Tennessee
Titans
7-3
58
FINAL
54
Detroit
Lions
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 58-54 in Week 12 of the 2028 season. Both teams were vying for a critical win to bolster their playoff hopes, with the Titans ultimately emerging victorious in a high-scoring affair that showcased offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback DJ Lagway, who threw for an impressive 418 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, solidifying his status as the game’s standout performer. Caleb Douglas was his top target, racking up 221 receiving yards, while the Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs dominated on the ground, amassing a remarkable 368 rushing yards.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Johnathan Edwards leading the charge with six total tackles and a key sack from Deonte Banks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lagway connected on a touchdown pass that not only extended their lead but also shifted the momentum entirely in favor of Tennessee. Despite a valiant effort from Detroit, including an interception by Troy Andersen, the Titans' offensive prowess proved too much to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Lagway | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 418 | 7 | 1 | 136.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 7 | 4 | 57% | 121 | 1 | 0 | 141.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 38 | 368 | 9.7 | 152 | 6 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmal Banks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 11 | 221 | 20.1 | 56 | 4 | 41 | 0 |
| Jahmal Banks | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 83 | 83.0 | 28 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 19 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wit Weeks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Downs | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |

