The 2001 Tennessee Titans season was highlighted by the resilient performance of quarterback Steve McNair, who threw for 3,350 yards and 21 touchdowns while earning a Pro Bowl selection. Despite a 7-9 finish in a competitive AFC Central, the team demonstrated great spirit with notable victories over playoff-bound teams like the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The season also featured the continued excellence of wide receiver Derrick Mason, who recorded his first 1,000-yard receiving season, and the legendary Bruce Matthews, who completed his Hall of Fame career with a final Pro Bowl appearance. The 1996 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a four-time Pro Bowler, Eddie George was a workhorse running back for the Tennessee Titans who recorded over 10,000 career rushing yards and famously never missed a start during his eight seasons with the franchise.