Usually, game stats correlate extremely high with the game outcome. This game was an extreme outlier. Titans dominated in almost every category except for the dreaded ‘turnovers’. Lions cashed every opportunity check gifted to them. Initially, the game’s opening portended a classical ‘slug fest’ validating pregame hype. Then the ancient axiom of “on any given Sunday” reared its ugly head and wheels fell off Titans wagon never to be righted.

J. Goff had a rather ‘ho hum(?)’ 12/15 passing effort for a measly 85yds but managed to squeeze in 3 TDs. Passing targets included everyone except the cheer leading squad. J. Gibbs scooped up 137 yards with excellent OL line execution and downfield blocking. Feeling left out after a TD run, running back D. Montgomery demonstrated some passing acumen passing for a TD. Beside catching Montgomery’s TD pass S. LaPorta executed his after catch style of a N/S running fullback.

As often viewed as perfunctory, but not today, special team players had their highlight moments. K. Raymond weaved and sprinted his way to a punt return TD. On the kicking side, J. Fox boomed 60yd punts to keep Titans deep.

Defense had a good day containing M. Rudolph’s passing game if you ignore C. Ridley’s offensive production. Deep downfield coverage continues to be iffy. Titans also gifted critical penalty yards mostly beneficial to Lion’s timing.