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Eds: APNewsNow. By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Jacksonville Jaguars deactivated cornerback Rashean Mathis against Tennessee as expected Sunday with his broken left finger.

The bye week couldn't have come at a better time for the Titans. It allowed most players a chance to get out of town and escape the misery of a 0-6 start.

Tests on Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse's injured foot were negative, but he remained in a walking boot on Friday and won't play Sunday against the Patriots.

Kerry Collins News: Kerry Collins has been replaced by Vince Young in the fourth quarter of the game at New England.

SNOW AT KICKOFF: The game began with snow falling on the Gillette Stadium turf. Officially, the temperature was 39 degrees.

NASHVILLE - In high school, William Hayes was known as "Sea Breeze." Because he was so smooth, he said.

Winless. 0-5. That's a zero and a five. Cero y Cinco. No matter how you say it, the Tennessee Titans are on the worst slide their franchise has seen in recent memory.

Jevon Kearse was witnessed leaving the TennesseeA Titans' training facility Thursday in a walking cast, the result of an injury to his foot during the day's practice in preparation for the upcoming contest against the New England Patriots.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick, who has four Super Bowl trips and three rings since taking over in New England 10 years ago, credits Floyd Reese for helping him get on track in the NFL.

Titans cornerback Nick Harper practiced on Thursday and said he will play against the Colts on Sunday night without a protective vest for his sore ribs.

Tennessee Titans cornerbacks Cortland Finnegan and Nick Harper were listed as questionable for Sunday night's home clash with Indianapolis.

NASHVILLE - Ten years ago, the quarterback controversy involved Steve McNair and Neil O'Donnell. These days, it's about whether starter Kerry Collins should be replaced by Vince Young in the wake of a 0-4 start.

Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan didn't practice on Friday, but said he hasn't had any setbacks and expects to play on Sunday against the Colts.

If the Tennessee Titans want to win a game, putting together some long drives might help.

No wonder the Titans have ordered a Code Blue for Sunday's game. At 0-4 and counting, they are on life support.

Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck exchanges pleasantries with Jaguars fans before kickoff.

The Titans' 29th-ranked pass defense likely won't get any relief against the Jaguars this weekend .

Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan and defensive tackle Jason Jones are among the team's inactives for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Running back LenDale White returned to practice Friday for the Tennessee Titans after missing two days with the flu.

Titans center Kevin Mawae is in his 16th NFL season. He's been named to seven Pro Bowls.