Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: Dec. 15, 2019

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POSITION

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HEIGHT

6-0

WEIGHT

195

NFL SEASON

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BORN

5/3/93

COLLEGE

TOWSON

ACQUIRED

FA - ‘17

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2019 TENNESSEE TITANS

GAMEDAY TENNESSEE TITANS HOUSTON TEXANS

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Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 | Nissan Stadium

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LOCKED IN QB

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Focused on Present, Not Future By Jim Wyatt

WHEN QUARTERBACK Ryan Tannehill joined the Titans earlier this offseason, he arrived with an uncertain future. At the time, Marcus Mariota was locked in as the team’s starting quarterback and Tannehill, who’d spent his previous seven seasons with the Dolphins before being traded, was considered a one-year insurance policy. Plenty has changed since March, and especially since October. Tannehill’s success has the fan base asking questions not only about how the 2019 season plays out, but also about what happens in the future. Tannehill, however, isn’t looking ahead just three months before his one-year contract with the team

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expires. He’s locked in on the next opponent, and a big game on Sunday against the Houston Texans. “For me, it’s a head-down process of taking advantage of the week,” Tannehill said. “I’ve seen how this thing goes, the waves, the ins and outs of the season. So if you start taking a step back at this point, then you’re doing a disservice to your teammates and to yourself of opportunities you could take advantage of this week.” Since taking over the starting job in Week 7, Tannehill has been superb for the Titans, and the team is 6-1 in his seven starts. Tannehill’s 2019 season passer rating of 118.5 ranks first in the NFL, ahead of Vikings quarterback

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Kirk Cousins’ 112.0 passer rating. In the team’s win over the Raiders, Tannehill completed 21-of-27 passes for 391 yards in the contest, with three touchdown passes and a passer rating of 140.4. When asked about his personal streak recently, and then about being in a “zone,” Tannehill twice changed the subject to the team’s success. “It’s been a good streak for us,” he said. “I think I said it a couple of times, we’re on the right path. Just have to keep taking it one game at a time, improving every day at practice and get ready for the next one. “Like I said, we’re playing well, we’re doing some good things. We have a lot to improve on. Still a lot of things that we have to clean up from the last game. Looking forward to this week so we can do that.” The Titans, now 8-5 and in the thick of a playoff race, have benefited from Tannehill’s resurgence. Last week, Tannehill joined Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (three games in 2011) as the only players to complete at least 75 percent of their passes with a passer

rating of 130 or higher (minimum 10 attempts) in three consecutive games in a single season in NFL history. Tannehill also joined Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (five games in 2015) as the only players with four consecutive games with at least two passing touchdowns and a passer rating of 125 or higher in NFL history. In the past seven games, Tannehill has posted a passer rating of 100-plus in six of those contests and 130-plus in four of those games. The Titans have scored 150 points in their last four games. “I just think it speaks to the guys around me, they’re playing well,” Tannehill said. “The offensive line giving me time, and guys are catching the ball and getting open downfield. I think it all kind of works together – putting the ball in a catchable spot, and then guys making a play on it. I have a lot of confidence that if I throw a ball, that our guys are going to go get it right now. We just need to keep on that track, building that confidence.” TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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2019 TENNESSEE TITANS AS OF DEC. 10, 2019

6

NO.

NAME

POS. HT.

53 41 48 35 11 55 31 99 78 44 29 84 64 92 75 54 56 86 93 22 16 37 10 25 94 60 90 46 71 6 58 77 33 51 97 8 20 66 85 14 50 26 76 3 19 98 36 81 23 4 17 24 59

Bates, Daren Blasingame, Khari Brinkley, Beau Brock Sr., Tramaine Brown, A.J. Brown, Jayon Byard, Kevin Casey, Jurrell Conklin, Jack Correa, Kamalei Cruikshank, Dane Davis, Corey Davis, Nate Dickerson, Matt Douglas, Jamil Evans, Rashaan Finch, Sharif Firkser, Anthony Gilbert, Reggie Henry, Derrick Hollister, Cody Hooker, Amani Humphries, Adam Jackson, Adoree’ Johnson, Austin Jones, Ben Jones, DaQuan Kalu, Joshua Kelly, Dennis Kern, Brett Landry III, Harold Lewan, Taylor Lewis, Dion Long Jr., David Mack, Isaiah Mariota, Marcus Orr, Kareem Pamphile, Kevin Pruitt, MyCole Raymond, Kalif Roberson, Derick Ryan, Logan Saffold III, Rodger Santoso, Ryan Sharpe, Tajaé Simmons, Jeffery Sims, LeShaun Smith, Jonnu Smith, Tye Succop, Ryan Tannehill, Ryan Vaccaro, Kenny Woodyard, Wesley

LB FB/RB LS CB WR LB S DT T OLB DB WR OL DE G LB OLB TE OLB RB WR DB WR CB DL C DL DB T/G P OLB T RB LB DT QB CB G/T TE WR OLB CB G K WR DL CB TE CB K QB S LB

5-11 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-6 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-8 6-2 6-2 6-7 5-8 5-11 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-5 6-2 5-8 6-3 5-11 6-5 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-0

WT. AGE EXP. 225 233 260 188 226 226 212 305 308 241 209 209 316 292 309 232 250 246 260 247 216 210 195 185 314 308 322 203 321 214 252 309 195 227 299 222 195 315 245 182 250 195 325 258 194 305 203 248 195 218 217 214 233

29 23 29 31 22 24 26 30 25 25 24 24 23 24 27 24 24 24 26 25 26 21 26 24 25 30 27 24 29 33 23 28 29 23 23 26 22 29 27 25 24 28 31 24 24 22 26 24 26 33 31 28 33

7 R 8 10 R 3 4 9 4 4 2 3 R 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 R 5 3 4 8 6 1 8 12 2 6 8 R R 5 R 6 4 2 R 7 10 1 4 R 4 3 4 11 8 7 12

COLLEGE Auburn Vanderbilt Missouri Belhaven Mississippi UCLA Middle Tennessee State Southern California Michigan State Boise State Arizona Western Michigan Charlotte UCLA Arizona State Alabama Temple Harvard Arizona Alabama Arkansas Iowa Clemson Southern California Penn State Georgia Penn State Nebraska Purdue Toledo Boston College Michigan Pittsburgh West Virginia Chattanooga Oregon Chattanooga Purdue Southern Illinois Holy Cross Sam Houston State Rutgers Indiana Minnesota Massachusetts Mississippi State Southern Utah Florida International Towson South Carolina Texas A&M Texas Kentucky

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

COACHING

NO. NAME

POS.

HEAD COACH

3 4 6 8 10 11 14 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 29 31 33 35 36 37 41 44 46 48 50 51 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 64 66 71 75 76 77 78 81 84 85 86 90 92 93 94 97 98 99

K K P QB WR WR WR WR QB WR CB RB CB S CB CB DB S RB CB CB DB FB/RB OLB DB LS OLB LB LB LB LB OLB OLB LB C OL G/T T/G G G T T TE WR TE TE DL DE OLB DL DT DL DT

Mike Vrabel

Ryan Santoso Ryan Succop Brett Kern Marcus Mariota Adam Humphries A.J. Brown Kalif Raymond Cody Hollister Ryan Tannehill Tajaé Sharpe Kareem Orr Derrick Henry Tye Smith Kenny Vaccaro Adoree’ Jackson Logan Ryan Dane Cruikshank Kevin Byard Dion Lewis Tramaine Brock Sr. LeShaun Sims Amani Hooker Khari Blasingame Kamalei Correa Joshua Kalu Beau Brinkley Derick Roberson David Long Jr. Daren Bates Rashaan Evans Jayon Brown Sharif Finch Harold Landry III Wesley Woodyard Ben Jones Nate Davis Kevin Pamphile Dennis Kelly Jamil Douglas Rodger Saffold III Taylor Lewan Jack Conklin Jonnu Smith Corey Davis MyCole Pruitt Anthony Firkser DaQuan Jones Matt Dickerson Reggie Gilbert Austin Johnson Isaiah Mack Jeffery Simmons Jurrell Casey

ASSISTANT COACHES Dean Pees Defensive Coordinator Arthur Smith Offensive Coordinator Craig Aukerman Special Teams Brian Bell Strength and Conditioning Assistant Scott Booker Defensive Assistant Shane Bowen Outside Linebackers Keith Carter Offensive Line Kerry Coombs Secondary Ryan Crow Defensive Assistant Tony Dews Running Backs Todd Downing Tight Ends Matt Edwards Assistant Special Teams Mondray Gee Strength and Conditioning Assistant Chandler Henley Quality Control Tyrone McKenzie Inside Linebackers Rob Moore Wide Receivers Pat O’Hara Quarterbacks Matt Pees Quality Control Frank Piraino Strength and Conditioning Luke Steckel Offensive Assistant Mike Sullivan Assistant Offensive Line Terrell Williams Defensive Line

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REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 14 WON 8, LOST 5

SCORE BY PERIODS

RESULTS 9/8 9/15 9/19 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/24 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29

W L L W L L W W L W W W W

43-13 17-19 7-20 24-10 7-14 0-16 23-20 27-23 20-30 35-32 42-20 31-17 42-21

at Cleveland Indianapolis at Jacksonville at Atlanta Buffalo at Denver Los Angeles Tampa Bay at Carolina Kansas City Jacksonville at Indianapolis at Oakland Houston New Orleans at Houston

67,431 62,849 58,613 72,108 66,910 75,815 62,431 62,073 72,540 68,864 60,926 60,361 52,760

TENN. 251 80 140 31 56/152 36.8% 3/11 27.3% 28:29 4509 346.8 764 5.9 1666 128.2 352 2843 218.7 49/340 3183 363/244 67.2% 7 64/47.5 43.4 84/809 20/8 42 16 22 4

OPP. 269 72 174 23 62/170 36.5% 8/20 40.0% 31:31 4701 361.6 862 5.5 1321 101.6 332 3380 260.0 35/210 3590 495/318 64.2% 11 57/46.0 42.4 104/893 14/9 29 9 20 0

OFFENSE TOTAL FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty 3rd Down: Made/Att 3rd Down Pct. 4th Down: Made/Att 4th Down Pct. POSSESSION AVG. TOTAL NET YARDS Avg. Per Game Total Plays Avg. Per Play NET YARDS RUSHING Avg. Per Game Total Rushes NET YARDS PASSING Avg. Per Game Sacked/Yards Lost Gross Yards Attempts/Completions Completion Pct. Had Intercepted PUNTS/AVERAGE NET PUNTING AVG. PENALTIES/YARDS FUMBLES/BALL LOST TOUCHDOWNS Rushing Passing Returns

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Q1 48 67

TEAM OPPONENTS

Q2 70 75

Q3 89 59

Q4 OT 111 0 54 0

PTS 318 255

SCORING D.Henry A.Brown R.Succop C.Santos R.Tannehill C.Parkey D.Walker T.Sharpe A.Humphries J.Smith C.Davis J.Brown R.Evans K.Raymond A.Firkser D.Kelly D.Quessenberry M.Butler T.Smith C.Wake TEAM OPPONENTS

TD 15 6 0 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 42 29

Ru 13 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 9

Pa 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 22 20

Rt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 0

PAT 0/0 0/0 21/22 12/12 0/0 5/6 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 38/40 20/25

FG 0/0 0/0 1/5 4/9 0/0 3/3 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 8/17 19/25

2Pt 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

PTS 90 36 24 24 20 14 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 318 255

FIELD GOALS C.Santos R.Succop C.Parkey TEAM OPPONENTS

1-19 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

20-29 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 4/4

30-39 1/3 1/1 0/0 2/4 4/5

40-49 2/3 0/3 2/2 4/8 8/10

50+ 1/3 0/1 1/1 2/5 3/6

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PASSING Att 203 159 1 363 495

R.Tannehill M.Mariota B.Kern TEAM OPPONENTS

Cmp 149 94 1 244 318

Yds 1993 1179 11 3183 3590

Cmp% 73.4% 59.1% 100.0% 67.2% 64.2%

Yds/Att 9.8 7.4 11.0 8.8 7.2

RUSHING D.Henry R.Tannehill M.Mariota D.Lewis J.Smith A.Brown D.Dawkins A.Humphries B.Kern K.Raymond TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 250 34 24 35 2 2 2 1 1 1 352 332

Yds 1243 147 129 124 14 11 2 1 0 -5 1666 1321

Avg 5.0 4.3 5.4 3.5 7.0 5.5 1.0 1.0 0.0 -5.0 4.7 4.0

Long 74t 25 15 15 10 13 1 1 0 -5 74t 69

TD 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 9

No. 39 37 33 27 23 21 18 17 12 6 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 244 318

Yds 779 374 460 316 134 215 206 219 192 136 62 47 17 13 11 1 1 3183 3590

Avg 20.0 10.1 13.9 11.7 5.8 10.2 11.4 12.9 16.0 22.7 31.0 23.5 8.5 6.5 11.0 1.0 1.0 13.0 11.3

Long 91t 30 38 57 24 29 75t 47 39 52 42 24 11 11 11 1t 1t 91t 63t

TD 6 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 22 20

INTERCEPTIONS K.Byard L.Ryan M.Butler H.Landry TEAM OPPONENTS

TD% 7.4% 4.4% 0.0% 6.1% 4.0%

Int 5 2 0 7 11

Int% 2.5% 1.3% 0.0% 1.9% 2.2%

Long 91t 75t 11 91t 63t

Sack/Lost 24/178 25/162 0/0 49/340 35/210

Rating 118.5 91.7 112.5 106.8 90.0

KICKOFF RETURNS

RECEIVING A.Brown A.Humphries C.Davis J.Smith D.Lewis D.Walker D.Henry T.Sharpe A.Firkser K.Raymond M.Pruitt K.Blasingame D.Jennings C.Hollister K.Byard D.Kelly D.Quessenberry TEAM OPPONENTS

