Tennessee
Titans
4-6
38
FINAL
28
Carolina
Panthers
0-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans secured a 38-28 victory over the Carolina Panthers in a thrilling Week 18 showdown, capping off the regular season with significant playoff implications on the line. The Titans' win solidifies their position as a formidable contender heading into the postseason, while the Panthers fought valiantly but ultimately fell short in their playoff quest.
On the offensive side, Nick Singleton led the charge for Tennessee with an impressive 114 rushing yards, effectively controlling the ground game. Meanwhile, Carolina's Bryce Young showcased his prowess by throwing for 298 yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up 152 receiving yards. This dynamic offensive display kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, Devin Lloyd shone for the Panthers, recording eight total tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. The Titans' defense managed to contain key drives, and the game's turning point came late in the third quarter when they forced a crucial turnover that shifted momentum. Ultimately, Tennessee's ability to capitalize on Carolina's mistakes proved decisive in their hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 298 | 2 | 1 | 101.8 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 266 | 2 | 1 | 99.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 83 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 28 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Johnathon Brooks | HB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 38 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 10 | 152 | 15.2 | 103 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 29 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Jones | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wit Weeks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Curry | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

