Tennessee
Titans
5-3
27
FINAL
3
Denver
Broncos
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 showdown, the Tennessee Titans defeated the Denver Broncos with a commanding final score of 27-3. With playoff implications on the line, the Titans showcased their dominance, improving their season record and solidifying their position in the league.
DJ Lagway led the Titans' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 183 yards and a touchdown. His connection with Caleb Douglas was particularly effective, as Douglas racked up 83 receiving yards, providing key plays throughout the game. Isiah Pacheco contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards, helping maintain control of the clock and the game tempo.
Defensively, the Titans were a force to be reckoned with, led by Jake Golday's nine total tackles. Bobby Brown III added pressure with a sack, while Joshua Williams made a significant impact with two interceptions, halting any momentum the Broncos tried to build. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Williams' second interception set up a Titans touchdown, effectively sealing the game and showcasing Tennessee's ability to capitalize on mistakes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Lagway | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 58.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 176 | 0 | 2 | 44.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 17 | 34 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chauncey Bowens | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 13 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmal Banks | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Chauncey Bowens | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wit Weeks | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Smith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Rochell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Downs | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiddi Obiazor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |

