The Tennessee Titans were in Oakland on Sunday for a bout with the Raiders, just the second to last game in Oakland. Both teams came in still very much alive in the playoff hunt.
The Titans got the ball first and they were putting together a solid drive until a Ryan Tannehill pass was tipped at the line and intercepted. On just three plays, the Raiders cashed in as Deandre Washington scored from 14 yards out. Raiders 7-0
Defense to offense.@dwa5hington capitalizes on the turnover with six. #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/hPkHmKK8UO
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 8, 2019
The Titans responded with an eight-play, 74-yard drive that culminated with Derrick Henry scoring on a 12-yard run. Tied 7-7
This man going so BRAZYYYY 🤯 https://t.co/pw5fkR9qig
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) December 8, 2019
The Titans forced a punt and took over at their own nine-yard line. Tannehill would find A.J. Brown on a deep shot as the rookie broke a tackle and took it 91 yards for a touchdown. Titans 14-7
The longest pass of Ryan Tannehill's career! 😎 @Brown1arthur | #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/H4fkxfkHIL
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 8, 2019
The Raiders would answer when Derek Carr found Rico Gafford for a 49-yard touchdown strike. Tied at 14
Not bad for your first career reception, @RicoGafford2_ 😏#TENvsOAK | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/xuzmvFpQ3O
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 8, 2019
Tennessee jumped back in front when Tannehill found Brown again, this time from 16 yards out. Titans 21-14
Let him EAT! @Brown1arthur
A.J. Brown already has a career high in receiving yards. #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/xjHMG4SsMY
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 8, 2019
Carr and the Raiders put together a solid 14-play, 71-yard drive that culminated with Carr finding Foster Moreau for a one-yard touchdown. Tied at 21
TOUCHDOWN, RAIDERS!
DC finds @fhmoreau alone in the end zone, and we're tied AGAIN. #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/9B0cp3FlfZ
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 8, 2019
Ryan Succop missed on a 42-yard field goal attempt as the first half came to an end
The Titans’ second drive of the second half ended with Derrick Henry scoring his second touchdown of the game, this time from 10 yards out. Titans 28-21
The King will not be denied. 👑@KingHenry_2 | #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/m6SQPA3Das
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 8, 2019
The Raiders would go three and out. When the Titans got the ball back, Ryan Tannehill engineered a nine-play, 84-yard drive, finding Jonnu Smith from 17 yards out. Titans 35-21
Jump ball for Jonnu! @Easymoney_81 | #TENvsOAK pic.twitter.com/eT7IbEunB5
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 8, 2019
Titans linebacker Jayon Brown would return a fumble for a touchdown on the third play of Oakland’s ensuing drive. Neither team would score again. Titans 42-21 (Final)
Takeaways
Titans
- Ryan Tannehill is definitely a competitor
Aside from commanding the offense, the guy can tackle. On his interception, he tracked down the returner and took an angle that led to a great tackle.
Hidden gem from today… Ryan Tannehill laying the HAMMER🔨 how many other QB’s would work that hard to make a tackle after INT?
pic.twitter.com/g3uzAyXjzS— Football Unwrapped (@FootballUSN) December 9, 2019
- They epitomize team effort
This team again proved they can find different ways to win. Tannehill’s arm, Henry’s powerful running, and a strong defense proves this team is running on all cylinders at just the right time.
- Hitting his stride
After a few explosive plays early in the season, rookie A.J. Brown again showed his explosiveness. With Henry nursing a hamstring injury, Tennessee may rely more on Brown down the stretch. Of course, Henry will continue to compete if it’s up to him.
“Ain’t no quittin’ in me. My leg is going to have to be halfway off for me to stop.”@KingHenry_2 Trains Keeps On Rolling 📰 » https://t.co/kpr89oSaA7 https://t.co/v5qrsnZPxj
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 9, 2019
Raiders
- A nudge doesn’t work when you need a push
Jon Gruden’s team came out very flat in the second half. They definitely lacked the energy of a team still in the playoff hunt.
- Jacobs is a critical piece
Rookie running back Josh Jacobs was inactive because of an injury and his absence was very visible.
- Ripped to shreds
The defense offered very little resistance, especially in the passing game.
The Titans go home to take on the Texans as the winner will take over sole possession of first place in the AFC South. The Raiders host the Jaguars in what will be the final game in Oakland.
