Tennessee Titans

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Lore & Background

The season began with a historic 5–0 start, their first since 2008, setting the stage for a double-digit winning record. A defining moment occurred in Week 6 against the Houston Texans, where the Titans overcame a 14-point deficit and an early 36–29 fourth-quarter hole via an eight-pass completion streak ending in an A.J. Brown touchdown to force overtime, eventually winning 42–36 on a Derrick Henry direct snap score. This victory marked their highest-scoring sibling rivalry game at that point with 78 combined points.

In Their Own Story

Week 11 offered a dramatic preview of the playoffs when the Titans faced the Baltimore Ravens in what had become a heated contest. Before kickoff, referees had to intervene in an argument between Ravens coach John Harbaugh and Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, while Harbaugh also clashed with Mike Vrabel. The game saw Mark Andrews put Baltimore ahead 21–10 before Stephen Gostkowski kicked two field goals and A.J. Brown caught a 14-yard touchdown to give Tennessee the lead. After Lamar Jackson threw for 48 yards and rushed for 22, the Titans secured a 30–24 overtime victory when Derrick Henry tore through for a 29-yard score. However, the season ended in disappointment during the Wild Card Round rematch against Baltimore. Despite an early 10–0 lead, the Titans were upset 20–13 as Lamar Jackson's Ravens rallied, holding league-leading rusher Derrick Henry to just 40 yards on 18 carries.

Reader's Guide

The 2020 Titans finished tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South title but won based on a superior divisional record (5–1 versus 4–2). Key statistical milestones included running back Derrick Henry becoming the second Titan to rush for 2,000 yards in a season after Chris Johnson, making Tennessee the first team in league history with multiple members in the 2,000-yard club. Offensively, the team set a record in Week 6 against Houston with 607 total yards of offense. The roster featured captains Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, DaQuan Jones, Kevin Byard, and Brett Kern. Despite their division success, the Titans' season concluded with an early exit, as they became the most recent AFC division champion to lose in the Wild Card round until the 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars.

Did You Know?

• The Titans started the 2020 season 5–0 for the first time since 2008.
• Derrick Henry became the second Titan to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, joining Chris Johnson.
• In Week 6 against Houston, the Titans gained 607 total yards of offense, the most by any team that entire season.
• Head coach Mike Vrabel did not hire a defensive coordinator; Shane Bowen made all defensive play calls.
• The Titans were the most recent AFC division champion to lose in the Wild Card round until the Jacksonville Jaguars lost in 2025.