McNair sidelined by 'freak' injury

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One small step for Steve McNair, one giant groan for the Titans.

All it took was one awkward shuffle by McNair in the second quarter of yesterday's 38-31 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, one awkward step to put the Titans nose-to-nose with a frightening scenario.

They may have to play a few games without the man who was constructing an MVP-worthy season.

Coach Jeff Fisher said the full extent of the injury, a calf strain, won't be known until today, but last night he was quick to say McNair is doubtful for Monday night's game against the New York Jets.

The injury occurred on the most innocuous of plays.

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In the days leading up to a Dec. 1 game in New York last season, Steve McNair didn't take part in a practice or throw a single pass because his ribs were injured.

Then, just hours before kickoff against the Giants, he convinced Titans officials he could play and led Tennessee to a 32-29 victory.

Exactly one year later, the Titans are hoping McNair will surprise them again.

While results of an MRI on the quarterback's injured right calf yesterday didn't reveal additional bad news, the chances of him playing Monday night against the New York Jets don't look good.

Still, Coach Jeff Fisher kept hope alive


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