Titans vs. Steelers, Week 1: Pittsburgh falls, 16-9, at home

The Steelers offense looked slow and stagnant all day, showing little signs of life until late in the fourth quarter. They finished with just 195 yards of total offense.

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Stephens-Howling, himself an offseason acquisition, had six carries for 19 yards before exiting. His departure doesn’t help a Pittsburgh offense that has gained just 27 yards on the ground through three quarters.

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Pouncey was carried off on a cart just four minutes into his 2013 NFL season, going down at the 11:02 mark of the first quarter after taking a hit to the lower leg from teammate David DeCastro. Pouncey was engaged with a Titans defensive lineman when DeCastro, a guard, dove directly into his right knee, twisting Pouncey back awkwardly.

Reports indicate Pouncey is being taken to the hospital to undergo an MRI.

The full inactive lists for both the Titans and Steelers are below.

Le’Veon Bell, running back

The story of the year will undoubtedly be the play of quarterback Jake Locker. Entering his third season in the NFL, the offensive line of the Titans has provided him with plenty of excuses for his slow start with the team. With glimpses of his rare athleticism on display at times, there’s reason to believe that he could turn the corner ... but until he makes that turn on the field, the Titans will continue to be looked at as a non-threat in the AFC.

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