It was the first time New York was blanked since Arizona posted a 23-0 win last Dec. 24. The Titans were strong up front without injured right tackle Jack Conklin because Dennis Kelly subbed in and did his usual excellent job. He ripped himself several times this season, and he wasn’t faking and he wasn’t lying. How could these coaches not figure out how to utilize a 6-foot-3, 247-pound guy who runs that fast? Or write about sports? Mostly, it helped that Derrick Henry was playing for the Titans. Henry was the story, again, even on a historic day for the defense, and on a day in which Tennessee’s playoff hopes improved. Let's run through the week's unsolved (or misunderstood) mysteries, from a touchdown-saving sprint to a quarterback in a major funk. You can pout and whine, or you can keep working and become what Derrick’s become," Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan said. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 6:42AM. The Titans' defense limited Saquon Barkley to 31 yards on 14 carries and added three sacks, a third-quarter interception by Kevin Byard that stopped a New York drive inside the red zone with the score 7-0, and a forced fumble that set up Henry's second TD. "And 'So and so ran this play two weeks ago; it's the same play.' The Titans were hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for taking two consecutive delay-of-game penalties in row on a fourth-and-6 at the Giants 35 late in the first half. Giants C Spencer Pulley left in the second half with a calf injury, along with special teams Antonio Hamilton, who had a quadriceps injury. That’s a see-when-believe prospect for me, but Henry running like this makes it more believable before we see it. I thought we played hard, but we didn't make enough plays.". Tennessee. But the fact that Henry rolled as he did on such a predictable day for the running game to be featured – while the Titans smothered rookie star Saquon Barkley, holding him to 31 yards on 14 carries – speaks well of this team’s opportunity. And hit it. And though it would have been hard to believe after a 34-17 loss at Houston that dropped this team to 5-6, this franchise can still take one in 2018 as well. Bruising halfback Derrick Henry had his second straight big game with a career-high 33 carries for 170 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Are you a Stathead, too? Scoring. Henry followed up in style on the franchise-record 238 yards and NFL-record-tying 99-yard touchdown he unloaded on Jacksonville 10 days earlier. He seemingly had scored two plays earlier, but a video review determined he was just short. "He’s a December running back, in my opinion – no one wants to tackle this guy late in the year when guys are bruised up and stuff like that," said Titans safety Kevin Byard, one of the stars of the franchise's first shutout in 18 years. That will be a popular sentiment among fans and pundits who can add up the numbers and know Henry’s dimensions and Heisman history at Alabama. Linebacker Kamalei Correa forced a Manning fumble in the third quarter that Jurrell Casey recovered at the 14. Reach Joe Rexrode at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @joerexrode. © 2020 www.tennessean.com. He had a franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Jacksonville on Dec. 6, and his 408 yards over the last two games is the best in the Titans' era. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Earl Campbell ran for more when the team was the Houston Oilers. We don’t think as much about the light coming on for NFL players because we think it should all be natural to them, but this is a 24-year-old guy whose college experience consisted of running behind an Alabama offensive line that dominated all but a handful of opponents in his career. But this is a good time to nail down exactly what Henry is in his third NFL season. These are easy questions, but they are the wrong questions. "When you don't do that, those are the results you get. The Titans’ defense dominated despite losing safety Kenny Vaccaro (concussion) and outside linebacker Sharif Finch (shoulder). Attendance: 74,538. Henry, who scored on two 1-yards runs, has been ever better. The Colts crushed the Cowboys on Sunday and look primed for the last wild-card spot that the Titans covet. Dan Orlovsky contends Tom Brady is still the best quarterback in the NFL when he is properly protected by his offensive line. Henry rushes for 170 and 2 TDs, Titans win 3rd straight Bruising halfback Derrick Henry had his second straight big game with a career-high 33 carries for 170 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Obviously you want to make the playoffs," Manning said. Derrick had the opportunity in the past couple of weeks to have more carries, and I think he's done a great job with it.". We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. "I just try to see what the defense gives me, and when I see it, I just hit it, whether it's 2 yards, 6 yards or 15 yards. Join our linker program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Henry had 11 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter. But please believe me, and if you don’t believe me, believe Henry himself – this is about what he’s doing differently. Giants: at Indianapolis on Sunday in the final road game of the regular season. Just see it.". LB Sharif Finch left in the second half with a shoulder injury. December 16, 2018. Tennessee Titans at New York Giants. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. The Redskins will arrive Saturday at Nissan Stadium riddled with injuries at the quarterback position. After being ejected Sunday, Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic is not expected to be suspended for his hit on Cowboys QB Andy Dalton, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. … I knew we still had a chance if we won out, but we didn't play well enough today to do that.". Do you have a blog? Nineteen minutes into the game, he had 77 rushing yards, more than in all but his last outing. They’ve made some poor decisions this season, and there have been times when Henry has found rhythm and they probably should have stuck with him longer. It’s possible that game will be a winner-take-all showdown for the final spot, and if so, the Titans will have to beat Andrew Luck for the first time in 11 tries to win and take all. After Ryan Succop missed a 48-yard field goal on the opening series, the Titans got the ball back and went 75 yards in 15 plays with Henry powering in from 1 yard. The Giants have now missed the playoffs two straight year and have made it once since the 2012 season (2016). "We didn't play well enough early in the year to put ourselves in a good position. It helped that Odell Beckham (quad) couldn't play for the Giants. He seemed surprised by the second call. The Giants declined the first one and Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel had his team do it again. How could they neglect to give him the ball 20 times every game? ... this franchise can still take one in 2018 as well. I think there is a lot to be said for that, just actually having some seasoning in there with the looks.". LaFleur featured Henry from the start Sunday and, despite several mishaps to let the Giants (5-9) hang around longer than they should have, the final numbers were terrific. 1. "If that's it, then we'll keep on doing it. And that’s not to say first-year coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur are above reproach. "So I’m very proud of him.”. Eli Manning finished 21 of 44 for 229 yards as New York lost for only the second time in six games since the bye week. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. NY Giants. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Ryan Clark breaks down why Cam Newton hasn't turned out to be exactly what the Patriots needed thus far into the season. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. How good can Henry be in the NFL? The Titans' offense did, rushing 42 times for 216 yards. And what does that mean for the immediate future of the 8-6 Titans? Hat's off to the defense, pitching a shutout.". Whatever gives us the best opportunity to win games, I think we're going to stick with that. The Titans were hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for taking two consecutive delay-of-game penalties in row on a fourth-and-6 at the Giants 35 late in the first half. And no, we still don’t know exactly what the Titans are after Sunday’s 17-0 suffocation of the New York Giants to strengthen their ever-improving postseason hopes. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Tennessee Titans are hoping to get to the playoffs riding the tandem of Derrick and the Defense. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Tennessee Titans at New York Giants - December 16th, 2018 | Pro-Football-Reference.com. Miami’s loss at Minnesota gives the Dolphins a seventh loss, clearing away a team with a head-to-head tiebreaker on the Titans – if the Titans can win their final two games, both at home, against Washington and Indianapolis. Follow Tennessean Sports on Instagram, "I think the more he sees the (certain) runs, and they are starting to repeat, (it's) no different than an inside linebacker saying, 'Hey, I start to remember this look and this play,'" Vrabel said of Henry. "Not trying to make the big play every carry," Henry said of one of the changes that helped him rush for 170 yards and two touchdowns on a career-high 33 carries Sunday, on a wet, windy day against a team that knew the Titans would have to run to win. Do you have a sports website? All rights reserved. "It wasn't the type of game that we wanted to play today; we didn't do enough in all phases to get the job done," Giants defensive captain Alex Ogletree said. The Titans improved to 8-6 with a 17-0 shutout of Giants, but Derrick Henry is the thing that has changed most. DK Metcalf uses his incredible speed to sprint the length of the field and tackle Budda Baker, preventing a pick-six. And hit everyone hard. Henry is not a player who has been misused. More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFL. That was a higher combination of yards and carries than in seven previous full games this season. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Over the last two games, the defense has allowed nine points. WANT MORE PHOTOS? Titans: host Washington on Saturday in finishing with two games at home. New York seemed to have the Titans stopped at its 3 on third down, but a facemask penalty on a sack of Mariota gave them first-and-goal. Tennessee (8-6) kept its late-season playoff push alive and ended the New York Giants' postseason hopes with a 17-0 victory. Succop added a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. "When unfortunate things happen, there’s two ways to handle it. He reached 100 on his 16th carry, and his work wasn’t halfway done. He is a young player who is figuring it out – both the technical nuances of an offense he always believed suits him, and the plain fact that when he seeks contact, few players in this league can deal with him. Star WR Odell Beckham Jr., missed his second straight game with a quad problem. "It hurts. the official stats partner of the NFL. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "I just try to see it," Henry said. Data Provided By All rights reserved. Todd Gurley's unintentional touchdown and Cody Parkey's missed extra point led to millions of dollars changing hands on Sunday. Team. It had been a perfect formula the last couple of weeks, and on a rainy Sunday it led to a third straight win and the Titans' first shutout in 18 years. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derrick Henry has 408 rushing yards in his past two games after managing 474 in the season’s first 12. Tennessee Titans 17 at New York Giants 0 on December 16th, 2018 - Full team and player stats and box score. "I think he's just finding seams and when it comes down to it, there's only one ball," said quarterback Marcus Mariota , who was 12 of 20 for 88 yards.

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