TD 15 7 0 22 20

No. 4 4 2 1 11 7

Yds 79 16 61 0 156 118

Avg 19.8 4.0 30.5 0.0 14.2 16.9

Long 28 16 38t 0 38t 55

TD 0 0 1 0 1 0

K.Raymond D.Jennings A.Jackson J.Smith TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 11 7 2 1 21 30

Yds 265 147 23 16 451 661

Avg 24.1 21.0 11.5 16.0 21.5 22.0

Avg 47.5 47.5 46.0

Net 43.4 43.4 42.4

TB 2 2 5

Yds 78 26 0 104 223

Avg 6.5 8.7 0.0 6.9 9.3

Long 45 26 23 16 45 32

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0

PUNTING B.Kern TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 64 64 57

Yds 3039 3039 2623

In 33 33 24

Lg 70 70 64

B 0 0 0

PUNT RETURNS A.Humphries A.Jackson K.Raymond TEAM OPPONENTS

Ret 12 3 0 15 24

FC 19 1 4 24 16

Long 21 17 0 21 42

TD 0 0 0 0 0

2-Pt. Conversions: TEAM 1/2, OPPONENTS: 2/4 Sacks: H.Landry 9.0, L.Ryan 3.5, J.Casey 3.0, K.Correa 3.0, C.Wake 2.5, R.Evans 2.5, S.Finch 2.0, J.Simmons 2.0, I.Mack 1.5, W.Woodyard 1.0, K.Vaccaro 1.0, R.Gilbert 1.0, J.Brown 1.0, D.Jones 1.0 TEAM: 34.0 OPPONENTS: 49.0 Fumbles Lost: R.Tannehill 3, D.Henry 3, A.Jackson 1, D.Lewis 1 Total: 8 Opponent Fumble Recoveries: J.Casey 2, H.Landry 2, I.Mack 1, D.Bates 1, K.Correa 1, J.Brown 1, R.Evans 1 Total: 9

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10

53

Daren Bates

LB

41

Khari Blasingame

FB

48

Beau Brinkley

11

A.J. Brown

WR

55

Jayon Brown

LB

31

Kevin Byard

78

Jack Conklin

T

44

Kamalei Correa

OLB

29

Dane Cruikshank

64

Nate Davis

OL

92

Matt Dickerson

DE

75

Jamil Douglas

LS

35

Tramaine Brock

CB

S

99

Jurrell Casey

DT

DB

84

Corey Davis

WR

G

54

Rashaan Evans

LB

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56

Sharif Finch

OLB

86

Anthony Firkser

16

Cody Hollister

WR

37

94

Austin Johnson

DL

60

Dennis Kelly

T/G

6

71

TE

93

Reggie Gilbert

OLB

22

Derrick Henry

RB

Amani Hooker

DB

10

Adam Humphries

WR

25

Adoree’ Jackson

CB

Ben Jones

C

90

DaQuan Jones

DL

46

Joshua Kalu

DB

Brett Kern

P

58

Harold Landry III

OLB

77

Taylor Lewan

T

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2019 TENNESSEE TITANS

33

Dion Lewis

RB

51

David Long Jr.

LB

97

Isaiah Mack

DT

8

20

Kareem Orr

CB

66

Kevin Pamphile

G/T

85

MyCole Pruitt

TE

50

Derick Roberson

OLB

26

Logan Ryan

CB

76

Rodger Saffold III

Tajaé Sharpe

WR

98

Jeffery Simmons

DL

36

LeShaun Sims

19 12

Marcus Mariota

QB

14

Kalif Raymond

WR

G

3

Ryan Santoso

CB

81

Jonnu Smith

K

TE

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2019 TENNESSEE TITANS

23

Tye Smith

CB

4

Ryan Succop

59

Wesley Woodyard

LB

Head Coach Mike Vrabel

K

17

Ryan Tannehill

Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees

QB

24

Kenny Vaccaro

S

Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith

Titans Win!

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2019 TENNESSEE TITANS

PROBABLE STARTERS RB Derrick Henry

OFFENSE POS. NO.

NAME

WR TE LT LG C RG RT WR WR QB RB

Corey Davis Jonnu Smith Taylor Lewan Rodger Saffold III Ben Jones Nate Davis Jack Conklin Adam Humphries Tajaé Sharpe Ryan Tannehill Derrick Henry

84 81 77 76 60 64 78 10 19 17 22

DEFENSE

S Kevin Byard

POS. NO.

NAME

DE NT DT OLB ILB ILB OLB CB SS FS CB

Jeffery Simmons DaQuan Jones Jurrell Casey Kamalei Correa Rashaan Evans Jayon Brown Harold Landry III Logan Ryan Kenny Vaccaro Kevin Byard Adoree’ Jackson

98 90 99 44 54 55 58 26 24 31 25

SPECIAL TEAMS

14

POS. NO.

NAME

K P H PR KR LS

Ryan Succop Brett Kern Brett Kern Adam Humphries Kalif Raymond Beau Brinkley

4 6 6 10 14 48

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PROBABLE STARTERS WR Deandre Hopkins

OFFENSE POS. NO.

NAME

WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR QB RB

DeAndre Hopkins Laremy Tunsil Max Scharping Nick Martin Zach Fulton Chris Clark Darren Fells Kenny Stills Will Fuller V Deshaun Watson Duke Johnson

10 78 74 66 73 77 87 12 15 4 25

DEFENSE

OLB Whitney Mercilus

POS. NO.

NAME

DE NT DE OLB ILB ILB OLB CB CB S S

Brandon Dunn D.J. Reader Angelo Blackson Whitney Mercilus Benardrick McKinney Zach Cunningham Brennan Scarlett Johnathan Joseph Bradley Roby Tashaun Gipson Sr. Justin Reid

92 98 97 59 55 41 57 24 21 39 20

SPECIAL TEAMS POS. NO.

NAME

K P H PR KR LS

Ka’imi Fairbairn Bryan Anger Bryan Anger DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Jon Weeks

7 9 9 14 14 46

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2019 HOUSTON TEXANS AS OF DEC. 10, 2019

16

NO.

NAME

POS. HT.

27 50 37 88 9 30 97 14 77 22 16 35 41 92 7 87 15 73 44 39 28 93 10 38 23 32 25 63 34 24 58 65 54 66 2 55 59 52 11 33 94 98 20 21 57 74 12 83 78 95 91 4 46

Adams, Mike Adams, Tyrell Addae, Jahleel Akins, Jordan Anger, Bryan Armstrong, Cornell Blackson, Angelo Carter, DeAndre Clark, Chris Conley, Gareon Coutee, Keke Crossen, Keion Cunningham, Zach Dunn, Brandon Fairbairn, Ka’imi Fells, Darren Fuller V, Will Fulton, Zach Gillaspia, Cullen Gipson Sr., Tashaun Hargreaves III, Vernon Heath, Joel Hopkins, DeAndre Howell, Buddy Hyde, Carlos Johnson Jr., Lonnie Johnson, Duke Johnson, Roderick Jones, Taiwan Joseph, Johnathan Kalambayi, Peter Mancz, Greg Martin, Jacob Martin, Nick McCarron, AJ McKinney, Benardrick Mercilus, Whitney Mingo, Barkevious Mitchell Jr., Steven Moore Jr., A.J. Omenihu, Charles Reader, D.J. Reid, Justin Roby, Bradley Scarlett, Brennan Scharping, Max Stills, Kenny Thomas, Jordan Tunsil, Laremy Vanderdoes, Eddie Watkins, Carlos Watson, Deshaun Weeks, Jon

S ILB S TE P CB DE WR T CB WR CB ILB NT K TE WR C/G FB S CB DE WR RB RB CB RB T RB CB ILB C/G OLB C QB ILB OLB OLB WR S DE DE/NT S CB OLB G/T WR TE T NT DE QB LS

5-11 6-2 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-8 6-5 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-7 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-6 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-9 6-6 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-5 5-10 5-11 6-5 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-6 6-1 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-2 5-10

WT. AGE EXP. 205 230 195 243 205 185 319 190 305 190 187 185 238 310 183 270 184 321 235 212 204 302 212 218 229 213 210 306 195 186 254 302 242 295 215 257 258 235 186 200 280 347 203 194 263 327 202 277 313 315 297 215 242

38 27 29 27 31 24 27 26 34 24 22 23 25 27 25 33 25 28 24 29 24 26 27 23 29 24 26 24 31 35 24 27 23 26 29 27 29 29 25 23 22 25 22 27 26 23 27 23 25 25 26 24 33

16 4 7 2 8 2 5 2 10 3 2 2 3 4 4 6 4 6 R 8 4 4 7 2 6 R 5 3 9 14 2 5 2 4 6 5 8 7 1 2 R 4 2 6 4 R 7 2 4 3 3 3 10

COLLEGE Delaware West Georgia Central Michigan Central Florida California Southern Miss Auburn Sacramento State Southern Miss Ohio State Texas Tech Western Carolina Vanderbilt Louisville UCLA California-Irvine Notre Dame Tennessee Texas A&M Wyoming Florida Michigan State Clemson Florida Atlantic Ohio State Kentucky Miami (Fla.) Florida State Eastern Washington South Carolina Stanford Toledo Temple Notre Dame Alabama Mississippi State Illinois LSU Southern California Mississippi Texas Clemson Stanford Ohio State Stanford Northern Illinois Oklahoma Mississippi State Mississippi UCLA Clemson Clemson Baylor

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

COACHING

NO. NAME

POS.

HEAD COACH

2 4 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 44 46 50 52 54 55 57 58 59 63 65 66 73 74 77 78 83 87 88 91 92 93 94 95 97 98

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Bill O’Brien

AJ McCarron Deshaun Watson Ka’imi Fairbairn Bryan Anger DeAndre Hopkins Steven Mitchell Jr. Kenny Stills DeAndre Carter Will Fuller V Keke Coutee Justin Reid Bradley Roby Gareon Conley Carlos Hyde Johnathan Joseph Duke Johnson Mike Adams Vernon Hargreaves III Cornell Armstrong Lonnie Johnson Jr. A.J. Moore Jr. Taiwan Jones Keion Crossen Jahleel Addae Buddy Howell Tashaun Gipson Sr. Zach Cunningham Cullen Gillaspia Jon Weeks Tyrell Adams Barkevious Mingo Jacob Martin Benardrick McKinney Brennan Scarlett Peter Kalambayi Whitney Mercilus Roderick Johnson Greg Mancz Nick Martin Zach Fulton Max Scharping Chris Clark Laremy Tunsil Jordan Thomas Darren Fells Jordan Akins Carlos Watkins Brandon Dunn Joel Heath Charles Omenihu Eddie Vanderdoes Angelo Blackson D.J. Reader

ASSISTANT COACHES Romeo Crennel Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator Tim Kelly Offensive Coordinator Brad Seely Special Teams Coordinator John Aylward Offensive Assistant Danny Barrett Running Backs Brian Cushing Assistant Strength & Conditioning Akeem Dent Defensive Assistant Mike Devlin Offensive Line Joe Distor Assistant Strength & Conditioning Mike Eubanks Head Strength & Conditioning Jason George Assistant Strength & Conditioning / Sports Science Coordinator Andre Johnson Special Advisor to the Head Coach Bobby King Inside Linebackers Will Lawing Tight Ends D’Anton Lynn Assistant Secondary Anthony Midget Secondary Matt O’Donnell Defensive Assistant John Pagano Senior Defensive Assistant / Outside Linebackers John Perry Wide Receivers Carl Smith Quarterbacks Tracy Smith Assistant Special Teams Coordinator Billy J. Voltaire Assistant Strength & Conditioning / Performance Therapist Anthony Weaver Defensive Line T.J. Yates Offensive Assistant TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 14 WON 8, LOST 5

SCORE BY PERIODS

RESULTS 9/9 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/17 11/21 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/21 12/29

L W W L W W L W W L W W L

28-30 13-12 27-20 10-16 53-32 31-24 23-30 27-24 26-3 7-41 20-17 28-22 24-38

at New Orleans Jacksonville at Los Angeles Carolina Atlanta at Kansas City at Indianapolis Oakland at Jacksonville at Baltimore Indianapolis New England Denver at Tennessee Tampa Bay Tennessee

73,039 71,651 25,349 71,699 71,787 73,323 59,997 71,893 84,771 70,731 71,727 72,025 71,769

HOU. 288 89 173 26 72/157 45.9% 10/20 50.0% 29:51 4888 376.0 826 5.9 1692 130.2 348 3196 245.8 39/235 3431 439/296 67.4% 10 42/45.2 43 97/795 17/7 39 13 25 1

OPP. 278 74 179 25 80/165 48.5% 6/13 46.2% 30:09 4879 375.3 821 5.9 1423 109.5 315 3456 265.8 26/199 3655 480/314 65.4% 7 47/47.2 42.9 94/747 15/9 36 7 28 1

