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NFL: Tennessee 31, Pittsburgh 14

(Boxscore)
Published: Dec. 21, 2008 at 4:43 PM

NASHVILLE, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Tennessee Titans scored 21 straight points, downing the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-14 Sunday and clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

Kerry Collins passed to Justin Gage for a touchdown and finished with 216 yards passing for the Titans (13-2).

Tennessee gained 323 yards, the first team to top 300 yards against the Steelers this season.

Chris Johnson and LenDale White each ran for a touchdown for Tennessee.

The Titans' Jason Jones was credited with 3 1/2 sacks and Michael Griffin intercepted two Ben Roethlisberger passes, running one back 83 yards for the final touchdown of the game.

Roethlisberger threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns but lost two fumbles in addition to his two interceptions.

The Steelers (11-4) had won their five previous games.

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