NASHVILLE – At the season's halfway point, the Titans don't look half bad.
On Sunday, the Titans put forth an inspiring effort on defense and just enough offense to beat the Chicago Bears 24-17 before 13,871 fans at Nissan Stadium.
It snapped a two-game losing streak, and in the process put the team back on track.
"I think that we were at a crossroads here of where we were going with our season," Titans Coach Mike Vrabel said. "Coming off the two losses, coming back home, I'm proud of the way the guys played. Proud of the way they prepared, and then now the challenge is to come back in there tomorrow and forget about this one and take care of our bodies. The team that gets healthy the quickest and obviously prepares in a short amount of time that we have, is going to have an advantage in the football game (coming up)."
The Titans are 6-2 at the midway point of the season, and alone atop the AFC South. It marks the sixth time in the Titans era (since 1999) and the first time in 12 years that they have won at least six of their first eight games after previously doing so in 1999 (6-2), 2000 (7-1), 2003 (6-2), 2007 (6-2) and 2008 (8-0).
A year ago, the Titans were 4-4 at the midway point of the season.
Next up is an AFC South showdown against the Indianapolis Colts (5-3) on Thursday night at Nissan Stadium.
"We get to enjoy this one tonight but get ourselves recovered and ready to go, have a big one, division game at home on Thursday Night Football, so we're excited for that, excited for the opportunity," Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. "(We're) 6-2, but at this point we have to look forward and we're really 0-0 going into the second half of the season. We have done some good things, we need to clean up some things, offensively, just be cleaner, make some plays and when the opportunities present themselves, but excited about the toughness we have, both mentally and physically, and being able to find a way to win."
Tannehill completed 10-of-21 for 158 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, with a 104.9 rating.
Titans running back Derrick Henry ran for 68 yards on 21 carries.
Titans receiver A.J. Brown caught four passes for 101 yards, and that included a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Thanks to some improved play on defense, it all added up to a win. The Titans sacked Bears quarterback Nick Foles three times, and forced a pair of turnovers with a swarming defense.
While the Titans allowed a pair of late scores, they played solid on defense throughout, holding the Bears without a point in the first half while forcing Chicago to go 0-for-7 on third down. The Bears were just 2-of-15 on third down in the contest. The Titans entered the contest last in the NFL in third down defense.
"We came out with energy at the start of the game," said Titans linebacker Jayon Brown, who led the team with 10 tackles and also had a sack and a forced fumble. "I believe we didn't (allow) a point until late in the game. ... I'm proud of the way we played. I say we gave up too many points, my personal opinion, but we won, and we get back to the field and make a few corrections. We've got a quick turnaround to get back on the Colts for this week."
The Titans took a 3-0 lead on a 40-yard field goal by kicker Stephen Gostkowski in the first quarter, capping a drive highlighted by a 38-yard catch by Brown with points.
In the second quarter, Tannehill connected with Brown for another big play, this one a 40-yard touchdown that finished off a 12-play, 91-yard drive. Brown fought his way into the end zone with Bears defensive back Buster Skrine on his back as he stretched the football over the goal line.
Then the defense rose up and made a big play, as defensive back Desmond King scooped up a fumble caused by defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown to give the Titans a 17-0 lead in the third quarter. The Titans just acquired King in a trade with the Chargers this week.
"Scoring that touchdown is what you expect," King said. "Those are expectations you have to live up to. I know my ability and what I can do. Just to come here and put that to use and contribute to the team's success is what it's really about."
After Simmons nearly had an interception in the fourth quarter, the Bears got on the scoreboard with a short field goal from kicker Cairo Santos to make it 17-3 with 12:30 remaining.
But the Titans responded with a long scoring drive and they stretched their lead to 24-3 on a two-yard touchdown pass from Tannehill to tight end Jonnu Smith with 8:10 left.
The Bears added a pair of late touchdowns in the final five minutes -- a six-yard touchdown pass from Foles to running back Ryan Nall, and an eight-yard touchdown pass from Foles to tight end Jimmy Graham -- to make it 24-17, but this was a game controlled, and won, by the Titans.
Now, the Colts are on tap.
"An in-conference opponent in our division," Smith said. "So, we just have to do what we have to do. They know us and we know them, so it's going to be a battle. We are going to get prepared. It's a short week so we have to get our body, our minds right and get the win."
The Tennessee Titans take on the Chicago Bears in Week 9 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donald Page)
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
A general overall interior view during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
A general overall interior view during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Wyatt Ray #57 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Anthony Firkser #86 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Wyatt Ray #57 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Touchdown celebration during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Fullback/running back Khari Blasingame #41 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans in the bench during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive lineman Larrell Murchison #91 of the Tennessee Titans sack during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans touchdown celebration during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans touchdown celebration during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive lineman Larrell Murchison #91 of the Tennessee Titans sack during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive lineman Larrell Murchison #91 of the Tennessee Titans sack during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker David Long Jr. #51 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans in the bench during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman Larrell Murchison #91 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Daren Bates #56 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans, and Outside linebacker Wyatt Ray #57 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Breon Borders #39 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Kicker Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans, Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Teair Tart #78 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Teair Tart #78 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans special teams during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans in the huddle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Defensive tackle Teair Tart #78 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry #22 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Breon Borders #39 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Cameron Batson #13 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Breon Borders #39 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans special teams during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans fight for the ball during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive back Amani Hooker #37 of the Tennessee Titans and Desmond King II #33 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive back Amani Hooker #37 of the Tennessee Titans and Desmond King II #33 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Wyatt Ray #57 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Running back Jeremy McNichols #28 of the Tennessee Titans and Ben Jones #60 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans after fumble recovery during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Punter Ryan Allen #8 of the Tennessee Titans and Stephen Gostkowski #3 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Ryan Tannehill #17 celebrate during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Dennis Kelly #71 celebrate during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Cameron Batson #13 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans, Dennis Kelly #71, Nate Davis #64, Ben Jones #60, Jamil Douglas #75, and Dennis Kelly #71 in the huddle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive tackle Teair Tart #78 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Punter Ryan Allen #8 of the Tennessee Titans and Stephen Gostkowski #3 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry #22 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive back Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Desmond King II #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Jack Crawford #94 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Breon Borders #39 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Joshua Kalu #46 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
t21, Kevin Byard #31, and Harold Landry III #58 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry #22 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
An elevated view of the line of scrimmage during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
A general overall interior view during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Breon Borders #39 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Longsnapper Matt Overton #47 of the the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans leads the huddle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Malcolm Butler #21 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
A general overall interior view during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans, Daren Bates #56, and Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans, Daren Bates #56, and Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Linebacker Daren Bates #56 of the Tennessee Titans and Chris Milton #30 celebrate during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Defensive back Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Chris Milton #30 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Anthony Firkser #86 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
A general overall interior view during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Titans
Cornerback Breon Borders #39 of the Tennessee Titans and Cordarrelle Patterson during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans handshake during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Longsnapper Matt Overton #47 of the the Tennessee Titans, Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans join Tight Ends Coach Todd Downing of the Tennessee Titans and Bears players in postgame prayer during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Cordarrelle Patterson and Linebacker Daren Bates #56 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans and Brent Urban during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 08, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