OFFENSE TOTAL FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty 3rd Down: Made/Att 3rd Down Pct. 4th Down: Made/Att 4th Down Pct. POSSESSION AVG. TOTAL NET YARDS Avg. Per Game Total Plays Avg. Per Play NET YARDS RUSHING Avg. Per Game Total Rushes NET YARDS PASSING Avg. Per Game Sacked/Yards Lost Gross Yards Attempts/Completions Completion Pct. Had Intercepted PUNTS/AVERAGE NET PUNTING AVG. PENALTIES/YARDS FUMBLES/BALL LOST TOUCHDOWNS Rushing Passing Returns

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Q1 30 65

TEAM OPPONENTS

Q2 94 91

Q3 82 75

Q4 OT 111 0 78 0

PTS 317 309

SCORING K.Fairbairn D.Watson D.Hopkins D.Fells C.Hyde D.Johnson W.Fuller J.Akins K.Stills K.Coutee T.Gipson TEAM OPPONENTS

TD 0 8 7 7 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 39 36

Ru 0 7 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 13 7

Pa 0 1 7 7 0 3 3 2 2 0 0 25 28

Rt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1

PAT 33/38 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 33/38 32/33

FG 16/21 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 16/21 19/22

2Pt 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

PTS 81 48 44 42 24 24 18 12 12 6 6 317 309

FIELD GOALS K.Fairbairn TEAM OPPONENTS

1-19 0/0 0/0 0/0

20-29 3/3 3/3 2/2

30-39 6/6 6/6 8/8

40-49 4/6 4/6 7/8

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PASSING Att 436 2 1 439 480

D.Watson D.Hopkins A.McCarron TEAM OPPONENTS

Cmp 295 1 0 296 314

Yds 3425 6 0 3431 3655

Cmp% 67.7% 50.0% 0.0% 67.4% 65.4%

Yds/Att 7.9 3.0 0.0 7.8 7.6

RUSHING C.Hyde D.Johnson D.Watson D.Hopkins K.Coutee B.Howell B.Anger TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 198 75 68 2 2 2 1 348 315

Yds 926 390 344 18 14 5 -5 1692 1423

Avg 4.7 5.2 5.1 9.0 7.0 2.5 -5.0 4.9 4.5

Long 58 40 30 12 10 4 -5 58 63t

TD 4 1 7 0 1 0 0 13 7

No. 93 42 36 32 30 29 21 9 3 1 0 296 314

Yds 1023 598 334 469 312 357 247 32 53 6 0 3431 3655

Avg 11.0 14.2 9.3 14.7 10.4 12.3 11.8 3.6 17.7 6.0 0.0 11.6 11.6

Long 43t 54 21 45 24 53t 51 14 46 6t 0 54 65t

TD 7 3 3 2 7 2 0 0 0 1 0 25 28

INTERCEPTIONS T.Gipson J.Reid B.Roby W.Mercilus J.Addae TEAM OPPONENTS

TD% 5.5% 50.0% 0.0% 5.7% 5.8%

Int 9 1 0 10 7

Int% 2.1% 50.0% 0.0% 2.3% 1.5%

Long 54 6t 0 54 65t

Sack/Lost 38/225 0/0 1/10 39/235 26/199

Rating 101.0 56.3 39.6 100.3 101.7

KICKOFF RETURNS

RECEIVING D.Hopkins W.Fuller D.Johnson K.Stills D.Fells J.Akins K.Coutee C.Hyde D.Carter D.Watson S.Mitchell TEAM OPPONENTS

TD 24 1 0 25 28

No. 3 1 1 1 1 7 10

Yds 105 37 22 2 1 167 59

Avg 35.0 37.0 22.0 2.0 1.0 23.9 5.9

Long 79t 37 22 2 1 79t 37

TD 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

D.Carter TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 12 12 29

Yds 254 254 547

Avg 21.2 21.2 18.9

Avg 45.8 43.5 45.2 47.2

Net 43.8 40.9 43.0 42.9

TB 2 0 2 1

Yds 179 179 51

Avg 9.4 9.4 2.8

Long 28 28 33

PUNTING B.Anger T.Daniel TEAM OPPONENTS

No. 31 11 42 47

Yds 1420 479 1899 2217

In 15 2 17 25

Lg 71 54 71 68

B 0 0 0 0

PUNT RETURNS D.Carter TEAM OPPONENTS

Ret 19 19 18

FC 15 15 13

Long 23 23 15

TD 0 0 0

2-Pt. Conversions: TEAM 1/1, OPPONENTS: 1/3 Sacks: W.Mercilus 5.5, J.Watt 4.0, J.Martin 3.5, B.Scarlett 3.5, D.Reader 2.5, C.Omenihu 2.0, Z.Cunningham 1.5, B.Boddy-Calhoun 1.0, B.Roby 1.0, C.Watkins 1.0, B.McKinney 0.5 TEAM: 26.0 OPPONENTS: 38.5 Fumbles Lost: D.Watson 3, C.Hyde 2, D.Carter 1, K.Coutee 1 Total: 7 Opponent Fumble Recoveries: B.McKinney 2, Z.Cunningham 2, J.Watt 2, W.Mercilus 1, C.Watkins 1, D.Cole 1 Total: 9

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Brandon Dunn

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Johnathan Joseph

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Angelo Blackson

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Chris Clark

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Zach Cunningham

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Ka’imi Fairbairn

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Darren Fells

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Will Fuller V

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Tashaun Gipson Sr.

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DeAndre Hopkins

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Duke Johnson

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Nick Martin

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Benardrick McKinney

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D.J. Reader

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Max Scharping

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Justin Reid

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Bradley Roby

CB

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Brennan Scarlett

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Kenny Stills

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Laremy Tunsil

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Deshaun Watson

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UNDER THE BRIDGE Titans Serve Nashville’s Homeless a Thanksgiving Meal with Bridge Ministry By Jim Wyatt

MICHAEL LASH was 28-years-old when he moved to Nashville from Utica, New York, and he never imagined life would lead him into the streets, and under the Jefferson Street Bridge. A veteran of the military, Lash was homeless for roughly 15 years. He slept in a tent city by the Cumberland River, and went to bed on many nights with little hope. “You lose faith, you really do,” Lash said. “You wonder: How did this happen to me? Why me? And, you just get drunk and try and forget about it all.” Lash was back under the Jefferson Street Bridge two days before Thanksgiving, surrounded by hundreds of members of the homeless community – and the Tennessee Titans. Lash’s life, however, is much different now. He found a way out of what he described as a “living hell.” He has a job, an apartment and a car. The fam22

ily he lost touch with for nearly 25 years is now communicating with him again. And nearly 10 years after nearly dying from esophageal varices after drinking Listerine to get drunk, which put him in a coma for two weeks, he’s now sober. Every Tuesday, Lash now returns to visit the homeless population to provide inspiration and hope, and when he saw Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, general manager Jon Robinson, quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill and Marcus Mariota and dozens of other Titans doing the same on a rainy night, it warmed his heart. For the sixth year in a row, the Titans teamed up with The Bridge Ministry to feed the homeless a Thanksgiving meal on the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving. Roughly 100 members of the organization — from players to coaches to members of the front office — took part in the event. So did other staff

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members, along with the Titans cheerleaders, members of the Blue Crew drumline, and T-Rac. Family members joined the group as well. “All these people out here in the homeless community, they are looking for hope, and a reason to believe things will one day get better. I know, because I used to be one of them,” Lash said. “On a night like this, you see a lot of smiles on their faces from having these football players and coaches out here, it is like a present.” Candy Christmas, CEO/Founder of The Bridge Ministry, thanked the team for its continued support. The Bridge Ministry is a grassroots non-profit that seeks to address poverty and homelessness in the Nashville area through faith-based programming and by providing everyday necessities to those they serve. Christmas said Nashville has a homeless population of 11,000, including 4,000 children. Earlier this offseason, the Titans presented the Bridge Ministry and Second Harvest with a check for $50,000. Each year at the event the Titans have presented checks while feeding the homeless. On Tuesday night, the Bridge Ministry presented the Titans with the Bridge Award for “Excellent Achievement and Outstanding Generosity.” “It is amazing, the heart that the Titans organization has for the less fortunate,” Christmas said. “To see them care about the community and to come out here and serve others, in the rain, just the way they give back, it is humbling.” An estimated 500 men, women and children from the homeless community turned out on a rainy night. In addition to the meal, clothing, toiletry items and non-perishable items were also distributed. Every Tuesday, the homeless gather under the bridge, located not far from where the Titans play on Sundays, and just a few miles from the team’s practice facility in Metro Center. On this night, the Titans loaded into several buses, and got to work. While some members of the Titans organization served food, others worked to deliver items to the homeless. Dozens of players were on hand, handing out food, and hugs. “We get more out of this than you guys do, I promise you,” Vrabel, who was on hand with his wife Jen, told members of the homeless community. “I learned last year that under this bridge there’s faith, there’s hope and there’s love. And I am proud of our organization, our players, for what they do off the field. They want to be here. This is their day off, but we want to share this holiday season with you guys and wish you a happy Thanksgiving. And we want to tell you to keep the faith, keep the hope and find love.” TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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Robinson led a “Titan Up” cheer ­— and got a nice ovation. “Outside of us winning ballgames on Sunday nights, this is one of my favorite nights of the year,” Robinson said. “To come fellowship with you guys, to put an arm around you guys and show you the love that our Lord and Savior showed all of us. And I want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays.” Tina Tuggle, Community Relations Director for the Titans, said she’s regularly asked by members of the organization about the annual event before she even has to put in on calendars. “The one thing that I am most excited about is the willingness of our team to participate in this,” Tuggle said. “The Bridge Ministry happens every Tuesday under the Jefferson Street Bridge, rain, snow sleet or shine. But the fact that this is an opportunity to bring our staff and come out here, it means a lot. And there’s a lot of people here that I have seen over the years, and they are excited to see us. So that makes you feel good that you are making a difference, and I love it.” Lash, who is now 58, knows he’s lucky. After going to 14 different rehab clinics, and living on the streets for so long, he finally got on his feet. He said he tries to provide encouragement to those struggling in the streets, looking to do the same. “I pray for all these people down here, pray that they find a home, a better place,” said Lash, looking around as the song “Amazing Grace” blared from the speakers. “And nights like this, it gives them a little more hope. It shows them that people care. It helps, it really does.” Titans punter Brett Kern loves hearing this. It’s why he’s taken part in serving Thanksgiving meals to the homeless since the first year the team starting doing so back in 2014 — and it’s why he’s brought his 10-year-old son the past three years. Bryce Kern followed his father through the crowd delivering meals in Styrofoam containers, and watched as his dad offered words of encouragement. “I think any time you get a chance to serve other people, just pour into their lives for however long you get, whether it is giving them a meal, walking with them to their seat and seeing how they are doing, maybe praying for them or with them, it helps,” Kern said. “Everybody that you see here, they all have a different story, life has taken them in different directions, so to be here and to be able to serve them in the little time that we are here, it is a blessing for me to be able to help these people out and just give them a good meal or doing anything you can to brighten their lives.” 24

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HONORING TENNESSEE’S BEST Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award Winners Named

TENNESSEE’S BEST high school football players for 2019 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards dinner hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 400 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2019 luncheon at Nissan Stadium. “This is such an outstanding honor for all 30 of the young men recognized today at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards,” said Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA. “They were here not only due to their athletic ability that they displayed on the field throughout the season, but just as much for their outstanding character and academic achievements.” High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists. A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2019 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. The awards were presented to the top football players in each of the nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association. The top kickers in the state were also recognized. There were three finalists in this category, regardless of their school’s classification. The Titans became sponsors of the Mr. Football Awards in 2007.

2019 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS Division I, Class 1A Holden Willis, Greenback Division I, Class 2A Cooper Baugus, Peabody Division I, Class 3A James Moore, Stratford Division I, Class 4A Tim Coutras, Nolensville Division I, Class 5A Elijah Young, South-Doyle Division I, Class 6A Lincoln Pare, Houston Division II, Class A Kemari McGowan, MTCS Division II, Class AA Austin Hill, ECS Division II, Class AAA Omari Thomas, Briarcrest

KICKER OF THE YEAR

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MY CAUSE MY CLEATS

Titans players showcase causes important to them with custom cleats By Jim Wyatt

EVERY CLEAT TELLS A STORY.

Tennessee Titans players’ passions go beyond the game and several will showcase causes that are important to them with custom cleats as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign. Here’s a look at the 18 players who will take part in the My Cause My Cleats campaign, and their causes. Discover the stories behind the players’ cleats and learn how they’re making a difference in their communities.

RUNNING BACK KHARI BLASINGAME

Cause: Turner’s Heroes Shoe size: 14 Titans running back Khari Blasingame lost a teammate, and a friend, while at Vanderbilt. He’ll pay tribute to him – and Turner’s Heroes — with his cleats. Blasingame is honoring his late Vanderbilt teammate, Turner Cockrell, through his cleat design. During Cockrell’s sophomore year at Vanderbilt, he started to notice two lumps growing on his neck. It turned out that Cockrell had melanoma, a type of skin cancer. After a year-long battle of extensive surgeries, radiation and immunotherapy treatments, Turner passed away on November 28, 2018. 28

LINEBACKER JAYON BROWN

Cause: YMCA Community Action Program (aka YCAP) Shoe size: 13 As a youngster growing up in California, Jayon Brown learned a lot of life lessons at the YMCA. Now, he wants to give back to kids who are starting their own path, in the YMCA. Brown’s cause is the YMCA Community Action Program (aka YCAP), which his recently-announced MVP Program is a part of in Nashville. The student Y-CAP program helps at-risk and underserved youth in the Metro Nashville/Davidson County area achieve the brightest future possible by closing the opportunity gap.

