Lions at Titans
Tennessee Titans 45, Detroit Lions 17 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Lions 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Titans 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPCam Ward 258 yds passingEvan Carey 82 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 121 yds receivingEli Bowen 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 272 · 424Passing yards 234 · 258Rushing yards 38 · 166Completions 19/37 · 26/37Yards per carry 1.5 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a commanding season opener, the Tennessee Titans topped the Detroit Lions 45-17, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the 2028 season. With both teams looking to establish dominance early on, the Titans made a bold statement against their conference rivals.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward led the charge with an impressive 258 passing yards and two touchdowns, connecting seamlessly with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who racked up 121 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Evan Carey contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, helping to keep the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions struggled to contain the Titans, allowing them to exploit gaps and rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Titans scored two quick touchdowns, effectively breaking the game open as the Lions failed to respond. Eli Bowen stood out for Detroit with seven total tackles, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide against a relentless Titans offense.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 19/37 | 51% | 234 | 1 | 0 | 80.2 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 26/37 | 70% | 258 | 2 | 0 | 107.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 18 | 33 | 1.8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Jarquez HunterHB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Evan CareyHB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 45 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jay CoyneFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan CareyHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Cameron DickeyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darius TaylorHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Eli BowenCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan EstradaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul JrWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecil DouglasSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drey NorwoodCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane BeltonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan WilderFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ McKinneyCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ScottDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Ben SaulsK | 1/1 | 2 | 34 |
| Titans | |||
| Ben ShrewsburyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner BrownK | 1/1 | 6 | 27 |