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2011 Tennessee Titans season

52nd season in franchise history

52nd season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamTennessee Titans
year2011
record9–7
division_place2nd AFC South
coachMike Munchak
general managerMike Reinfeldt
ownerBud Adams
stadiumLP Field
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkTitans seasons

The 2011 season was the Tennessee Titans' 42nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 52nd overall and their 15th in the state of Tennessee. It was also their first season under head coach Mike Munchak, replacing longtime head coach Jeff Fisher, who resigned on January 27 after 17 seasons. The team improved on their 6–10 record from 2010 and finished tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for the last playoff spot, but lost the tiebreaker due to their 24–17 loss to the Bengals in Week 9, missing the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

Offseason

2011 draft class

Main article: 2011 NFL draft

RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege182393774109514261757212
Jake LockerQBWashington
Akeem AyersLBUCLA
Jurrell CaseyDTUSC
Colin McCarthyLBMiami (FL)
Karl KlugDEIowa
Byron StingilyTLouisville
Zach ClaytonDTAuburn

Coaching staff

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Final roster

Preseason

Schedule

The Titans' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.

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August 13[Minnesota Vikings](2011-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 14–31–0LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011081354/2011/PRE1/vikings@titans)
August 20at [St. Louis Rams](2011-st-louis-rams-season)**L** 16–171–1Edward Jones Dome[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011082053/2011/PRE2/titans@rams)
August 27[Chicago Bears](2011-chicago-bears-season)**W** 14–132–1LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011082754/2011/PRE3/bears@titans)
September 1at [New Orleans Saints](2011-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 32–93–1Louisiana Superdome[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011090162/2011/PRE4/titans@saints)

Regular season

Schedule

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September 11at **[Jacksonville Jaguars](2011-jacksonville-jaguars-season)****L** 14–160–1EverBank Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091103/2011/REG1/titans@jaguars)
September 18[Baltimore Ravens](2011-baltimore-ravens-season)**W** 26–131–1LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091802/2011/REG2/ravens@titans)
September 25[Denver Broncos](2011-denver-broncos-season)**W** 17–142–1LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011092504/2011/REG3/broncos@titans)
October 2at [Cleveland Browns](2011-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 31–133–1Cleveland Browns Stadium[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100201/2011/REG4/titans@browns)
October 9at [Pittsburgh Steelers](2011-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 17–383–2Heinz Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100900/2011/REG5/titans@steelers)
*Bye*
October 23**[Houston Texans](2011-houston-texans-season)****L** 7–413–3LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011102302/2011/REG7/texans@titans)
October 30**[Indianapolis Colts](2011-indianapolis-colts-season)****W** 27–104–3LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011103002/2011/REG8/colts@titans)
November 6[Cincinnati Bengals](2011-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 17–244–4LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011110608/2011/REG9/bengals@titans)
November 13at [Carolina Panthers](2011-carolina-panthers-season)**W** 30–35–4Bank of America Stadium[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011111301/2011/REG10/titans@panthers)
November 20at [Atlanta Falcons](2011-atlanta-falcons-season)**L** 17–235–5Georgia Dome[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011112001/2011/REG11/titans@falcons)
November 27[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2011-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 23–176–5LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011112706/2011/REG12/buccaneers@titans)
December 4at [Buffalo Bills](2011-buffalo-bills-season)**W** 23–177–5Ralph Wilson Stadium[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011120402/2011/REG13/titans@bills)
December 11[New Orleans Saints](2011-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 17–227–6LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011121109/2011/REG14/saints@titans)
December 18at **Indianapolis Colts****L** 13–277–7Lucas Oil Stadium[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011121802/2011/REG15/titans@colts)
December 24**Jacksonville Jaguars****W** 23–178–7LP Field[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011122403/2011/REG16/jaguars@titans)
January 1at **Houston Texans****W** 23–229–7Reliant Stadium[Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012010104/2011/REG17/titans@texans)

Game summaries

Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck – 21/34, 263 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • JAC – Luke McCown – 17/24, 175 yards Top rushers
  • TEN – Chris Johnson – 9 rushes, 24 yards
  • JAC – Maurice Jones-Drew – 24 rushes, 97 yards, 1 TD Top receivers
  • TEN – Kenny Britt – 5 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TD
  • JAC – Mike Thomas – 8 receptions, 55 yards Top tacklers
  • TEN – Barrett Ruud – 8 tackles, 6 assists
  • JAC – Dawan Landry – 6 tackles, 2 assists

Week 2: vs. Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • BAL – Joe Flacco
  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck Top rushers
  • BAL – Ray Rice
  • TEN – Chris Johnson Top receivers
  • BAL – Ray Rice
  • TEN – Kenny Britt Top tacklers
  • BAL – Lardarius Webb
  • TEN – Dave Ball

