The2007Tennessee Titans season was the franchise's 38th season in theNational Football League (NFL) and the 48th overall. It also marked the franchise's 11th season in the state ofTennessee and the 14th under head coachJeff Fisher. They improved from their 8–8 record from2006 to a 10–6 record, and made the playoffs for the first time since2003. However their season ended with a loss tothe San Diego Chargers in thewild card round.

The Titans began their season on the road against their division rival, theJacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Tennessee struck first with kickerRob Bironas getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Jaguars took the lead with QBDavid Garrard completing a 47-yard TD pass to WRJohn Broussard. In the second quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with kickerJosh Scobee getting a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans drew closer with Bironas kicking a 31-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead for good with QBVince Young running into the end zone from 2 yards out for the final score of the game.

With the win, the Titans began the year at 1–0.

The Titans and Colts met at LP Field on September 16. After a slow start from both offenses, the Colts struck first with an 8-yard run byJoseph Addai, but Colts kickerAdam Vinatieri missed the point after. With 1:03 left in the first quarter, the Titans scored with a 30-yard field goal byRob Bironas. In the second quarter, the Colts scored another touchdown via a 22-yard touchdown pass fromPeyton Manning toDallas Clark. Both sides kicked another field goal in the quarter, and the Colts led 16–6 at the break. After the break, Adam Vinatieri made another field goal to extend the Colts' lead. Titans running backLenDale White scored a rushing touchdown, while Vinatieri's field goal attempt was tipped but bounced over the crossbar to end the third quarter. Vinatieri missed a 36-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter andVince Young threw a 1-yard touchdown pass toRoydell Williams to end the game's scoring.

With the Titans' 22–20 loss, the team fell to 1–1 on the season.

Following their home loss from the Colts, the Titans flew to theLouisiana Superdome for a Monday Night fight with theNew Orleans Saints. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch with kickerRob Bironas getting a 33-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans increased its lead with QBVince Young completing a 35-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Jones. The Saints responded with RBReggie Bush getting a 1-yard TD run.

In the third quarter, New Orleans took the lead with another 1-yard TD run by Bush. Tennessee regained the lead with RBLenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans closed out the game with Young completing a 3-yard TD pass to TEBo Scaife, while DBVincent Fuller returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. Pulling off the 3 other Saints interceptions was LBKeith Bulluck.

With the win, Tennessee entered its bye week at 2–1.

Coming off their bye week, the Titans were at home for a Week 5 interconference duel with theAtlanta Falcons. In the first quarter, Tennessee fell behind early as RBLenDale White fumbled, allowing Falcons CBDeAngelo Hall to return the ball 56 yards for a touchdown. Later, the Titans ties the game with RBChris Brown getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Atlanta went back into the lead with kickerMorten Andersen getting a 32-yard field goal. Tennessee ended the half with kickerRob Bironas getting a 30-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Falcons regained the lead with Andersen kicking a 28-yard field goal. The Titans took the lead with kickerRob Bironas nailing a 40-yard field goal, while DBVincent Fuller intercepted Atlanta QBJoey Harrington and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, it was a defensive struggle. Even when the Falcons benched Harrington and put QBByron Leftwich in, Tennessee managed to hold on and win, despite having 5 turnovers on the day.

With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 3–1, but it was also their 5th straight win over Atlanta. It also improved head coachJeff Fisher's head coaching record against the NFC South to 13–1.

Coming off a home win over the Falcons, the Titans flew toRaymond James Stadium for a Week 6 interconference duel with theTampa Bay Buccaneers. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee trailed as Buccaneers kickerMatt Bryant got a 23-yard field goal for the only score of the half. In the third quarter, the Titans responded with kickerRob Bironas getting a 48-yard field goal. However, Tampa Bay answered with QBJeff Garcia completing a 69-yard TD pass to WRJoey Galloway. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee tied the Buccaneers again with RBLenDale White getting a 2-yard TD run. Tampa Bay won the game as Bryant nailed a 43-yard field goal.

With the loss, not only did the Titans fall to 3–2, but QBVince Young (11/14 for 120 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the third quarter with an injured right quadriceps.

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Buccaneers, the Titans flew toReliant Stadium for a Week 7 AFC South showdown with theHouston Texans. WithVince Young recovering from a quad injury, back-up QBKerry Collins was given the start. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood with kickerRob Bironas getting a 52-yard field goal. The Texans responded with LBDeMeco Ryans returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Titans answered with Bironas kicking a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Tennessee began to pound away as Bironas got a 21-yard field goal, while RBLenDale White got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Bironas ended the half with 30-yard and 28-yard field goals.

In the third quarter, the Titans continued its domination with Bironas kicking a 43-yard field goal, while rookie RBChris Henry got a 4-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Houston began to rally as QBSage Rosenfels completed a 7-yard TD pass to WRDavid Anderson and a 6-yard TD pass to WRKevin Walter. Afterwards, Tennessee managed to reply. With Bironas' 29-yard field goal, he became the 5th kicker in NFL history to get 7 field goals in one game. However, the Texans managed to retake the lead with Rosenfels completing a 7-yard TD pass to TEJeb Putzier and a 53-yard TD pass to WRAndré Davis. The Titans managed to get a historic last-second field goal. With his 29-yard field goal, not only did it seal the win for Tennessee, but it made Rob Bironas the first kicker in NFL history to make 8 field goals in one game.

With the win, the Titans improved to 4–2.

Coming off their divisional road win over the Texans, the Titans returned home for a Week 8 intraconference duel with theOakland Raiders. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Raiders kickerSebastian Janikowski got a 50-yard field goal. The Titans tied the game with kickerRob Bironas getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Oakland retook the lead with Janikowski getting a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close with rookie RBChris Henry getting a 24-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Titans took the lead for good as Bironas nailed a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense held off the Raiders long enough for a touchdown.

With the win, the Titans improved to 5–2.

Coming off their home win over the Raiders, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 9 interconference duel against theCarolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood^{[clarification needed]} as QBVince Young got a 3-yard TD run, along with kickerRob Bironas getting a 47-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas kicking a 53-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

After a scoreless third quarter, Tennessee managed to put the game out of reach with RBLenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. The Panthers avoided getting shut out as QBDavid Carr completed an 18-yard TD pass to WRDrew Carter.

With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 6–2, but Head CoachJeff Fisher improved his record over the NFC South to 14–2.

Tennessee's defense had a good game as they sacked Carr 7 times and limited Carolina's offense to just 191 total yards.

Coming off their home win over the Panthers, the Titans stayed at home for an AFC South rematch with theJacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Jaguars QBQuinn Gray completed a 2-yard TD pass to FBGreg Jones for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans continued to fall behind as RBMaurice Jones-Drew got an 8-yard TD run. Tennessee ended the half with kickerRob Bironas getting a 37-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Jacksonville increased its lead with RBFred Taylor getting a 4-yard TD run. The Titans managed to get a 49-yard field goal from Bironas. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee drew close with QBVince Young completing a 20-yard TD pass to WRJustin Gage. The Jaguars sealed the win with Gray completing a 3-yard TD pass to Jones.

With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–3.

Not only was Tennessee's rushing attack held to a season-low 62 yards, but their top-ranked rushing defense allowed its first 100-yard rusher of the year in Maurice Jones-Drew (19 attempts for 101 yards and 1 touchdown). This is largely in part due to DTAlbert Haynesworth and DETravis LaBoy being inactive due to injuries.

Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Jaguars, the Titans flew toINVESCO Field at Mile High for a Week 11 Monday Night intraconference duel with theDenver Broncos. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Broncos QBJay Cutler completed a 48-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Stokley, along with WR/PRGlenn Martinez returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with QBVince Young completing a 21-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Jones. Denver responded with kickerJason Elam getting a 21-yard and a 39-yard field goal. Tennessee ended the half with kickerRob Bironas getting a 56-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Titans continue to trail as Cutler completed a 41-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Marshall. Tennessee replied with Young getting a 4-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans tried to get a comeback as Bironas nailed a 37-yard field goal. The Broncos sealed the win with RBAndre Hall getting a 62-yard TD run.

With the loss, the Titans fell to 6–4.

Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Titans flew toPaul Brown Stadium for a Week 12 duel with theCincinnati Bengals. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Bengals RBRudi Johnson got a 5-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Titans got on the board with kickerRob Bironas getting a 28-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati answered with QBCarson Palmer completing a 10-yard TD pass to WRChad Johnson. Tennessee ended the half with Bironas getting a 23-yard field goal.

In the second half, the Bengals sealed the win Carson and Chad hooking up with each other on a 2-yard TD pass in the third quarter and a 3-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.

With their third-straight loss, the Titans fell to 6–5.

