game-changing play with sack (David Garrard), forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play deep in Titans territory in the second quarter. His statistics also included five tackles and two quarterback pressures. Vanden Bosch s Career Game-by-Game stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR 10/2/05 Ind L L L /3/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Inactive (groin) Totals 6/ SACK LEADERS SINCE 1999 Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse have accounted for the team lead in sacks in seven of the past nine seasons. Since 1999, Kearse s rookie season, the only other player besides Kearse and Vanden Bosch to lead the club in sacks was Kevin Carter, who was first for the team in sacks in 2002 and Kearse finished with the team lead in 1999 through 2001 and in Vanden Bosch has led the Titans in sacks in each of his three full seasons since arriving as an unrestricted free agent from the Arizona Cardinals in Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth leads the team in 2008 with 8.5 sacks. Season sack leaders for the Titans since 1999: Year Player Sacks 1999 Jevon Kearse Jevon Kearse Jevon Kearse Kevin Carter Jevon Kearse 9.5 Year Player Sacks 2004 Kevin Carter Kyle Vanden Bosch Kyle Vanden Bosch Kyle Vanden Bosch Albert Haynesworth 8.5 FRANCHISE SACK LEADERS With defensive ends Jevon Kearse and Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee s roster includes two players the team s all-time Top 10 in quarterback sacks. Kearse moved into sixth place on the list in Week 3 against Houston (9/21) by notching his 49th career sack with the Titans. He was resigned during the 2008 offseason after spending the previous four years with the Philadelphia Eagles. Vanden Bosch, who has 35.5 sacks in his first four seasons with the Titans, is ninth on the list. Franchise all-time sack leaders: Career Player Years Sacks* 1. Elvin Bethea Ray Childress Jesse Baker William Fuller Sean Jones Jevon Kearse , Robert Brazile Ted Washington Kyle Vanden Bosch Curley Culp * Sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until Vanden Bosch is ranked higher (sixth) on the official list from the Elias Sports Bureau. Vanden Bosch s Career Regular Season Statistics ( with Arizona): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / Injured Reserve / / / / / Career 93/

34 DE JEVON KEARSE Defensive end Jevon Kearse was re-signed by the Titans in March 2008, re-uniting the three-time Pro Bowler with the club that drafted him in A veteran of nine previous NFL seasons, the former first-round draft choice spent the past four years in Philadelphia after beginning his career with the Titans. Kearse, who earned the nickname The Freak at the University of Florida, led his team in sacks in six of his first seven NFL seasons. In Kearse s original tenure with the Titans ( ), he registered a total of 47.5 sacks, a figure that ranks seventh in team history. He won the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award in 1999 after setting a rookie record with 14.5 sacks. Kearse signed in Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent in In 45 regular season games with the Eagles, he totaled 133 tackles and 22 sacks. In his first season there, his arrival helped solidify the Eagles defense, and the team advanced to Super Bowl XXXIX. Jevon Kearse s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), recorded two tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure. At Houston (12/14), tallied four tackles, one sack, three quarterback pressures, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in his 125th career game. In the first quarter, he created a turnover when he sacked Matt Schaub and forced a fumble. Albert Haynesworth s recovery led to a Titans field goal. Against Cleveland (12/7), registered four tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure and one pass defensed, contributing to a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), totaled three tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass defensed as a member of a unit that allowed 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted three tackles and forced a fumble against Leon Washington that was recovered by defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson. At Jacksonville (11/16), recorded the 72nd sack of his career and his 50th in a Titans uniform with a two-yard takedown of David Garrard in the third quarter. His totals also included four tackles and a team-high three quarterback pressures. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted five tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure. Against Indianapolis (10/27), totaled three tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure on Monday Night Football. At Kansas City (10/19), registered three tackles, three quarterback pressures and one pass defensed. At Baltimore (10/5), registered three tackles and one quarterback pressure as a member of a unit that limited the Ravens to 10 points. Against Minnesota (9/28), tallied four tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback pressures. He dropped Adrian Peterson for a three-yard loss in the fourth quarter. Against Houston (9/21), moved into sole possession of sixth place on the team s all-time sack list (Robert Brazile, 48) with a six-yard sack of Matt Schaub, his 49th sack as a Titan and his first full sack since rejoining the club in His totals also included five tackles and three quarterback pressures. At Cincinnati (9/14), posted three tackles, a half sack and a forced fumble, the 30th forced fumble of his career. Shared a sack of Carson Palmer with Kyle Vanden Bosch in the fourth quarter, Kearse s first half-sack since returning to the Titans. Against Jacksonville (9/7), started in his return to Tennessee and registered two tackles. Kearse s Career Regular Season Statistics ( with Philadelphia): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / NA / NA / NA / NA / Career 126/ NA Kearse s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W-L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR W W Inactive (Foot) 12/08/02 Ind W Inactive (Foot) L /07/03 Ind L L Injured Reserve (Knee) 10/27/08 Ind W Totals 4/ * Played but did not start ** Playoff game LB KEITH BULLUCK Linebacker Keith Bulluck, the franchise s third alltime leading tackler, is in his ninth NFL season. He has started every game for six consecutive seasons and has surpassed 100 tackles in each of those seasons, including Originally a first-round choice in the 2000 NFL Draft, he is the third player in team history to reach 1,000 career tackles. Bulluck s 2007 statistics included 109 tackles and a team-high five interceptions, which represented a new career high and set a record for franchise linebackers. His five interceptions also tied for ninth in the NFL and tied for sixth in the AFC. Among linebackers, he was tied with Chicago s Brian Urlacher for second in the NFL, trailing only Oakland s Thomas Howard (six) for the league lead. Bulluck s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), led the squad with 14 tackles and added two tackles for loss, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. At Houston (12/14), totaled three tackles, including a tackle for loss. Against Cleveland (12/7), registered five tackles, including one tackle for loss. He helped spearhead a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. His tackle total allowed him to reach 100 stops for the seventh consecutive season. At