Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers overcame a sluggish start to defeat the Tennessee Titans 27-17 on Thursday Night Football. Rodgers threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Aaron Jones rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown.
The Green Bay Packers returned home on a short week for Thursday Night Football and delivered a gutsy performance to defeat the Tennessee Titans 27-17. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a sluggish start to throw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Aaron Jones rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown.
The Packers' defense also played a key role in the victory, forcing three turnovers and sacking Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill five times. The Packers improved to 3-1 on the season, while the Titans dropped to 1-3.
Jets-Titans Recap: Rodgers' Gutsy Play Leads Packers to Victory
The Packers got off to a slow start on offense, punting on their first two possessions. However, the defense forced a Titans punt on their opening drive, and the Packers took advantage of good field position to score on their third possession. Rodgers hit wide receiver Allen Lazard for a 20-yard touchdown pass to give the Packers a 7-0 lead.
The Titans responded with a touchdown drive of their own, with Tannehill finding tight end Austin Hooper for a 2-yard touchdown pass. The Packers answered back with a field goal by Mason Crosby to take a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Packers extended their lead in the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jones. The Titans cut the lead to 17-14 with a 1-yard touchdown run by Derrick Henry, but the Packers scored a field goal just before halftime to take a 20-14 lead.
The Packers' defense came up with a big play in the third quarter when cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass from Tannehill and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown. The Packers' defense also forced a Titans fumble in the fourth quarter, which led to a field goal by Crosby.
The Titans had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but Tannehill's pass to wide receiver A.J. Brown fell incomplete on fourth down. The Packers ran out the clock to secure the victory.
Rodgers was 22 of 37 passing for 270 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions. Jones rushed for 94 yards on 20 carries and scored a touchdown. Lazard led the Packers in receiving with four catches for 64 yards and a touchdown, while Davante Adams had three catches for 57 yards.
Tannehill was 22 of 39 passing for 212 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions. Henry rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries and scored a touchdown. Brown led the Titans in receiving with seven catches for 80 yards, while Hooper had five catches for 49 yards and a touchdown.
The Packers' defense was led by Alexander, who had an interception and a fumble recovery. Preston Smith had two sacks, while Rashan Gary and Dean Lowry each had 1.5 sacks.
The Packers will return to action on Sunday, October 3rd, when they host the New England Patriots. The Titans will host the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, October 4th.
