Game Recap
In a October 14 week 5 contest, the Titans finished with a 31-28 victory against the Buccaneers. Titans had the lead 17-14 entering the last quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 3.The Titans then took it in overtime.
The Titans were guided by Steve McNair who tossed in 230 yards in the air, 1 TD, was 15 of 23 passing. Eddie George ran for 85 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Justin McCareins had 70 receiving yards.
For the Buccaneers, Brad Johnson connected on 287 yards passing, 3 touchdowns. Warrick Dunn had 1 TD. Keyshawn Johnson had 140 yards receiving.
The Titans tallied 365 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were 8 of 16 on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 306 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 4 of 15 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tennessee TitansTEN defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 31-28
- Date: Sunday, October 14, 2001
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:04PM
- Tennessee Titans Stats - Yards: 365, Turnovers: 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 306, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| TAM |
0 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
0 |
28 |
| TEN |
7 |
10 |
0 |
11 |
3 |
31 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brad Johnson | TAM | 24-50 | 287 | 3 | 1 | 32 | |
| Steve McNair | TEN | 15-23 | 230 | 1 | 1 | 36 | |
| Neil O'Donnell | TEN | 3-3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Eddie George | TEN | 29 | 85 | 1 | 27 | |
| Steve McNair | TEN | 9 | 54 | 1 | 22 | |
| Warrick Dunn | TAM | 10 | 16 | 1 | 9 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Brad Johnson | TAM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| Mike Green | TEN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Keyshawn Johnson | TAM | 8 | 140 | 0 | 32 | |
| Jacquez Green | TAM | 6 | 72 | 1 | 22 | |
| Justin McCareins | TEN | 2 | 70 | 0 | 36 | |
| Warrick Dunn | TAM | 7 | 65 | 1 | 26 | |
| Eddie George | TEN | 3 | 47 | 0 | 25 | |
| Drew Bennett | TEN | 3 | 39 | 0 | 19 | |
| Frank Wycheck | TEN | 4 | 38 | 0 | 18 | |
| Chris Sanders | TEN | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| TAM | 17 | 24 | 1 | | |
| TEN | 41 | 142 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| TAM | 24-50 | 287 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| TEN | 18-26 | 239 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tennessee Titans
- Attendance: 68,798
- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:34 - 3 hours, 34 minutes
