Titans remain NFL’s lone unbeaten with 19-16 overtime victory
over Packers
The Tennessee Titans remained perfect—even if they needed a
little extra time to stay that way.
Rob Bironas got a second chance at redemption in overtime, kicking a 41-yard
field goal with 9:36 to go that kept the Titans the NFL’s last unbeaten team
with a 19-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Bironas had a chance to win in regulation but banged a 47-yarder off the
upright, prompting the All-Pro to yank his facemask down in anger at himself.
But the Titans (8-0) won the toss and drove 55 yards in 10 plays to give Bironas
another chance. Going out on third-and-1, he swung through his fourth field goal
that started the celebration as the Titans matched a franchise record by winning
their 11th straight regular-season game.
The Packers (4-4), who showed some early rust coming off their bye, tied it at
16 on Mason Crosby’s third field goal, a 38-yarder, with 5:30 left. Aaron
Rodgers, fresh with his new contract extension, had plenty of time to end the
Titans’ winning streak as Tennessee went three-and-out for the fourth time.
Green Bay got to the Tennessee 45, but the Titans forced Green Bay to punt the
ball away with 1:49 left. The Packers never got it back even as they downed the
ball at the Tennessee 8...more
Vidcap: Marty Snider recaps the Titans close call.
Scoring Summary
GB - TEN
1st Quarter
9:42
TEN
FG
Rob Bironas kicked a 31-yard field goal
0 - 3
2nd Quarter
14:07
TEN
FG
Rob Bironas kicked a 25-yard field goal
0 - 6
11:23
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 23-yard field goal
3 - 6
4:23
GB
TD
Aaron Rodgers passed to Donald Driver to the right for 5
yard gain (Mason Crosby made PAT)
10 - 6
3:18
TEN
TD
Chris Johnson rushed to the right for 3 yard gain (Rob
Bironas made PAT)
10 - 13
3rd Quarter
4:11
TEN
FG
Rob Bironas kicked a 22-yard field goal
10 - 16
0:11
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 25-yard field goal
13 - 16
4th Quarter
5:30
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 38-yard field goal
16 - 16
OT
9:36
TEN
FG
Rob Bironas kicked a 41-yard field goal
16 - 19
Team Statistics
GB
TEN
First Downs
17
20
Passing
12
9
Rushing
5
10
Penalty
0
1
Third Down Efficiency
6-15
7-17
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-2
0-0
TOTAL NET YARDS
390
347
Total Plays
69
75
Average Gain Per Play
5.7
4.6
NET YARDS RUSHING
102
178
Rushes
24
36
Average Per Rush
4.3
4.9
NET YARDS PASSING
288
169
Completions-Attempts
22-41
18-37
Yards Per Pass Play
6.4
4.3
Times Sacked
4
2
Yards Lost to Sacks
26
11
Had Intercepted
1
0
PUNTS
3
6
Average Punt
44.3
43.2
PENALTIES
4
2
Penalty Yards
41
15
FUMBLES
1
0
Fumbles Lost
1
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
34:03
31:21
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Preview:
Kerry Collins has been
asked to pass frequently in
prior matchups with the Green
Bay Packers. He isn't likely to
have to carry that much of a
burden this time. The Titans,
who continue to get efficient
play from Collins, look to
remain the NFL's last unbeaten
team when they face the Packers
on Sunday. Tennessee (7-0) has
been winning with dominating
defense, a strong running game
and sound decision-making from
Collins....more
Pick:
The Titans unbeaten status is guaranteed to start to draw the interest of the
'72 Dolphins. The Titans' secondary will cool Aaron Rodgers, and Nashville
ground game will dominate a weak Packers run-D. Titans 24 - Packers 17
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