Titans Make 2018 Home Debut Saturday vs. Buccaneers

Aug 14, 2018 at 07:15 AM

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (0-1) play their first home preseason game of the season this week, playing host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT on Saturday, Aug. 18.

The two clubs will be well familiarized by kickoff time. The Buccaneers will arrive in Nashville earlier in the week to practice with the Titans on Wednesday, Aug. 15, and Thursday, Aug. 16. Both practices, which are free and open to the public, will take place at Saint Thomas Sports Park (460 Great Circle Road) and begin at 9:50 a.m. CDT.

THE BROADCAST

The game will be televised regionally on the Titans Preseason TV Network, including flagship WKRN-News 2 in Nashville. Play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie and analyst Charles Davis will call the action, and Cory Curtis will report from the sidelines.

Play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie (left) and analyst Charles Davis (right) will call the action on the Titans Preseason Network.

This year, for the first time ever, fans in the Nashville viewing area are able to stream Titans preseason games at the team's website, TitansOnline.com. Fans outside the Nashville viewing area can stream live preseason games and replays of every game by subscribing to NFL Game Pass.

The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, will carry the game across the Mid-South with the "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith, analyst Dave McGinnis, gameday host Jonathan Hutton and sideline reporter Amie Wells.

TITANS LOOK TO BUILD ON GREEN BAY PERFORMANCE

The Titans opened their preseason schedule last week in Green Bay, where they jumped out to an early lead but ultimately fell by a final score of 31-17.

The Titans offense, led by quarterback Marcus Mariota, began the contest with a nine-play, 71-yard drive that was highlighted by two throws by Mariota on third down: first, a 38-yard completion to wide receiver Nick Williams, and second, a four-yard touchdown pass to Darius Jennings. In addition to his two completions (three attempts) for 42 yards, Mariota also rushed for seven yards and a first down.

Veteran quarterback Blaine Gabbert took the snaps from the second series through most of the third quarter. Rookie sixth-round pick Luke Falk then grabbed the reins and led a late touchdown drive.

On the defensive side, Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown collected an interception after Packers quarterback Brett Hundley was hit by outside linebacker Gimel President while attempting a pass. Second-round rookie outside linebacker Harold Landry III was the team's lone rookie starter. He recorded one of the team's three sacks and forced a fumble on the play (recovered by the Packers).

*THE BUCCANEERS *

The Buccaneers are in their third season under the leadership of head coach Dirk Koetter. During the past two seasons, Koetter's team ranked eighth in the NFL in total offense (354.9 yards per game).

Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was the first-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, one spot ahead of where Mariota was selected by the Titans. Winston has passed for more than 3,500 yards in each of his first three seasons, totaling 11,636 yards, 69 touchdowns and 44 interceptions in 45 games.

The Buccaneers won their preseason opener last week at Miami, 26-24.

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during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, right, congratulates Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota after the Titans defeated the Buccaneers 42-14 during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) lines up under center Brian Schwenke (62) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) is congratulated wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) is congratulated by wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after the Titans defeated the Buccaneers 42-14 during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) runs the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) attempts to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa , Fla. To the right is Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) is late with the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks up as Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) is about to sack him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) grabs a pass for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) and strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa , Fla.. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa , Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3 is sacked by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) is about to sack him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Deiontrez Mount (53) runs into Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after Mount intercepts a pass by Winston during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster (22) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end George Johnson (94) is unable to tackle Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. Mariota's electric debut against NFL draft classmate Jameis Winston looked a little like Manning vs. Leaf 2.0, with Mariota confidently flicking four touchdown passes while posting a not-a-typo 158.3 passer rating, the NFL quarterback's version of a perfect game. (AP Photo/Scott Audette, File)

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Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) rushes Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) runs in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Bucs 42-14. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Justin Evans (21) as Taylor scores a touchdown on a 47-yard pass play in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, meets with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback De'Vante Harris (27) tries to stop Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Vinny Curry (97) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))

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