NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The record is the same.
After three games, the 2015 Titans are 1-2, just like the Titans of 2014.
But statistically, this year's Titans have outperformed last year's bunch that finished the season with a 2-14 mark, especially on the offensive side of the ball. And, in some cases, it's not even close.
Heading into the bye weekend, let's take a look at how the teams compare after three games:
OFFENSE
Points scored
2015: 89 (29.6 average), NFL rank: 5th
2014: 43 (14.3 average), NFL rank: 31st
Touchdowns scored
2015: 11
2014: 4
Yards per game
2015: 375.7, NFL rank: 10th
2014: 348.3, NFL rank: 16th
Passing yards per game
2015: 249.7, NFL rank: 15th
2014: 217.3, NFL rank: 19th
Rushing yards per game
2015: 126.0, NFL rank: 10th
2014: 131.0, NFL rank: 11th
Third down percentage
2015: 39.5 %, NFL rank: 17th.
2014: 29 %, NFL rank: 31st
Time of possession
2015: 33:54
2014: 29:16
Sacks allowed
2015: 12
2014: 8
Interceptions thrown
2015: 2
2014: 4
DEFENSE
Points allowed
2015: 77 (25.6 ppg), NFL rank: 21st
2014: 69 (23 ppg), NFL rank: 18th
Yards allowed per game
2015: 308.3, NFL rank: 6th
2014: 304.3, NFL rank: 5th
Pass yards allowed per game
2015: 194.7, NFL rank: 5th
2014: 170.0, NFL rank: 2nd
Rushing yards allowed per game
2015: 113.7, NFL rank: 22nd
2014: 134.3, NFL rank: 24th
Third down defense
2015: 30.6 %, NFL rank: 3rd
2014: 35.1 %, NFL rank: 6th
Sacks
2015: 9, NFL rank: 3rd (sacks per play)
2014: 8, NFL Rank: 3rd (sacks per play)
Interceptions
2015: 4, NFL rank: 3rd
2014: 4, NFL rank: 3rd
