After finishing the season with a 9-7 overall record and up against one of the most historically dominant teams in the NFL, the Tennessee Titans were counted out as underdogs facing the New England Patriots on the road.
But they got the job done in Gillette Stadium, and will prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens next week after recording a 20-13 victory.
Here’s a look at five players who particularly stood out on the win.
1. RB Derrick Henry.
It’s easy to argue that the Titans wouldn’t have been able to advance without Henry’s efforts, as he became the first player will 200 scrimmage yards against a Patriots team coached by Bill Belichick in the playoffs and set the franchise record for scrimmage yards in a postseason contest.
And he did it all on his 26th birthday.
He finished out the evening with 34 carries for 182 yards and a touchdown. Henry also had a reception for 22 yards.