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 9âÂÂ7 record in 2011 and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14.
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Jake Locker's first NFL start was a rough affair; he was 23âÂÂ32 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 34âÂÂ14. 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.
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.
With the loss, the Titans fell to 4âÂÂ8 and were swept by the Texans for the first time since 2004.
With the close loss, the Titans fell to 4-9, and they were eliminated from playoff contention.
With their worst loss since 2009, the Titans dropped to 5-10 and finished 1-3 against the NFC North.