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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Tennessee Titans
14-3 861.7
830.68
 
VS
proj
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
856.98 9-8
691.66

Tennessee Titans top Tampa Bay Buccaneers for sixth straight win in 861.70-856.98 cliff-hanger

Tennessee Titans extended their win streak to six games with a narrow win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers, eking out an 861.70-856.98 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Tennessee Titans led 838.95-652.55 heading into Monday night. Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it close behind Chris Boswell, who made all 4 of his FG attempts for 68.43 points, and Cameron Heyward, who made 4 tackles and recorded a sack (41.25 points). The Chicago Bears defense (3 Pts Allowed, 151 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and Taysom Hill (222 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 45 Rush Yds) led the way for Tennessee Titans in the win. This marks the first time this season Tennessee Titans have knocked off Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after falling 737.86-633.96 in their last matchup. Tennessee Titans finish the season at 14-3, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers end the campaign at 9-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Tennessee Titans   Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jordan overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 67.25 points against his 23.96-point projection. During an 18-10 win over the Panthers, he made 8 tackles and recorded 3.5 sacks.
Cameron Jordan

Top Player Comparison

Tennessee Titans
Points
% of total points 861.7
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
141.3
117.54
16.4%
2
Taysom Hill
QB
83.2
86.38
9.7%
3
D'Onta Foreman
RB
79.4
29.05
9.2%
4
Cameron Jordan
DE
67.25
23.96
7.8%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Points
% of total points 856.98
1
Joe Burrow
QB
182.6
101.29
21.3%
2
Chris Boswell
K
68.43
30.54
8%
3
Boston Scott
RB
61.2
33.19
7.1%
4
Isaiah Simmons
LB
49
30.28
5.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Tennessee Titans who took the lead, 569.70-370.00. For Tennessee Titans, D'Onta Foreman had a 21-yard touchdown run. Joe Burrow made the highlight reel for Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 72-yard touchdown pass and a 69-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Mike Williams had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who trailed 815.35-573.55 after the late afternoon games.
Sunday Night
Allen Lazard had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who trailed 838.95-652.55 after Sunday night.
Monday
Chris Boswell had a 50-yard field goal for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Points By Position

  Tennessee Titans   Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we turn our attention to next year, we'd like to reflect back on this season one final time.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans completed the regular season on top of the standings after averaging 802.85 points per game, best in the league.
Important Players
Chi Defense
MVP
23.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 315.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 16 Turnovers
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
752 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 423 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Taysom Hill
Best Acquisition
871 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 356 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed the season averaging 733.04 points per game, 5th-best in the league, placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
4648 Pass Yds, 38 Pass TDs
Cole Holcomb
Best Drafted
131 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 Ints
Min Defense
Best Acquisition
25.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 385.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers

StatSmack

Tennessee Titans are looking unstoppable, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Tennessee Titans are doing a better job of that, averaging 802.85 versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 733.04.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Tennessee Titans (14-3) have a better record than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8).
Even the computers think Tennessee Titans have better players. They have a higher projected points average (800.53) than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (721.53).
Tennessee Titans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2 vs 0).
Tennessee Titans are clutch masters, with more close wins than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2 vs 1).
By position, Tennessee Titans have outscored Tampa Bay Buccaneers at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Tennessee Titans don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 87 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Tampa Bay Buccaneers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!