FIRST PRESEASON GAME FOR VRABEL: Mike Vrabel made his preseason debut as Titans head coach. He was named the 19th head coach in franchise history in January. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees and offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur were among the assistants who also participated in their initial game with the team. LaFleur coached from the sideline, while Pees was in the coaching booth.
MARIOTA LEADS TOUCHDOWN DRIVE: Quarterback Marcus Mariota started the game and was successful in his one series. On the opening drive, he engineered a nine-play, 71-yard touchdown march, using 4:38 on the game clock and tossing a four-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Darius Jennings. Mariota completed two of three passes for 42 yards (149.3 passer rating), including two completions for third-down conversions.
BIG CATCH BY WILLIAMS: On the opening possession of the game, the Titans faced a third-and-seven, when wide receiver Nick Williams caught a short pass from Marcus Mariota and turned it into a 38-yard reception. Williams was signed during the offseason after spending the previous three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
GABBERT DEBUTS WITH TITANS: Titans backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert played his first preseason game with the Titans since signing as an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, entering the contest to begin the offense's second possession. He played through most of the third quarter and completed nine of 15 passes for 76 yards with a passer rating of 73.2.
TOUCHDOWN FOR JENNINGS: Second-year wide receiver Darius Jennings capped the first series of the game with a four-yard touchdown catch. Jennings has 14 career receptions for 117 yards in the regular season.
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSION: Early in the second quarter, the Titans faced a fourth-and-four situation, and head coach Mike Vrabel decided to keep the offense on the field. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert found undrafted rookie running back Akrum Wadley for a seven-yard gain, and the Titans later finished the drive with a field goal. The Titans converted two of their three attempts on fourth down.
FALK PASSES FOR TOUCHDOWN IN FIRST NFL EXPERIENCE: Sixth-round quarterback Luke Falk entered the contest with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter. The former Washington State Cougar completed 10 of 19 passes for a team-high 105 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tim Semisch late in the fourth quarter.
SEMISCH SCORES: First-year tight end Tim Semisch caught two passes for 17 yards, with both receptions coming during a late touchdown drive. He converted a fourth-and-goal from the nine-yard line with a touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter.
SACK BY LANDRY: In the first quarter, Titans rookie outside linebacker Harold Landry recorded a sack and forced fumble, stripping the ball from Packers quarterback Brett Hundley, although the Packers recovered the ball. Landry was the lone Titans rookie to record a start in the preseason opener. The second-round draft pick (41st overall) finished his career at Boston College ranked second in school history with 26 career sacks.
PRESIDENT, BROWN COMBINE FOR TAKEAWAY: In the second quarter, first-year outside linebacker Gimel President and second-year inside linebacker Jayon Brown combined for the team's first takeaway of the preseason. President rushed from the left side and made contact with Brett Hundley as the quarterback was in his throwing motion. The ball floated high in the air, and Brown came down with the interception.
VACCARO STARTS: Less than a week after signing with the Titans, veteran safety Kenny Vaccaro started the game alongside Kevin Byard. Vaccaro, a former first-round pick entering his sixth NFL season, was signed on Aug. 4 as a free agent after spending his first five seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He was credited with one assisted tackle against the Packers.
FOURTH-DOWN STOP: Late in the first half, the Packers went for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the four-yard line. Quarterback DeShone Kizer lofted a pass into the end zone for wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, but Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims broke it up to preserve Tennessee's 10-7 lead entering halftime.
SACK BY FINCH: Undrafted rookie outside linebacker Sharif Finch recorded his first sack of the preseason in the third quarter. The former Temple standout took down quarterback DeShone Kizer for a loss of nine yards. Finch also was credited with a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits during the game.
SPILLANE LEADS IN TACKLES: Undrafted rookie inside linebacker Robert Spillane led the defense with eight tackles, including a sack for zero yards.
RETURNERS: A pair of rookie free agents handled the team's kickoff return duties. Wide receiver Cameron Batson returned three kickoffs for 67 yards, and running back Akrum Wadley returned a kickoff late in the fourth quarter 64 yards to set up a touchdown on the ensuing possession. Veteran wide receiver Nick Williams handled punt return duties, fair catching one punt and fielding another for no yards on the return.
CAPTAINS: The Titans captains at the coin toss were quarterback Marcus Mariota, running back Derrick Henry, center Ben Jones, safety Kevin Byard and linebacker Daren Bates.
The Tennessee Titans open the 2018 preseason against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
Tennessee Titans' Darius Jennings (15) is congratulated by Nick Williams after his touchdown catch during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota drops back during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby kicks off during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota drops back during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tennessee Titans' Nick Williams catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Quinten Rollins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Cameron Batson catches a ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Marcus Mariota throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans players line up for the national anthem before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Quinten Rollins fumbles a punt as he is hit by Tennessee Titans' LeShaun Sims during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert drops back during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' David Fluellen runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' David Fluellen runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Kalan Reed (24) is called for pass interference on a pass to Green Bay Packers' J'Mon Moore during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Kalan Reed (24) is called for pass interference on a pass to Green Bay Packers' J'Mon Moore during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' David Fluellen runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Jayon Brown is congratulated by Kevin Byard (31) after intercepting a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers is seen on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Dane Cruikshank walks off the field after being hurt during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Blaine Gabbert drops back during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Rico Gafford is called for pass interference on a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' J'Mon Moore during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Damon Webb breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Emanuel Byrd during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tennessee Titans' Luke Falk throws during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' DeShone Kizer throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans' Kalan Reed breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' J'Mon Moore during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' DeShone Kizer throws under pressure during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
