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Defense, late field goal lifts Titans past Patriots

Aug 18, 2007 - 3:39 AM FOXBORO, Massachusetts (Ticker) -- Perhaps the Tennessee Titans don't need Pacman Jones after all.

The Titans recorded four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and John Vaughn kicked a 22-yard field goal with less than two minutes remaining as the Titans posted a 27-24 preseason triumph over the New England Patriots on Friday.

With cornerback Jones venturing into both the wrestling ring and recording studio during his season-long suspension, the Titans made their presence felt on defense.

Cornerback Cortland Finnegan picked off Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and scampered 51 yards for a touchdown with 12:27 remaining in the first quarter, giving Tennessee a 7-0 lead.

Michael Griffin had two interceptions and Lamont Thompson also picked off a pass for Tennessee (1-1).

Brady regrouped and connected with former Miami Dolphin Wes Welker for a 28-yard score in the first. Welker is hoping quality trumps quantity, as it was his second straight preseason game with only one catch.

Brady finished 10-of-19 for 145 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Noticeably absent for New England (0-2) were running back Laurence Maroney, who was resting his surgically-repaired shoulder, and wide receiver Randy Moss, who was nursing a sore hamstring.

Tennessee quarterback Vince Young was 5-of-17 for 102 yards and sacked four times.

With last season's leading rusher Travis Henry now in Denver, Chris Brown led the Titans' ground attack, gaining 67 yards on 10 carries.