SAFETY KEVIN BYARD

Cause: The Byard Family Legacy Fund Foundation Shoe size: 11 ½ Safety Kevin Byard has made a big difference on the field since joining the Titans back in 2016. Now, he wants to make an even bigger difference off the field. Byard and his wife, Clarke, recently started the Byard Family Legacy Fund Foundation. He’ll bring awareness to the cause with his cleats, and by his work in the Middle Tennessee area.

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LINEBACKER RASHAAN EVANS

Cause: Razor Foundation Shoe size: 14 On the field, Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans makes a living making tackles – he leads the team in that category. Off the field, he wants to tackle help mental illness, and bring awareness, through his Razor Foundation. Mental health awareness is his cause for My Cause My Cleats. Jayon Brown

Kevin Byard

RECEIVER ADAM HUMPHRIES

Cause: Vertical Sports Shoe size: 11 Titans receiver Adam Humphries has his buddy’s back – on his shoes. In making Vertical Sports his cause, Humphries wants to bring awareness to an endeavor started by his childhood friend from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The project is an important one, as it reaches out to the broken, whether it’s through prison visits or after-school programs for underprivileged kids.

RUNNING BACK DERRICK HENRY

Cause: Two All Foundation Shoe size: 14 Running back Derrick Henry has made a huge difference for the Titans on the football field. He also wants to make a difference off the field, using his foundation – Two All Foundation. Rashaan Evans

CORNERBACK ADOREE’ JACKSON

Cause: American Cancer Society / Breast Cancer Awareness Shoe size: 11 Titans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson said his mother inspires him daily. So it’s no surprise she’s the inspiration for his cleats. Jackson’s cause is the American Cancer Society. His mother, Vianca Jackson, is a breast cancer survivor. Adam Humphries

Derrick Henry

CENTER BEN JONES

Cause: The Jones Mission Shoe size: 15 Titans center Ben Jones wants to make a difference in the lives of today’s youth. Jones established The Jones Mission Fund at The Community Foundation back in 2017 to provide at-risk youth with opportunities they might otherwise not have through grants, additional resources and educational opportunities. He’ll raise awareness with his cleats.

TACKLE DENNIS KELLY

Cause: FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) Shoe size: 17 Titans tackle Dennis Kelly had heard stories about people living with food allergies. When his young daughter was diagnosed TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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with a food allergy, it really opened his eyes to the issues surrounding the condition. Kelly’s cause for My Cause My Cleats is FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). He wants to bring more attention to everything surrounding food allergies in an effort to help those dealing with allergies.

TACKLE TAYLOR LEWAN

Ben Jones

Dennis Kelly

Cause: The Chris Long Foundation (Waterboys) Shoe size: 14 Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan wants to make a difference in an area he believes is overlooked. A few years back, Lewan was approached by long-time defensive end Chris Long to help him his efforts in an endeavor called “Waterboys.” Lewan got involved, and it’s his cause for My Cause My Cleats. Waterboys unites NFL players from across the league in service. As Waterboys, players team up with fans in support of a single shared cause: providing clean, accessible drinking water to communities in need.

QUARTERBACK MARCUS MARIOTA

Taylor Lewan

Cause: Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Shoe size: 13. Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota wants to shine some light on his aunt – and on all women who have bravely battled breast cancer. Mariota’s cause is Breast Cancer Awareness, with a nod to military veterans. Mariota has chosen to work with and honor the local Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, which provides medical care to military veterans living in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. Mariota’s aunt, Ula, battled breast cancer.

DEFENSIVE BACK CHRIS MILTON

Marcus Mariota

Cause: Edith Marie Foundation Shoe size: 12 1/2 Titans defensive back Chris Milton lost his grandmother to breast cancer. But she remains in his memory, and he’ll honor her with his cleats. Milton’s cause is the Edith Marie Foundation. It’s a foundation started by his family to honor a woman who was dear to everyone. Milton wants to pay respect to cancer patients everywhere. And he’s proud to say the foundation, which was started roughly four years ago, is helping.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN DAVID QUESSENBERRY

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Cause: Special Operations Warrior Foundation Shoe size: 15 Titans offensive lineman David Quessenberry wants to bring even more awareness to a cause that’s important to him, and someone he cares a lot about. Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides a post-secondary education to the surviving children of fallen special operations service members.

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CORNERBACK LOGAN RYAN

Cause: The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation Shoe size: 11 Titans cornerback Logan Ryan and his wife are giving a voice to pets. Since arriving in Nashville, the couple has raised money and brought awareness to pets through The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation (ryananimalfoundation.org), which is Ryan’s cause for My Cause, My Cleats.

CORNERBACK TYE SMITH

Cause: Metro Nashville Public Schools Shoe size: 11 1/2 Titans cornerback Tye Smith wants to do his part to help kids in the Metro Nashville Public School system. He’s partnered with ABC Food Tours, which was started up by a friend. He’ll bring attention to the cause with his cleats. Tye Smith

LINEBACKER CAMERON WAKE

Cause: Social Injustice Shoe size: 13 ½ Titans linebacker Cameron Wake wants to bring attention to injustice in society. And he’ll do so with his cleats. Cameron Wake

Delanie Walker

TIGHT END DELANIE WALKER

Cause: Delanie Walker Gives Back Foundation and Everytown Shoe size: 15 Titans tight end Delanie Walker has been very active in the Nashville community since joining the team in 2013. Walker established the Delanie Walker Gives Back Foundation to provide inner city and low-income children with the educational opportunities and resources to reach their full potential and beat the odds. And through his work with Everytown, he wants to make a difference across the world by spreading the news about the importance of gun violence. On one of his cleats, Walker will bring attention to his foundation. The other shoe will shine light on his efforts with Everytown.

LINEBACKER WESLEY WOODYARD

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Cause: 16Ways Foundation/ALS Shoe size: 13 Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard has selected two causes that are dear to him, for different reasons. As co-founder of The 16Ways Foundation, Woodyard wants to do his part to help at-risk youth. He’s also used the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats platform to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Woodyard’s aunt suffered from ALS leading up to her death, and Woodyard is close to former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014.

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TENNESSEE TITANS

2019 SCHEDULE PRESEASON DAY

DATE

OPPONENT

KICKOFF+

TV

Thursday

8/8

at Philadelphia

6:30 p.m.

WKRN

Saturday

8/17

NEW ENGLAND

6:00 p.m.

WKRN

Sunday

8/25

PITTSBURGH

7:00 p.m.

NBC

Thursday

8/29

at Chicago

7:00 p.m.

WKRN

REGULAR SEASON DAY

DATE

OPPONENT

KICKOFF+

TV

Sunday

9/8

at Cleveland

Noon

CBS

Sunday

9/15

INDIANAPOLIS

Noon

CBS

Thursday

9/19

at Jacksonville

7:20 p.m.

NFLN

Sunday

9/29

at Atlanta

Noon

CBS

Sunday

10/6

BUFFALO

Noon*

CBS

Sunday

10/13

at Denver

3:25 p.m.*

CBS

Sunday

10/20

L.A. CHARGERS

3:05 p.m.*

CBS

Sunday

10/27

TAMPA BAY

Noon*

FOX

Sunday

11/3

at Carolina

Noon*

CBS

Sunday

11/10

KANSAS CITY

Noon*

CBS

Sunday

11/17

BYE

Sunday

11/24

JACKSONVILLE

3:05 p.m.*

CBS

Sunday

12/1

at Indianapolis

Noon*

CBS

Sunday

12/8

at Oakland

3:25 p.m.*

CBS

Sunday

12/15

HOUSTON

Noon*

CBS

Sunday

12/22

NEW ORLEANS

Noon*

FOX

Sunday

12/29

at Houston

Noon*

CBS

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AMY ADAMS STRUNK Owner and Co-Chairman, Board of Directors

AMY ADAMS STRUNK assumed the role of con-trolling owner of the team in March 2015. She also serves as the co-chairman of the franchise’s Board of Directors. In her time as controlling owner Strunk has transformed the franchise through her vision, commitment and decisions that have set the team on an ascending trajectory. She hired Jon Robinson as General Manager and Mike Vrabel as head coach, while also in-stalling Steve Underwood to the position of President and CEO. Additionally, she has annually committed significant resources to upgrade Nissan Stadium and the team’s practice facility, Saint Thomas Sports Park. Strunk also continues to grow the administrative staff for the franchise with significant additions across different departments. All those changes translated to success on the field as the Titans went from a three-win team in 2015, to 9-7 records in the past three campaigns and a playoff win at Kansas City in 2017. The playoff victory was the first for the franchise since 2003, and the three consecutive winning seasons are first in the “Titans” era (1999-present). In the spring of 2018, she collaborated with Nashville city officials to secure the 2019 NFL Draft for downtown Nashville. By any measure, the 2019 NFL Draft was the most successful in NFL history, drawing a record 600,000 fans to downtown Nashville over the three-day event and setting television ratings records. 36

The Draft resulted in $224 million in economic impact and $133 million in direct spending for the Tennessee economy, which were both NFL high-water marks. In June, Strunk was honored by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as the “Tennessean of the Year,” for her role in bringing the NFL Draft to Nashville and her work to transform the franchise to a consistent winner. A year ago, the Titans launched the “We Stand For” campaign, designed to bring attention to the causes that are important to the team’s players, coaches and executives. This past July, Strunk presented $450,000 in grant funding to 10 local non-profit organizations to help aid their causes. One of the daughters of Titans franchise founder K.S. “Bud” Adams, Jr., Strunk was raised on football and is proud of her father’s role in founding the American Football League as well as the decades of leadership he provided not only to the Titans franchise, but also to the National Football League. Her goal is to build upon that legacy and establish the Titans as one of the league’s elite franchises. An independent businesswoman for more than 30 years, Strunk is the owner and president of both Kenada Farms and the Little River Oil and Gas Company. She has been significantly involved in the family’s farming and ranching businesses, including serving as the vice president of Bud Adams Ranches, Inc. These ventures pro-

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vided her valuable knowledge about customer service as well as the opportunity to manage a diverse range of employees and business operations, and these experiences have shaped her management style. “I believe in hiring good people and letting them do their jobs,” said Strunk. “Everything should revolve around what’s best for the Titans and not around the owner. While I talk frequently with the leaders of the Titans as I do with all of our family’s companies, the people in our football operations need the control and latitude necessary to create an exciting and competitive team. “Our business staff needs the same freedom in order for our organization to reach its full potential and to continue to create a first-class fan experience at Nissan Stadium. Decisions will always be made based on what is the best for the team to reach our goals of becoming one of the elite franchises of the NFL and enriching the communities of Nashville and middle Tennessee. “Nashville is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing cities in the nation with a very promising future,” said Strunk. “We are proud to be a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, and we want the Titans to be a leader in providing opportunities for people and businesses in the city and the region to achieve their dreams.” Engaged in the process of improving all aspects of the franchise, Strunk has the best interest of the football team and the fans on her mind as she makes her decisions. As evidence of that engagement, the Titans have become one of the best home teams in the NFL, posting a 16-4 home mark in the last 20 games leading into the 2019 season. In 2016, Strunk was appointed to the NFL’s Hall of Fame Committee. Her appointment continues a family legacy, as her father was a long-time member of the committee. Additionally, in 2017, Strunk was named to the Board of Trustees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 2018, she added an appointment to the NFL’s Super Bowl and Major Event Advisory Committee. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in history, Strunk is an avid horse enthusiast whose other interests include farming, ranching, tennis and a variety of other outdoor activities. She also served as a volunteer coach of both the boys and girls varsity tennis teams at her daughter’s high school. Never one to turn down a challenge, during the 2017 offseason, Strunk accepted an invitation to skydive with members of the Army’s Golden Knights to kick off draft week. Strunk is married to her husband Bill. She has three children — Tracy, Tommy, and Blanche, who are all avid sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts. TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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STEVE UNDERWOOD President and CEO

STEVE UNDERWOOD returned to the Titans on March 20, 2015 to serve as the team’s interim President and CEO, and had the interim tag removed in January of 2016. He now leads the franchise as the President and CEO. Underwood has four decades of experience in a number of roles with the franchise, including that of Senior Executive Vice President/General Counsel/COO at the time of his initial retirement in 2011. Prior to his initial retirement, Underwood assumed the position of Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel in August of 2006 and moved from Houston to Nashville. He oversaw the organization in Nashville and 38

reported directly to the team owner, K.S. “Bud” Adams, Jr. Since he joined the franchise in 1991, he has served as General Counsel for the franchise. He also served as General Counsel for KSA Industries, Inc., the private holding company of Titans’ owner K. S. “Bud” Adams, Jr. Underwood was heavily involved in issues related to the franchise’s relocation to Tennessee, including his role as one of the Titans’ principal negotiators with local governments in Nashville, Memphis and Houston. Underwood raised five children, including daughters Christy, Melissa, Providence and Liberty, and son, Dennis, who passed away in 2011. Underwood and his wife, Frances, currently live in Nashville.

