Coming off their home win over the Raiders, the Titans stayed at home for a Week 9 intraconference duel against the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Tennessee drew first blood as QB Vince Young got a 3-yard TD run, along with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 47-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas kicking a 53-yard field goal for the only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Tennessee managed to put the game out of reach with RB LenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. The Panthers would avoid getting shut out as QB David Carr completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter. With the win, not only did the Titans improve to 6-2, but Head Coach Jeff Fisher improved his record over the NFC South to 14-2. Tennessee's defense had a good game as they sacked Carr 7 times and limited Carolina's offense to just 191 total yards.. Who scored the first touchdown of the game?