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Raiders (2-4) at Titans (4-2)

Published: Oct 23, 2007 at 12:38 PM

Last meeting
Raiders quarterback Kerry Collins threw three touchdown passes -- two to Jerry Porter -- as the Raiders defeated the Titans 34-25 on Oct. 30, 2005.

Streaks
The Raiders have won three out of the last four meetings to lead the all-time series 23-17.

Last week
The host Raiders could not rally in the final minutes and fell to the Chiefs, 12-10. Kicker Rob Bironas set an NFL record with eight field goals -- including the game-winner as time expired -- to lead the Titans to a 38-36 win at Houston.

At stake
The Raiders need a victory to stay close to front-running Kansas City in the AFC West. The Titans are now tied with Jacksonville for second place in the AFC South.

Key matchup
Raiders defensive line vs. Titans running back LenDale White. The Raiders, who had one of the top defenses a year ago, have been vulnerable against the run this season, allowing more than 140 rushing yards per game and ranking 29th in the NFL. White recorded his first 100-yard rushing game last week (104 on 27 attempts) and has scored four touchdowns in his last five games.

Did you know?
Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski leads the league with 16 touchbacks. ... The Titans have now won nine of their past 12 games, dating to last season.

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