After an ugly loss last week, the Tennessee Titans did a complete 180 and absolutely manhandled the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, notching a 27-3 victory over Joe Burrow and Co.
After a quiet first quarter for both teams, the Titans erupted in the second quarter, torching the Bengals’ defense for 21 points in the frame.
Running back Derrick Henry had a part in two of the scores, with the Titans great rushing for one and throwing for another, and the latter play resulted in tight end Josh Whyle’s first career touchdown. Henry also passed Oilers legend Earl Campbell for second on the franchise’s all-time rushing list.
But it wasn’t just offensive coordinator Tim Kelly and the Titans’ offense that shined on Sunday, as defensive coordinator Shane Bowen called a sensational game, also.
The defense was about as close to perfect as you could ask for, with the pass-rush putting relentless pressure on Burrow throughout the entire game, which derailed the Bengals’ passing attack. The secondary did a great job keeping the passes he did complete in front of it.
In all, it was a great all-around effort for the Titans to get themselves back to .500 and notch their first win over the Bengals in the Mike Vrabel era. Here’s a look at everything we know from Week 4.