John Nestor

Matt Hasselbeck threw three touchdown passes to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 31-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday.

The victory ended a six-game road losing streak for the Titans and gives them four victories in their last five visits to Cleveland.

Hasselbeck passed for 220 yards and threw all three of his touchdown passes in the first half, including an 80-yarder to tight end Jared Cook.

Titans running back Chris Johnson entered Sunday with just 98 yards rushing on the season but got loose for 100 yards on 23 carries against the Browns.

Tennessee's defense also got in on the scoring as Jordan Babineaux intercepted Browns quarterback Colt McCoy and returned it 97-yards for a touchdown to extend the lead to 31-6 late in the third quarter.

While Johnson finally found some room to roam, Cleveland running back Peyton Hillis managed 46 yards on 10 carries after missing last week with strep throat.

McCoy threw for 350 yards and a touchdown going 40-for-61 and was sacked three times.

Cleveland had a brief 3-0 lead on a 48-yard field goal by Phil Dawson. It was the first time Cleveland has scored in the first quarter this season.

 

NFL 2011 - Matt Hasselbeck Throws 3 TD Passes as Titans Rout Browns 31-13