Detroit (11/27), tallied five tackles, two tackles for loss and one quarterback pressure as the Titans defense held the Lions to 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), tied for the team lead with 11 tackles and added one pass defensed. On third-and-one from the two-yard line in the second quarter, he knocked away a Brett Favre pass in the end zone intended for Dustin Keller. At Jacksonville (11/16), posted seven tackles and one pass defensed as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a win. His tally put him over 1,100 career tackles. At Chicago (11/9), led the squad with 12 tackles in a win. He helped limit the Bears to 243 total yards, including 72 rushing yards on 20 carries (3.6 avg.) by running back Matt Forte. Against Green Bay (11/2), tallied five tackles and one pass defensed. Against Indianapolis (10/27), registered nine tackles on Monday Night Football. Late in the fourth quarter, he hit Dallas Clark as a pass arrived, allowing Chris Hope to intercept the tipped ball. At Kansas City (10/19), led the team with nine tackles and added a half sack and two tackles for loss. He split a seven-yard sack of Damon Huard with Dave Ball to give Bulluck 18 career sacks. At Baltimore (10/5), led the team with 13 tackles and added one quarterback pressure as a member of a unit that limited the Ravens to 10 points. Against Minnesota (9/28), registered six tackles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. He picked up a Gus Frerotte fumble in the third quarter, his first takeaway of the season and 25th of his career (16 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries). Against Houston (9/21), started his 100th consecutive regular season game, becoming the third linebacker in franchise history to accomplish the feat. He registered seven tackles in the game. At Cincinnati (9/14), registered four tackles and provided one of the game s key plays, blocking a Kyle Larson punt in the end zone and recovering the ball for a touchdown. It was his first career blocked punt and sixth career touchdown. He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Against Jacksonville (9/7), posted seven tackles and helped limit the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards. 34

35 Bulluck s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / / / / Career 142/115 1, Bulluck s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR W /8/02 Ind W L /7/03 Ind L /19/04 Ind L L /2/05 Ind L L L /3/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /28/08 Ind W Totals 13/ BULLUCK THIRD IN FRANCHISE TACKLES Outside linebacker Keith Bulluck ranks third in team annals behind Gregg Bingham (1,970) and Robert Brazile (1,281) for most tackles in franchise history. Most tackles by a member of the franchise (since 1974): Player (Position) Seasons Tackles 1. Gregg Bingham (LB) , Robert Brazile (LB) , Keith Bulluck (LB) , Ted Washington (LB) Al Smith (LB) John Grimsley (LB) Blaine Bishop (S) Ray Childress (DL) Steve Kiner (LB) Marcus Robertson (S) BULLUCK S NOSE FOR THE END ZONE In Week 2 at Cincinnati (9/14), linebacker Keith Bulluck provided one of the game s pivotal plays when he blocked Kyle Larson s punt in the end zone and recovered the ball for a touchdown, which provided Tennessee its final 24-7 winning margin. The touchdown was the sixth in Bulluck s nine-year career. He previously scored one touchdown on an interception return and four touchdowns on fumble returns. The Titans are a perfect 6-0 in games Bulluck scores a touchdown. 100-TACKLE SEASONS Linebacker Keith Bulluck has achieved his seventh consecutive season with 100 or more tackles. Since entering the starting lineup at the start of the 2002 season, he has not missed a single game and has eclipsed the 100-tackle mark in every campaign. The club s complete tackle statistics date back to Since then, Bulluck is the leader in consecutive seasons with 100 or more tackles. His seven 100-tackle seasons are one more than second-place Gregg Bingham, who notched 100 stops for five consecutive non-strike seasons from (the 1982 season was shortened to nine games due to strike). Tackles are not considered an official NFL statistic. The Titans use tackle figures based on coaches review of game film. Most consecutive 100-tackle seasons by Oilers/Titans since 1979*: Player Pos Seasons Total 1. Keith Bulluck LB Gregg Bingham LB * 5 3. Robert Abraham LB Kyle Vanden Bosch DE Blaine Bishop S Al Smith LB Robert Brazile LB Vernon Perry S * Strike-shortened 1982 season not included. CONSECUTIVE STARTS BY LBs Keith Bulluck recorded his 100th consecutive start at linebacker on Sept. 21 against the Houston Texans. He became the third linebacker in team history to accomplish the feat, joining Robert Brazile (147) and Gregg Bingham (134). Most consecutive games started by franchise linebackers: Player Seasons Consecutive Starts 1. Robert Brazile Gregg Bingham Keith Bulluck Additionally, Bulluck carries the fourth-longest starting streak among active NFL linebackers, trailing only Tampa Bay s Derrick Brooks, Washington s London Fletcher and Atlanta s Keith Brooking. Longest active consecutive start streaks among NFL linebackers: Player Team Consecutive Starts 1. Derrick Brooks Tampa Bay London Fletcher Washington Keith Brooking Atlanta Keith Bulluck Tennessee 112 Bulluck s career regular season touchdowns: Date Opp W/L Scoring Play 12/25/00 Dal W 8-yard interception return 11/03/02 at Ind W 61-yard fumble return 10/19/03 at Car W 32-yard fumble return 01/02/05 Det W 39-yard fumble return 11/19/06 at Phi W 16-yard fumble return 09/14/08 at Cin W Blocked punt and recovery in end zone 35

36 LB DAVID THORNTON Left outside linebacker David Thornton is in his seventh NFL season and third season with the Titans. In 2007, he started all 16 games and led the club with 140 tackles. The tackle total was the second highest of his career. He added a team-high nine tackles for loss, one sack, one quarterback pressure, seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The former fourth-round draft choice out of North Carolina played four seasons in Indianapolis before joining the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in Thornton s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), registered 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and one forced fumble. He helped thwart a Steelers drive by forcing a fumble at the one-yard line in the first quarter. At Houston (12/14), posted three tackles and one pass defensed. Against Cleveland (12/7), led team with nine tackles and added one forced fumble and one pass defensed. He helped limit the Browns to 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), posted four tackles and helped limit the Lions to 23 rushing yards and 154 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), notched seven tackles. At Jacksonville (11/16), registered eight tackles as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a win. At Chicago (11/9), registered eight tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted six tackles and one tackle for loss. Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the squad with 10 tackles on Monday Night Football. At Kansas City (10/19), registered two tackles. At Baltimore (10/5), in his 100th career game, totaled five tackles and one pass defensed in helping limit the Ravens to 10 points. Against Minnesota (9/28), recorded six tackles and one forced fumble. On Minnesota s opening possession, he knocked the ball loose from Naufahu Tahi, and it was recovered by the Titans. Against Houston (9/21), posted six tackles, including one tackle for loss. Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded five tackles, including one tackle for loss, and helped limit the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards. Thornton s Career Regular Season Statistics ( with Indianapolis): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / / Career 110/ Thornton s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR L /3/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 5/ S CHRIS HOPE Strong safety Chris Hope is in his seventh NFL season and third season with the Titans. He returns in 2008 after finishing the 2007 season on injured reserve with a neck injury. A former third-round draft choice with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hope has been widely considered the leader of the Titans secondary since signing as an unrestricted free agent in Prior to his season-ending injury in 2007, he recorded 60 tackles and added two quarterback pressures, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. In his first season with the Titans in 2006, he arguably had one of the best seasons in franchise history by a strong safety and one of the best seasons among all NFL strong safeties in his first season in Tennessee. His 128 tackles ranked first among the league s starting strong safeties, and his five interceptions tied three other players for first place among strong safeties. His tackle total was the most by a Titans safety since Bo Eason recorded 131 stops in 1985, and Hope s five interceptions were the most by a Titans safety since Lance Schulters six in Hope s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), registered nine tackles. Named to his first career Pro Bowl on Dec. 16. At Houston (12/14), recorded five tackles and one pass defensed. Against Cleveland (12/7), notched four tackles, contributing to a defense that allowed 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), posted one tackle and helped the defense limit the Lions to 154 total yards. Against the New York Jets (11/23), registered eight tackles in his 100th NFL game. At Jacksonville (11/16), posted seven tackles and one pass defensed as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a win. At Chicago (11/9), notched his fourth interception in three games and the 15th interception of his career, picking off Rex Grossman and returning the ball 13 yards in the first quarter. He added five tackles in the game. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted his first career sack and recorded his third interception in two games in a overtime win. In the first quarter, he dropped quarterback Aaron Rodgers for no gain to notch the first sack of his seven-year career. In the third quarter, he intercepted a deep ball intended for Greg Jennings in the end zone, giving him three interceptions in six days. He also recorded four tackles and two passes defensed in the contest. Against Indianapolis (10/27), led the team and set a career high with two interceptions in a victory on Monday Night Football. In the second quarter, he intercepted a Peyton Manning pass that was first tipped by Vincent Fuller. Then, in the fourth quarter, he picked off another pass on a ball intended for Dallas Clark. Hope sprinted 39 yards on the return, setting up a touchdown on the next play. The interceptions were his first of the season and the 12th and 13th interceptions of his career. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. At Kansas City (10/19), posted five tackles and one tackle for loss. At Baltimore (10/5), registered 11 tackles and one tackle for loss as he helped limit the Ravens to 10 points. Against Houston (9/21), recorded a team-high 10 tackles for the second consecutive week. At Cincinnati (9/14), led the team with 10 tackles, his highest total since Dec. 17, He also registered one tackle for loss and one pass defensed. Against Jacksonville (9/7), returned for first regular season game since suffering a neck injury in 2007 and tallied four tackles. 36 Hope s Career Regular Season Statistics ( with Pittsburgh): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / / Career 104/

37 Hope s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR 10/21/02 Ind* W L W L /3/06 Ind W /16/07 Ind L W Injured Reserve (Neck) 10/27/08 Ind W Totals 7/ * Did not start ** Divisional Playoff S MICHAEL GRIFFIN Free safety Michael Griffin, the team s 2007 firstround pick (19th overall) from the University of Texas, stepped into the starting lineup midway through his rookie season. He totaled 49 tackles, three interceptions, eight passes defensed, one forced fumble, a team-high 16 stops on special teams and 18 kickoff returns for 422 yards. Griffin s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), registered his sixth and seventh interceptions of the season, and accounted for the second-highest interception return total in a game in franchise history with 115 yards (128 by Miller Farr, 10/15/67). He picked off a Ben Roethlisberger pass in the third quarter and raced 32 yards the other way to help set up a touchdown. Then, in the final minute of the game, he intercepted a Roethlisberger pass at the Tennessee 17-yard line and finished the play in the end zone for an 83-yard touchdown return, the first of his career. It was his second two-interception game of the season and his career. He totaled five tackles and a team-best three passes defensed in the game. At Houston (12/14), notched seven tackles and added a stop on special teams. Against Cleveland (12/7), intercepted his fifth pass of the season and eighth of his career, picking off a Ken Dorsey pass in the third quarter. His career-long 36-yard interception return set up a touchdown two plays later. He added five tackles and two passes defensed in the contest. At Detroit (11/27), posted one tackle, one quarterback pressure, one pass defensed and one forced fumble while helping the defense limit the Lions to 154 total yards. On the second play of the game, forced a fumble by Shaun McDonald that was recovered by Kyle Vanden Bosch. Against the New York Jets (11/23), notched seven tackles and one quarterback pressure. At Jacksonville (11/16), totaled seven tackles as a member of a defense that allowed three first downs and no points in the second half of a win. At Chicago (11/9), registered seven tackles and added two stops on special teams, including a takedown of Devin Hester for no gain on a punt at the 10-yard line. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted seven tackles. Against Indianapolis (10/27), registered six tackles on Monday Night Football. At Kansas City (10/19), posted seven tackles and one tackle for loss. At Baltimore (10/4), collected his fourth interception of the season, picking off a Joe Flacco pass in the second quarter to help set up a Titans field goal. The interception was the seventh of his career, and he surpassed in five games in 2008 his rookie total of three interceptions in He also tallied two tackles and one kickoff return for 28 yards. Against Minnesota (9/28), totaled three tackles and one pass defensed. Against Houston (9/21), set a career high with two interceptions, accounting for two of the team s three interceptions off Matt Schaub. In the first quarter, he made a juggling interception along the sideline while on his back. In the fourth quarter, he hauled in a pass intended for Andre Johnson on a fourth-and-10 play in Titans territory. His totals also included three tackles, one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and one special teams stop. At Cincinnati (9/14), registered six tackles and his first interception of the season. He picked off a Carson Palmer pass in the fourth quarter for his fourth career interception. Against Jacksonville (9/7), recorded his first career sack (David Garrard) -- one of seven sacks by the Titans -- and tied for the team lead with eight tackles. Griffin s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / Career 31/ Griffin s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR 9/16/07 Ind* L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 3/ * Played but did not start MOST INTERCEPTION YARDS IN A GAME In Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, safety Michael Griffin recorded two interceptions. He returned the first one 32 yards and took the second on 83 yards for a touchdown. Griffin s 115 total return yards gave him the second-highest total in a single game in franchise history. He trails only Miller Farr s 128 yards against the New York Jets on Oct. 15, Most interception return yards in a game, franchise history: Player Date Opp Int Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Miller Farr 10/15/67 at NYJ t 1 2. Michael Griffin 12/21/08 Pit t 1 3. Cortland Finnegan 09/21/08 Hou t 1 4. Pete Jaquess 9/19/64 at Oak t 1 5. Darryll Lewis 10/22/95 at Chi t 1 NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS Three players in the Titans secondary are currently at or near the top of the NFL s leaderboard in interceptions. Safety Michael Griffin leads the team and shares the NFL lead with seven interceptions. Cornerback Cortland Finnegan is in a nine-way tie for fourth place in the league with five interceptions. Safety Chris Hope has recorded four interceptions, which places him in a 14-way tie for 13th in the NFL. Griffin registered one interception at Cincinnati (9/14), two against Houston (9/21), one at Baltimore (10/5), one against Cleveland (12/7) and two against Pittsburgh (12/21). Finnegan picked off two passes against Jacksonville (9/7), one at Cincinnati (9/14), one against Houston (9/21) and one against the New York Jets. Hope posted two interceptions against Indianapolis (10/27), one against Green Bay (11/2) and one at Chicago (11/9) NFL Interception Leaders: Player Team Int Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Michael Griffin Ten t 1 Troy Polamalu Pit Ed Reed Bal t 2 4. Oshiomogho Atogwe StL Nick Collins GB t 3 Jason David NO Cortland Finnegan Ten t 1 DeAngelo Hall Oak-Was Brandon McDonald Cle Darrelle Revis NYJ t 1 Tramon Williams GB Charles Woodson GB t (14 players tied with four, including safety Chris Hope) 37

38 CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN Cornerback Cortland Finnegan, a former seventh-round draft choice from Samford, is in his third year and second as a starter. He received a multi-year contract extension earlier in In 2007, he started every game and tied for third on the squad with 109 tackles. He added one interception, one sack, three tackles for loss and a team-high 16 passes defensed. Finnegan s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), totaled six tackles and one pass defensed. Named to his first career Pro Bowl on Dec. 16. At Houston (12/14), registered four tackles and one quarterback pressure. Against Cleveland (12/7), tallied three tackles, one pass defensed and one quarterback pressure as the defense allowed just 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), notched five tackles while he helped the Titans allow just 154 total yards against the Lions. Against the New York Jets (11/23), posted six tackles, one interception and two passes defensed. He notched his fifth interception of the season and sixth of his career in the second quarter, picking off a pass from Brett Favre intended for Laveranues Coles. At Jacksonville (11/16), totaled two tackles and one pass defensed as a member of a defense that held the Jaguars to three first downs and no points in the second half of a win. At Chicago (11/9), recorded his fourth career sack and a team-high three passes defensed in a win. He dropped Rex Grossman for a two-yard sack in the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, he tipped a pass into the air that was then intercepted by Chris Hope. His fourth-down pass breakup on Chicago s final drive allowed the Titans to take possession and seal the victory. He added six tackles. Against Green Bay (11/2), registered five tackles and a team-high three passes defensed. Against Indianapolis (10/27), posted five tackles and two passes defensed in a Monday night victory. At Kansas City (10/19), tallied three tackles, including one tackle for loss. At Baltimore (10/5), posted seven tackles as a member of a unit that limited the Ravens to 10 points. Against Minnesota (9/28), he tied for the team lead with seven tackles, including one tackle for loss, and added one pass defensed. Against Houston (9/21), he set a franchise record with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown. He picked off a Matt Schaub pass at the one-yard line with less than two minutes to play and raced the other way into the end zone, surpassing the previous team record of 98 yards by Pete Jaquess and Darryll Lewis. It was Finnegan s third consecutive game with an interception. His totals in the game also included seven tackles and two passes defensed. At Cincinnati (9/14), he tallied five tackles and one interception. He picked off a Carson Palmer pass in the fourth quarter to give him three interceptions in the first two games of the season. Against Jacksonville (9/7), he set a career high with two interceptions, picking off David Garrard passes in the third and fourth quarters to give him three career interceptions. He took a deep ball away from Troy Williamson at the Tennessee 14-yard line in the third quarter and jumped a pass intended for Matt Jones in the fourth quarter. His statistics also included seven tackles and three passes defensed. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Finnegan s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR L /3/06 Ind* W /16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 5/ FINNEGAN S FRANCHISE RECORD INT In Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan intercepted a Matt Schaub pass at the one-yard line and raced 99 yards the other way for a touchdown. The 99-yard return was the longest interception return in franchise history, surpassing the 98-yard returns of Pete Jaquess (9/19/64) and Darryll Lewis (10/22/95). It was the longest interception return in the NFL since Brodney Pool s 100-yarder on Nov. 18, Longest interception returns in franchise history (all touchdowns): Player Date Opp Return 1. Cortland Finnegan 9/21/08 Hou Pete Jaquess 9/19/64 at Oak 98 Darryll Lewis 10/22/95 at Chi Willie Alexander 9/25/77 at GB Mark Johnston 10/27/63 KC 90 A FIRST SINCE 1993 When safety Chris Hope recorded an interception at Chicago, his fourth in three games, he joined cornerback Cortland Finnegan and safety Michael Griffin as members of the Titans secondary who have snared at least four interceptions in They became the first franchise trio in 15 seasons to each record four or more interceptions. The feat was accomplished 16 times in the team s first 34 seasons of existence but not since Marcus Robertson (seven interceptions), Cris Dishman (six) and Steve Jackson (five) all hit the four-interception mark in The most players to reach four interceptions in a season for the Titans is four. That has happened on four occasions , 1969, 1980 and Griffin leads the team with seven interceptions, while Finnegan has five and Hope has four. The other starter in the secondary, cornerback Nick Harper, has notched two interceptions. Chris Carr and Dave Ball also have one interception, giving the team a total of 20. Finnegan s Career Regular Season Statistics: G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / Career 47/

