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 Steve McNair was the team's most beloved quarterback, leading the Titans to their Super Bowl appearance in 1999 and sharing the NFL MVP award in 2003.[([[https://www.biography.com/athletes/a61916082/steve-mcnair-legacy|biography]])]
+===== First Playoff Appearance =====
+The Oilers/Titans franchise first made the playoffs in 1960, their inaugural season.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tennessee-Titans|britannica]])]
+===== First Playoff Win as Titans =====
+Their first playoff win as the Tennessee Titans came in 1999, defeating the Buffalo Bills in the “Music City Miracle.”[([[https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2020/01/08/music-city-miracle-oral-history-titans-bills-anniversary/2798498001/|tennessean]])]
+===== NFL MVP Co-Winner =====
+In 2003, Steve McNair became co-MVP of the NFL, sharing the title with Peyton Manning.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1698744|espn]])]
+===== AFC South Division =====
+The Titans are members of the AFC South, along with the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-afc-south-race-can-jaguars-colts-or-titans-hold-off-ascendant-texans-reasons-why-each-could-rise-up/|cbssports]])]
+===== Rivalries =====
+The Titans have fierce rivalries, particularly with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans, due to shared divisions and history.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-is-Houston-Texans-biggest-rival|quora]])]
+===== Eddie George’s Influence =====
+Eddie George is one of the Titans' most iconic players, rushing for over 10,000 yards during his career.[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-blowing-stats-for-the-tennessee-titans-0ap3000000498228|nfl]])]
+===== Derrick Henry's Dominance =====
+Derrick Henry, the team’s star running back, won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 and has led the league in rushing multiple times.[([[https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-rb-derrick-henry-named-2020-nfl-offensive-player-of-the-year-by-the-pfwa|tennesseetitans]])]
+===== AFL-NFL Merger =====
+The franchise was part of the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and became a member of the AFC Central division.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/football-history/general-history-chronology-1960-to-1979/|profootballhof]])]
+===== New Ownership In 2013 =====
+The Titans' majority ownership changed hands to Amy Adams Strunk, daughter of founder Bud Adams, in 2013.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2022/09/24/meet-billionaire-tennessee-titans-owner-amy-adams-strunk-and-nine-other-women-changing-the-game-in-the-nfl/|forbes]])]
+===== Marcus Mariota’s Debut =====
+In his debut NFL game in 2015, Mariota threw four touchdown passes, tying an NFL record for a rookie in their first game.[([[https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2015/09/marcus_mariotas_historic_titan.html|oregonlive]])]
+===== 2020 AFC Championship Game =====
+The Titans made it to the AFC Championship Game in 2020 but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.[([[https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-defeat-titans-35-24-and-advance-to-super-bowl|chiefs]])]
+===== Earl Campbell's Greatness =====
+Hall of Famer Earl Campbell was one of the greatest players in franchise history during its Houston Oilers days, winning the NFL MVP award in 1979.[([[https://smithandhattery.com/earl-campbell/|smithandhattery]])]
+===== Former College of Titans Greats =====
+Both Steve McNair (Alcorn State) and Eddie George (Ohio State) won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in college.[([[https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-12-06/heisman-trophy-winners-and-runners-each-year-1935|ncaa]])]
+===== Famous Titan Fan =====
+Country music star Tim McGraw is a longtime supporter of the Tennessee Titans and often appears at their games.[([[https://www.heraldweekly.com/the-biggest-and-most-famous-fans-of-every-nfl-team/10|heraldweekly]])]
+===== T-Rac The Mascot =====
+The team’s mascot, T-Rac, is a raccoon, which is also Tennessee’s state animal.[([[https://www.wkrn.com/sports/tennessee-titans/t-rac-facts/|wkrn]])]
+===== Defensive Legends =====
+Former Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck was one of the NFL's top defensive players in the early 2000s.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/10/sports/football/10titans.html|nytimes]])]
+===== First Win as Titans =====
+The team’s first win after becoming the Tennessee Titans was a 36-35 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in 1999.[([[https://www.bengals.com/news/september-to-remember-731774|bengals]])]
+===== Bud Adams’ Legacy =====
+Team founder Bud Adams was one of the founding members of the AFL and remained a key figure in the NFL until his death in 2013.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2013/10/21/bud-adams-obituary-nashville-afl-houston-oilers/3143945/|usatoday]])]
+===== Famous Music Video Appearance =====
+The Titans' stadium, Nissan Stadium, was featured in Taylor Swift’s music video for her song “You Need to Calm Down.”[([[https://radiox.cms.socastsrm.com/2024/09/11/watch-taylor-swift-sing-every-word-to-katy-perrys-teenage-dream-in-2024-mtv-vmas-crowd/|socastsrm]])]
+===== Uniform Change =====
+In 2018, the Titans introduced new uniforms with updated designs and colors to modernize their look.[([[https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/04/04/titans-new-uniforms-nfl-nike-tennessee-nashville-jersey-helmet-amy-adams-strunk-reveal/485926002/|tennessean]])]
+===== Winningest Season =====
+The Titans’ best regular season came in 2008 when they finished 13-3, led by coach Jeff Fisher.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=4458532|espn]])]
+===== Rushing Record =====
+Derrick Henry became the eighth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, achieving the feat in 2020.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/derrick-henry-becomes-eighth-player-in-nfl-history-to-rush-for-2000-yards-in-a-single-season/|cbssports]])]
+===== NFL Combine Wonder =====
+In 2016, Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan became a social media sensation for his athleticism during the NFL Combine.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/taylor-lewan|sportskeeda]])]
+===== High-Scoring Game =====
+In 2009, the Titans won a high-scoring game against the St. Louis Rams 47-7, one of their biggest blowout victories.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/291213010/rams-titans|espn]])]
+===== Warren Moon’s Legacy =====
+Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon starred for the Oilers and was known for his prolific passing numbers during the 1980s.[([[https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=509&lang=EN|sportshall]])]
+===== Music and Football =====
+Nashville is known as "Music City," and the Titans often embrace the city’s musical culture, including performances by country artists at games.[([[https://www.mattwardhomes.com/blog/discover-nashville-tn-unique-events-october/|mattwardhomes]])]
+===== COVID-19 Impact =====
+In 2020, the Titans were one of the NFL teams most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with multiple games rescheduled due to outbreaks.[([[https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2020/10/02/titans-covid-19-outbreak-postponement-timeline-week-4-nfl-2020/5884697002/|tennessean]])]
+===== International Games =====
+The Titans played their first international game in London in 2018, where they narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Chargers.[([[https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/tennessee-titans-at-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-london-2018-contrasting-offenses-wembley-a3963671.html|standard]])]
+===== First Round Playoff Exit =====
+Despite earning a top seed in the AFC in 2021, the Titans were upset by the Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.[([[https://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/sports/2022/01/21/what-bengals-need-upset-titans-divisional-round/6556019001/|chillicothegazette]])]

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