As the Titans and Raiders prepare to face each other in the AFC Championship game, we take a look at the tale of the tape.
Titans Offense vs. Raiders Defense
The Titans offense is averaging 329.5 yards per game, while the Raiders defense is giving up 311.2 yards per game.
The Titans have averaged 122 yards on the ground and 207.5 in the air while the Raiders are giving up 90.8 on the ground and 220.4 in the air.
Titans quarterback Steve McNair has completed 61.2% of his passes, thrown 24 touchdown passes against 17 interceptions, and has a rating of 84.0. The Raiders defense has given up 22 passing touchdowns, intercepted 23 passes, and quarterbacks have completed 60.7% of their passes against the Raiders.
Time of Possession
The Titans had a time of possession of 33:06 in the regular season, and held the ball for 37:32 last week against the Steelers. The Raiders had a time of possession of 31:46 in the regular season, and held the ball for 30:46 last week against the Jets.
Raiders Offense vs. Titans Defense
The Raiders offense is averaging 389.8 yards a game while the Titans offense is giving up 310.3 yards per game.
The Raiders have averaged 110.1 yards on the ground and 279.7 yards in the air while the Titans have given up 89 yards on the ground and 221.3 yards in the air per game.
Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon has thrown 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions and has a rating of 97.3. The Titans defense has given up 29 passing touchdowns and has intercepted 19 passes, and opposing quarterbacks have completed 60.3% of their passes against the Titans.
Individual Leaders
For the Titans, Eddie George is the leading rusher with 358 carries for 1198 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Derrick Mason leads the team in receiving with 84 receptions for 1059 yards and five touchdowns.
Lance Schulters leads the team in interceptions with six.
For the Raiders, Charlie Garner leads the team in rushing with 205 rushes for 1055 yards and seven touchdowns. Jerry Rice is the leading receiver with 96 receptions for 1258 yards and eight touchdowns.
Rod Woodson leads the team with eight interceptions on the season.