39 NFL KICKOFF RETURN LEADERS The Titans signed Chris Carr from the Oakland Raiders as a restricted free agent during the 2008 offseason to be the team s primary punt and kickoff returner. The fourth-year player from Boise State currently ranks fifth in the NFL (third in AFC) with a 27.4-yard average on kickoff returns and 13th in the NFL (eighth in AFC) with a 10.1-yard punt return average. NFL leaders in kickoff return average: Player Team KR Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Danieal Manning Chi t 1 2. Leodis McKelvin Buf 51 1, t 1 3. Ellis Hobbs NE 45 1, t 1 4. Clifton Smith TB t 1 5. Chris Carr Ten Allen Rossum SF 44 1, t 1 7. Darren Sproles SD 49 1, t 1 8. Eddie Royal Den Leon Washington NYJ 44 1, Quintin Demps Phi 50 1, t 1 P CRAIG HENTRICH Punter Craig Hentrich is in his 15th NFL season and 11th with the Titans. During his career, the twotime Pro Bowler has punted more times than any other player in team history, and his punting average ranks second in club history behind only Greg Montgomery. In addition to being the franchise s all-time punting leader, Hentrich ranks 14th in NFL history in career punts. In 2008, he has moved past John James (1,083 career punts) for 10th place on the NFL s all-time career punting list. Hentrich s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), moved into a three-way tie for most career games by a punter, matching Bryan Barker and Reggie Roby, who each played 238 career games. He passed Bryan Barker (1,132 punts) for eighth place on the NFL s all-time punting list. At Detroit (11/23), moved into ninth place on the NFL s all-time punting list, surpassing Mark Royals (1,116 career punts). At Chicago (11/2), punted eight times and tied his career high with five punts placed inside the 20. He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Against Indianapolis (10/27), recorded a 75-yard punt to pin the Colts on their own six-yard line in the second quarter. The punt was the secondlongest of Hentrich s 15-year career and the second-longest punt in the NFL in 2008 through eight weeks (82 yards by Andy Lee, San Francisco). Hentrich s punt ranked as the fourth-longest punt in club history. In the game Hentrich also punted for the 800th time as a member of the Titans. At Kansas City (10/19), he punted four times for a 43.0 average (37.5 net). With his first punt, he moved past John James (1,083 career punts) for 10th place on the NFL s all-time career punting list. Against Minnesota (9/28), he pinned the Vikings at their two-yard line with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Three plays later the Titans recorded an interception to seal the win. At Cincinnati (9/14), he booted a 70-yard punt that went out of bounds at the Cincinnati 2. It led to a blocked punt in the end zone and touchdown for the Titans four plays later. Craig Hentrich s 2007 and Career Statistics: GP No. Yds. Avg. TB In 20 Lg Net , Career 238 1,135 48, CB NICK HARPER Cornerback Nick Harper, the senior-most member of the starting secondary, is in his eighth NFL season and second campaign with the Titans. In his first season in Tennessee, he tied for second on the team with three interceptions. It was his fifth consecutive season with three or more interceptions. Harper also recorded 80 tackles, the second highest total of his career. Harper, who joined the Titans after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, was signed as an unrestricted free agent during the 2007 offseason. Harper s 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), registered six tackles. At Houston (12/14), tied for the team lead with 10 tackles. Against Cleveland (12/7), notched seven tackles, one tackle for loss and a team-high three passes defensed. The defense allowed the Browns 35 rushing yards and 178 total yards. At Detroit (11/27), led the squad with six tackles and added four passes defensed in an effort that helped limit the Lions to 154 total yards. At Jacksonville (11/16) and against the New York Jets (11/23), was inactive with an ankle injury. At Chicago (11/9), totaled one tackle before leaving with an ankle injury. Against Green Bay (11/2), tied for the team high with eight tackles and added one pass defensed in a overtime win. Against Indianapolis (10/27), posted five tackles and two passes defensed on Monday Night Football. At Kansas City (10/19), totaled eight tackles and one pass defensed. His eight tackles allowed him to reach the 500-tackle mark for his career. At Baltimore (10/5), helped seal a win for the second consecutive week with a late interception, the 20th of his career. He picked off a Joe Flacco pass with 1:24 on the clock in the fourth quarter, allowing the Titans to hold a lead. He also contributed six tackles. Harper has recorded two or more interceptions in seven of his eight NFL seasons. Against Minnesota (9/28), he registered his first interception of the season, picking off a Gus Frerotte pass in the fourth quarter, which led to a Titans touchdown to seal the win. He added six tackles in the game. At Cincinnati (9/14), he recorded six tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. Against Jacksonville (9/7), he tied for the team lead with eight tackles and added one pass defensed. Harper s Career Regular Season Statistics ( with Indianapolis): G/S Tackles Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR / / / / / / / / Career 116/ Harper s Career Game-by-Game Stats vs. Indianapolis: Date Opp. W/L Tackle Sack INT PD FF FR 9/16/07 Ind L W /27/08 Ind W Totals 3/

40 FRANCHISE PUNTING LEADERS Highest career gross punting average, franchise history: Avg. Player Seasons 43.6 Greg Montgomery Craig Hentrich Jim Norton Most career punts, franchise history: Punts Player Seasons 846 Craig Hentrich Jim Norton Cliff Parsley ALL-TIME PUNTING LEADERS In addition to being the franchise s all-time punting leader, Craig Hentrich surpassed Mark Royals (1,116 career punts) for ninth place in NFL history in career punts at Detroit on Nov., 27, He surpassed Ray Guy (1,049 career punts) in 2007 and John James (1,083) earlier in 2008 to enter the Top 10. Among active punters, Hentrich ranks second in career punts. Only Jeff Feagles of the New York Giants has more. Players with 1,000 career punts, NFL history (active players in italics): Player Games Punts Avg TB In20 Net 1. Jeff Feagles 335 1, Sean Landeta 284 1, Lee Johnson 259 1, Chris Gardocki 244 1, Dave Jennings 205 1, *97 *232 * Chris Mohr 239 1, Rohn Stark 233 1, Craig Hentrich 238 1, Bryan Barker 238 1, Mark Royals 224 1, * Statistic not tracked for entire career (since 1976) PERCENT OF PUNTS INSIDE THE 20 Throughout his career, Craig Hentrich has consistently placed highly in the league in punts Inside the 20. Since the statistic started to be tracked in 1976, Hentrich ranks second among all punters in percentage of total punts placed inside the opponent s 20-yard line. Highest career percentage of punts placed inside the 20 (minimum 250 career punts, seasons): Pct. Player Punts Avg Net In20 In20 1. Mike Scifres Craig Hentrich 1, Dustin Colquitt Michael Koenen Hunter Smith Josh Miller Matt Turk Chris Hanson Brad Maynard 1, Jeff Feagles 1, K ROB BIRONAS Kicker Rob Bironas, who is in his fourth NFL season, elevated his career to new heights in 2007 and positioned his name among some of the franchise s all-time great kickers. The 2007 Pro Bowl and AP All-Pro selection moved into a tie for seventh place (Skip Butler) on the team s all-time scoring list. He holds franchise records for most field goals in a game (eight, also a NFL record), most consecutive games with at least one field goal (19) and longest field goal (60 yards on Dec. 3, 2006). Also one of the NFL s best kickoff specialists, he ranked sixth in the league over his first three seasons with 37 total touchbacks. Bironas 2007 campaign arguably was the second-finest season ever by a Titans kicker, behind only Al Del Greco s 1998 campaign. Bironas finished second in team annals behind Del Greco s 1998 effort in scoring (133 to 136), made field goals (35 to 36) and field goal accuracy (89.7 percent to 92.3 percent). He led the NFL in field goals and was fourth in the league in scoring, third among kickers. On Oct. 21, 2007, Bironas set a new NFL record with eight field goals in a game at Houston. Over his three-year career Bironas has made six game-winning field goals, a total that ranks second in club annals behind Del Greco (10). The former Arena Football League kicker and part-time security guard originally signed in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent in Bironas 2008 Highlights: Against Pittsburgh (12/21), was successful on his only field goal attempt and made all four extra point attempts. With a 42-yard field goal in the second quarter, he moved past former running back Eddie George (450 career points with Titans) for sole possession of fourth place on the team s alltime scoring list. At Houston (12/14), was successful on all four field goal attempts, including a season-long 51-yarder. It was the sixth time in his career he made at least four field goals in a game and the third time in He surpassed Earl Campbell (438 career points) on the team s all-time scoring list and moved into a tie with former running back Eddie George (450) for fourth place in franchise history. Against Cleveland (12/7), made four extra points to move into a tie with Earl Campbell (438 points) for fifth place on the team s all-time scoring list. At Detroit (11/27), made four field goals in four attempts, all from beyond 40 yards (49, 41, 45 and 43 yards). It was the first time in his career he made four field goals of 40 or more yards in the same game. He also set a career high with five extra points. He went over the 100-point mark for the second consecutive season. Against the New York Jets (11/23), made both field goal attempts (43 and 49 yards) to give him 100 career field goals. Against Green Bay (11/2), made four of five field goal attempts, including the game-winner from 41 yards in overtime. It was the seventh game-winning field goal of his career. He also hit from 31, 25 and 22 yards. He surpassed Toni Fritsch (392 points) for sixth place on the team s alltime scoring list. Against Indianapolis (10/27), connected on three of four field goal attempts, making kicks of 34, 44 and 48 yards. The first two successful attempts gave him 20 consecutive field goals, tying Al Del Greco s franchise record ( ). Del Greco made 20 consecutive field goals from 1998 to Bironas made every field goal from Dec. 16, 2007 until missing a 43- yard attempt later in the game against the Colts. At Kansas City (10/19), he connected on field goal attempts of 49 and 46 yards to give him 18 consecutive successful field goals, tying Al Del Greco for the third-longest streak in team history. Bironas Career Regular Season Statistics: GP FGM FGA Pct XPM XPA Pts Career

41 2008 SCORING LEADERS Kicker Rob Bironas ranks fourth in the NFL this season and second in the AFC with 127 points. He has made 29 of 32 field goals during the year while converting on all 40 extra point attempts scoring leaders: Extra Points Field Goals Player Team Made Att Made Att Pts 1. Stephen Gostkowski NE David Akers Phi John Carney NYG Rob Bironas Ten Matt Bryant TB Rian Lindell Buf Jason Elam Atl DeAngelo Williams Car Ryan Longwell Min Kris Brown Hou Nate Kaeding SD SEASON SCORING LEADERS Kicker Rob Bironas ranks fourth in the NFL this season with 127 points. With one game remaining, his total ranks fourth in franchise history for points in a single season. He needs nine points this week to tie Al Del Greco s 1998 franchise record of 136 total points. In 2007, Bironas registered the second-highest point total in team history, collecting 133 points. Most points in a single season, franchise history (top five all kickers): Extra Points Field Goals Total Player Season Made Att Made Att Points 1. Al Del Greco Rob Bironas Al Del Greco Rob Bironas Al Del Greco Gary Anderson CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS On Oct. 27 against Indianapolis, kicker Rob Bironas streak of 20 consecutive field goals came to an end with a miss against the Indianapolis Colts. Bironas had made every field goal during the regular season since Dec. 16, His streak tied Al Del Greco s club record, which was set during the 1998 and 1999 seasons. Bironas now owns two of the top three field goal streaks in franchise history. He connected on 19 straight field goals in a separate run in Most consecutive field goals without a miss, franchise history: Player Years FGs 1. Rob Bironas Al Del Greco Rob Bironas Al Del Greco Al Del Greco FRANCHISE LEADING SCORERS In Week 16 of the 2008 regular season, Titans kicker Rob Bironas surpassed former Oilers running back Eddie George (450 career points) for fourth place on the franchise s all-time scoring list. Franchise Career Scoring Leaders: Player Years TD Rush Rec. Ret. FG PAT Points 1. Al Del Greco , George Blanda Tony Zendejas Rob Bironas Eddie George Earl Campbell Toni Fritsch Skip Butler Charlie Hennigan Ken Burrough Ernest Givins Haywood Jeffires FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS On Nov. 27 at Detroit, Rob Bironas made four field goals from beyond 40 yards. It was only the fifth time since 1970 that a kicker made four field goals on four attempts of 40-plus yards. Bironas tied Nick Folk, Jason Hanson, John Kasay and Chip Lohmiller as the only kickers to accomplish the feat. Kickers who have made four 40-plus yard field goals on four attempts in the same game: Player Team Date Opp M A Lg 1. Rob Bironas Ten 11/27/08 at Det Nick Folk Dal 11/23/08 SF Jason Hanson Det 11/27/07 GB John Kasay Car 9/24/06 at TB Chip Lohmiller Was 9/9/91 at Dal Bironas leads the NFL with a career-high of 15 field goals from yards. With one field goal from beyond 50 yards, he is tied with Josh Brown for the NFL lead with 16 field goals of 40-plus yards this season. The NFL record for most field goals of 40-plus yards in a single season is 19 by Neil Rackers in Most field goals made from 40 yards or beyond in 2008: Field Goal Length Player Team Total 1. Rob Bironas Ten Josh Brown StL Jason Hanson Det Jason Elam Atl Rian Lindell Buf Shaun Suisham Was Nick Folk Dal (six tied with 10) Bironas total already has set the franchise record for most field goals of 40-plus yards this season. In 2007, he tied the previous record of 13 set by Al Del Greco in Field Goal Length Player Year Tot 1. Rob Bironas Rob Bironas Al Del Greco Al Del Greco Al Del Greco Tony Zendejas Gary Anderson George Blanda (five kickers with nine) 41

