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Titans dominate winless Lions 47-10

Published: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008 3:32 p.m. MST
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Backup defensive tackle Dave Ball got in on the fun by returning an interception 15 yards for a score, capping it by leaping over the goal line and flapping his arms like a turkey.

The Lions continued to hurt themselves on the ensuing possession, getting called for delay of game after calling a timeout and Nick Harris booted a 13-yard punt.

White added TD runs of 6 and 2 yards to make it 35-3 late in the first half.

Tennessee's Kerry Collins made a rare mistake, fumbling as he dropped back to pass and Culpepper found Michael Gaines from the 2 right before halftime for Detroit's only touchdown. Collins was 11-of-18 for 127 yards.

Rob Bironas kicked two field goals in the third quarter and two more in the fourth.

Young set up the fourth field goal, tossing a short pass to fullback Ahmard Hall and watching him outrace defenders as if he was an Olympic sprinter for a 54-yard gain.

Culpepper was 13-of-26 for 134 yards with a TD and an interception.

Drew Henson replaced him late in the fourth quarter, playing for the first time since his appearance with the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving in 2004 and becoming Detroit's fifth quarterback to take a snap during its miserable season.

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The Lions fell to 10-34 in nearly three seasons under coach Rod Marinelli and lost for the 19th time in 20 games, leading to more questions about whether he deserves to keep his job.

"The record doesn't show it, but I have great belief in myself," Marinelli insisted.

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Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) celebrates his 58-yard touchdown run with LenDale White (25) in the first quarter against the Lions in Detroit Thursday.

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