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JON ROBINSON

Executive Vice President/General Manager JON ROBINSON enters his fourth season as the team’s general manager. He was hired in January of 2016 and was promoted in 2017 to executive vice president/general manager. Robinson’s work in his first three years helped the team go from three wins in the season prior to his arrival to three consecutive 9-7 seasons and a Divisional Round playoff finish following the 2017 campaign. He became the fifth general manager in franchise history to have the team in the playoffs within his first two full seasons. Robinson also is the only general manger during the “Titans” era (1999-present) to oversee three consecutive winning seasons. Robinson turned over 80 percent of the Titans roster in his first three years on the job. At the end of the 2018 campaign, 43 players on the club’s 53-man ros40

ter (81.1 percent) were added after Robinson arrived in Tennessee—27 free agents, two players acquired via trade, one waiver pickups and 13 draft picks. An additional nine players he acquired (six free agents, two draft picks and one waiver claim) ended 2018 on injured reserve. In 2019, Robinson added key veterans to bolster the roster, including five-time Pro Bowl OLB Cameron Wake, G Rodger Saffold and WR Adam Humphries. Additionally, he engineered a trade that brought QB Ryan Tannehill to the Titans from Miami. Robinson also was able to keep two key contributors on the roster, re-signing S Kenny Vaccaro and two-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern. On draft day, Robinson added Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons in the first round and Ole Miss WR A. J. Brown in the second round.

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Early in the 2018 unrestricted free agent signing period, Robinson targeted a pair of former New England Patriots: CB Malcolm Butler and RB Dion Lewis. During the 2018 NFL Draft, Robinson used trades to move up three times as he selected linebackers Rashaan Evans and Harold Landry. During the 2017 offseason, Robinson used free agency to address needs on defense and special teams. Most notably, he spearheaded deals for CB Logan Ryan (New England), S Johnathan Cyprien (Jacksonville) and special teams Pro Bowler Brynden Trawick (Oakland). In the 2017 NFL Draft, Robinson spent first-round picks on WR Corey Davis (fifth overall) and CB Adoree’ Jackson (18th overall). It marked the first time the franchise had a pair of first-round draft selections since 1987. Overall, the members of the 2017 draft class combined for 76 games played and 42 starts as rookies. In his first year as an NFL general manager, Robinson’s leadership and decision-making helped the Titans triple their win total from the previous season, finishing 9-7 in 2016 after a 3-13 finish in 2015. The six-win improvement tied for the most in franchise history (1967 and 1974) and doubled the previous club benchmark for the most wins in the first year under a new general manager (three by Bum Phillips in 1975). Within the first four months at his post, Robinson pulled the trigger on several key personnel decisions. On March 9, 2016, he made his first major acquisition, swapping fourth-round draft picks with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for RB DeMarco Murray. The trade provided major dividends in 2016, as Murray led the AFC and ranked third in the NFL with 1,287 rushing yards. Around the same time, Robinson began to work the free agent market. Center Ben Jones and WR Rishard Matthews highlighted the haul, and both were instrumental in helping to transform the Titans offense into the 11th-ranked unit in the NFL in 2016. Jones started all 16 games and keyed a rushing attack that ranked third in the league, while Matthews set career highs with 65 receptions (tied for the team lead), a teamhigh 945 receiving yards and a team-high nine touchdown receptions. The latter number tied for sixth in the NFL and tied for ninth in franchise history. On April 14, 2016, two weeks before the NFL Draft, Robinson and the Titans dealt the first overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams in one of the biggest trades in recent NFL history. The Titans gave up the No. 1 pick and a fourth-rounder in order to receive the 15th overall pick, two second-rounders and a third-rounder in 2016, plus the Rams’ first- and third-round picks in TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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2017. From 1990–2015, there were seven trades involving the No. 1 overall pick, but this was the first since 2004, when the San Diego Chargers selected Eli Manning with the first pick and dealt his rights to the New York Giants. The Titans had their hands at one point or another on 17 selections in the 2016 draft due to five different trades (including one trade in 2015), and in the end, they ended up with a class of 10 players, including four of the top 45 picks. Robinson swung a draft-day trade with the Cleveland Browns to move back up to the eighth slot to choose Michigan State tackle Jack Conklin. All 10 members of Robinson’s first draft class played in at least one game in 2016. They accumulated a total of 110 games played and 38 starts, including 16 starts at right tackle by Conklin. The eighth-overall pick capped his successful rookie campaign by being named first-team All-Pro by Associated Press. Other rookies in 2016 who made significant contributions included second-round RB Derrick Henry, third-round S Kevin Byard and fifth-round WR Tajaé Sharpe. Byard earned first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl berth in his second season. Robinson arrived in Tennessee with a wide range of experience from working his way up on the personnel side of the NFL. From 2014–2015, he served as director of player personnel for the Buccaneers and oversaw both college and pro departments as the team rebuilt its roster. The 2015 Buccaneers draft class made a significant impact, including four rookie starters: QB Jam42

eis Winston, OT Donovan Smith, G Ali Marpet and LB Kwon Alexander. Prior to joining Tampa Bay, Robinson spent 12 years with the New England Patriots, including his last five years (2009-13) as the director of college scouting. In the five years heading up their college scouting, the Patriots added a number of key components to their roster that won the Super Bowl in 2014, including WR Julian Edelman, DB Devin McCourty, TE Rob Gronkowski, OT Nate Solder and DE Chandler Jones. He joined the Patriots as an area scout in 2002, a role he served for four seasons. Robinson then spent two years (2006-07) as a regional scout, before being promoted to assistant director of college scouting in 2008 and then director of college scouting in 2009. In his time scouting for the Patriots the team won 10 division titles, four conference titles and two Super Bowls (2003, 2004). Robinson played three years at Southeast Missouri State as a defensive lineman after starting his college career at the Air Force Academy. Following his college career as a player, he spent one season (1998) coaching at his alma mater and three years (1999-2001) coaching at Nicholls State. A native of Union City, Tenn., Robinson and his wife, Jaimie, have two daughters, Taylor and Bailey. He and his wife are deeply involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), as the disease affects their oldest daughter, Taylor. In 2018, the Robinsons chaired the JDRF Gala in Nashville which raised over 1.8 million dollars for diabetes research.

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MIKE VRABEL Head Coach

MIKE VRABEL was hired as head coach of the Titans on Jan. 20, 2018. He became the 19th head coach in franchise history. In his first season as a head coach, Vrabel guided the Titans to a 9-7 record and to within one game of a playoff berth, all while navigating one of the NFL’s toughest schedules. The Titans played a league-high nine games during the regular season against seven eventual playoff teams, and their four wins against playoff clubs tied for the most in the league. Only New England, the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina had as many. The Titans committed only 82 penalties in 2018. Not only was that number the best in franchise history over a 16-game season, it was the lowest total by an NFL team since 2014. The Titans improved from having the 13th-ranked NFL defense in 2017 to an eighth-overall ranking in 2018 (333.4 yards allowed per game). They finished third in scoring defense at 18.9 points allowed per game, recording their best mark since 2008. The 2018 Titans defense also ranked second in the red zone 44

(44.7 touchdown percentage), 10th on third down (36.6 percent), sixth in passing defense (216.9 yards per game), second in touchdowns allowed (32) and first in fourth-quarter defense (65.9 yards per game). The 2018 Titans offense relied heavily upon a strong running attack. Averaging 126.4 rushing yards per game, the team upgraded from the NFL’s 15th-ranked rushing offense the year before he arrived to the seventh-ranked rushing attack in 2018. Vrabel ascended quickly to his position as a head coach following a 14-year playing career as a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1997-2000), New England Patriots (2001-08) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009-10). He spent three years as an assistant coach at Ohio State (2011-13) and four years on the Houston Texans staff (2014-17), including 2017 as the defensive coordinator, before he was hired to his current post by Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. Vrabel’s accomplishments as a player included three Super Bowl wins (2001, 2003 and 2004), one Pro Bowl selection (2007) and an All-Pro honor (2007). He

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appeared in 206 NFL games and totaled 57 sacks, 496 tackles, 11 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 20 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries. A cerebral and versatile athlete, he also saw action as a tight end and totaled 10 touchdown receptions. Additionally, his teams advanced to the playoffs eight times (20 postseason games), with Vrabel recording eight postseason sacks and two additional postseason touchdown receptions. Vrabel has spent his football life around accomplished leaders. After entering the NFL as a player in 1997, he played or coached under Bill Belichick, Bill Cowher, Romeo Crennel, Urban Meyer and Bill O’Brien. He gleaned attributes from each that helped form his philosophies as a head coach. Upon arriving in Tennessee, Vrabel stated: “We want to build a culture around winning, competitiveness and toughness. Everything we do is going to be geared towards winning and being physical. We want to prepare our players so they know what to do, which will allow them to play fast and aggressive.” Vrabel likewise made his own indelible impression on the same group of coaches. Upon the trade of Vrabel from the Patriots to the Chiefs in 2009, Belichick, who coached Vrabel his entire time in New England, made this comment: “Mike Vrabel epitomizes everything a coach could seek in a professional football player: toughness, intelligence, playmaking, leadership, versatility and consistency at the highest level. Behind the scenes, Mike’s wit and personality is one of the things we have all enjoyed about coming to work every day. The toughest aspect of my job is the day I stop coaching

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people like Mike, who did everything in his power to contribute to team success. Of all the players I have coached in my career, there is nobody I enjoyed working with more than Mike.” Vrabel joined the Titans after four seasons with O’Brien at the Houston Texans, spending the first three seasons (2014-16) coaching linebackers and one year (2017) as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time in Houston, the Texans built one of the top defenses in the NFL and experienced tremendous success as a team, earning division titles in 2015 and 2016. O’Brien had this to say on Vrabel: “When you are around guys like Mike you know that it is inevitable that he is going to be a head coach. He is a great leader, and he did an excellent job for us

developing players, coaching the defense. He is a very, very hard worker, and he has a really good presence about him. He cares about people, and he has a great family … When you walk into the room in front of a team, you have to have ‘it,’ and he’s got ‘it.’” In 2017, Vrabel’s first year as a defensive coordinator, the Texans finished the campaign with 19 players on injured reserve. Despite the setbacks, he led the defense to the fifth-best third-down percentage in the NFL and a franchise-record 3.97 yards per carry by opponents. Houston also had 18 different players record at least half a sack and 26 players tally at least one tackle for loss. As the Texans linebackers coach from 2014-16, Vrabel helped mold several top-notch performers TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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within his position group, including Jadeveon Clowney, Whitney Mercilus, Benardrick McKinney and Brian Cushing. During those three seasons, the Texans defense ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed per game (319.9) and net passing yards (218.4). Houston also ranked first in third-down defense (33.6 percent), fourth in opponent completion percentage (59.5) and sixth in points allowed per game (19.8). The 2016 Texans ranked number one in the NFL – for the first time in franchise history – in total defense, surrendering only 301.3 yards per game. The defense also gave up the fewest first downs (17.0) per game and second-fewest net passing yards (201.6) per game in the league. Clowney, Mercilus and McKinney all earned second-team All-Pro honors, while Clowney was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career after posting personal bests with 52 tackles, six sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits. Mercilus led the team in sacks for the first time in his career with 7.5 quarterback takedowns and tied for the NFL lead with four defensive fumble recoveries. McKinney led the team with a career-high 129 tackles and became the second player in franchise history with over 100 tackles and five sacks in a season. The 2015 Texans had the top third-down defense in the NFL, allowing a 28.5 percent conversion rate, which was the lowest percentage in franchise history and the lowest by any NFL team since the 2003 Titans (27.7 percent). The 2015 defense also set a franchise mark with 45 sacks – 22.5 of which came from Vrabel’s linebacking corps. The 2015 squad also finished third in the NFL in net yards 46

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(310.2) and net passing yards (210.4) allowed per game and tied for seventh in points allowed per game (19.6). Cushing’s 110 tackles led the linebacking corps and were the third-highest mark of his career. Mercilus enjoyed the best year of his career as he set a personal high with 12 sacks. Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Vrabel transitioned immediately from an NFL player to college coach. He started as the linebacker coach at Ohio State in 2011 and coached the defensive line from 2012–2013. In 2012, the Buckeyes finished the season undefeated at 12-0, and Vrabel was named Big Ten Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com. That same season, he coached four Ohio State

defensive linemen who were either drafted into the NFL or signed free agent contracts. Vrabel was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (91st overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft after playing four years at Ohio State (1993-96). With the Buckeyes, he was a dominant performer, earning back-to-back All-American honors and becoming the first two-time winner of the Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year Award (1995 and 1996). He graduated from Ohio State with a degree in exercise science. A native of Akron, Ohio, Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit High School. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons: Tyler and Carter.

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A MESSAGE FROM OWNERSHIP

DEAR FRIENDS, Giving back has always been important in our family. It is with great pride that we share with you some of the community events and initiatives in which we participated this year. We are proud of the overall impact our organization has made, and the following are a few of the highlights: • Launching We Stand For in support of our players and their causes and charities • Partnering with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association to bring the InSideOut Initiative to Tennessee, a model that works to shift the focus of high school athletics away from the current “win-at-all-costs” culture and re-define the role of interscholastic sports in the lives of students and communities • Through a shelter pet adoption campaign, helping the Nashville Humane Association clear their shelter for Christmas for the first time in their history On behalf of the Adams family and the entire Tennessee Titans organization, we would like to say thank you. Thank you to our fans, our partners and our community for the support we receive that allows us to enrich the quality of life within the areas we live and work. Titan Up!

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Tennessee Titans is to be considered among the elite franchises of the National Football League that excels on and off the field. We achieve this goal through our interaction with each other, our fans and the Nashville and Tennessee communities. The Tennessee Titans are committed to serving our communities and fans by enhancing and improving the communities in which we live and work, delivering the best possible service and product to Titans fans at games and at all functions, and maintaining the highest possible moral and ethical standards, recognizing that we are not only stewards of the Tennessee Titans but also of the National Football League.

