Detroit
Lions
3-3
14
FINAL
31
Tennessee
Titans
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 8 of the 2028 season, the Tennessee Titans secured a commanding 31-14 victory over the Detroit Lions. With playoff implications on the line, the Titans showcased their prowess and solidified their position in the race for postseason contention.
On the offensive side, Vince Young put up notable numbers for the Lions, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. However, it was the Titans' Mark Fletcher Jr. who stole the show on the ground, racking up 90 rushing yards, while Calvin Ridley contributed significantly in the air with 58 receiving yards, helping to create a balanced offensive attack.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by BJ Ojulari's two sacks and Anthony Hill Jr.'s interception, which shifted momentum in favor of Tennessee. The key turning point came in the second quarter when Hill's interception halted a Lions drive and set the stage for a touchdown, allowing the Titans to pull away and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Young | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 197 | 2 | 2 | 69.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 169 | 1 | 0 | 124.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Young | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 47 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 19 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | — | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hero Kanu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan LaCasse | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Love | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Jackson Ross | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

