NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (0-0) open their 2019 preseason schedule this week, traveling to Philadelphia to face the Eagles (0-0). Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,696) is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT/6:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Aug. 8.
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.
Within the Nashville television market, fans can livestream the WKRN broadcast on their mobile devices at the Titans app and the Titans mobile website (TitansOnline.com). Additionally, local fans can watch on desktop computers at TitansOnline.com.
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, sideline reporter Amie Wells and gameday hosts Rhett Bryan and Jonathan Hutton.
TITANS IN YEAR 2 UNDER VRABEL'S DIRECTION
The Titans enter their second preseason with Mike Vrabel as head coach. In 2018, he directed the club to a 9-7 regular season record and within one game of a playoff berth.
The 2019 Titans defense returns nine of its 11 regular starters from a year ago. Orchestrated by defensive coordinator Dean Pees, the 2018 unit allowed the third fewest points in the league (18.9 per game). The defense also ranked eighth in total defense (333.4 yards per game), sixth in passing defense (216.9) and second in the red zone (44.7 percent touchdown rate).
On the opposite side of the ball, this week marks the preseason debut of Arthur Smith as Titans offensive coordinator. After originally joining the organization in 2011, Smith has worked his way up the coaching ladder under four different head coaches. He served as the tight ends coach for the last three and a half seasons.
Smith and the Titans will look to quarterback Marcus Mariota to captain the offense in his fifth NFL season. The former second-overall draft pick won 27 games as a starter from 2015 through 2018, which was the highest total by any quarterback in his first four seasons with the franchise since George Blanda (34 wins from 1960-63). Mariota also became the fifth quarterback in NFL history with at least 12,000 passing yards (12,004) and 1,200 rushing yards (1,270) in his first four seasons, joining Russell Wilson, Cam Newton, Jeff Garcia and Blake Bortles.
This is the first of four preseason games. The Titans return home next week to face the New England Patriots (Aug. 17), followed by a nationallytelevised Sunday night home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (Aug. 25) and finally a road contest at the Chicago Bears (Aug. 29). The regular season begins Sept. 8 at the Cleveland Browns.
THE EAGLES
Like the Titans, the Eagles went 9-7 in 2018. However, their record was good enough to clinch a wild card playoff berth and their second consecutive playoff appearance under head coach Doug Pederson. They survived until a divisional-round loss at New Orleans one year after representing the NFC in the Super Bowl.
Eagles fourth-year quarterback Carson Wentz has produced singleseason team records in passing touchdowns (33 in 2017) and completion percentage (69.6 percent in 2018) during the last two campaigns. He returns for the preseason after missing the conclusion of 2018 due to a back injury.
Wentz was the second-overall draft choice in 2016, one year after Mariota had the same distinction.
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series between the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)

Tennessee Titans' Jurrell Casey (99) reacts after tackling Philadelphia Eagles' Mark Sanchez (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) scores a touchdown on a 16-yard pass as he is defended by Philadelphia Eagles safety Kurt Coleman (42) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans place kicker Al Del Greco, center, kicks the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday Dec. 3, 2000, in Philadelphia. The Titans won 15-13 behind Del Greco's 5 field goals. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)

Tennessee Titans' kicker Al Del Greco (3) celebrates his game-winning field goal with holder Craig Hentrich (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000 in Philadelphia. The kick gave the Titans a 15-13 win. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)

Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George drags Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Dawkins down the field during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)

Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) scores the game-winning touchdown on a 2-yard run as he gets into the end zone ahead of Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Blaine Bishop (24) in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002 in Nashville, Tenn. At right is Titans tackle Fred Miller (71) and at left is Eagles cornerback Bobby Taylor (21). The Titans defeated the Eagles 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.

Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin (33) runs back an intercepted pass that was intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Antonio Dixon in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Philadelphia Eagles safety Nate Allen (29) and cornerback Ellis Hobbs (31) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans safety Chris Hope (24) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Fans cheer as Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) follow the blocking of fullback Ahmard Hall (45) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) celebrates after a gain against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt holds on to a pass as he's hit by Philadelphia Eagles safety Nate Allen (29) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Aug 23, 2010; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field.

Aug 23, 2010; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field.

Aug 23, 2010; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher during the NFL Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Aug 23, 2010; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field.

Tennessee Titans center Eugene Amano (54) gets set to snap the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) kicks against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) runs to the bench after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) catches a pass as he's defended by Philadelphia Eagles safety Nate Allen (29) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 37-19. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)

Tennessee Titans' Justin Hunter celebrates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Philadelphia Eagles line up against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Justin Hunter celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Tennessee Titans' Zach Mettenberger passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Shonn Greene (23) is tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker runs after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker tries to break free from Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans line up during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Kendall Wright (13) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Shonn Greene celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Tennessee Titans' Justin Hunter (15) pulls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tennessee Titans' Justin Hunter runs after a catch for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

FILE- In this Nov. 23, 2014, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Justin Hunter, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Boykin during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Hunter was booked into his hometown jail at the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office on Monday, July 20, 2015, and is being held without bond for an incident the that allegedly took place during the Fourth of July weekend. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) gets set to snap the ball in the second half of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches the winning touchdown pass over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) rolls the football toward his teammates to knock them over like bowling pins as they celebrate a touchdown catch by Sharpe against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches the winning touchdown pass over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) is congratulated after catching the winning touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) catches a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sidney Jones (22) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. At right is wide receiver Corey Davis (84). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans linebacker Sharif Finch (56) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for a 9-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)