Titans' scoring defense a big early surprise

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans' starting field position was awful throughout Sunday’s game in Detroit.

It turned out that the Lions’ ending field position was more significant in Tennessee’s 16-15 win.

Tennessee’s defense held up strong, allowing just one touchdown, on a 24-yard Matthew Stafford-to-Anquan Boldin pass.

Perrish Cox and the Titans' defense have had a lot to be happy about in the season's first two weeks, including their stingy play in the red zone.Earlier in that drive, the Lions had crossed the 20-yard line. They did it two other times, but settled for field goals on each.

“You can move the ball, but the object of the game is to score 7,” Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo…