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The Titans blew a 17-7 lead at the half as the Bengals pushed them around in the 3rd and 4th quarters yesterday.  Matt Hasselbeck was solid as he completed 24 of 41 passes for 272 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Chris Johnson pitched in with 64 yards rushing on 14 carries (4.6 ypc) and he also caught 4 passes for 46 yards (11.5 avg).  WR Lavelle Hawkins (5 rec, 63 yards, TD), TE Jared Cook (4 rec, 47 yards) and WR Damian Williams (4 rec, 34 yards, TD) led the way for the Titans in the passing game.  The Titans finished up with 78 yards rushing on 20 carries (3.9 ypc) and they also completed 24 of 41 passes (58.5%) for 250 yards as they had possession of the ball for 27:05. The defense was so-so for the Titans yesterday.  Safety Jordan Babineaux (10 tackles, 1 pass defensed), CB Jason McCourty (8 tackles) and CB Alterraun Verner (7 tackles) led the way for the Titans’ D in this game.  The Bengals finished up with 109 yards rushing on 30 carries (3.6 ypc) and they also compl...
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