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2012 Tennessee Titans season
53rd season in franchise history; final full one under ownership of Bud Adams
53rd season in franchise history; final full one under ownership of Bud Adams
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| year | 2012 |
| team | Tennessee Titans |
| coach | Mike Munchak |
| general manager | Ruston Webster |
| owner | Bud Adams |
| stadium | LP Field |
| record | 6–10 |
| division_place | 3rd AFC South |
| playoffs | Did not qualify |
| shortnavlink | Titans seasons |
The 2012 season was the Tennessee Titans' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall, their 16th in the state of Tennessee and their second under head coach Mike Munchak. It was also the last full season under the ownership of Bud Adams, who died on October 21, 2013. The Titans failed to improve on their 9–7 record in 2011 and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14.
2012 draft class
Main article: 2012 NFL draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | 1 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 3 | 82 | 4 | 115 | 5 | 145 | 6 | 190 | 7 | 227 | |||||||
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| Kendall Wright | Wide receiver | Baylor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zach Brown | Linebacker | North Carolina | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Martin | Defensive tackle | Michigan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coty Sensabaugh | Cornerback | Clemson | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taylor Thompson | Tight end | SMU | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markelle Martin | Safety | Oklahoma State | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Solomon | Defensive end | Rice |
Notes : Traded up to acquire pick from the Dolphins. :Pick from the Browns through the Vikings.
Staff
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Founder/owner/chairman/president/CEO – Bud Adams
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Senior executive vice president/chief operating officer – Mike Reinfeldt
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Executive vice president/general manager – Ruston Webster
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Vice president of player personnel – Lake Dawson
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Vice president of football administration – Vin Marino
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Director of college scouting – Blake Beddingfield
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Head coach – Mike Munchak
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Offensive coordinator – Chris Palmer (fired Nov 26, 2012)
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Quarterbacks/interim offensive coordinator – Dowell Loggains
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Running backs – Jim Skipper
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Wide receivers – Dave Ragone
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Tight ends – John Zernhelt
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Offensive line – Bruce Matthews
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Assistant offensive line – Nate Kaczor
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Offensive assistant/quality control – Arthur Smith
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Defensive coordinator – Jerry Gray
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Defensive line – Tracy Rocker
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Linebackers – Frank Bush
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Secondary – Brett Maxie
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Assistant secondary – Steve Brown
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Defensive assistant/pass rush specialist – Keith Millard
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Defensive assistant/quality control – Jonathan Gannon
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Special teams – Alan Lowry
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Special teams assistant – Chet Parlavecchio
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Assistant head coach/strength and conditioning – Steve Watterson
Final roster
Schedule
Preseason
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| at Seattle Seahawks | L 17–27 | 0–1 | CenturyLink Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 30–7 | 1–1 | Raymond James Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona Cardinals | W 32–27 | 2–1 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Orleans Saints | W 10–6 | 3–1 | LP Field | Recap |
Regular season
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| September 9 | New England Patriots | L 13–34 | 0–1 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 16 | at San Diego Chargers | L 10–38 | 0–2 | Qualcomm Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 23 | Detroit Lions | W 44–41 (OT) | 1–2 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | at Houston Texans | L 14–38 | 1–3 | Reliant Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 7 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 7–30 | 1–4 | Mall of America Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | W 26–23 | 2–4 | LP Field | Recap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 21 | at Buffalo Bills | W 35–34 | 3–4 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 28 | Indianapolis Colts | L 13–19 (OT) | 3–5 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 4 | Chicago Bears | L 20–51 | 3–6 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 11 | at Miami Dolphins | W 37–3 | 4–6 | Sun Life Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 25 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 19–24 | 4–7 | EverBank Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 2 | Houston Texans | L 10–24 | 4–8 | LP Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 9 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 23–27 | 4–9 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York Jets | W 14–10 | 5–9 | LP Field | Recap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 23 | at Green Bay Packers | L 7–55 | 5–10 | Lambeau Field | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 30 | Jacksonville Jaguars | W 38–20 | 6–10 | LP Field | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. New England Patriots
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- NE –Tom Brady, 23/31, 236 Yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
- TEN –Jake Locker, 23/32, 229 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
- NE –Stevan Ridley, 21 Car, 125 Yds, 1 TD
- TEN –Jake Locker, 2 Car, 11 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
- NE –Brandon Lloyd, 5 Rec, 69 Yds, 0 TD
- TEN –Jared Cook, 4 Rec, 64 Yds, 0 TD Top tacklers
- NE –
- TEN –
Jake Locker's first NFL start was a rough affair; he was 23–32 for 229 yards and a 29-yard touchdown to Nate Washington. The Patriots forced a fumble by Locker near the Titans goal line and Dont'a Hightower grabbed the ball and scored. The Patriots behind Tom Brady's 236 passing yards and 125 rushing yards from Stevan Ridley won 34–14. Chris Johnson was limited to just four rushing yards on 11 carries. With the brutally disappointing loss, Tennssee started the season 0-1. This marked their last home loss to New England until 2025.
