2013 Tennessee Titans season

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2013 Tennessee Titans season
Owner Bud Adams (until death)
KSA Industries (after October 21)
General manager Ruston Webster
Head coach Mike Munchak
Home stadium LP Field
Results
Record7–9
Division place2nd AFC South
PlayoffsDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers CB Alterraun Verner

The 2013 season was the Tennessee Titans' 44th in the National Football League (NFL), their 54th overall, their 17th in the state of Tennessee, and their third and final season under head coach Mike Munchak. It was also their final season under the ownership of founder Bud Adams, who died on October 21. The Titans slightly improved on their 6–10 record from 2012 but missed the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season.

Contents

2013 draft class

2013 Tennessee Titans Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege
1 10 Chance Warmack Guard Alabama
234 [a] Justin Hunter Wide receiver Tennessee
370 Blidi Wreh-Wilson Cornerback UConn
97 [c] Zaviar Gooden Linebacker Missouri
4107 Brian Schwenke Center California
5142 Lavar Edwards Defensive end LSU
6 [b] 202 [c] Khalid Wooten Cornerback Nevada
7 [a] 248 [c] Daimion Stafford Safety Nebraska

Notes

^[a] The Titans traded their original second- (No. 40 overall) and seventh- (No. 216 overall) round selections, along with their 2014 third-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers' second-round selection (No. 34 overall).
^[b] The Titans traded their original sixth-round selection (No. 176 overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the Vikings' 2012 seventh-round selection.
^[c] Compensatory selection.

Staff

2013 Tennessee Titans staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

2013 Tennessee Titans roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 8 reserve, 8 practice squad

Team captains

Schedule

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1August 8 Washington Redskins L 21–220–1 LP Field Recap
2August 17at Cincinnati Bengals L 19–270–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap
3August 24 Atlanta Falcons W 27–161–2LP Field Recap
4August 29at Minnesota Vikings L 23–241–3 Mall of America Field at the
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Recap

Regular season

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1September 8at Pittsburgh Steelers W 16–91–0 Heinz Field Recap
2September 15at Houston Texans L 24–30 (OT)1–1 Reliant Stadium Recap
3September 22 San Diego Chargers W 20–172–1 LP Field Recap
4September 29 New York Jets W 38–133–1LP Field Recap
5October 6 Kansas City Chiefs L 17–263–2LP Field Recap
6October 13at Seattle Seahawks L 13–203–3 CenturyLink Field Recap
7October 20 San Francisco 49ers L 17–313–4LP Field Recap
8 Bye
9November 3at St. Louis Rams W 28–214–4 Edward Jones Dome Recap
10November 10 Jacksonville Jaguars L 27–294–5 LP Field Recap
11November 14 Indianapolis Colts L 27–304–6LP Field Recap
12November 24at Oakland Raiders W 23–195–6 O.co Coliseum Recap
13December 1at Indianapolis Colts L 14–225–7 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
14December 8at Denver Broncos L 28–515–8 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
15December 15 Arizona Cardinals L 34–37 (OT)5–9LP Field Recap
16December 22at Jacksonville Jaguars W 20–166–9 EverBank Field Recap
17December 29 Houston Texans W 16–107–9LP Field Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week One: Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans073616
Steelers20079

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Game information

The Titans traveled to Pittsburgh for their season opener against the rival Steelers. The first play of their season was a mental error by kick returner Darius Reynaud, who tried to kneel down for a touchback, but fielded the ball just outside the end zone, which resulted in a safety for Pittsburgh. Notwithstanding, Tennessee got off to a strong start, scoring a touchdown and 3 field goals for a 16-2 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Steelers cut the Titans' lead to 16-9 after they scored a touchdown. However, Tennessee ran out the clock, ensuring themselves a victory. With the convincing win, the Titans started the season at 1-0, but since the Colts beat the Raiders, 21-17, and the Texans later defeated the Chargers, 31-28, Tennessee tied for 1st place in the AFC South, since the Jacksonville Jaguars were humiliated, 28-2, at home by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Week 2: at Houston Texans

Week Two: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Titans73014024
Texans70710630

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers

Week Three: San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers737017
Titans01001020

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 22
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

For the first time since 1992 the Titans franchise defeated the Chargers, winning on a 34-yard touchdown throw from Jake Locker to Justin Hunter with 15 seconds to go. Locker finished with 367 all-purpose yards – 299 passing yards, 68 rushing yards. Chris Johnson finished with 90 rushing yards.

