Hasselbeck leads Titans past Browns as Holmgren watch continues
Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw three first half touchdowns and 220 yards on 10 of 20 passing in a 3-1 start. Browns coach Pat Shurmur faces criticism for West Coast offense pacing as bye week looms.
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Titans safety Babineaux seals win with 97-yard interception return
The Titans pull ahead 31 6 as Jordan Babineaux intercepts Colt McCoy and returns it 97 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. McCoy expresses frustration after a late deep lob, Cortland Finnegan delivering the hit before Babineaux streaks to the end zone.
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Browns fall to Titans as Hasselbeck stands strong
Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was rarely pressured and took only one hit from Cleveland defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin. Browns coach Pat Shurmur accepted responsibility for the loss while deflecting discussions on player usage and schemes.
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Titans Top Browns With Strong Hasselbeck Play
Matt Hasselbeck looked like the Browns’ toughest foe this year as he exploited tight ends and coverage gaps. Colt McCoy’s stats dipped on junk-yard completions while Cleveland’s backfield rotation remains unsettled. Edge goes to Tennessee as three blown Browns coverages produced three TDs and Jordan Babineaux sealed it with a 97-yard interception return.
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Titans Win Behind Dawson Kicks Amid Turbulent Conditions
Kicker Phil Dawson nailed 48 and 51 yarders in windy conditions aiding a Titans victory as kickoff out of bounds at start of their first TD drive. Joshua Cribbs limited returns kept field position tight while Pat Shurmur and Pat Munchak reflected on bye week adjustments and rookie coach battles.
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McCoy’s record setting but costly Browns loss to Titans
Colt McCoy threw 40 of 61 for 350 yards and one TD in a 31 13 defeat to Tennessee. He shattered Browns single game completions and attempts records while the Browns trailed most of the day. Titans safety Jordan Babineaux returned a 97 yard interception for a TD.
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Browns sit seven inactives rule out key players
Browns list seven inactives including Oniel Cousins Steve Vallos Jordan Cameron Titus Brown Carlton Mitchell and Eric Hagg Thaddeus Lewis. Tony Pashos starts at right tackle after Cousins miss. Joe Haden injures knee briefly and Mohamed Massaquoi eyeing shoulder exam. Fujita suffers a severe welt from a cleat spike with ribcage concerns noted.
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Titans Dominate Browns In Windswept Cleveland Clash
Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck ripped the Browns secondary for 220 yards and three first‑half TDs as Tennessee rolled to a 31 13 win at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Browns pass defense, led by Joe Haden, struggled to pressure Hasselbeck and stalled after a strong start, with multiple breakdowns and missed tackles cited by players and coaches.
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Titans Rally Past Browns In Upside-Down Week One
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 31 13 as Matt Hasselbeck threw for 220 yards and three receivers topped 50 yards. Chris Johnson ran for 101 yards on 23 carries while Colt McCoy passed for 350 yards and two scores in a losing effort for Cleveland.
Browns flat in defeat as Titans dominate with 57 yard gain
Cleveland struggles on defense and offense as Nate Washington breaks free for a 57 yard gain in the second quarter. Titans extend lead to 21-6 after a tipped pass interference and a Browns turnover. Browns players lament missing tackles and errant execution before the bye week. Greg Little leads receivers with six catches for 57 yards as Cleveland vows to rebound in Oakland.
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