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.
2013 draft class
2013 Tennessee Titans Draft Round Selection Player Position College 1 10 Chance Warmack Guard Alabama 2 34 Justin Hunter Wide receiver Tennessee 3 70 Blidi Wreh-Wilson Cornerback UConn 97 Zaviar Gooden Linebacker Missouri 4 107 Brian Schwenke Center California 5 142 Lavar Edwards Defensive end LSU 6 202 Khalid Wooten Cornerback Nevada 7 248 Daimion Stafford Safety Nebraska Notes 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). The Titans traded their original sixth-round selection (No. 176 overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the Vikings' 2012 seventh-round selection. Compensatory selection.
Staff
Final roster
Team captains Jake Locker (QB) Nate Washington (WR) Michael Roos (OT) Jason McCourty (CB) Bernard Pollard (SS) Patrick Bailey (ST)
Schedule
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 Washington Redskins L 21–22 0–1 LP Field Recap 2 at Cincinnati Bengals L 19–27 0–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 3 Atlanta Falcons W 27–16 1–2 LP Field Recap 4 at Minnesota Vikings L 23–24 1–3 Mall of America Field Recap
Regular season Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 8 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 16–9 1–0 Heinz Field Recap 2 September 15 at Houston Texans L 24–30 1–1 Reliant Stadium Recap 3 September 22 San Diego Chargers W 20–17 2–1 LP Field Recap 4 September 29 New York Jets W 38–13 3–1 LP Field Recap 5 October 6 Kansas City Chiefs L 17–26 3–2 LP Field Recap 6 October 13 at Seattle Seahawks L 13–20 3–3 CenturyLink Field Recap 7 October 20 San Francisco 49ers L 17–31 3–4 LP Field Recap 8Bye 9 November 3 at St. Louis Rams W 28–21 4–4 Edward Jones Dome Recap 10 November 10 Jacksonville Jaguars L 27–29 4–5 LP Field Recap 11 Indianapolis Colts L 27–30 4–6 LP Field Recap 12 November 24 at Oakland Raiders W 23–19 5–6 O.co Coliseum Recap 13 December 1 at Indianapolis Colts L 14–22 5–7 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap 14 December 8 at Denver Broncos L 28–51 5–8 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 15 December 15 Arizona Cardinals L 34–37 5–9 LP Field Recap 16 December 22 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 20–16 6–9 EverBank Field Recap 17 December 29 Houston Texans W 16–10 7–9 LP Field Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers
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 3: vs. San Diego Chargers
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
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 6: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 9: at St. Louis Rams
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 11: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 12: at Oakland Raiders
Week 13: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 14: at Denver Broncos
Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals
With the loss, coupled with the Miami Dolphins' win, the Titans were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Week 16: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 17: vs. Houston Texans
Standings
Division
Conference
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