BY THE NUMBERS • More than $520,000 donated to support area non-profits and community programs • 650+ items donated to aid area non-profits and community groups in their fundraising efforts • 14,002 students impacted through PLAY 60 and Fuel Up to PLAY 60 programming • More than 6,000 tickets donated • More than 50 community events and programs in 2018

THE POWER OF PARTICIPATION

The Tennessee Titans are proud to be a philanthropic leader in the community and it’s our goal to make a difference in the lives of our fans. As a part of our community outreach efforts, Titans players, cheerleaders and our mascot, TRAC, will make appearances for non-profit organizations, schools and civic functions based on their availability.

DONATIONS

Through the donation of autographed items for silent and live auctions, the Titans are able to support the fundraising efforts of hundreds of local charities and community organizations each year. We make every effort to accommodate as many requests as possible. TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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TENNESSEAN OF THE YEAR Titans Owner Amy Adams Strunk Honored as 2019 Tennessean of the Year by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

TITANS CONTROLLING OWNER Amy Adams Strunk received a standing ovation at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame banquet in June while being honored as the 2019 Tennessean of the Year. After a video played recognizing her work in the state – from helping bring the 2019 NFL Draft to Nashville to her generosity in the community to the resurgence of her football team – Strunk gave thanks to football fans in the state, stating she was honored to receive the award on a night when the 2019 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class was inducted. The star-studded class included Kippy Brown, David Cutcliffe, Charles Davis, Kara Lawson, Peyton Manning, George Taliaferro, Bob Tillman, Kimberly Anne Valek and Patrick Willis. “I am just awed when I look at the inductees and what they did in their careers,” Strunk said. “I am just happy to be here and I’m so appreciative.” The Tennessean of the Year award “honors an individual or organization that has made significant 56

contributions to our society through sports or other methods, demonstrating strong character and high profile leadership.” The Tennessean of the Year award was first awarded by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1982. The award is not bestowed each year; only when people are deemed worthy.

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FRANCHISE LEGENDS LOCKED IN

Steve McNair’s No. 9 and Eddie George’s No. 27 jerseys retired during special ceremony at Nissan Stadium EDDIE GEORGE AND STEVE M c NAIR.

Think of the Tennessee Titans, and two of their alltime greats come to mind because of their success on the field, their toughness and grit – and the impact they’ve made in the city of Nashville and beyond. Now, the Tennessee legends have been locked in by the team -- and ownership -- by having their jersey numbers 9 and 27 retired. McNair’s No. 9 jersey and George’s No. 27 jersey were retired in a special ceremony during the team’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Former teammates served as the Honorary 12th Titans for the game, while Taj George, Eddie’s wife, performed the National Anthem prior to the game. Fred McNair, Steve’s brother, spoke on behalf of the Titans’ legendary quarterback. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk offered her gratitude to the pair of Titans legends. “Steve and Eddie will be forever linked as two of the driving forces for our team in the late 90’s and early 2000’s,” Strunk said. “They were the heart and soul of the team and each made the other a better player and 58

ultimately led to a great deal of team success. Their statistics will forever live in our record books, but their play and sacrifice is what our fans will always remember. For that and all that they have done for our team, the number 9 and 27 will be retired with the all-time franchise greats.” In the history of the Oilers/Titans franchise, only six players have had the distinction of having their jersey number retired – Jim Norton (No.43), Elvin Bethea (No.65), Earl Campbell (No.34), Mike Munchak (No.63) Bruce Matthews (No.74) and Warren Moon (No.1). During the NFL Draft, George wore McNair’s No.9 to honor him. This past September, they were honored together. “To have it retired with my partner in crime, Steve McNair, it means a lot,” George said. “We were always linked at the hip during our playing careers. We’ve been through a lot of wars together both on and off the football field. To go down this day, to have our jerseys retired on the same day is huge for us. “It has to be with Steve. 2 plus 7 equals 9. … It is totally appropriate to see us go in together.” During the duo’s time together (1996–2003), the

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During the duo’s time together (1996–2003), the team’s 80-48 record (.625) ranked third in the NFL behind only the Green Bay Packers’ 88-40 record (.688) and the Denver Broncos’ 83-45 (.648) mark. Together they experienced four total playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003), two division titles (2000 and 2002), two AFC Championship games (1999 and 2002) and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIV. McNair was the third overall draft pick in 1995 by the Houston Oilers, and he made the No.9 a special one during his career. McNair played from 1995-2005 with the Oilers/Titans before playing his final two NFL seasons (2006-2007) with the Baltimore Ravens. In 11 seasons with the Titans, McNair set team records and accumulated the most wins of any quarterback in Titans/Oilers history. McNair, who led Tennessee’s famous drive that ended up a yard short of forcing overtime in Super Bowl XXXIV, also made a big impact in the Nashville community through the Steve McNair Foundation. He was selected as the 2005 Titans Walter Payton Award Winner, given to the team’s Community Man of the Year. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, and he was co-MVP of the NFL with Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in 2003. McNair finished his career with 31,304 yards passing and 174 touchdowns. As a member of the Titans, he was credited with 20 game-winning drives in the regular season and postseason, finishing second all-time behind Moon (23). McNair was tragically killed in Nashville on July 4, 2009, but his memory remains alive around the team, and in the city. “Retiring his jersey is a really big deal for us,” Mechelle McNair said in a statement. It is a tangible reminder for me and the boys to know that No.9 will forever be held in the highest regard in the Titans nation.” A first-round pick by the Titans in 1996, George made the No. 27 legendary in Tennessee.

George is the Titans/Oilers record holder for career rushing yards (10,009), ahead of Hall of Famer Earl Campbell (9,407). He finished his career with 10,441 yards. George is the only running back in NFL history to record 300 or more carries for eight consecutive seasons. He is the organization’s all-time scrimmage yards leader (12,153). During his playing days in Tennessee (1996-2003), George never missed a game – a span of 128 starts. He was a 1,000-yard rusher seven times, and a four-time Pro Bowler. George racked up 36 100yard games, and the Titans recorded a 30-6 record in those games. George’s finest season came in 2000, when he rushed for 1,509 yards, scored 16 total touchdowns, and six 100-yard performances for the 13-3 Titans. Playing alongside McNair, George helped the Titans reach the playoffs four times in his eight years in Nashville, including a Super Bowl, and two AFC title games. George went over 1,300 yards in a season four times, and he racked up 12,668 all-purpose yards in his career. George averaged 1,160 rushing yards per season during his nineyear NFL career. Among all players who have played six seasons, only six averaged more rushing yards per season: Barry Sanders (1,527), Jim Brown (1,368), Payton (1,287), Martin (1,282), LaDainian Tomlinson (1,244) and Emmitt Smith (1,224). George, Tomlinson and Eric Dickerson are the only three NFL running backs to rush for 1,200 or more yards in each of their first five NFL seasons. Earlier, McNair and George were inducted into the Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame. “This is a big moment for me personally because I love these guys, and I know my dad loved these guys, and he will be so happy and proud,” Strunk said. “This is the highest honor that we can bestow on a Titans player, and both of them are deserving for their significant contributions to our franchise. Steve and Eddie’s accomplishments are on par with the NFL’s best players in history, and amongst the greatest of all Titans.” TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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INSPIRING YOUTH Former Titans RB Eddie George, Titans and Campbell’s give back to East Nashville Magnet High School FORMER TITANS RB Eddie George and the Titans partnered with Campbell’s Chunky Soup to donate helmets, shoulder pads, Titans tickets and a check for $10,000 to East Nashville Magnet High School. George surprised he team before their practice with the gifts and invited them to attend the Titans-Colts game for his jersey retirement ceremony. The entire team received game tickets, pregame field access, and enjoyed a pregame tailgate with Titans alumni players. George left the team with this inspirational message. “Think beyond the game,” George told the players. “Your plan A is to play ball and get a great education. Then think how you want to be like Jay-Z and have ownership in companies, ownership in your communities. The only way that happens is by putting yourself in an environment of education. Take care of your books.” 60

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175 homes when it is complete. An additional 12 new single-family homes and 26 new townhomes will be constructed by 2021 with support of funding raised for the project for a total of 58 families served. Affordable housing is an urgent topic in Nashville. According to the latest Housing Report from the Davidson County Mayor’s office, more than 200,000 people living in Nashville cannot afford the cost of housing. Nashville has lost over 20 percent of its affordable housing since 2000. By 2026, it is projected that Nashville will need an additional 30,000 affordable housing units. The Carter Work Project will increase Habitat of Greater Nashville’s capacity to make a significant impact on affordable housing for years to come. Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been champions and strong voices for affordable housing, donating their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes around the world with Habitat for Humanity. Inspiring millions, more than 100,000 volunteers have worked with the Carters in 14 countries to improve access to affordable housing. The Titans were thrilled to join Habitat of Greater Nashville and the city of Nashville to be a part of this.

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SCHOOL VISITS

Titans Making Impact on Elementary and Middle School Students THE TITANS SCHOOL PROGRAM — implemented at both the middle and elementary school level — is focused on promoting the NFL’s PLAY 60 and Fuel Up to PLAY 60 campaign. During an assembly, Titans players share their personal story and the importance of making good choices, staying focused, making homework a priority before outside activities, staying in school, and listening to their parents and teachers. The players also stress the importance of healthy eating and leading an active lifestyle. Following the assembly, select students — nominated by their schools for leadership, grades and behavior — are invited to a special meet-and-greet opportunity. Tennessee State Parks began a partnership with the Titans school program in spring 2012 and has added further educational elements to the program that include displaying of bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, owls and other animals in the care of Tennessee State Park rangers. There are 54 state parks across Tennessee and any one of them is a great place to be active. Additional partners of the Titans school program include the State of Tennessee Department of Health, the American Heart Association and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association. 66

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the highest-rated and most-watched Draft ever, breaking records established just a year ago. In total, all NFL Draft telecasts combined to reach more than 47.5 million television viewers over the three-day event, up 5 percent vs. 2018. Many of those in Nashville not attending the NFL Draft in-person were watching from home, as the market combined for a 10.6 HH rating – up 104 percent versus Nashville last year, and up 74 percent versus the 2018 host city. “The 2019 NFL Draft was a tremendous continuation of the celebration of the NFL’s 100th season and an opportunity to welcome the next generation of stars,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Dramatic and emotional storylines played out in cities across the country with the energetic host city of Nashville serving as a breathtaking backdrop to hundreds of thousands of passionate fans who lined the streets and enjoyed a unique NFL Draft Experience. We congratulate our newest players and their families and thank the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp., the City of Nashville, the volunteers, and everyone who made the Draft such a memorable, entertaining, and successful experience.”

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approved the issuance of official Tennessee Titans license plates for Tennessee motor vehicles in October 2003. Since that time, the specialty license plates have generated approximately $2 million for ten charities. The annual specialty plate fee funds the Titans Foundation, which in turn distributes the funds to the following organizations:

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NISSAN STADIUM SCOREBOARD PROGRAM THE TITANS are happy to welcome special guests celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or other occasions at Nissan Stadium. Custom scoreboard messages are available for a $250 donation to the Tennessee Titans Foundation. Messages will be displayed during halftime or the 3rd quarter of each Titans home game. Following the game, you will also receive a receipt from the Titans Foundation. Visit www.titansonline.com/community/scoreboardprogram for additional information. 82

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TITANS RADIO WHEN TITANS FANS want passion, excitement and information about their favorite football team, they turn to Titans Radio. Across the Mid-South for over 20 years, Titans Radio has consistently brought the action of Tennessee Titans football into radios everywhere. That same passion and excitement emanates from longtime “Voice of the Titans,” Mike Keith, regarded as one of the most talented and respected announcers in the NFL. The 2019 season marks Keith’s 21st year as the play-by-play voice of the franchise.

Keith is again joined by longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, adding more depth to the veteran broadcast crew that makes up Titans Radio.

LISTEN TO GAMES

Titans Radio can be heard in Nashville on 104.5 WGFX-FM, with multiple affiliates across Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi (check titansradio.com for complete list). NFL games can be heard on NFL Game Pass, Westwood One, TuneIn, and SiriusXM.

TITANS RADIO SHOWS THE MIKE VRABEL SHOW

Mondays 6 PM - 7 PM CT (Titans Radio Network - check local listings) Mike Keith joins Titans head coach Mike Vrabel to take questions from fans regarding the latest topics during the season.

TITANS TONIGHT

Tuesdays 6 PM - 7 PM CT (Titans Radio Network - check local listings) Mike Keith, former Titans LB Keith Bulluck and Amie Wells host this hour-long show in front of a LIVE audience at 6th & Peabody in Nashville. The show is free and open to the public. (423 6th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203) Have Questions? Call us during the show at 877-848-2761 or Tweet us using #TitansTonight 86

MAC TALK

Thursdays 6 PM - 7 PM CT (only on 104.5 the Zone) Titans Radio game day analyst and former NFL head coach Dave McGinnis gets fans ready for the upcoming NFL weekend with his own show each Thursday night in front of a LIVE audience at Diskin Cider in Nashville. Titans Radio’s Rhett Bryan serves as McGinnis’ co-host. The show is free and open to the public. (1235 Martin St., Nashville, TN 37203)

THE OTP: OFFICIAL TITANS PODCAST

Hosted by Mike Keith and Amie Wells, The OTP features contributions from TitansOnline senior writer/editor Jim Wyatt, Titans Radio analyst Dave McGinnis and various Titans players and guests each week throughout the season. Available at www.titansonline.com/podcast.

