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The two clubs, who coexisted in the former AFC Central Division from 1970 through 2001, split their most recent two meetings, including a 13-10 overtime victory by the Steelers in last year's season opener in Pittsburgh. In late December 2008, the Titans won the matchup 31-14 at LP Field.
All-time, the Steelers lead the series 42-30. The only team the Titans have met with the same frequency is the Cincinnati Bengals, who also have played the Titans 72 times.
THE BROADCAST
The game will be televised regionally on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5. Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties, while Solomon Wilcots will provide color commentary.
The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, will broadcast the game across the Mid-South with the "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith, color commentator Frank Wycheck, sideline reporter Cody Allison and gameday host Larry Stone.
LAST WEEK
The Titans opened their regular season schedule at LP Field last week against the Oakland Raiders. Chris Johnson rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, while Vince Young passed for a pair of touchdowns in a 38-13 victory. The 25-point win was their fifth largest at LP Field and their largest margin of victory in any Week 1 game since 1991 (47-17 vs. Raiders on Sept. 1).
Johnson's performance against the Raiders gave him 12 consecutive games with 100 or more rushing yards. The streak is the second longest in NFL history, trailing only Barry Sanders' 14-game streak in 1997. Johnson's 76-yard touchdown run against the Raiders was the fourth longest rush of his career and his ninth career rush of 50-plus yards.
Young, while raising his career record as a starter to 27-13, completed 13 of 17 passes for 154 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. His 142.8 passer rating set a new career high (minimum 15 attempts).
The Titans defense contributed big plays as well. Four players—Jason Babin, Derrick Morgan, Jacob Ford and Will Witherspoon—notched solo sacks, and safety Chris Hope recorded an interception. The defense's other turnover resulted from a forced fumble by Ford and recovery by Michael Griffin.
THE STEELERS
The Steelers kicked off their season at Heinz Field with a 15-9 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. They played to a 9-9 tie at the end of regulation, but on the Steelers' first offensive play of the extra period, Rashard Mendenhall took a handoff and raced 50 yards for the game-winning score.
Second-year quarterback Dennis Dixon recorded his first career start in the opener, as Ben Roethlisberger served the first game of a league suspension. Dixon, a former fifth-round choice out of Oregon, completed 18 of 26 passes for 236 yards and one interception. His primary target, receiver Hines Ward, caught six passes for 108 yards.
GAMEDAY DRIVE
Fans attending the game are encouraged to participate in a charitable drive benefitting the YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter. The YWCA and the Titans are asking fans to provide much-needed new women's undergarments for shelter residents, including all sizes of underwear, bras and socks. Volunteers will be stationed at several drop sites around LP Field to collect donations.
