The Tennessee Titans failed in all features in Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions, with turnovers, particular groups points and poor red-zone protection contributing to Detroit’s 52-14 victory at Ford Subject.
Mason Rudolph, Calvin Ridley and the Titans offense began effectively, and it was a 14-14 sport early within the second quarter. However three Lions particular groups returns of 60+ yards and three Titans turnovers in their very own territory doomed the guests.
The Lions offense didn’t break a lot of a sweat with quite a few quick fields. Jared Goff completed with 85 passing yards and three landing passes.
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Unique Q&A with Ran Carthon on season struggles, DeAndre Hopkins commerce
The Tennessean’s Nick Suss had an unique dialog with Titans GM Ran Carthon in Detroit following Sunday’s loss. Learn what Carthon needed to say right here.
A sampling from Carthon on reflecting on early season and what’s to come back: “You don’t know which means it’s going to bounce generally. It’s these couple of alternatives that we had within the sport the place we jar the ball free however it bounces proper again to them. After which on the opposite facet of us it will get away from us.”
Brian Callahan postgame feedback
Notes from an sad Brian Callahan throughout his postgame press convention:
- Callahan notes that the 4 turnovers and particular groups return yardage allowed is how groups can lose by an enormous margin to superb groups.
- When requested about particular groups coordinator Colt Anderson’s standing, Callahan mentioned: “Clearly we’ve not performed effectively sufficient on particular groups, however that is a bit of bit an excessive amount of for after a sport. I feel Colt is an effective soccer coach. We have not performed effectively sufficient and we have not coached effectively sufficient, and so there’s actually nothing else to say about that.”
- Callahan mentioned that the end-of-half sequence of 4 straight incomplete passes was what the employees appreciated in opposition to the Lions’ base protection, and that the Titans did not wish to should spend time subbing out and in the objective line and quick yardage personnel with the time remaining. Callahan felt good about a few of the choose routes known as throughout the sequence (certainly one of which resulted in a drop by Tyler Boyd).
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FINAL: Lions 52, Titans 14
Brian Callahan’s feedback are developing quickly.
Lions 49, Titans 14 with 6:12 left within the third quarter: Kalif Raymond has two TDs in opposition to his former crew
One other purple zone possession, one other huge open Lions receiver as Jared Goff finds Kalif Raymond on a faux movement for a landing. PAT good. What a multitude of a day for the Titans.
That Lions drive was arrange by a Calvin Ridley fumble in Tennessee territory.
Lions 42, Titans 14 with 12:46 left within the third quarter: Kalif Raymond 90-yard punt return TD
The Titans go 3-and-out after Calvin Ridley is a yard in need of the yard to achieve, and the following punt leads to a Kalif Raymond 90-yard return TD.
Tennessee’s particular groups have allowed three returns of 60 yards or extra at present. Brutal.
Titans-Lions halftime stats
Some non-player stats first:
- Detroit has 9 internet passing yards.
- Tennessee has outgained Detroit 285-133
- Tennessee had the ball for greater than 18 minutes within the first half.
- Tennessee was minus-2 in turnovers.
Titans stats
- Mason Rudolph: 13-23, 220 yards, TD and a pair of INT; 3 carries, 27 yards, TD
- Tony Pollard: 10 carries, 46 yards; 1 catch, 17 yards
- Calvin Ridley: 7 catches, 126 yards
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: 2 catches, 39 yards, TD
- Josh Whyle: 2 catches, 33 yards
- Arden Key: 4 whole tackles, 2 sacks
Lions stats
- Jared Goff 6-8, 28 yards, 2 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 6 carries, 99 yards; 1 catch, 6 yards
- David Montgomery: 6 carries, 25 yards, TD; 1-1, 3 yards, TD move
- Sam LaPorta: 3 catches, 10 yards, TD
Titans throw 4 straight incompletions from the 1-yard line and are available up empty simply earlier than halftime
Tennessee, with one timeout within the remaining minute of the half, goes 0-for-4 on 4 move performs from the Detroit 1-yard line, with Mason Rudolph throwing to Calvin Ridley out of bounds on 4th and objective. Not one Tony Pollard carry on the 1-yard line.
Both means, Detroit leads 35-14 on the half. The second quarter was not fairly for the Titans.
