The 2012 season was the

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' 43rd in the

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(NFL), their 53rd overall, their 16th in the state of

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and their second under head coach

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. It was also the last full season under the ownership of

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, who died on October 21, 2013. The Titans failed to improve on their 9–7 record in

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and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14.

2012 draft class

Notes : Traded up to acquire pick from the

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. :Pick from the Browns through the

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Staff

Final roster

Schedule

Preseason

Regular season

:Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. New England Patriots

Week 2: at San Diego Chargers

Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 4: at Houston Texans

Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 7: at Buffalo Bills

Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 13: vs. Houston Texans

With the loss, the Titans fell to 4–8 and were swept by the Texans for the first time since 2004.

Week 14: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 15: vs. New York Jets

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers

Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Standings

References

External links

* {{2012 NFL season by team

Tennessee Titans seasons

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2012 in Nashville, Tennessee