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TITANS ALL ACCESS Mike Keith and Amie Wells bring fans Titans features, game previews and game recaps throughout the season on Nashville’s FOX 17 Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. It also airs in Nashville on CW 58 and on MyTV 30. Titans All Access also has affiliates in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Jackson, Huntsville, AL and Paducah, KY.

THE MIKE VRABEL SHOW HOW TO WATCH NFL GAMES Watch NFL Games: Over-the-Air, Cable, Satellite TV CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, NFL Sunday Ticket Watch NFL Games: Over-the-Top & Mobile Streaming CBS All Access, Fox Sports Go, NBC Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL Game Pass, Yahoo Sports App, NFL Mobile App, Titans App (watch live nationally-televised and in-market games on iOS Mobile app), TitansOnline.com (available on Safari browser to in-market fans only)

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel joins Mike Keith to recap the latest game, while analyzing the upcoming opponent. The show airs throughout the season on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. CT on WKRN Channel 2.

TITANS BLITZ Former Titans running back Eddie George joins host Lance Smith to discuss the team’s latest hot topics, while previewing the upcoming game. The show airs throughout the season on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. CT on MyTV 30. TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

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NISSAN STADIUM

Home of the Titans Since Inaugural 1999 Season ON JUNE 25, 2015, the Titans and Nissan North America announced the formation of a 20-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership that rebranded Nashville’s downtown stadium as Nissan Stadium. Nissan Stadium hosts all Titans home football games, Tennessee State University home football games, the Music City Bowl, international soccer games, concerts, the CMA Music Festival and numerous other events. The procurement of naming rights to Nissan Stadium fit the automotive company’s ‘Fewer, Bigger, Better’ marketing strategy, which has included ongoing sponsorships of NBC’s The Voice, the Heisman House college football program and a major advertising presence at the Super Bowl. Nissan is also known as the official automotive partner of the Tennessee Titans. Nissan’s ever-growing footprint in Tennessee includes vehicle and powertrain manufacturing facilities in Smyrna and Decherd respectively, along with its North American headquarters in Franklin. The Nissan Smyrna plant began operations in 1983 and employs more than 8,400 people. In 2014, the Smyrna plant assembled more than 648,000 vehicles, making it the highest volume automotive assem-

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bly plant in North America. Nissan also has a major manufacturing presence in Canton, Miss., along with research and development groups in California, Arizona and Michigan. In total, the company employs more than 22,000 employees in the U.S. An important component of the Titans-Nissan partnership is assisting charitable organizations throughout Middle Tennessee in an array of community outreach programs. A centerpiece of this is the annual “Taste of Titans” charitable event, for which Nissan serves as presenting sponsor and which this year benefited the ALS Association, Tennessee Chapter. During the course of a 20-year relationship, a total of more than $1 million resulting from these annual events is anticipated to be distributed to local nonprofit organizations. Nissan Stadium is a city-owned venue that has housed the Titans since 1999. The naming rights agreement included the opportunity for Nissan branding on the exterior of the stadium, as well as stadium signage and other unique displays inside the stadium. LP Building Products previously held the naming rights to the stadium since 2006.

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SAINT THOMAS SPORTS PARK Team Headquarters and Practice Facility of the Tennessee Titans

ON MAY 15, 1998, the team selected a 31-acre site at the MetroCenter complex in Nashville as the team’s permanent practice location. Since that time, a beautiful multimillion-dollar facility has been built by Nashville- based Powell Building Group on the property, located just north of downtown Nashville about five miles from Nissan Stadium. The team moved into the facility on Aug. 26, 1999, the day after training camp completed and the day before the first preseason game at Nissan Stadium. The 80,000-square-foot building contains a state-of-the-art locker room, weight rooms, a training room, cafeteria, broadcast studio, meeting rooms and offices for coaches, players and administrative staff. The building also features an auditorium with seating for 125 people, as well as other meeting rooms. Designed to exceed the standards of all previous training and practice facilities, the weight training center and rehabilitation treatment facility sets the model for all professional sports. The facility boasts three outdoor practice fields with natural grass, plus an enclosed field. Logistically, each field is identical to the playing surface at Nissan Stadium, from the 100-yard length to the geographic orientation. The longitudinal center of 98

each field is 24 degrees west of north, just like the field at Nissan Stadium, enabling the Titans to practice in the same slanting sunlight they face on Sundays. Powell, a leading builder in Middle Tennessee, was chosen for its state-of-the-art construction planning and building techniques. The facility occupies a beautiful site chosen from over 60 reviewed locations; a lakefront peninsula across from the Fountain Square commercial development located within a few miles from downtown Nashville.

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HOUSTON TEXANS 9/9 at New Orleans Saints 6:10p 9/15 Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00p 9/22 at Los Angeles Chargers 3:25p 9/29 Carolina Panthers 12:00p 10/6 Atlanta Falcons 12:00p 10/13 at Kansas City Chiefs 12:00p 10/20 at Indianapolis Colts 12:00p 10/27 Oakland Raiders 12:00 p 11/3 at Jacksonville Jaguars 8:30p BYE 11/17 at Baltimore Ravens 12:00p 11/21 Indianapolis Colts 7:20p 12/1 New England Patriots 7:20p 12/8 Denver Broncos 12:00p 12/15 at Tennessee Titans 12:00p 12/21 or 22 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers TBD 12/29 Tennessee Titans 12:00p

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

9/8 at Los Angeles Chargers 4:05p 9/15 at Tennessee Titans 1:00p 9/22 Atlanta Falcons 1:00p 9/29 Oakland Raiders 1:00p 10/6 at Kansas City Chiefs* 8:20p BYE 10/20 Houston Texans 1:00p 10/27 Denver Broncos 4:25p 11/3 at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p 11/10 Miami Dolphins 4:05p 11/17 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 11/21 at Houston Texans 8:20p 12/1 Tennessee Titans 1:00p 12/8 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p 12/16 at New Orleans Saints 8:15p 12/22 Carolina Panthers 1:00p 12/29 at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

9/8 Indianapolis Colts 1:05p 9/15 at Detroit Lions 10:00a 9/22 Houston Texans 1:25p 9/29 at Miami Dolphins 10:00a 10/6 Denver Broncos 1:05p 10/13 Pittsburgh Steelers* 5:20p 10/20 at Tennessee Titans 1:05p 10/27 at Chicago Bears 10:00a 11/3 Green Bay Packers 1:25p 11/7 at Oakland Raiders 5:20p 11/18 Kansas City Chiefs 5:15p BYE 12/1 at Denver Broncos 1:25p 12/8 at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:05p 12/15 Minnesota Vikings* 5:20p 12/21 or 22 Oakland Raiders TBD 12/29 at Kansas City Chiefs 10:00a

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

9/8 Kansas City Chiefs 1:00p 9/15 at Houston Texans 1:00p 9/19 Tennessee Titans 8:20p 9/29 at Denver Broncos 4:25p 10/6 at Carolina Panthers 1:00p 10/13 New Orleans Saints 1:00p 10/20 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 1:00p 10/27 New York Jets 11/3 Houston Texans 9:30a BYE 11/17 at Indianapolis Colts 1:00p 11/24 at Tennessee Titans 4:05p 12/1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p 12/8 Los Angeles Chargers 4:05p 12/15 at Oakland Raiders 14:05p 12/22 at Atlanta Falcons 1:00p 12/29 Indianapolis Colts 1:00p

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

9/8 at Cleveland Browns 12:00p 9/15 Indianapolis Colts 12:00p 9/19 at Jacksonville Jaguars 7:20p 9/29 at Atlanta Falcons 12:00p 10/6 Buffalo Bills 12:00p 10/13 at Denver Broncos 3:25p 10/20 Los Angeles Chargers 3:05p 10/27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00p 11/3 at Carolina Panthers 12:00p 11/10 Kansas City Chiefs 12:00p BYE 11/24 Jacksonville Jaguars 3:05p 12/1 at Indianapolis Colts 12:00p 12/8 at Oakland Raiders 3:25p 12/15 Houston Texans 12:00p 12/22 New Orleans Saints 12:00p 12/29 at Houston Texans 12:00p

TENNESSEE TITANS

9/9 Denver Broncos 7:20p 9/15 Kansas City Chiefs 1:05p 9/22 at Minnesota Vikings 10:00a 9/29 at Indianapolis Colts 10:00a 10/6 Chicago Bears 10:00a BYE 10/20 at Green Bay Packers 10:00a 10/27 at Houston Texans 10:00a 11/3 Detroit Lions 1:05p 11/7 Los Angeles Chargers 5:20p 11/17 Cincinnati Bengals 1:25p 11/24 at New York Jets 10:00a 12/1 at Kansas City Chiefs 10:00a 12/8 Tennessee Titans 1:25p 12/15 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:05p 12/21 or 22 at Los Angeles Chargers TBD 12/29 at Denver Broncos 1:25p

OAKLAND RAIDERS 9/8 at Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00p 9/15 at Oakland Raiders 3:05p 9/22 Baltimore Ravens 12:00p 9/29 at Detroit Lions 12:00p 10/6 Indianapolis Colts* 7:20p 10/13 Houston Texans 12:00p 10/17 at Denver Broncos 7:20p 10/27 Green Bay Packers* 7:20p 11/3 Minnesota Vikings 12:00p 11/10 at Tennessee Titans 12:00p 11/18 at Los Angeles Chargers 7:15p BYE 12/1 Oakland Raiders 12:00p 12/8 at New England Patriots 3:25p 12/15 Denver Broncos 12:00p 12/22 at Chicago Bears* 7:20p 12/29 Los Angeles Chargers 12:00p

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9/9 at Oakland Raiders 8:20p 9/15 Chicago Bears 2:25p 9/22 at Green Bay Packers 11:00a 9/29 Jacksonville Jaguars 2:25p 10/6 at Los Angeles Chargers 2:05p 10/13 Tennessee Titans 2:25p 10/17 Kansas City Chiefs 6:20p 10/27 at Indianapolis Colts 2:25p 11/3 Cleveland Browns 2:25p BYE 11/17 at Minnesota Vikings 11:00a 11/24 at Buffalo Bills 11:00a 12/1 Los Angeles Chargers 2:25p 12/8 at Houston Texans 11:00 a 12/15 at Kansas City Chiefs 11:00a TBD 12/21 or 22 Detroit Lions 12/29 Oakland Raiders 2:25p

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BALTIMORE RAVENS 9/8 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 9/15 Arizona Cardinals 1:00p 9/22 at Kansas City Chiefs 1:00p 9/29 Cleveland Browns 1:00p 10/6 at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p 10/13 Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 10/20 at Seattle Seahawks 4:25p BYE 11/3 New England Patriots* 8:20p 11/10 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 11/17 Houston Texans 1:00p 11/25 at Los Angeles Rams 8:15p 12/1 San Francisco 49ers 1:00p 1:00p 12/8 at Buffalo Bills 12/12 New York Jets 8:20p 12/22 at Cleveland Browns 1:00p 12/29 Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p

BUFFALO BILLS

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9/8 at New York Jets 1:00p 9/15 at New York Giants 1:00p 9/22 Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 9/29 New England Patriots 1:00p 10/6 at Tennessee Titans 1:00p BYE 10/20 Miami Dolphins 1:00p 10/27 Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 11/3 Washington Redskins 1:00p 11/10 at Cleveland Browns 1:00p 11/17 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 11/24 Denver Broncos 1:00p 11/28 at Dallas Cowboys 4:30p 12/8 Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 12/15 at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p 12/21 or 22 at New England Patriots TBD 12/29 New York Jets 1:00p

CINCINNATI BENGALS 9/8 at Seattle Seahawks 4:05p 9/15 San Francisco 49ers 1:00p 9/22 at Buffalo Bills 1:00p 9/30 at Pittsburgh Steelers 8:15p 10/6 Arizona Cardinals 1:00p 10/13 at Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 10/20 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 10/27 at Los Angeles Rams 1:00p BYE 11/10 Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 11/17 at Oakland Raiders 4:25p 11/24 Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p 12/1 New England Patriots 1:00p 12/8 at Cleveland Browns 1:00p 12/15 New England Patriots 1:00p 12/22 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 12/29 Cleveland Browns 1:00p

MIAMI DOLPHINS 9/8 Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 9/15 New England Patriots 1:00p 9/22 at Dallas Cowboys 1:00p 9/29 Los Angeles Chargers 1:00p BYE 10/13 Washington Redskins 1:00p 10/20 at Buffalo Bills 1:00p 10/28 at Pittsburgh Steelers 8:15p 1:00p 11/3 New York Jets 11/10 at Indianapolis Colts 4:05p 11/17 Buffalo Bills 1:00p 11/24 at Cleveland Browns 1:00p 12/1 Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 12/8 at New York Jets 1:00p 12/15 at New York Giants 1:00p 12/22 Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 12/29 at New England Patriots 1:00p

CLEVELAND BROWNS

9/8 Tennessee Titans 1:00p 9/16 at New York Jets 8:15p 9/22 Los Angeles Rams 8:20p 9/29 at Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 10/7 at San Francisco 49ers 8:15p 10/13 Seattle Seahawks 1:00p BYE 10/27 at New England Patriots 4:25p 11/3 at Denver Broncos 4:25p 11/10 Buffalo Bills 1:00p 11/14 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:20p 11/24 Miami Dolphins 1:00p 12/1 at Pittsburgh Steelers 4:25p 12/8 Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 12/15 at Arizona Cardinals 4:05p 12/22 Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 12/29 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

