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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans topped the Las Vegas Raiders 28-17 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. With both teams fighting for positioning, the Titans delivered a strong performance that keeps their postseason hopes alive while dealing a blow to the Raiders’ chances.
Quarterback Cam Ward led the charge for Tennessee, throwing for an impressive 389 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing both his arm strength and accuracy. Wide receiver Carnell Tate was his primary target, racking up 149 receiving yards, making key catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board. The Titans’ offense was relentless, proving too much for the Raiders' defense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Titans made crucial plays that turned the game in their favor. Isaiah Johnson topped the team with five total tackles, consistently stepping up to halt Raider drives, while Anthony Hill Jr. snagged a pivotal interception that swung momentum towards Tennessee. The Titans’ ability to limit the Raiders to just 31 rushing yards was a significant factor, as Las Vegas struggled to establish a ground game, ultimately sealing the Titans’ victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 389 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 198 | 2 | 2 | 74.6 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 13 | 22 | 1.7 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 119 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 36 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 55 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 55 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 15 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

