Sep 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Moise Fokou (right) chases and recovers the ball in the end-zone as free safety Michael Griffin (33) also chases after a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman (not pictured) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Tennessee Titans had a big win to open the 2013 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Headed into that game did you expect the Titans defense to hold the Steelers to single digit points, and not allow a TD until the fourth quarter?
“Not heading into the game. There were still questions about a defense that returned most of its starters from a 2012 unit that surrendered a franchise-worst 471 points. It became a bit more expected after seeing the Steelers operate without three-time Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey (who was lost with an ACL injury) and a stable of running backs who were possibly worse than what the New York Giants showed on Sunday Night Football. Steelers weren’t beating anybody last week.”