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NFL: Tennessee 34, San Francisco 27

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San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (11) breaks away from the grip of Tennessee Titans William Hayes (95) to throw a TD pass in the second quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on November 8, 2009. UPI/Terry Schmitt 
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Published: Nov. 8, 2009 at 8:15 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- NFL rushing leader Chris Johnson ran for two touchdowns and Tennessee used a 17-point fourth quarter Sunday to down the San Francisco 49ers 34-27.

Johnson racked up 135 yards, including TD runs of 1 and 2 yards, in the second straight win for the Titans (2-6).

Courtland Finnegan intercepted a pass and ran 39 yards for a late touchdown and quarterback Vince Young ran 7 yards for a touchdown and completed 12-of-19 passes for 172 yards for the Titans.

Alex Smith threw 12- and 3-yard touchdown passes to Jason Hill and Frank Gore scored on a 3-yard run for San Francisco (3-5.)

Gore gained 83 yards on 15 carries and caught seven passes for 75 yards and Vernon Davis had 10 receptions for 102 yards.

Topics: Alex Smith, Chris Johnson, Vince Young
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