For the second week in a row, the Tennessee Titans pulled off a NFL playoffs upset. After squeaking into the playoffs as the No. 6 seed, the Titans defeated the New England Patriots in the wildcard round.
Was it a one-time thing? Had the Patriots lost their dominance? It doesn’t appear that just luck was on their side, as the Titans went into Baltimore on Saturday night and upset the No. 1 seed.
They’re now legitimate contenders.
The Titans defense forced three turnovers against the Ravens, former Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro was right in the middle of them. Near the end of the third quarter, Vaccaro intercepts quarterback Lamar Jackson’s pass intended for receiver Miles Boykin.
INTERCEPTION @KennyVaccaro4! #TENvsBAL pic.twitter.com/ckZoKLL4uZ
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 12, 2020
This impressive interception on third down was key in preventing the Ravens from a realistic chance at a comeback. There are quite a few former Longhorns remaining in the playoffs, but Vaccaro has arguably made the most impact.