Biggest Winners and Losers from Thursday Night Football 49ers vs. Titans
The Tennessee Titans just beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 and moved to 10-4 on the season. San Francisco is now 8-7 and will need a few things to go their way to stay in the No. 6 spot in the NFC playoffs.
Every game is more than just the final score, so here are the biggest winners and losers from Week 14's edition of Thursday Night Football.
Winners
Mike Vrabel
The Tennessee Titans did not look impressive all night. They looked one dimensional at times tonight and were bailed out on several occasions by Jimmy G’s incompetence. However, they picked up another win and got to 10 wins on the year. Mike Vrabel deserves all the credit in the world for somehow coaching this team to the point they are at right now -- a Colts' loss away from winning the division again.
The Titans won this game with a lot of injuries, came from behind and still left with the "W." I''ve been vocal about my disbelief in the Titans this season, but they deserve their credit tonight.
A.J Brown
Brown was out for multiple weeks and took about one quarter to get going, and then proceeded to destroy the 49ers’ secondary. Brown finished with 145 yards and 1 touchdown1. In the second half, he was the best player on the field for the Titans and arguably the best player on the field.
His presence alone makes the Titans a better team, and they are lucky to have him back before the playoffs.
Losers
Jimmy Garoppolo
Garoppolo showed once again why he is the piece that is holding the 49ers back. His two interceptions were in spots that were crucial to San Francisco taking control of this game. He’s played better this season than in years past, but the Niners could’ve blown out the Titans and they didn’t because of Garoppolo. He finished with over 300 yards, but the two interceptions are glaring on the stat sheet.
He did have a good final drive to tie the game, but that was more about Deebo Samuel's 56-yard reception. The 49ers needed him to step up and put the game away, and he couldn't do it.