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Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith kneels on the field after losing to the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 20-13. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans take 1 step forward but finish 2 steps back of goal

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 11, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Tennessee Titans' Amani Hooker (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 06, 2021 07:19 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a 52-yard pass reception as Houston Texans cornerback Keion Crossen (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
High-scoring Titans earned 1st home playoff game in 12 years

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 04, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Henry passes 2K, Titans beat Texans 41-38 on late field goal

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2021 08:10 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Buddy Howell stretches before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams catches a touchdown pass in front of Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Titans get second chance to clinch AFC South with road win

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 28, 2020 02:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' run defense faces major test against Titans, Henry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 24, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis catches a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Chasing AFC South title, 10 wins not enough for Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 21, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a reception for a 37-yard touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 09:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) leaps over Tennessee Titans cornerback Desmond King (33) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Titans insist they can clean up some of their defensive woes

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 09, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cameron Batson (13) catches a touchdown pass as he is hit by Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans can't overcome slow, sloppy start in loss to Browns

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2020 07:04 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates returning an onside kick for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts with wide receiver Cameron Batson (13) and lDaren Bates in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Back-to-back road wins put Titans in control of AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 30, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:20 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant works out prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:48 PM EST

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) gets past Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 01:24 PM EST

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Continuing defensive struggles proving costly to Tennessee

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2020 07:38 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:26 PM EST