9/8 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:20p 9/15 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 9/22 New York Jets 1:00p 1:00p 9/29 at Buffalo Bills 10/6 at Washington Redskins 1:00p 10/10 New York Giants 8:20p 10/21 at New York Jets 8:15p 10/27 Cleveland Browns 4:25p 11/3 at Baltimore Ravens* 8:20p BYE 11/17 at Philadelphia Eagles 4:25p 11/24 Dallas Cowboys 4:25p 12/1 at Houston Texans* 8:20p 12/8 Kansas City Chiefs 4:25p 12/15 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 12/21 or 22 Buffalo Bills TBD 12/29 Miami Dolphins 1:00p

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

9/8 at New England Patriots 8:20p 9/15 Seattle Seahawks 1:00p 9/22 at San Francisco 49ers 4:25p 9/30 Cincinnati Bengals 8:15p 10/6 Baltimore Ravens 1:00p 10/13 at Los Angeles Chargers* 8:20p BYE 10/28 Miami Dolphins 8:15p 11/3 Indianapolis Colts 1:00p 11/10 Los Angeles Rams 4:25p 11/14 at Cleveland Browns 8:20p 11/24 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 12/1 Cleveland Browns 4:25p 12/8 at Arizona Cardinals 4:25p 12/15 Buffalo Bills 1:00p 12/22 at New York Jets 1:00p 12/29 at Baltimore Ravens 1:00p

NEW YORK JETS

9/8 Buffalo Bills 1:00p 9/16 Cleveland Browns 8:15p 9/22 at New England Patriots 1:00p BYE 10/6 at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 10/13 Dallas Cowboys 4:25p 10/21 New England Patriots 8:15p 10/27 at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 11/3 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 11/10 New York Giants 1:00p 11/17 at Washington Redskins 1:00p 11/24 Oakland Raiders 1:00p 12/1 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00p 12/8 Miami Dolphins 1:00p 12/12 at Baltimore Ravens 8:20p 12/22 Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00p 12/29 at Buffalo Bills 1:00p

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ATLANTA FALCONS 9/8 at Minnesota Vikings 1:00p 9/15 Philadelphia Eagles 8:20p 9/22 at Indianapolis Colts 1:00p 9/29 Tennessee Titans 1:00p 10/6 at Houston Texans 1:00p 10/13 at Arizona Cardinals 4:05p 10/20 Los Angeles Rams 1:00p 10/27 Seattle Seahawks 1:00p BYE 11/10 at New Orleans Saints 1:00p 11/17 at Carolina Panthers 1:00p 11/24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p 11/28 New Orleans Saints 8:20p 12/8 Carolina Panthers 1:00p 12/15 at San Francisco 49ers 4:25p 12/22 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 12/29 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p

CAROLINA PANTHERS 9/8 Los Angeles Rams 1:00p 9/12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:20p 9/22 at Arizona Cardinals 4:05p 9/29 at Houston Texans 1:00p 10/6 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 10/13 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9:30a BYE 10/27 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05p 11/3 Tennessee Titans 1:00p 11/10 at Green Bay Packers 1:00p 11/17 Atlanta Falcons 1:00p 11/24 at New Orleans Saints 1:00p 12/1 Washington Redskins 1:00p 12/8 at Atlanta Falcons 1:00p 12/15 Seattle Seahawks 1:00p 12/22 at Indianapolis Colts 1:00p 12/29 New Orleans Saints 1:00p

LOS ANGELES RAMS 9/8 at Carolina Panthers 10:00a 9/15 New Orleans Saints 1:25p 9/22 at Cleveland Browns 5:20p 9/29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:05p 10/3 at Seattle Seahawks 5:20p 10/13 San Francisco 49ers 1:05p 10/20 at Atlanta Falcons 10:00a 10/27 Cincinnati Bengals 10:00a BYE 11/10 at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:25p 11/17 Chicago Bears* 5:20p 11/25 Baltimore Ravens 5:15p 12/1 at Arizona Cardinals 1:05p 12/8 Seattle Seahawks* 5:20p 12/15 at Dallas Cowboys 1:25p 12/21 or 22 at San Francisco 49ers TBD 12/29 Arizona Cardinals 1:25p

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

9/9 Houston Texans 6:10p 9/15 at Los Angeles Rams 3:25p 9/22 at Seattle Seahawks 3:25p 9/29 Dallas Cowboys 7:20p 10/6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00p 10/13 at Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00p 10/20 at Chicago Bears 3:25p 10/27 Arizona Cardinals 12:00p BYE 11/10 Atlanta Falcons 12:00p 11/17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00p 11/24 Carolina Panthers 12:00p 11/28 at Atlanta Falcons 7:20p 12/8 San Francisco 49ers 12:00p 12/16 Indianapolis Colts 7:15p 12/22 at Tennessee Titans 12:00p 12/29 at Carolina Panthers 12:00p

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

9/8 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:25p 9/15 at Cincinnati Bengals 10:00a 9/22 Pittsburgh Steelers 1:25p BYE 10/7 Cleveland Browns 5:15p 10/13 at Los Angeles Rams 1:05p 10/20 at Washington Redskins 10:00a 10/27 Carolina Panthers 1:05p 11/31 at Arizona Cardinals 5:20p 11/11 Seattle Seahawks 5:15p 11/17 Arizona Cardinals 1:05p 11/24 Green Bay Packers 1:25p 12/1 at Baltimore Ravens 10:00a 12/8 at New Orleans Saints 10:00a 12/15 Atlanta Falcons 1:25p 12/21 or 22 Los Angeles Rams TBD 12/29 at Seattle Seahawks 1:25p

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

9/8 San Francisco 49ers 4:25p 9/12 at Carolina Panthers 8:20p 9/22 New York Giants 4:05p 9/29 at Los Angeles Rams 4:05p 10/6 at New Orleans Saints 1:00p 10/13 Carolina Panthers 9:30a BYE 10/27 at Tennessee Titans 1:00p 11/3 at Seattle Seahawks 4:05p 11/10 Arizona Cardinals 1:00p 11/17 New Orleans Saints 1:00p 11/24 at Atlanta Falcons 1:00p 12/1 at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p 12/8 Indianapolis Colts 1:00p 12/15 at Detroit Lions 1:00p 12/21 or 22 Houston Texans TBD 12/29 Atlanta Falcons 1:00p

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

9/8 Cincinnati Bengals 1:05p 9/15 at Pittsburgh Steelers 10:00a 9/22 New Orleans Saints 1:25p 9/29 at Arizona Cardinals 1:05p 10/3 Los Angeles Rams 5:20p 10/13 at Cleveland Browns 10:00a 10/20 Baltimore Ravens 1:25p 10/27 at Atlanta Falcons 10:00a 11/3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:05p 11/11 at San Francisco 49ers 5:15p BYE 11/24 at Philadelphia Eagles* 5:20p 12/2 Minnesota Vikings 5:15p 12/8 at Los Angeles Rams* 5:20p 12/15 at Carolina Panthers 10:00a 12/22 Arizona Cardinals 1:25p 12/29 San Francisco 49ers 1:25p

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ARIZONA CARDINALS

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9/8 Detroit Lions 1:25p 9/15 at Baltimore Ravens 10:00a 9/22 Carolina Panthers 1:25p 9/29 Seattle Seahawks 1:05p 10/6 at Cincinnati Bengals 10:00a 10/13 Atlanta Falcons 1:05p 10/20 at New York Giants 10:00a 10/27 at New Orleans Saints 10:00a 11/31 San Francisco 49ers 5:20p 11/10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11:00a 11/17 at San Francisco 49ers 2:05p BYE 12/1 Los Angeles Rams 2:05p 12/8 Pittsburgh Steelers 2:25p 12/15 Cleveland Browns 2:05p 12/22 at Seattle Seahawks 2:25p 12/29 at Los Angeles Rams 2:25p

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CHICAGO BEARS 9/5 Green Bay Packers 7:20p 9/15 at Denver Broncos 3:25p 9/23 at Washington Redskins 7:15p 9/29 Minnesota Vikings 3:25p 10/6 at Oakland Raiders 12:00p BYE 10/20 New Orleans Saints 3:25p 10/27 Los Angeles Chargers 12:00p 11/3 at Philadelphia Eagles 12:00p 11/10 Detroit Lions 12:00p 11/17 at Los Angeles Rams* 7:20p 11/24 New York Giants 12:00p 11/28 at Detroit Lions 11:30a 12/5 Dallas Cowboys 7:20p 12/15 at Green Bay Packers 12:00p 12/22 Kansas City Chiefs* 7:20p 12/29 at Minnesota Vikings 12:00p

DALLAS COWBOYS

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9/8 New York Giants 3:25p 9/15 at Washington Redskins 12:00p 9/22 Miami Dolphins 12:00p 9/29 at New Orleans Saints 7:20p 10/6 Green Bay Packers 3:25p 10/13 at New York Jets 3:25p 10/20 Philadelphia Eagles* 7:20p BYE 11/4 at New York Giants 7:15p 11/10 Minnesota Vikings* 7:20p 11/17 at Detroit Lions 12:00p 11/24 at New England Patriots 3:25p 11/28 Buffalo Bills 3:30p 12/5 at Chicago Bears 7:20p 12/15 Los Angeles Rams 3:25p 12/22 at Philadelphia Eagles 3:25p 12/29 Washington Redskins 12:00p

DETROIT LIONS 9/8 at Arizona Cardinals 4:25p 9/15 Los Angeles Chargers 1:00p 9/22 at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 9/29 Kansas City Chiefs 1:00p BYE 10/14 at Green Bay Packers 8:15p 10/20 Minnesota Vikings 1:00p 10/27 New York Giants 1:00p 11/3 at Oakland Raiders 4:05p 11/10 at Chicago Bears 1:00p 11/17 Dallas Cowboys 1:00p 11/24 at Washington Redskins 1:00p 11/28 Chicago Bears 12:30p 12/8 at Minnesota Vikings 1:00p 12/15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p 12/21 or 22 at Denver Broncos TBD 12/29 Green Bay Packers 1:00p

NEW YORK GIANTS 9/8 at Dallas Cowboys 4:25p 9/15 Buffalo Bills 1:00p 9/22 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4:05p 9/29 Washington Redskins 1:00p 10/6 Minnesota Vikings 1:00p 10/10 at New England Patriots 8:20p 10/20 Arizona Cardinals 1:00p 10/27 at Detroit Lions 1:00p 11/4 Dallas Cowboys 8:15p 11/10 at New York Jets 1:00p BYE 11/24 at Chicago Bears 1:00p 12/1 Green Bay Packers 1:00p 12/9 at Philadelphia Eagles 8:15p 12/15 Miami Dolphins 1:00p 12/22 at Washington Redskins 1:00p 12/29 Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p

GREEN BAY PACKERS

9/5 at Chicago Bears 7:20p 9/15 Minnesota Vikings 12:00p 9/22 Denver Broncos 12:00p 9/26 Philadelphia Eagles 7:20p 10/6 at Dallas Cowboys 3:25p 10/14 Detroit Lions 7:15p 10/20 Oakland Raiders 12:00p 10/27 at Kansas City Chiefs* 7:20p 11/3 at Los Angeles Chargers 3:25p 11/10 Carolina Panthers 12:00p BYE 11/24 at San Francisco 49ers 3:25p 12/1 at New York Giants 12:00p 12/8 Washington Redskins 12:00p 12/15 Chicago Bears 12:00p 12/23 at Minnesota Vikings 7:15p 12/29 at Detroit Lions 12:00p

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

9/8 Washington Redskins 1:00p 9/15 at Atlanta Falcons 8:20p 9/22 Detroit Lions 1:00p 9/26 at Green Bay Packers 8:20p 10/6 New York Jets 1:00p 10/13 at Minnesota Vikings 1:00p 10/20 at Dallas Cowboys* 8:20p 10/27 at Buffalo Bills 1:00p 1:00p 11/3 Chicago Bears BYE 11/17 New England Patriots 4:25p 11/24 Seattle Seahawks* 8:20p 12/1 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 12/9 New York Giants 8:15p 12/15 at Washington Redskins 1:00p 12/22 at Washington Redskins 4:25p 12/29 at New York Giants 1:00p

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

9/8 Atlanta Falcons 12:00p 9/15 at Green Bay Packers 12:00p 9/22 Oakland Raiders 12:00p 9/29 at Chicago Bears 3:25p 10/6 at New York Giants 12:00p 10/13 Philadelphia Eagles 12:00p 10/20 at Detroit Lions 12:00p 10/24 Washington Redskins 7:20p 11/3 at Kansas City Chiefs 12:00p 11/10 at Dallas Cowboys* 7:20p 11/17 Denver Broncos 12:00p BYE 12/2 at Seattle Seahawks 7:15p 12/8 Detroit Lions 12:00p 12/15 at Los Angeles Chargers* 7:20p 12/23 Green Bay Packers 7:15p 12/29 Chicago Bears 12:00p

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

9/8 at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 9/15 Dallas Cowboys 1:00p 9/23 Chicago Bears 8:15p 9/29 at New York Giants 1:00p 10/6 New England Patriots 1:00p 10/13 at Miami Dolphins 1:00p 10/20 San Francisco 49ers 1:00p 10/24 at Minnesota Vikings 8:20p 11/3 at Buffalo Bills 1:00p BYE 11/17 New York Jets 1:00p 11/24 Detroit Lions 1:00p 12/1 at Carolina Panthers 1:00p 12/8 at Green Bay Packers 1:00p 12/15 Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p 12/22 New York Giants 1:00p 12/29 at Dallas Cowboys 1:00p

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