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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 TITANS HOST DEFENDING AFC CHAMPION PATRIOTS Tennessee Titans (4-4) vs. New England Patriots (7-2) Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 • Noon CST • Nissan Stadium • Nashville, Tenn. • TV: CBS NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (4-4) return home this week to face the defend- ing AFC Champion New England Patriots (7-2). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,134) is scheduled for noon CST on Sunday, Nov. 11. 2018 TITANS SCHEDULE THE BROADCAST The game will be televised regionally on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5. Play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle, and analyst Dan Fouts will call REGULAR SEASON the action, and Evan Washburn will report from the sidelines. Result/ All live local and national primetime games are now available for fans to watch Day Date Opponent Kickoff Score/TV on their phones and tablets, regardless of mobile provider. Fans can download the free Sunday Sept. 9 at Miami L 20-27 NFL app to watch their local team live when they are on-the-go. The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, will carry Sunday Sept. 16 HOUSTON W 20-17 the game across the Mid-South with the “Voice of the Titans” Mike Keith, analyst Dave Sunday Sept. 23 at Jacksonville W 9-6 McGinnis, sideline reporter Amie Wells and gameday hosts Rhett Bryan and Jona- Sunday Sept. 30 PHILADELPHIA W (OT) 26-23 than Hutton. Sunday Oct. 7 at Buffalo L 12-13 Additionally, Sports USA will broadcast the game to a national radio audience. Sunday Oct. 14 BALTIMORE L 0-21 Play-by-play announcer Larry Kahn and analyst Doug Plank will have the call. Sunday Oct. 21 at L.A. Chargers (London) L 19-20 TITANS RETURN HOME FOLLOWING MONDAY NIGHT ROAD WIN Sunday Oct. 28 Bye The Titans have not played a home game since Oct. 14, and after Sunday they Monday Nov. 5 at Dallas W 28-14 will not play again at Nissan Stadium until Dec. 2, the first of four home contests in the Sunday Nov. 11 NEW ENGLAND Noon CBS season's final five weeks. Sunday Nov. 18 at Indianapolis Noon CBS The Titans will be challenged with a short week to prepare for the AFC East-lead- ing Patriots after appearing on Monday night in Dallas last week. Marcus Mariota Monday Nov. 26 at Houston 7:15 p.m. ESPN passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead the team to a 28-14 victory Sunday Dec. 2 N.Y. JETS 3:05 p.m.* CBS over the Cowboys. Thursday Dec. 6 JACKSONVILLE 7:20 p.m. FOX/NFLN Mariota was an efficient 21-of-29 passing for 240 yards with no interceptions and Sunday Dec. 16 at N.Y. Giants Noon* CBS a season-best passer rating of 119.9. He tossed an 18-yard touchdown to running back Saturday Dec. 22 WASHINGTON 3:30 p.m. NFLN Dion Lewis and a seven-yard touchdown to tight end Jonnu Smith. Mariota was particularly effective on third down, completing six of seven passes Sunday Dec. 30 INDIANAPOLIS Noon* CBS for 98 yards and six first downs. He helped the Titans convert on 11 of their 14 third- down attempts. Their 78.6 percent success rate on third down was the franchise’s best All kickoff times Central * Times subject to change mark since Nov. 26, 1995 (81.8 percent against Denver) and the highest for an NFL team in 2018. The Titans defense forced two turnovers and totaled five sacks while pitching a AFC SOUTH STANDINGS second-half shutout against Dallas. Safety Kevin Byard recorded his second inter- ception of the season, this time in the end zone to avert what could have been an early two-touchdown lead for the Cowboys. Linebackers Jayon Brown (forced fumble) and TEAM W L T PCT Wesley Woodyard (fumble recovery) combined on the second takeaway of the night. Houston Texans 6 3 0 0.667 Tennessee Titans 4 4 0 0.500 THE PATRIOTS Jacksonville Jaguars 3 5 0 0.375 The Patriots hosted the Green Bay Packers last week on Sunday Night Football. Indianapolis Colts 3 5 0 0.375 Quarterback Tom Brady passed for 294 yards and one touchdown, and the Patriots scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 31-17. LAST WEEK (central time): Hou 19 at Den 17, Ten 28 at Dal 14, Ind Brady is in his 19th NFL season. The 13-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time (bye), Jax (bye) MVP has the most wins as a starting quarterback in NFL history (230) and ranks fourth in career passing yards (68,653). THIS WEEK (central time): Jax at Ind (Sun 12:00), NE at Ten (Sun Bill Belichick is in his 44th season as an NFL coach and his 19th year as head 12:00), Hou (bye) coach of the New England Patriots. He has led the Patriots to five Super Bowl champi- onships, eight conference titles, 15 division crowns, 27 playoff victories and 17 consec- NEXT WEEK (central time): Ten at Ind (Sun 12:00), Hou at Was (Sun utive winning seasons. 12:00), Pit at Jax (Sun 12:00) ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Prior to the Titans-Patriots game, fans are encouraged to participate in the team’s ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ annual coat drive. New and gently used coats of all sizes can be dropped off at one of several collection sites outside of Nissan Stadium. All donated coats will be distributed to local domestic violence and homeless shelters. 