Lions 35, Titans 14 with 2:18 left in second quarter: David Montgomery tosses TD move to Sam LaPorta
Detroit’s David Montgomery has a speeding landing and now a passing landing after taking the toss from Jared Goff and discovering Sam LaPorta within the nook of the tip zone for a 3-yard landing. PAT good.
The Titans protection hasn’t performed significantly effectively, however two turnovers and two large Lions returns have put them into actually unhealthy spots 4 completely different occasions within the first half.
Titans scuffling with penalties, particular groups
A procedural penalty on Leroy Watson and an iffy holding penalty on Peter Skoronski units the Titans again sufficient to power a punt. Former Titans WR Kalif Raymond returns the Ryan Stonehouse punt 64 yards deep into Titans territory.
Tennessee’s particular groups unit has been marginal at finest all season, and at present is not altering that.
Lions 28, Titans 14 with 11:37 left in second quarter: Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown for the TD
Sam LaPorta’s catch to the 1-yard line units Detroit up for 1st and objective, and Jared Goff finds a large open Amon-Ra St. Brown for the landing move. That is twice that Detroit has had a receiver huge open for touchdowns in a purple zone play.
The Titans protection is busting lots with not numerous assist from the offense or particular groups both.
Mason Rudolph intercepted by Kerby Joseph
Mason Rudolph goes vertical once more, however the route is jumped by Lions DB Kerby Joseph, who picks it off and returns it deep into Titans territory.
Growth and bust for the Titans offense.
Lions 21, Titans 14 with 12:51 left within the second quarter: Titans cannot hold momentum
It is onerous to maintain up proper now. Detroit’s Khalil Dorsey rips off a 72-yard kickoff return, with Amani Hooker saving a landing for the Titans.
Jarvis Brownlee is double-flagged on third down for a facemask that additionally acts as defensive move interference, which produces 1st and objective for Detroit. Jared Goff finds Brock Wright huge open within the flat for an 8-yard landing move on the subsequent play. PAT good.
Titans 14, Lions 14 with 14:18 left within the second quarter: NWI TD
Mason Rudolph finds Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for a 5-yard landing move to tie the sport. Rudolph is 9-of-11 for 161 yards and two whole touchdowns in 1 / 4 and alter. 7 performs, 70 yards in 4:39.
Mason Rudolph to Calvin Ridley for 47 yards
The place has this been? Calvin Ridley will get behind the protection on a deep ball for a 47-yard acquire. Ridley is as much as six catches for 118 yards within the first quarter because it ends with the Titans at 1st and objective.
Lions 14, Titans 7 with 3:57 left first quarter: Jahmyr Gibbs 70-yard TD run
The Titans protection responds to the offense’s finest drive of the season by permitting a 1-play, 70-yard drive through a Jahmyr Gibbs landing run. Unsure Gibbs was touched.
Not good from the Titans rush protection within the first quarter. Kenneth Murray and Jaylen Harrell have been locked onto blockers.
It is a observe meet in Detroit.
Titans 7, Lions 7 with 4:07 left first quarter: Mason Rudolph TD run caps Titans’ finest drive of the season
One of the best offensive drive of the season for the Titans is capped by a Mason Rudolph 11-yard landing run on the bootleg to tie the sport at 7-7. Rudolph was superb on the drive, discovering Josh Whyle for 33 yards to get the Titans into Detroit territory and hitting Calvin Ridley in 1-on-1 protection for 26 yards.
Welcome to the 2024 season, Titans offense.
Arden Key has two first quarter sacks
On third down, Arden Key once more beats Taylor Decker and sacks Jared Goff, forcing a fumble within the course of. Detroit recovers, however the Lions should punt.
Lions 7, Titans 0 with 10:31 left first quarter: Detroit turns turnover into TD
Detroit solely wants two performs to attain, with David Montgomery scoring on a 7-yard landing run. PAT good.
A grim begin for the guests.
Mason Rudolph throws horrible interception
Mason Rudolph, beneath strain on a play-action move, throws a horrible interception to Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske. Don’t know what Rudolph is seeing or attempting to perform there, and it suits proper in with the early-season horrible resolution making by Will Levis.
Lions have good discipline place in Tennessee territory.
Lions get the ball first, go 3-and-out
Detroit receives the opening kickoff after the Titans win the toss and defer. And on the primary play from scrimmage, Arden Secret is shot of a cannon, beating Taylor Decker to sack Jared Goff. That results in a Detroit 3-and-out.
