"Tennessee Titans defensive end Derrick Morgan downplayed his verbal altercation with teammate Shaun Smith on the sideline during the win over the Broncos.

Coach Mike Munchak was vague on whether it led to Smith, a veteran defensive tackle in his first season with the Titans, being benched during crucial stages of the game.

"It is an emotional game," Munchak said. "Guys are playing hard, trying to make plays. (Defensive coordinator Jerry Gray) talked to them; I talked to them. It was just one of those things that happened, and we just wanted to make sure it didn't get out of hand.""