2018 Regular Season Week 10 Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots Page 2 of 108 FINGERTIP INFORMATION Date of Game ������������������������������Nov. 11, 2018 Kickoff Time ��������������������������������Noon CST Venue . Nissan Stadium Tickets . (615) 565-4200 Location ������������������������������Nashville, Tenn. Opened in ����������������������������1999 GAME PREVIEW Capacity ������������������������������69,143 Surface ��������������������������������Natural Grass Home Team � � � � � � � � � � � � Tennessee Titans (4-4) TITANS-PATRIOTS SERIES AT A GLANCE Website ����������������������������������������www.TitansOnline.com Media Guide ��������������������������������www.TitansOnline.com/mediaguide ¾ Overall series (regular & postseason): Patriots lead 25-16-1 ¾ Patriots lead 23-15-1 Twitter ������������������������������������������@Titans Regular season series: ¾ Postseason series: Patriots lead 2-1 Facebook & Instagram . @titans ¾ Total points: Titans 837, Patriots 1,059 Snapchat . nfltitans ¾ Current streak: Seven wins by Patriots Franchise since ��������������������������1960 (1960-96 Houston Oilers; 1997-98 ¾ Titans at home vs. Patriots: 10-7 Tennessee Oilers) ¾ Titans on road vs. Patriots: 6-18-1 (including 1-2 in playoffs) TEAM NOTES Ownership . Amy Adams Strunk (Controlling Owner ¾ Longest winning streak by Titans: 4 (1975–1980) and Co-Chairman, Board of Directors); ¾ Longest losing streak by Titans: 7 (2003–present) Susie Adams Smith (Co-Chairman, ¾ Titans vs. Patriots at Nissan Stadium: 1-2 Board of Directors); Kenneth S. Adams, ¾ Last time at Nissan Stadium: PATRIOTS 34 at Titans 13 (9-9- IV (Board of Directors); Barclay Adams; 12) Susan Lewis ¾ Titans vs. Patriots at Gillette Stadium: 0-5 (including 0-2 in President/CEO ����������������������������Steve Underwood playoffs) EVP/General Manager ����������������Jon Robinson ¾ Last time at Gillette Stadium: Titans 14 at PATRIOTS 35 Head Coach . Mike Vrabel (Divisional Playoff on 1-13-18) Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord. Dean Pees ¾ First time: OILERS 24 at Boston Patriots 10 (11-25-60) Offensive Coordinator ����������������Matt LaFleur ¾ Mike Vrabel's record vs. Patriots: 0-0 2018 NFL Offensive Rank ����������30 (Total), 16t (Rush), 30 (Pass) ¾ Bill Belichick’s record vs. Titans: 11-7 (4-6 with Cleveland; 7-1 with New England) 2018 NFL Defensive Rank ����������8 (Total), 16 (Rush), 8 (Pass) PLAYER NOTES PLAYER ¾ Mike Vrabel's record vs. Bill Belichick: 0-0 Visiting Team � � � � � � � � � � � New England Patriots (7-2) Website ����������������������������������������www.patriots.com Franchise since ��������������������������1960 A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ... Charman & CEO. Robert K. Kraft President . Jonathan A. Kraft ¾ Improve the Titans’ all-time record at Nissan Stadium, including Director of Player Personnel . Nick Caserio playoffs, to 90-70. Head Coach . Bill Belichick ¾ Give the Titans 13 wins in their 16 most recent home games. Offensive Coordinator ����������������Josh McDaniels ¾ Improve the Titans’ all-time record against the Patriots to 17-25-1. 2018 NFL Offensive Rank ����������9 (Total), 14 (Rush), 11 (Pass) ¾ Give Mike Vrabel a 5-4 career record as a head coach. MEDIA 2018 NFL Defensive Rank ����������24 (Total), 14 (Rush), 26 (Pass) ¾ Improve QB Marcus Mariota’s starting record in the regular sea- son to 23-26. Television � � � � � � � � � � � � � � CBS Nashville Affiliate ������������������������WTVF NewsChannel 5 ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ DirecTV Sunday Ticket . Ch. 708 Play-by-Play ��������������������������������Ian Eagle Analyst . Dan Fouts Referee � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Bill Vinovich Sideline Reporter ������������������������Evan Washburn Umpire ����������������������������������������Bruce Stritesky Radio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Titans Radio Network Down Judge . Phil McKinnely Flagship . WGFX 104.5 FM-The Zone Line Judge . Mark Perlman Satellite Radio . Sirius 94, XM 232, SXM 232 (Internet Field Judge . Mearl Robinson 830) Side Judge ����������������������������������Gary Cavaletto STATISTICS Play-by-Play ��������������������������������Mike Keith Back Judge . Steve Patrick Analyst . Dave McGinnis Replay Official . Mark Butterworth Gameday Hosts ��������������������������Rhett Bryan, Jonathan Hutton Scheduled Gameday Promotions (subject to change) Sideline Reporter ������������������������Amie Wells Charitable Drive . Coat Drive National Radio � � � � � � � � � � Sports USA Fans Will Receive ����������������������Titans flag sponsored by LP Building Play-by-Play ��������������������������������Larry Kahn Products Analyst . Doug Plank Honorary 12th Titan ��������������������Wounded Warrior Melvin Gatewood National Anthem ������������������������Little Big Town Halftime Entertainment ��������������Veterans Day Tribute ROSTERS 2018 Regular Season Week 10 Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots Page 3 of 108 WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK MOST RECENT MATCHUPS GAME PREVIEW ¾ P Brett Kern (146 consecutive games with the Titans) can pass Craig 2009 Week 6 • Oct. 18, 2009 • Titans 0 at PATRIOTS 59 Hentrich (146) and tie Robert Brazile (147) for third place on the The Titans fall to 0-6 on the season before beginning a five-game winning franchise's all-time consecutive games played list.