Week 2: at San Diego Chargers
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- SD – Top rushers
- TEN –
- SD – Top receivers
- TEN –
- SD – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- SD –
Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- DET –
- TEN – Top rushers
- DET –
- TEN – Top receivers
- DET –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- DET –
- TEN – With the massive defensive stop in overtime, the Titans secured their first win of the season to improve to 1-2. This would be the highest scoring game of the 2012 NFL season.
Week 4: at Houston Texans
First quarter
- HOU- James Casey, 11-yard pass from Matt Schaub, Shayne Graham XP good 11:41 (HOU 7–0) Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- HOU – Top rushers
- TEN –
- HOU – Top receivers
- TEN –
- HOU – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- HOU –
Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- MIN – Top rushers
- TEN –
- MIN – Top receivers
- TEN –
- MIN – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- MIN –
Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- PIT –
- TEN – Top rushers
- PIT –
- TEN – Top receivers
- PIT –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- PIT –
- TEN –
Week 7: at Buffalo Bills
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- BUF – Top rushers
- TEN –
- BUF – Top receivers
- TEN –
- BUF – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- BUF –
Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- IND –
- TEN – Top rushers
- IND –
- TEN – Top receivers
- IND –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- IND –
- TEN –
Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- CHI –
- TEN – Top rushers
- CHI –
- TEN – Top receivers
- CHI –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- CHI –
- TEN –
Week 10: at Miami Dolphins
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- MIA – Top rushers
- TEN –
- MIA – Top receivers
- TEN –
- MIA – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- MIA –
Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- TEN – Rob Bironas 38-yard field goal, 13:32. ''Titans 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:23.'''''
- JAC – Rashad Jennings 1-yard run (Josh Scobee kick), 0:12. ''Jaguars 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:19.''''' Second quarter
- TEN – Rob Bironas 40-yard field goal, 0:11. ''Jaguars 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 0:36.''''' Third quarter
- JAC – Cecil Shorts 59-yard pass from Chad Henne (Josh Scobee kick), 8:40. ''Jaguars 14–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59.'''''
- TEN – Rob Bironas 39-yard field goal, 3:26. ''Jaguars 14–9. '''Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 5:14.''''' Fourth quarter
- TEN – Rob Bironas 33-yard field goal, 10:05. ''Jaguars 14–12. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 2:51.'''''
- JAC – Justin Blackmon 7-yard pass from Chad Henne (Josh Scobee kick), 6:50. ''Jaguars 21–12. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:15.'''''
- TEN – Kenny Britt 6-yard pass from Jake Locker (Rob Bironas kick), 4:52. ''Jaguars 21–19. '''Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:58.'''''
