PREVIEW Steelers vs. Titans

Records: Pittsburgh 5-3-1, Tennessee 5-4.
Time: 1 p.m.
TV/radio: KDKA (2), WICT-FM (95.1), WBBG-FM (106.1).
Series history: Steelers lead 40-26. Steelers beat Titans 34-24 on Nov. 25, 2001, at Tennessee.
Last week: Steelers tied Falcons 34-34 in OT; Tennessee beat Houston 17-10.
Rankings: Steelers offense (Rush 9, Pass 9, Overall 5); Steelers defense (Rush 4, Pass 26, Overall 18); Titans offense (Rush 21, Pass 20, Overall 24); Titans defense (Rush 12, Pass 23, Overall 19).
Key matchup: Steelers WR Hines Ward vs. Titans CBs Andre Dyson and Samari Rolle. Titans have struggled against pass at times, including allowing struggling Redskins to throw for 293 yards and three TDs in Week 3. Ward leads NFL in TD receptions and, with resurgence of QB Tommy Maddox, will be threat to Titans' vulnerable secondary.
Streaks, stats and notes: Titans have won four games in row. Against Steelers, Titans have won seven of past nine and five of past six at home. ... Titans are 7-3 against Steelers when QB Steve McNair plays. ... Steelers RB Amos Zereoue posted club's first pair of consecutive 100-yard rushing games this season. ... Titans RB Eddie George (8,431) needs 144 yards rushing to surpass Earl Campbell for career franchise record. ... Steelers LB Joey Porter is tied for AFC lead in sacks with seven.
-- Associated Press