Week 4: vs. New York Jets

Week Four: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jets060713
Titans101401438

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

The Titans forced four Jets turnovers; Jake Locker threw three touchdowns off turnovers as the Titans led 24–6 at the half. Locker was knocked out of the game in the third quarter following hits from Muhammad Wilkerson and Quinton Coples, suffering a right hip injury; a subsequent MRI showed no major damage to Locker's hip and he was sidelined for the next two games. Ryan Fitzpatrick finished the game, throwing a 77-yard score to Nate Washington. Geno Smith of the Jets was intercepted twice, but the most-popularized play came when he fumbled behind his back at the Titans goalline and Karl Klug fell on the touchdown. Tennessee won 38–13.

Week 5: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week Five: Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs7601326
Titans0010717

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: October 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 66 °F (19 °C), (Rain)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks

Week Six: Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans370313
Seahawks0731020

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: October 13
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CDT/1:05 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 68,127
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week Seven: San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
49ers3147731
Titans0001717

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 9: at St. Louis Rams

Week Nine: Tennessee Titans at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans7071428
Rams077721

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

Game information

The game was the first meeting between the Titans and their former coach, Jeff Fisher, and the first game for the club since the passing of its founder, Bud Adams. For the first time in 7 years, it was also quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's first return to St. Louis since he was traded from the Rams following the 2006 season. Fitzpatrick played his first 2 seasons in and was drafted 250th overall by St. Louis in 2005. The game lead tied or changed on every score as the Titans erupted to 198 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Chris Johnson scored twice amid 170 all-purpose yards (150 on the ground) while Jake Locker overcame two interceptions to throw for 185 yards and run in a six-yard score.

Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Ten: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jaguars1037929
Titans0731727

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 11: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week Eleven: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts0617730
Titans14301027

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Week 12: at Oakland Raiders

Week Twelve: Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans3371023
Raiders363719

at O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

  • Date: November 24
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 46,001
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

Week 13: at Indianapolis Colts

Week Thirteen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans077014
Colts663722

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 65,502
  • Referee: Walt Coleman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee, Steve Beuerlein and Steve Tasker
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

Week 14: at Denver Broncos

Week Fourteen: Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans1477028
Broncos1010141751

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week Fifteen: Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Cardinals731014337
Titans100717034

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: December 15
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 36 °F (2 °C), (Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Justin Kutcher, Charles Davis and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

With the loss, coupled with the Miami Dolphins' win, the Titans were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 16: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Sixteen: Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans337720
Jaguars763016

at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: December 22
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), no chance of rain
  • Game attendance: 60,559
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon and Adam Archuleta
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 17: vs. Houston Texans

Week Seventeen: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Texans700310
Titans067316

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: December 29
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Terry McAulay
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon and Adam Archuleta
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

Standings

Division

AFC South
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(4) Indianapolis Colts 1150.6886–09–3391336W3
Tennessee Titans 790.4382–46–6362381W2
Jacksonville Jaguars 4120.2503–34–8247449L3
Houston Texans 2140.1251–52–10276428L14

Conference

#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division winners
1 Denver Broncos West1330.8135–19–3.469.423W2
2 New England Patriots East1240.7504–29–3.473.427W2
3 [a] Cincinnati Bengals North1150.6883–38–4.480.494W2
4 Indianapolis Colts South1150.6886–09–3.484.449W3
Wild cards
5 Kansas City Chiefs West1150.6882–47–5.445.335L2
6 San Diego Chargers West970.5634–26–6.496.549W4
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 [b] [c] Pittsburgh Steelers North880.5004–26–6.469.441W3
8 [d] Baltimore Ravens North880.5003–36–6.484.418L2
9 [e] New York Jets East880.5003–35–7.488.414W2
10 Miami Dolphins East880.5002–47–5.523.523L2
11 Tennessee Titans South790.4382–46–6.504.375W2
12 Buffalo Bills East6100.3753–35–7.520.500L1
13 [f] [g] Oakland Raiders West4120.2501–54–8.523.359L6
14 [h] Jacksonville Jaguars South4120.2503–34–8.504.234L3
15 Cleveland Browns North4120.2502–43–9.516.477L7
16 Houston Texans South2140.1251–52–10.559.500L14
Tiebreakers [i]
  1. Cincinnati defeated Indianapolis head-to-head (Week 14, 42–28).
  2. Pittsburgh finished with a better division record than Baltimore.
  3. Pittsburgh defeated the New York Jets head-to-head (Week 6, 19–6).
  4. Baltimore defeated the New York Jets head-to-head (Week 12, 19–3).
  5. The New York Jets finished with a better division record than Miami.
  6. Oakland and Jacksonville finished with a better conference record than Cleveland.
  7. Oakland defeated Jacksonville head-to-head (Week 2, 19–9).
  8. Jacksonville defeated Cleveland head-to-head (Week 13, 32–28).
  9. When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

References

  1. Huffman, Joshua (September 4, 2013). "Tennessee Titans Name 6 Team Captains for 2013-14 NFL Season". TitanSized.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  2. "2013 Conference Standings". NFL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  3. "2013 NFL playoff picture". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2013.