Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 17 · Adelphia Coliseum
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 23–21 on the road at Adelphia Coliseum in Week 17 of the 2001 regular season on January 6, 2002. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bengals to 6–10 and dropped the Titans to 7–9. The Bengals finished 2001 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Titans finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Tennessee Titans won 20–7 on November 18, 2001. When they met again, the Tennessee Titans won 30–24 on October 27, 2002. The teams split their two 2001 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Titans lead the series 5–1 after meeting No. 6 since 1999 Full series history
Tennessee values the veteran running back's leadership and his effect on Cam Ward more than a deadline return, even at 0-4 with Pollard in the last year of his deal.
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
