NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally have their first victory this season. Better yet? They think they found the winning recipe for many more.
Ryan Tannehill threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score and the Tennessee Titans never trailed Sunday, holding off the Las Vegas Raiders 24-22 for their first victory this season. “We got the ball rolling in the right direction," Tannehill said. "And that was our message all week is just come out, find a way to win this one game and we’ll get the ball rolling in the right direction and build on it.” Derrick Henry also ran for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Henry also added 58 yards more receiving as the Titans (1-2) avoided their worst start since 2009 when they lost the first six games. “It’s hard to win in this league, and I'm happy that I was able to contribute,” Henry said. “It’s a great team win.” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said winning will help everyone, especially for a team used to winning with high expectations.
The Titans went 12-5 last season, earning the AFC's No. 1 seed with six straight winning seasons. “You only get what you fight for in this league,” Vrabel said. "I thought they fought for it today.