NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Steve McNair threw a touchdown, Rob Bironas kicked field goals of 39, 29 and 47 yards, Brad Kassell returned an interception for a touchdown and Rob Reynolds blocked a punt in the end zone for a safety as the league's youngest team easily dismantled a supposedly improved Ravens offense.
The rebuilding Titans had replaced five starters on defense this offseason, but they easily outplayed Baltimore's Pro Bowl-stocked unit with six sacks and two turnovers, including Kassell's 21-yard interception return in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens struggled for a second straight week on offense. Anthony Wright started at quarterback for Kyle Boller, who left with a hyperextended right big toe in a 24-7 loss to Indianapolis Sept.11.
The Titans held the ball for more than 19 minutes in the first half and rolled up 228 yards on their way to a 13-0 lead. They finished with 290 yards.
NOTABLE: Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck was so elated over Kassell's touchdown that he grabbed the first football he saw and punted it into the stands. Oops. That was the ball Kassell wanted for his trophy cabinet. "If he has to buy it, I'll buy it for him," Bulluck said of the ball, which now belongs to a fan.