Jack Gibbens began alongside Kenneth Murray at linebacker.
Will Levis, Nicholas Petit-Frere amongst Titans-Lions inactives
Will Levis is out once more for the Titans, on the inactives record for the second week. Becoming a member of him is offensive deal with Nicholas Petit-Frere, who has been part of the rotation at proper deal with however performed poorly at Buffalo final week.
Titans inactives
- LB Jerome Baker
- QB Will Levis
- TE David Martin-Robinson
- TE Thomas Odukoya
- OL Nicholas Petit-Frere
- RB Tyjae Spears
- CB L’Jarius Sneed
Lions inactives
- TE Parker Hesse
- OL Giovanni Manu
- DL Josh Paschal
- OL Colby Sorsdal
- DB Loren Strickland
What channel is the Titans vs. Lions sport on at present? Time, TV schedule
The Tennessee Titans vs. Detroit Lions sport will broadcast stay on FOX, with streaming choices obtainable on Fubo, which affords a free trial to potential subscribers.
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Who’s asserting the Titans vs. Lions sport?
- Play-by-play: Kevin Kugler
- Analyst: Daryl Johnston
- Sideline reporter: Laura Okmin
Titans vs. Lions betting odds
Odds in line with BetMGM on Saturday, Oct. 26
- ODDS: Lions by 11.5
- O/U: 45 factors
- MONEY LINE: Lions -650, Titans +475
Titans vs. Lions sport predictions
Titans beat reporter Nick Suss’ prediction: Lions 31, Titans 13
This is not a Titans crew constructed to come back again. Not but, at the very least. Count on the Lions to construct an early lead and have the ability to relaxation on cruise management for a lot of the second half as this Titans crew nonetheless tries to scrape collectively some combat and resilience for the tip of video games.
Titans vs. Lions damage report
Inactives shall be introduced at 10:30 a.m. CT on Sunday. For now, here is the complete damage report for the 2 groups heading into the sport.
Titans damage report
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (quad) — Out
- OL Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring) — Out
- LB Cedric Grey (shoulder) — Out
- RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) — Out
- LB Jerome Baker (NIR) — Out
- QB Will Levis (shoulder) — Questionable
- CB Jarvis Brownlee (ankle) — Questionable
- DL T’Vondre Sweat (ankle) — Questionable
Lions damage report
- DL Josh Paschal (sickness) — Out
- OL Christian Mahogany (sickness) — Out
The way to purchase Titans vs. Lions tickets
Tickets for Sunday’s sport on StubHub are priced from $93 earlier than charges for standing room solely tickets.
Titans vs. Lions climate
Sunday’s sport is indoors, and climate won’t have an effect. For followers in Detroit, the NWS forecast for Sunday is sunny with a excessive of 58 levels with calm winds.
Tennessee Titans 2024 schedule
All occasions central
Common season
- Week 1 (Sept. 8): at Chicago Bears, L 24-17
- Week 2 (Sept. 15): New York Jets, L 24-17
- Week 3 (Sept. 22): Inexperienced Bay Packers, L 30-14
- Week 4 (Sept. 30): at Miami Dolphins, W 31-12
- Week 5: OPEN DATE
- Week 6 (Oct. 13): Indianapolis Colts, L 20-17
- Week 7 (Oct. 20): at Buffalo Payments, L 34-10 (File: 1-5)
- Week 8 (Oct. 27): at Detroit Lions, Midday on FOX
- Week 9 (Nov. 3): New England Patriots, Midday on FOX
- Week 10 (Nov. 10): at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m. on FOX
- Week 11 (Nov. 17): Minnesota Vikings, Midday on CBS
- Week 12 (Nov. 24): at Houston Texans, Midday on CBS
- Week 13 (Dec. 1): at Washington Commanders, Midday on FOX
- Week 14 (Dec. 8): Jacksonville Jaguars, Midday on CBS
- Week 15 (Dec. 15): Cincinnati Bengals, Midday on FOX
- Week 16 (Dec. 22): at Indianapolis Colts, Midday on CBS
- Week 17 (Dec. 29): at Jacksonville Jaguars, Midday on CBS
- Week 18 (Jan. 4/5): Houston Texans, TBD
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