42 NFL TOUCHBACK LEADERS In addition to his success kicking field goals, Rob Bironas also contributes to the team with his ability to record touchbacks on kickoffs. Bironas is second in the NFL in 2008 with a career-high 22 touchbacks on 83 kickoffs. In 2007, Bironas set a then-career high with 16 touchbacks on 75 kickoffs to rank third in the NFL NFL leaders in touchbacks on kickoffs: Player Team Kickoffs Touchbacks TB Pct. 1. Rhys Lloyd Car Rob Bironas Ten Olindo Mare Sea Sebastian Janikowski Oak Matt Prater Den David Akers Phi Mason Crosby GB Stephen Gostkowski NE Neil Rackers Ari Michael Koenen Atl FIELD GOAL PCT., NFL HISTORY Titans kicker Rob Bironas made his 100th career field goal Nov. 23 against the Jets. In doing so, he moved into the NFL s all-time top 10 in field goal percentage. To qualify in the NFL record books in the category of highest career field goal percentage, a kicker is required to have a minimum of 100 made field goals. Mike Vanderjagt is the league s all-time leader at 86.5 percent. Highest field goal percentage in NFL history (min. 100 field goals): Player Made Att Pct 1. Mike Vanderjagt Nate Kaeding Robbie Gould Shayne Graham Rob Bironas Matt Stover Phil Dawson John Carney Jeff Reed Jason Hanson OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER) QUARTERBACKS Quarterbacks Coach: Craig Johnson -- 9th NFL Season, 9th with Titans (7th as quarterbacks coach) Quarterback Kerry Collins is in his 14th NFL season and third with the Titans. In 2007, he appeared in six games with one start. He totaled 82 passing attempts, 50 completions for 531 yards and did not pass for a touchdown or an interception. Collins ranks in the NFL s all-time Top 20 in several major passing categories, including pass attempts (12th), completions (13th) and passing yards (16th). Quarterback Vince Young is in his third pro season. In 2007, he started 15 games and earned a 9-6 record. The 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year was 238-of-382 (62.3 percent) for 2,546 yards and nine touchdowns in his second NFL season. He also rushed for 395 yards and three touchdowns on 93 carries. He missed one game (10/21 at Houston) with a quad injury. Quarterback Chris Simms was signed by the Titans on Sept. 10, He spent the first five years of his career in Tampa Bay, where he played in 19 games (15 starts) and passed for 3,087 yards. He spent the 2007 season on injured reserve. TITANS PASSING & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GP / GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk Yds Rat Kerry Collins (14th Year) / , t Career 177 / 163 5,667 3, , t 313 2, Chris Simms (6th Year) / Career 19 / , t Vince Young (3rd Year) / Career 32 / , RUNNING BACKS & FULLBACKS Running Backs Coach: Earnest Byner -- 5th NFL Season, 1st with Titans Running Backs: LenDale White is in his third season in White, who the team selected out of USC in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, was the team s leading rusher in White recorded his first 1,000-yard season, gaining 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns on 303 carries. He ranked eighth in the AFC and 12th in the NFL in rushing yards. The Titans used their first-round draft pick in 2008 on Chris Johnson, a running back from East Carolina. The 24th overall pick in the draft rushed for 2,982 yards and recorded an additional 1,296 receiving yards in college. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2008, he posted the fastest 40-yard dash of any prospect with a time of 4.24 seconds. In the 2007 draft, the Titans selected Arizona s Chris Henry with a second-round choice. As a rookie, the former Arizona Wildcat was fourth on the team with 119 yards and two touchdowns on 31 rushing attempts. Rounding out the running back corps is Quinton Ganther, a first-year pro who spent the majority of the 2006 and 2007 season on the practice squad. The Titans originally drafted Ganther as a seventh-round pick from Utah in Fullbacks: Ahmard Hall is in his third NFL season after originally signing with the club as a rookie free agent in He received a multi-year contract extension during the 2008 offseason. In 2007, he played in 11 games (five starts). His statistics included one rushing attempt for eight yards and nine receptions for 60 yards. Used primarily as a blocking back, he helped the team finish the season with the NFL s fifth-ranked rushing offense. 42

43 OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER) TITANS RUSHING & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GP / GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD RUNNING BACKS Quinton Ganther (1st Year) / Career 16 / Chris Henry (2nd Year) / Career 7 / t 2 Chris Johnson (Rookie) 2008/Career 15 / , t 9 LenDale White (3rd Year) / t 15 Career 44 / , t 22 GP / GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD FULLBACKS Ahmard Hall (3rd Year) / Career 40 / QUARTERBACKS Kerry Collins (14th Year) / Career 177 / Chris Simms (6th Year) / Career 19 / Vince Young (3rd Year) / Career 32 / t 10 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Offensive Line Coach: Mike Munchak -- 15th NFL Season, 15th with Titans (12th as offensive line coach) Centers: Center Kevin Mawae is a 15-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowler. The former Seattle Seahawk and New York Jet was signed as an unrestricted free agent in After starting 16 games in 2006, he started the first 14 games of 2007 before a calf injury forced him to miss the final two regular season games and the team s Wild Card Playoff Game. Leroy Harris, a fourth-round draft choice from N.C. State in 2007, played in five games as a rookie, primarily on special teams. Guards: The Titans have two new starters at guard this season left guard Eugene Amano and right guard Jake Scott. The Titans turned to free agency to sign Scott from the Indianapolis Colts. He started 55 consecutive games from to end his career with the Colts. Amano has been an important contributor since his rookie year in 2004, backing up all three interior line positions. The former seventh-round pick received a contract extension in Pro Bowl left tackle Michael Roos TITANS OFFENSIVE LINE & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS 2008 Career Player (NFL exp.) GP GS GP GS Centers Leroy Harris (2) Kevin Mawae (15) Guards Eugene Amano (4) Jake Scott (5) Tackles Daniel Loper (4) Mike Otto (1) Michael Roos (4) David Stewart (4) and is now in his first season as a full-time starter. Leroy Harris and Daniel Loper serve as the primary back-ups at guard. Tackles: The starters at tackle are Michael Roos and David Stewart, bookend tackles who both were drafted in 2005 and received contract extensions during the 2008 offseason. Roos, a former second-round pick from Eastern Washington, started 15 games as a rookie at right tackle and every game since then on the left side. Stewart, a former fourth-rounder, has not missed a start since entering the lineup in Backing up Roos and Stewart are Daniel Loper and Mike Otto. Loper, a former fifth-round draft choice in 2005, played every game during the 2007 season on special teams and started the team s playoff game at right guard. Otto was drafted in the seventh round in 2007 from Purdue and spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. 43

