Tennessee
Titans
9-5
41
FINAL
34
Las Vegas
Raiders
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 41-34, solidifying their position as playoff contenders. This high-stakes matchup showcased both teams fighting for postseason positioning, and the Titans emerged victorious in a game filled with explosive plays and dramatic moments.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who tossed four touchdown passes, while running back Mike Washington Jr. showcased his prowess on the ground with 114 rushing yards. On the other side, Las Vegas's Fernando Mendoza put on a passing clinic, racking up an impressive 458 yards through the air and keeping the Raiders in contention until the final whistle. Brian Thomas Jr. also made his mark, accumulating 163 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
Defensively, the Titans made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jermaine Johnson II was a standout, registering two sacks that pressured Mendoza and disrupted the Raiders' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jermod McCoy of the Raiders intercepted a crucial pass, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Titans' lead, allowing Tennessee to hold off Las Vegas for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 42 | 27 | 64% | 458 | 4 | 1 | 122.9 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 310 | 4 | 1 | 123.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 10 | 114 | 11.4 | 15 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 7 | 163 | 23.3 | 74 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 47 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 33 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 32 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 82 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 29 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Adams | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

