NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans aren’t celebrating their perfect — and historic — start.
“We still have a chance to go 4-12,” veteran Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck said.
Rookie Chris Johnson scored two touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers that the Titans turned into 21 points as Tennessee beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 on Sunday. The Titans improved to 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.
Minnesota (1-3), which came in hoping to start its own winning streak, outgained Tennessee 333-275. The Titans had allowed an NFL-low 29 points but gave up a season-high 17 to the Vikings.
But the Titans also came up with four sacks to go with the turnovers.
“Obviously, we have to do a better job of taking care of the football,” Minnesota coach Brad Childress said. “When you spot somebody 21 points on turnovers, those are pivotal things. Turnovers is the No. 1 statistic in this business. It’s disappointing.”
Albert Haynesworth sacked Gus Frerotte twice, and Nick Harper intercepted a Frerotte pass with 3:46 left after the Vikings pulled to 23-17 on Adrian Peterson’s second touchdown run. Frerotte hurt his hand on that play and left the game.
