NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans (2-4) travel to face the Redskins (1-5) this week. Kickoff at FedExField (capactiy 85,000) is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT/noon CDT on Sunday, Oct. 19.
The Titans and Redskins have met on only 11 prior occasions in the regular season, with the Titans holding a 6-5 advantage. In two appearances at FedExField, which opened in 1997, the Titans are 2-0, earning wins in 2000 and 2006. Meanwhile, the Redskins have won both matchups at LP Field in the same time period (2002 and 2010).
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THE BROADCAST**
This week's game will be televised regionally on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5. Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties, while Rich Gannon will serve as analyst.
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, analyst Frank Wycheck, gameday host Rhett Bryan and sideline reporter Jonathan Hutton.
TITANS LOOK FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE WIN
Last week the Titans broke a four-game losing skid with a 16-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at LP Field. With 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, nose tackle Sammie Hillblocked a 55-yard field goal attempt by Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee to preserve the win.
The Titans defense recorded six sacks and forced a pair of second-half turnovers in the contest. Defensive tackle and defensive captain Jurrell Casey led the charge with two sacks, while second-year cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson notched his first career interception. The other turnover came as a result of a forced fumble by cornerback Jason McCourty and a recovery by rookie linebacker Avery Williamson.
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AP Photos
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss (84) warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first home game for Moss since joining the Titans. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first home game for Moss since joining the Titans. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss (84) is introduced before the start of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first home game for Moss as a Titan. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams, center, greets military personnel before the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) fumbles the ball as he is brought down by Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (97) in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The Redskins recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher, right, congratulates kick returner Marc Mariani (83) after Mariani ran a punt back 87 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans kick returner Marc Mariani (83) celebrates after running a punt back 87 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Marc Mariani (83) follows teammate Michael Griffin (33) as Mariani returns a punt 87 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Marc Mariani (83) moves around Washington Redskins defenders Lorenzo Alexander (97), and Chris Wilson (95) as Mariani returns a punt 87 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) tries to escape the rush of Tennessee Titans linemen Jason Babin, bottom right, and Dave Ball, top right, in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) brings down Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates after kicking an extra point against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Redskins holder Hunter Smith (17) looks on. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan walks the sideline in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty, top, wraps up Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Marc Mariani (83) returns a punt 87 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) leaps past Tennessee Titans cornerback Ryan Mouton, lower left, in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young passes as Washington Redskins safety Kareem Moore (41) rushes in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young passes against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins guard Derrick Dockery is attended to after being shaken up in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins running back Keiland Williams runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher, left, and quarterback Chris Simms (11) are shown before the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb drops back to pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) looks for a receiver behind the blocking of Derrick Dockery (66) and Trent Williams (71) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (26) follows the blocking of guard Kory Lichtensteiger (78) as the Redskins play the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb drops back to throw against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins guard Derrick Dockery is attended to after being shaken up in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins place kicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates as Redskins and Tennessee Titans players watch his 48-yard field goal go though the goalposts in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Tennessee Titans players Jay Moore (92) and Alterraun Verner (20) leave the field as Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates with holder Hunter Smith (17) after Gano kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates with holder Hunter Smith (17) after booting a 48-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates with holder Hunter Smith (17) after booting a 48-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg (57) reacts. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) boots a 48-yard field goal in overtime as Hunter Smith (17) holds to give the Redskins a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington Redskins place kicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates as Tennessee Titans defenders Cortland Finnegan, bottom left, and Jason Babin, bottom right, look on from the ground as Gano's 48-yard field goal in overtime gives the Redskins a 19-16 win in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin (33) closes in on Washington Redskins running back Keiland Williams (35) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins place kicker Graham Gano (4) celebrates with holder Hunter Smith (17) after booting a 48-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington Redskins placekicker Graham Gano (4) gives footballs to soldiers from Fort Campbell, Ky., whiole leaving the field after kicking a 48-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young waves his hands as fans boo as he leaves the field in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Young later left the game with an injured thumb. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher leaves the field after losing to the Washington Redskins 19-16 in overtime in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) leave the field after defeating the Tennessee Titans 19-16 in overtime in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) passes as Washington Redskins defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu (96) rushes in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Young injured his right hand on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young, left, injures his right hand as he is hit by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu (96) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)
Washington Redskins defensive tackle and former Tennessee Titans player Albert Haynesworth (92) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the Redskins defeated the Titans 19-16 in overtime of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young, right, has his right hand examined after injuring it in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Charlie Whitehurstreceived the start at quarterback for the Titans in place ofJake Locker**, who was inactive with a right thumb injury. Whitehurst led four scoring drives, completing 17 of his 28 pass attempts for a career-high 233 yards. The ninth-year veteran did not throw an interception, as the Titans completed their second consecutive game without a turnover.
Now, with two games remaining before their bye, the Titans hope to build on their performance against the Jaguars. They face their second NFC opponent of the season in the Redskins and then return to LP Field for a date with the division-rival Houston Texans in Week 8.
In their first interconference matchup of 2014, the Titans fell to the Dallas Cowboys 26-10 in Week 2. Since realignment in 2002, they have been one of the NFL's best teams against the opposite conference, building a 30-19 record versus the NFC. Only four teams boast a better interconference record in that time frame.
*THE REDSKINS *
Like the Titans, who are in their first campaign under head coach Ken Whisenhunt, the Redskins have new leadership on the sideline. Jay Gruden was named the 29th head coach in the 83-year history of the franchise in January after spending three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Last week Gruden's squad traveled to Arizona, where they suffered their fourth consecutive loss. The Redskins kept the score tight throughout the game and even led in the second quarter. However, the Cardinals got a late interception return for a touchdown to seal their 30-20 win.
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been inactive the last four weeks due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2. As a result, Kirk Cousins has filled in as the starter, completing 116 of 188 passes for 1,571 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions (88.3 passer rating). Against the Cardinals, Cousins threw for 354 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown to wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
