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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Loss of Pees, Mariota complicate Titans’ tough Luck day

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the turf after being sacked by the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Mike Vrabel’s Titans rout New England 34-10, snap Patriots’ streaks

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to his players in an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Nashville, Tenn. Mike Vrabel won three Super Bowl rings playing linebacker and goal-line pass threat for Bill Belichick in New England. Now the rookie head coach gets his first crack at his former coach when Vrabel's Titans host former teammate Tom Brady and the Patriots in a game Tennessee desperately needs. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)

Vrabel gets 1st crack coaching against Belichick, Patriots

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches play against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The three-game skid is over, and the Tennessee Titans now face a quick turnaround before hosting the New England Patriots in Vrabel's first chance to coach against his former coach, Bill Belichick. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Titans now face Patriots on short week after snapping skid

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to his players in an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee (3-4) blew a strong 3-1 start with a three-game skid going into this week's bye that also cost them the lead in the AFC South. The Titans are struggling with too many mistakes this franchise just can't afford with six games decided by a touchdown or less, including a pair by a single point. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)

Titans trying to back up aggressive rookie coach Mike Vrabel

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8), center, goes over for a touchdown which was later disallowed during the second half of an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Vrabel, Titans working to fix issues before breaking for bye

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) celebrates with offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) after Davis caught the winning touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Titans building confidence, momentum with 3 straight wins

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans' Brett Kern, left, applauds teammate kicker Ryan Succop, center, after Succop made a go-ahead field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Titans building early confidence with pair of AFC South wins

Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) after Taylor scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Vrabel gets 1st win as Titans dig deep to beat Texans 20-17

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) after Taylor scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Mixed emotions: Vrabel gets 1st win, Mariota status unclear

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, on the ground, in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Succop kicks 31-yard field goal as Titans edge Texans 20-17

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018 file photo Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is attended on the field, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mariota practiced fully Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 after being knocked out of Tennessee’s season opener after hurting the elbow on his throwing arm. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)

Mariota practices for Titans, expected to play vs. Texans

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) is driven off the field after he injured his leg, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Titans’ Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserve

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel runs a drill with defensive end Claude Pelon (97) during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Vrabel has shown himself to be a hands' on coach with a sense of humor all while determined to run the Tennessee Titans his way. Now the first-time head coach faces his NFL debut Sunday in Miami where a victory sure would help erase thoughts of a winless preseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mike Vrabel ready for regular season debut as Titans coach

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Preseason over, time for Titans to show off new offense

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Titans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel takes questions after the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 16-6. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Winless in preseason, Titans coach taking blame to himself

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a practice at NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL tapped Vrabel to narrate a video detailing the new lowering the head to initiate contact rule, hoping the man who played 14 years as a linebacker in the league could more easily explain how players should adapt. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Titans agree to extension with receiver Rishard Matthews

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Williams (14) loses his helmet as he tries to bring down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Shaun Wilson, right, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Titans, Eagles lead NFL with most lowering-head penalties

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans' Darius Jennings (15) is congratulated by Nick Williams after his touchdown catch during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Promising start for Titans’ new offense under coach Vrabel

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press