Yahoo Sports Titans Fall to Broncos, 51-28
Justin Hunter had a big day receiving, but it wasn't enough to avoid a huge defeat for the Titans against the Broncos, 51-28, in Denver.
Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 13 of 24 passes for 172 yards, one touchdown and one pick. Peyton Manning put up better numbers for the Broncos, and wound up 39 for 59 with 397 yards passing, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Shonn Greene played adequately for the Titans, rushing for 46 yards on nine attempts while adding two touchdowns. Hunter was a highlight, catching four passes for 114 yards with a score.
The Tennessee defense collapsed, giving up 397 yards passing and 154 rushing.
Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker had a big game, putting up 117 receiving yards and one touchdown. After Manning, he was the top performer for Denver. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas also had a good game with 88 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Next week, the Titans host the Cardinals (7-5) while the Broncos take on the Chargers (6-7), also at home.
Titans Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
D+ | 69 | R. Fitzpatric | 13 | 24 | 172 | 1 | 1 | |||
Broncos Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A+ | 100 | P. Manning | 39 | 59 | 397 | 4 | 0 | |||
Titans Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
C+ | 78 | C. Johnson | RB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 1 | |||
B+ | 90 | S. Greene | RB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 2 | |||
D+ | 69 | R. Fitzpatric | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | |||
Broncos Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 94 | K. Moreno | RB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 1 | |||
B+ | 89 | M. Ball | RB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 1 | |||
A+ | 100 | P. Manning | QB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | |||
Titans Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 97 | J. Hunter | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 1 | |||
D+ | 69 | N. Washington | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | |||
D+ | 67 | K. Wright | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | |||
Broncos Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | E. Decker | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 1 | |||
A | 95 | D. Thomas | WR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 1 | |||
B+ | 87 | W. Welker | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 1 | |||