Trying to snap a three-game losing skid, the Titans went home for a Week 13 AFC South rematch with theHouston Texans. In the first quarter, Tennessee trailed early as Texans RBRon Dayne got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Titans responded with RBLenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Houston regained the lead with kickerKris Brown getting a 45-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

In the third quarter, Tennessee took the lead as QBVince Young completed a 43-yard TD pass to WRRoydell Williams, along with an 11-yard TD pass to WRJustin Gage. In the fourth quarter, the Texans crept closer with QBSage Rosenfels completing a 28-yard TD pass to WRAndre Johnson. Afterwards, the Titans replied with RBChris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. Later, Houston managed to get a 50-yard field goal from Brown. Afterwards, Tennessee's defense help secure the guarantee of their three-game skid coming to an end.

With the season-sweeping win, the Titans improved to 7–5. This would prove the last season until2020 in which the Titans swept the Texans.

Coming off their divisional home win over the Texans, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 14 intraconference duel with theSan Diego Chargers. In the first quarter, the Titans went on the attack first as kickerRob Bironas managed to get a 44-yard field goal for the only score of the half.

In the third quarter, the Chargers tied the game with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee regained the lead with rookie RBChris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans increased its lead with RBLenDale White getting a 7-yard TD run. However, San Diego tied the game with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 7-yard TD pass to RBLaDainian Tomlinson and a 2-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates. In overtime, the Chargers sealed the win with Tomlinson getting a 16-yard TD run.

With the loss, Tennessee fell to 7–6.

The Titans have lost 4 out their last 5 games since starting the year at 6–2.

Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Chargers, the Titans flew toArrowhead Stadium for a Week 15 intraconference duel with theKansas City Chiefs. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QBVince Young completed a 16-yard TD pass to WRRoydell Williams for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QBBrodie Croyle completing a 10-yard TD pass to WRSamie Parker. Afterwards, the Titans responded with kickerRob Bironas managing to get a 37-yard field goal. Kansas City took the lead prior to halftime with Croyle completing a 9-yard TD pass to FBKris Wilson.

In the third quarter, Tennessee drew close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal. The Chiefs answered with kickerJohn Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Titans retook the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee clinched the victory with Bironas nailing a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.

With the win, the Titans kept their playoff hopes alive at 8–6.

Coming off their road win over the Chiefs, the Titans went home for a Week 16 duel with theNew York Jets. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee got on the board first in the second quarter with RBChris Brown getting a 4-yard TD run. The Jets responded with QBChad Pennington completing a 9-yard TD pass to WRJerricho Cotchery (with a failed PAT). In the third quarter, the Titans took the lead with kickerRob Bironas nailing a 46-yard field goal. For the rest of the game, Tennessee's defense kept New York from being any kind of threat.

With the win (and a Cleveland loss), the Titans continued to keep their playoff hopes alive at 9–6.

RBLenDale White (23 attempts for 104 yards) got his first career 1,000-yard season.

Coming off their home win over the Jets, the Titans (needing a win to make the playoffs) flew to theRCA Dome for a Week 17 Sunday night AFC South rematch with the playoff-boundIndianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, Tennessee got the first punch as RBChris Brown capped off the team's game-opening drive with an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts got on the board with kickerAdam Vinatieri getting a 37-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with QBJim Sorgi completing a 3-yard TD pass to WRCraphonso Thorpe. Afterwards, the Titans tied the game with kickerRob Bironas getting a 40-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee sealed the deal with Bironas nailing a 54-yard and a 33-yard field goal.

With the win, not only did the Titans end the regular season at 10–6, but it also gave them the AFC's #6 seed.

Entering the playoffs as the AFC's #6 seed, the Titans began their Super Bowl run atQualcomm Stadium against the third-seededSan Diego Chargers in a rematch of Week 14, which saw Tennessee lead early, yet lose in overtime.

In the first half, the Titans got the early lead as kickerRob Bironas kicked a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Chargers took the lead with kickerNate Kaeding nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 25-yard TD pass to WRVincent Jackson. In the fourth quarter, San Diego sealed the win with RBLaDainian Tomlinson getting a 1-yard TD run.

With the loss, Tennessee ended its season with an overall record of 10–7.

QBVince Young entered this game as the youngest quarterback to ever start a playoff game in franchise history (24 years and 233 days) untilMarcus Mariota played in a 2017 Wild Card (24 years and 68 days).

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