NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans might fall short of making NFL history by rebounding from an 0-6 start to make the playoffs. It won’t be for lack of trying, and they certainly aren’t boring.
Rob Bironas kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 on Sunday after blowing an 18-point lead.
“I was just glad we won,” Tennessee tight end Alge Crumpler said. “I was a little peeved at the way it had to go down. But, hey look, we’re still breathing, baby.”
Tennessee kept alive faint playoff hopes for another week as Vince Young threw for a career-high three touchdowns and Chris Johnson ran for 104 yards. The Titans (7-7) reached .500 for the first time this season, but made it far too interesting by blowing the big lead.
The Dolphins (7-7) also viewed this as an elimination game for their playoff hopes. They trailed 24-6 in the third quarter, but tied the game on Ricky Williams’ two-point conversion run with 1:34 left.
Miami won the toss and got the ball first in overtime. But Michael Griffin picked off Chad Henne’s pass, the Titans picked up 15 yards when Miami receiver Greg Camarillo was called for a late hit and Bironas kicked the winner four plays later.
Williams finished with 80 yards on 19 carries, giving him 1,055 yards rushing this season. He set an NFL record for longest span between such seasons at six.
