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GREEN BAY, Wis. − The Tennessee Titans went to Lambeau Field and leapt the Packers.
© Mike Roemer, AP Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with fans after the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) The Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17 on Thursday, putting up a season-high in points while holding Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense to virtually nothing. For the Titans (7-3), it was arguably their best offensive game of the season, showing off a diverse attack highlighting quarterback Ryan Tannehill as well as he has been all season.
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Tennessee Titans tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates his touchdown catch between back judge Jimmy Russell (82) and Green Bay Packers' Krys Barnes (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) catches a pass as Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (51) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel challenges a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) catches a pass as Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) and Austin Hooper (81) celebrate after Henry ran for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) sprints to the end zone past Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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Green Bay Packers' Jarran Reed, left, tackles Tennessee Titans tight end Geoff Swaim (87) after Swaim caught a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) is tackled after making a catch by Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped as he runs the ball by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton (93) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur waves his arm attempting to motivate fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, left, is tackled as he runs the ball by Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) and others during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) catches a touchdown pass over Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
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Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) attempts to avoid a tackle by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field.
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Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hugs a teammate before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field.
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Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) attempts to break a tackle by Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field.
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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo (85) running back Dontrell Hilliard, right, celebrate after Hilliard caught a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Tennessee Titans safety Joshua Kalu (28) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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Here are The Tennessean's grades for the Titans' game against the Packers (4-7).
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Offense: A-
It's hard to call that anything but the Titans' best offensive performance of the season. Running back Derrick Henry didn't go for 200 yards, but he didn't need to. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was efficient, receivers Treylon Burks and Robert Woods got involved in the action and Henry contributed in different ways, including a 42-yard catch and a touchdown pass. Most importantly, the Titans controlled the game's pace and sustained long drives, keeping Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers off the field and grinding out possessions in cold, punishing temperatures against the Packers defense.
Defense: A
The Titans' vaunted run defense won the battle against the Packers' dominant rushing attack. Unfortunately, that just meant Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had the opportunity to show off some of his vintage form. Rodgers dissected the Titans' secondary, and the Packers' game plan allowed for timing and rhythm passes that neutralized Tennessee's pass rush. The defense forced a couple of first-half three-and-outs, came up with a red zone stop to force a third-quarter field goal and got ample stops in the fourth quarter, keeping the score low, and that's what matters most.
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Special teams: B
A mixed bag. Too many penalties on kickoff returns. Packers had some success on kick returns of their own. Replacement kicker Josh Lambo missed an extra point. But defensive tackle Denico Autry blocked an extra point and return man Hassan Haskins had success on the penalty-free returns. The good outweighed the bad in value, even if there was a little more bad.
Coaching: A-
Give the coaches credit for some creativity in the play-calling, but this one felt more about players executing than coaches scheming up a win. The offense consistently got ahead of the sticks and leaned into its personnel advantages on second- and third-and-shorts. The defense continued to thrive against the run as it always does. It's hard to give the coaches credit in the short term but the long-term trends that make this team good were on full display.
Overall: A-
In so many ways, this followed the script of the Sunday Night Football game in Kansas City a few weeks ago. Play a perennial contender in primetime on the road, build an early lead, try to hold on against an all-time great quarterback. The Titans did enough to win in both games. This time, they did it. The process matched the positivity.
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