Titans at Lions
Tennessee Titans 42, Detroit Lions 39 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Titans 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Lions 39 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJared Goff 459 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 70 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 158 yds receivingJermaine Johnson II 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 488 · 533Passing yards 453 · 421Rushing yards 35 · 112Completions 13/19 · 23/33Yards per carry 3.2 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 42-39, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, and the Titans' victory solidified their standing in the competitive AFC.
Cam Ward was the star of the show for Tennessee, throwing for six touchdowns and showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. On the other side, Jared Goff put up an impressive performance for the Lions, racking up 459 passing yards and connecting with Jeff Caldwell, who amassed 158 receiving yards. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed on the ground for Detroit, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Jermaine Johnson II was a standout for the Titans, leading the team with five total tackles and two sacks, disrupting Goff's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kevin Winston Jr. intercepted a crucial pass, allowing the Titans to seal the victory and escape Detroit with a hard-fought win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 13/19 | 68% | 453 | 6 | 2 | 111.1 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 23/33 | 70% | 459 | 4 | 1 | 139.2 |
| Other | ||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Calvin RidleyWR | 3 | 137 | 45.7 | 127 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 29 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 100 | 100.0 | 96 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 8 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 50 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 76 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 23 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 39 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani HookerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams SrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 4 | 53 |
| Joey SlyeK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |