Another year, another winning season in Tennessee. How did the Titans get it done in 2020?
2020 record: 11-5
- Division record: 5-1
- Record against teams with winning records: 3-5 (playoffs included)
Mike Vrabel is in the midst of building a special program in Tennessee. The Titans kept up the momentum built from the 2019-20 AFC Championship run they made and had another successful season. They raced off to a 5-0 start and finished with a winning record for the 5th consecutive season in Tennessee.
Team Ranks:
| Total Offense | 2nd (6343 yards) |
| Passing Offense | 23rd (3653 yards) |
| Rushing Offense | 2nd (2690 yards) |
| Total Defense | 28th (6372 yards allowed) |
| Passing Defense | 29th (4439 yards allowed) |
| Rushing Defense | 19th (1933 yards allowed) |
| PPG | 4th (30.7) |
| PPG Allowed | 24th (27.4) |
| Offensive Line Ranks | |
| PFF | 15th |
| Football Outsiders (Adjusted run yards) | 2nd (4.97) |
| Football Outsiders (Adjusted sack rate) | 11th (5.5%) |
| 2020 Offense Play Selection |
| Pass – 49.5% |
| Rush – 50.5% |
| PFF Top 5 Graded Players in 2020 |
| 1. Derrick Henry RB (91.8) |
| 2. Ryan Tannehill QB (90.6) |
| 3. AJ Brown WR (90.4) |
| 4. Julio Jones WR (86.3) |
| 5. Jeffery Simmons DT (83.3) |
Leading Passer: Ryan Tannehill
- 3,819 passing yards
- 33 touchdowns
- 106.5 passer rating
Leading Rusher: Derrick Henry
- 2,027 rushing yards (Led NFL)
- 17 touchdowns
- 5.4 YPC
Leading Receiver: AJ Brown
- 70 receptions
- 1,075 receiving yards
- 11 touchdowns
Defensive MVP: Kevin Byard
- 111 tackles
- 7 passes defended
- 1 interception
What doomed them in the playoffs?
Offense went cold at the wrong time. This matchup against the Ravens was perfect in a football sense. Two teams who do not like each other and we got to see a great offense matchup against a great defense.
On this day, the great defense in Baltimore came away with the bragging rights and the victory. For the Titans, they were stagnant against a tough unit. They only picked up 12 first downs in the game and had a stretch in which they punted 4 times in 5 drives.
The game was still within reach with under 4 minutes left as the Titans were down 20-13. A rare Ryan Tannehill interception would stop the Titans in their tracks and effectively end their season.
Story of the season: Offense emerges among the elite in the NFL
Despite the rough playoff performance, the Titans firmly established their offense as one of the premiere units in the NFL. They finished with the 2nd most total yards and the 4th most total points.
There is little left to debate as to where the best running back in the NFL resides. Derrick Henry has led the NFL in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He is an old school back who bullies defenses with physicality and explosiveness.
Tennessee is also the home of A.J. Brown, who has recorded 1000+ yards in his first two seasons. He has done this despite not starting a full 16 game slate in either year.
This Tennessee offense is capable of leading this team far into the playoffs. They have played 4 playoff games since the start of 2020 and can thank the three headed monster of Tannehill, Brown, and Henry.
