Dec 7, 2025
🏈 Game Recap: Titans 27, Browns 23
Derrick Henry reminded everyone he’s still a force of nature, rumbling for 142 yards and two touchdowns as the Titans outlasted the Browns in a tight, physical battle. For beginners: Tennessee won by leaning on their run game and controlling the fourth quarter. For die-hard fans: The Titans’ inside-zone variations, timely play-action shots, and late defensive adjustments against Cleveland’s quick passing game shifted momentum and kept the Browns out of rhythm when it mattered most.
🔥 First Quarter — Browns Start Fast
Deshaun Watson hit Amari Cooper on a deep play-action strike.
Cleveland’s defense generated early pressure.
Titans kept pace with Henry’s early chunk runs.
🔥 Second Quarter — Titans Settle In
Tennessee leaned on long, methodical drives.
Will Levis connected with DeAndre Hopkins on a red-zone fade.
Browns moved the ball but stalled twice in the red zone, settling for field goals.
🔥 Third Quarter — Back-and-Forth Battle
Watson found Elijah Moore on a cross-field throw for a big gain.
Henry broke free for a 35-yard touchdown run to reclaim momentum.
Both teams traded defensive stops as the game tightened.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Titans Close Behind Henry
Titans controlled the clock with punishing runs.
Levis hit a crucial third-down pass to Chig Okonkwo to extend the drive.
Browns had a final chance, but Tennessee’s pass rush forced a turnover on downs to seal the win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Is Tennessee’s formula of power running and timely play-action enough to make them a legitimate playoff threat, or do the Titans still need more from their passing game?
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