Week 3: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • DEN –
  • TEN – Top rushers
  • DEN –
  • TEN – Top receivers
  • DEN –
  • TEN – Top tacklers
  • DEN –
  • TEN –

Week 4: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • CLE – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • CLE – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • CLE – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • CLE –

Week 5: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck – 29/49, 262 Yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 24/34, 228 Yards, 5 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
  • TEN – Chris Johnson – 14 Rushes, 51 Yards, 1 TD
  • PIT – Jonathan Dwyer – 11 Rushes, 107 Yards Top receivers
  • TEN – Nate Washington – 5 Receptions, 69 Yards
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 6 Receptions, 82 Yards, 1 TD Top tacklers
  • TEN – Jason McCourty – 8 tackles, 6 assists
  • PIT – James Farrior – 9 tackles, 4 assists

Coming off their road win over the Browns, the Titans flew to Heinz Field for a Week 5 intraconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tennessee threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 29-yard field goal from kicker Rob Bironas, but the Steelers answered with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completing an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller. Pittsburgh added onto their lead in the second with Roethlisberger completing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hines Ward and a 1-yard touchdown pass to fullback David Johnson.

The Steelers continued their dominating performance in the third quarter with Roethlisberger completing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Ward. The Titans would respond with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Chris Johnson, yet Pittsburgh came right back in the fourth quarter with kicker Shaun Suisham getting a 19-yard field goal. Tennessee tried to rally as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck found wide receiver Damian Williams on a 19-yard touchdown pass, but the Steelers closed out the game with Roethlisberger completing a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace.

With the loss, the Titans fell to 3–2.

Week 7: vs. Houston Texans

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • HOU – Matt Schaub
  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck Top rushers
  • HOU – Arian Foster
  • TEN – Javon Ringer Top receivers
  • HOU – Arian Foster
  • TEN – Chris Johnson Top tacklers
  • HOU – Brian Cushing
  • TEN – Jason McCourty

Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • IND – Curtis Painter 26/49 250 yards, 2 INT
  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck 23/33 224 yards, 1 TD Top rushers
  • IND – Curtis Painter 7 carries, 79 yards
  • TEN – Javon Ringer 14 carries, 60 yards Top receivers
  • IND – Pierre Garcon 7 catches, 66 yards
  • TEN – Nate Washington 4 catches, 34 yards, 1 TD Top tacklers
  • IND – Pat Angerer —10 tackles
  • TEN – Jason McCourty and Cortland Finnegan —7 tackles

Week 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • CIN –
  • TEN – Top rushers
  • CIN –
  • TEN – Top receivers
  • CIN –
  • TEN – Top tacklers
  • CIN –
  • TEN –

Week 10: at Carolina Panthers

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • CAR – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • CAR – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • CAR – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • CAR –

Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • ATL – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • ATL – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • ATL – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • ATL –

Week 12: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TB – Josh Freeman – 18/33, 199 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
  • TEN – Matt Hasselbeck – 19/34, 160 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions Top rushers
  • TB – LeGarrette Blount – 20 rushes, 103 yards
  • TEN – Chris Johnson – 23 rushes, 190 yards Top receivers
  • TB – Mike Williams – 6 receptions, 84 yards, 1 touchdown
  • TEN – Lavelle Hawkins – 5 receptions, 51 yards Top tacklers
  • TB – Ronde Barber – 6 tackles, 1 assist
  • TEN – Colin McCarthy – 7 tackles, 3 assists

Week 13: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • BUF – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • BUF – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • BUF – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • BUF –

Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • NO –
  • TEN – Top rushers
  • NO –
  • TEN – Top receivers
  • NO –
  • TEN – Top tacklers
  • NO –
  • TEN –

Week 15: at Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • IND – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • IND – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • IND – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • IND –

Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • JAC –
  • TEN – Top rushers
  • JAC –
  • TEN – Top receivers
  • JAC –
  • TEN – Top tacklers
  • JAC –
  • TEN – With the win the Titans improved to 8–7. In order to secure a playoff spot the Tennessee Titans need a win at Houston in Week 17, combined with a Bengals loss, a Broncos win, and Raiders win. If either Cincinnati wins against Baltimore or Denver loses against Kansas City, the Titans will be eliminated from postseason contention.

Week 17: at Houston Texans

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

  • TEN –
  • HOU – Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • HOU – Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • HOU – Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • HOU – With the win, the Titans finished the season 9–7 and would secure their first winning season since 2008. However, they were eliminated from postseason contention due to the Denver Broncos losing against the Kansas City Chiefs 7–3.

Standings

References

References

  1. "Titans-Falcons Game Nov. 20 Moved to 3:15 p.m., CT". titansonline.com.
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