- JAC – Josh Scobee 41-yard field goal, 0:24. ''Jaguars 24–19. '''Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 2:16.''''' Top passers
- TEN – Jake Locker – 23/40, 261 yards, TD, 2 INT
- JAC – Chad Henne – 17/26, 261 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
- TEN – Chris Johnson – 21 rushes, 80 yards
- JAC – Jalen Parmele – 8 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
- TEN – Nate Washington – 4 receptions, 54 yards
- JAC – Calvin Johnson – 4 receptions, 105 yards, TD Top tacklers
- TEN – Zach Brown – 8 tackles, 2 assists, 1.5 sacks
- JAC – Dawan Landry – 8 tackles
Week 13: vs. Houston Texans
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- HOU –
- TEN – Top rushers
- HOU –
- TEN – Top receivers
- HOU –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- HOU –
- TEN – With the loss, the Titans fell to 4–8 and were swept by the Texans for the first time since 2004.
Week 14: at Indianapolis Colts
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- TEN –
- IND – Top rushers
- TEN –
- IND – Top receivers
- TEN –
- IND – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- IND – With the close loss, the Titans fell to 4-9, and they were eliminated from playoff contention.
Week 15: vs. New York Jets
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- NYJ –
- TEN – Top rushers
- NYJ –
- TEN – Top receivers
- NYJ –
- TEN – Top tacklers
- NYJ –
- TEN –
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers
First quarter
- GB – Aaron Rodgers 6 yd. TD run, Mason Crosby XP good, 6:54 (GB 7–0)
- GB – Randall Cobb 20 Yard TD Pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby XP good, 4:28 (GB 14–0) Second quarter
- GB – Mason Crosby 26 Yard FG, 14:36 (GB 17–0)
- GB – Mason Crosby 48 Yard FG, 4:40 (GB 20–0) Third quarter
- GB – DuJuan Harris 7 yd. TD run, Mason Crosby XP good, 12:04 (GB 27–0)
- GB – Greg Jennings 1 Yard TD Pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby XP, 5:47 (GB 34–0) Fourth quarter
- GB – James Jones 12 Yard TD Pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby XP, 14:11 (GB 41–0)
- GB – Ryan Grant 7 yd. TD run, Mason Crosby XP good, 12:31 (GB 48–0)
- GB – Ryan Grant 9 yd. TD run, Mason Crosby XP good, 6:25 (GB 55–0) Top passers
- TEN –
- GB – TWENTY Top rushers
- TEN –
- GB – Top receivers
- TEN –
- GB – Top tacklers
- TEN –
- GB – With their worst loss since 2009, the Titans dropped to 5-10 and finished 1-3 against the NFC North.
Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- TEN – Chris Johnson 2-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), 11:34. ''Titans 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:26.'''''
- JAC – Jordan Shipley 5-yard pass from Chad Henne (Josh Scobee kick), 5:40. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:54.''''' Second quarter
- JAC – Justin Blackmon 30-yard pass from Chad Henne (Josh Scobee kick), 14:53. ''Jaguars 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 4:07.'''''
- TEN – Zach Brown 79-yard interception return (Rob Bironas kick), 1:48. Tied 14–14.
- TEN – Darius Reynaud 69-yard punt return (Rob Bironas kick), 0:33. Titans 21–14. Third quarter
- TEN – Darius Reynaud 81-yard punt return (Rob Bironas kick), 12:54. Titans 28–14.
- TEN – Zach Brown 30-yard interception return (Rob Bironas kick), 12:03. Titans 35–14. Fourth quarter
- TEN – Rob Bironas 48-yard field goal, 12:26. ''Titans 38–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 6:34.'''''
- JAC – Mike Harris 19-yard return of blocked punt (pass failed), 2:16. Titans 38–20. Top passers
- JAC – Chad Henne – 25/41, 298 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
- TEN – Jake Locker – 9/15, 152 yards Top rushers
- JAC – Keith Toston – 17 rushes, 74 yards
- TEN – Chris Johnson – 21 rushes, 56 yards, TD Top receivers
- JAC – Marcedes Lewis – 7 receptions, 103 yards
- TEN – Lavelle Hawkins – 1 reception, 42 yards Top tacklers
- JAC – Paul Posluszny – 6 tackles, 4 assists, 2 sacks
- TEN – Al Afalava – 5 tackles, 4 assists
Standings
References
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