44 OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: MIKE HEIMERDINGER) WIDE RECEIVERS Wide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves -- 7th NFL Season, 2nd with Titans Justin Gage is in his sixth NFL season and second season with the Titans. He was signed as an unrestricted free agent during the 2007 offseason. In his first season with the Titans, he tied for the team lead with 55 receptions. He led the squad with a career-high 750 receiving yards and scored two touchdowns. Gage spent his first four NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears, where he totaled 64 receptions for 908 yards and four touchdowns. Justin McCareins rejoined his original NFL club after signing with the Titans as a free agent during the 2008 offseason. McCareins, who is in his eighth NFL season, was selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In 2004, he was traded to the New York Jets, where he spent the next four years. In 2007, McCareins totaled 19 receptions for 232 yards in his final campaign with the Jets. Brandon Jones is in his fourth season in The former thirdround draft choice was placed on injured reserve in 2007 with a groin injury after tallying 21 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns. Lavelle Hawkins was Tennessee s second draft pick of the fourth round in The former California star totaled 136 career receptions in three years with the Golden Bears before entering the NFL. Two members of the 2007 draft class return with the receiving corps. The Titans used a third-round pick last season on former Fresno State standout Paul Williams and a fourth-round pick on Florida State product Chris Davis. Williams was inactive for every game in 2007, while Davis contributed five receptions for 38 yards. Davis also led the team with 31 punt returns for 293 yards (9.5 avg.). TIGHT ENDS Tight Ends Coach: John Zernhelt -- 4th NFL Season, 3rd with Titans Tight end Alge Crumpler is in his eighth NFL campaign and first season with the Titans. The four-time Pro Bowler signed with the Titans as a free agent during the 2008 offseason after spending his first seven years with the Atlanta Falcons. In Atlanta, the former North Carolina Tarheel became the franchise s all-time leader among tight ends in career receptions (316) and career touchdown receptions (35). Tight end Bo Scaife is in his fourth NFL season out of the University of Texas. In 2007, he was the team s leading receiver among tight ends. The former sixth-round draft choice was third overall on the team with 46 receptions for 421 yards and one touchdown. In the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Titans selected California tight end Craig Stevens. Stevens appeared in 50 games in four seasons at Cal and recorded 51 career receptions. Tight end Alge Crumpler TITANS RECEIVING & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GP / GS No Yds Avg Lg TD WIDE RECEIVERS Chris Davis (2nd Year) / Career 16 / Justin Gage (6th Year) / t 6 Career 77 / , Lavelle Hawkins (Rookie) 2008/Career 12 / Brandon Jones (4th Year) / Career 50 / , Justin McCareins (8th Year) / Career 113 / , Paul Williams (2nd Year) / Career 4 / TIGHT ENDS Alge Crumpler (5th Year) / Career 123 / , GP / GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Bo Scaife (4th Year) / Career 61 / , Craig Stevens (Rookie) 2008/Career 15 / RUNNING BACKS AND FULLBACKS Quinton Ganther (1st Year) / Career 16 / Ahmard Hall (3rd Year) / Career 40 / Chris Henry (2nd Year) / Career 7 / Chris Johnson (Rookie) 2008/Career 15 / LenDale White (3rd Year) / Career 44 /

45 DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW (COORDINATOR: JIM SCHWARTZ) LINEBACKERS Asst. Head Coach/Linebackers: Dave McGinnis -- 23rd NFL Season, 5th with Titans Starting right outside linebacker Keith Bulluck is in his ninth NFL season. The team s third all-time leading tackler led the Titans with a careerhigh five interceptions in 2007 and added 109 tackles. It was his fifth consecutive season with 100 or more stops. Bulluck has not missed a start from At left outside linebacker, David Thornton returns for his seventh NFL season after recording one of the best campaigns of his career in The former unrestricted free agent from the Indianapolis Colts led the team with 140 tackles, the second-highest total of his career. Ryan Fowler was the team s starting middle linebacker for 14 games in 2007, his first season with the Titans, before landing on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The fifth-year pro from Duke was signed during the 2007 offseason as a restricted free agent from the Dallas Cowboys. Stephen Tulloch, a fourth-round draft choice in 2006, has the versatility to play all three linebacker positions. He also served as one of the leaders of Tennessee s special teams units during his first two seasons. Other members of the Titans linebacking corps include Josh Stamer, who is in his first year with the Titans after spending his first five NFL seasons as a special teams standout with the Buffalo Bills; Stanford Keglar, a fourthround draft choice from Purdue; Colin Allred, a first-year player who spent most of 2007 on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster in December; and Ken Amato, a sixth-year player who primarily serves as the team s long snapper. Linebacker David Thornton TITANS LINEBACKERS & CAREER REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS TACKLES... INTERCEPTIONS... FUMBLES... GP / GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds QBP TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT Colin Allred (1st Year) / Career 14 / Ken Amato (6th Year) / Career 76 / Keith Bulluck (9th Year) / Career 142 / Ryan Fowler (5th Year) / Career 61 / Stanford Keglar (Rookie) 2008/Career 12 / Josh Stamer (6th Year) / Career 85 / David Thornton (7th Year) / Career 110 / Stephen Tulloch (3rd Year) / Career 47 / CORNERBACKS Defensive Backs Coach: Chuck Cecil -- 8th NFL Season, 8th with Titans (2nd as defensive backs coach) Cornerback Cortland Finnegan is entering his third NFL season and second as the team s full-time starter at right cornerback. In 2007, the former seventh-round draft choice from Samford led the squad with 16 passes defensed and was tied for third on the team with 109 tackles. Left cornerback Nick Harper, the senior-most member of the starting secondary, is in his eighth NFL season and second campaign with the Titans. In 2007, he tied for second on the team with three interceptions. Harper, who joined the Titans after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, was signed as an unrestricted free agent during the 2007 offseason. The Titans signed 12th-year veteran Tyrone Poole on Nov. 22, Poole was originally a first-round draft choice out of Fort Valley State by the Carolina Panthers in He has previous experience with the Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders. During the 2008 offseason, the Titans signed versatile defensive back Chris Carr as a restricted free agent. He played in every game with the Oakland Raiders in his first three NFL seasons and became the club s all-time kickoff return leader. Two members of the Titans secondary were placed on injured reserve on Nov. 22, 2008: Reynaldo Hill, a fourth-year pro and former seventhround draft choice, and fourth-year veteran Eric King, who spent his first NFL season with the Buffalo Bills in 2005 and was claimed off waivers by the Titans just prior to the start of the 2006 season. The Titans added Cary Williams to injured reserve on Dec. 19. The seventh-round draft choice out of Washburn spent the first 14 weeks of the season on the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on Dec