December 22, 2024 – Despite a spirited fourth-quarter comeback, the Tennessee Titans dropped their 12th game of the season, falling 38-30 to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mason Rudolph showed promise in his first start for Tennessee, connecting with Calvin Ridley for an early touchdown strike to take a 7-0 lead.
Rudolph’s performance in his Titans debut:
| Comp | Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 34 | 252 | 2 | 3 |
The momentum shifted in the second quarter as the Titans’ defense struggled to contain Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Taylor. Tennessee trailed 24-7 at halftime after surrendering 24 unanswered points.
Rookie Tyjae Spears provided a late spark for the Titans’ ground game:
| Carries | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 27 | 2 | 11 |
Tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo led Tennessee receivers with 9 catches for 81 yards, while Ridley added 78 yards and a touchdown. The Titans scored 23 second-half points but couldn’t overcome the deficit, with Kenny Moore’s interception in the final seconds sealing their fate.
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