The Titans got offence from their defence to beat the Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Kevin Byard returned Matthew Stafford's second consecutive interception 24 yards for a touchdown, and Tennessee's defence carried the Titans to a 28-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders Sunday night.
Ryan Tannehill passed for 143 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score for the Titans , who managed just 194 offensive yards in their first game without injured NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans' defence dramatically changed the game in the second quarter. Stafford inexplicably flung a desperate pass into the heart of the defence to avoid taking a sack for a safety, and Long returned his interception to the Rams 2.
After generating MVP talk for his outstanding eight-game start to the season, Stafford looked shaky and confused against Tennessee's defence in the first half. He barely practiced during the week while managing a stiff back, and he played on after incurring an ankle injury during the game. Aaron Donald was whistled for roughing the passer while Tannehill was throwing the ball away on third down with five minutes to play. The call extended a drive that ended in Peterson's 6-yard run for his 119th career rushing TD and 125th total touchdowns, tying him with Walter Payton for 11th-most in NFL history.
Peterson had been out of the league before he signed with the Titans on Monday after they learned the extent of Henry's injury. Tennessee promptly put him in the starting lineup.
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