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NFL: Tennessee 30, Tampa Bay 7

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Chris Johnson scored on a pair of 14-yard runs in the first half Friday, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 30-7 exhibition victory over Tampa Bay.

Johnson carried 10 times for 46 yards and Rob Bironas kicked three field goals for the Titans, who easily defeated a Tampa Bay team that spent most of the evening trying to run the ball.

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The Buccaneers threw only 17 passes and had 29 running plays while managing just 81 yards of offense. Both teams are 1-1 in the exhibition campaign.

Darius Reynaud led Tennessee in rushing with 79 yards and the Titans picked up 216 yards overall on the ground.

Tampa Bay's only score came on a 2-yard pass from Josh Freeman to Mike Williams in the opening period following a 29-yard interception return by Ahmad Black.

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