The Titans pulled off a stunner Saturday night as they dominated the top-seeded, 14-win Ravens en route to a 28-12 victory in the divisional playoffs.
Baltimore entered the playoffs as a popular Super Bowl choice behind MVP-level quarterback Lamar Jackson and a defense that finished the regular season third in points allowed. Tennessee had other plans, though.
Thanks to a stifling defensive effort and a productive performance from running back Derrick Henry, the Titans made the Ravens look more like the team that started the season 2-2 than the one that finished the regular season on a 12-game winning streak.
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The Titans seized momentum early and never looked back. Kevin Byard intercepted a Jackson pass that went off the hands of Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, setting Tennessee up for an eight-play drive and the game's first touchdown. The Titans followed that up with a fourth-and-short stop and an immediate, 45-yard strike from Ryan Tannehill to Kalif Raymond to go up 14-0.
Tennessee recorded a forced fumble and two more touchdowns in a massive third quarter as Henry delivered a jump-pass touchdown to Corey Davis and Tannehill punched in a quarterback keeper. Henry finished the night with 195 rushing yards on 30 carries in addition to his touchdown pass.
With the win, the Titans are now just the third team since 1990 (the 1996 Jaguars and 2002 Titans) to reach the AFC title game after a 2-4 start. Tennessee will either be in Houston or Kansas City next Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Sporting News provided live scores, updates and highlights from Titans vs. Ravens.
Titans vs. Ravens score
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F | |
| Titans | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Ravens | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
Titans vs. Ravens highlights
(All times ET)
FINAL: Titans 28, Ravens 12
11:20 p.m.: Jackson and the Ravens are back on offense after stalling Tennessee's drive.
11:17 p.m.: Baltimore turns it over on downs as Mark Andrews isn't able to reel in Jackson's pass on fourth down. A little over four minutes to play.
11:07 p.m.: Ravens get a much-needed stop and halt the clock with a timeout with 6:33 to go. Titans to punt.
10:52 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, RAVENS . Hayden Hurst reels in a 15-yard touchdown reception to help close the gap. Baltimore's two-point attempt is knocked away. Titans 28, Ravens 12.
10:44 p.m.: Tannehill's pass was off the mark after being hit and the Titans punt it away.
End of third quarter: Titans 28, Ravens 6
10:38 p.m.: Kenny Vaccaro picks off Jackson with the Ravens in striking distance. Yet another Ravens turnover.
10:26 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Tannehill keeps it himself on the option and the Titans are stunning the home Ravens fans with a 22-point lead. Titans 28, Ravens 6.
10:21 p.m.: Jurrell Casey strips Lamar Jackson and the Titans fall on the loose ball. Tennessee will take over at the Baltimore 20.
10:17 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Tennessee rolls out the trick play as Henry lofts a jump-pass touchdown to Corey Davis. Titans 21, Ravens 6.
10:15 p.m.: Henry plows over the Ravens defense to set Tennessee up with a first-and-goal.
10:12 p.m.: Baltimore goes for it again on fourth-and-short and the Titans come up with the stop. Ravens come away with nothing on a 13-play, 68-yard drive.
9:56 p.m.: Ravens start the second half with the ball.
Halftime: Titans 14, Ravens 6
Stats
Possession: Ravens 16:41, Titans 13:19
First downs: Ravens 12, Titans 8
Total yards: Ravens 216, Titans 139
Passing yards: Ravens 155, Titans 71
Rushing yards: Titans 68, Ravens 61
Penalties: Titans 3-10, Ravens 4-46
Turnovers: Titans 0, Ravens 1
9:41 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, RAVENS. Tucker hits a 22-yard kick as time expires in the first half. Titans 14, Ravens 6.
9:39 p.m.: Hollywood Brown makes a one-handed grab in traffic to set the Ravens up at the Titans 4 with 11 seconds to go.
9:24 p.m.: Tannehill's third-down pass on the run is nearly picked off and Tennessee will punt with 2:40 until the half.
9:16 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, RAVENS. Justin Tucker knocks through a 49-yard field goal to get Baltimore on the board. Tennessee holds firm on the 12-play drive. Titans 14, Ravens 3.
9:04 p.m.: The Ravens step up defensively, stuffing Derrick Henry and then forcing a Tannehill throwaway. Titans to punt.
8:58 p.m.: Baltimore's next drive lasts just three plays and the Ravens will have to punt.
8:52 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Tannehill goes play action on the first play of the drive and drops a dime to Kalif Raymond for a 45-yard touchdown grab. Titans 14, Ravens 0.
8:50 p.m.: The Ravens go for it on their own 45 to start the second quarter: Jackson's keeper is shy of the first down.
End of first quarter: Titans 7, Ravens 0
8:36 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS . Jonnu Smith reels in a highlight catch on the sideline for a 12-yard touchdown. Titans 7, Ravens 0.
8:27 p.m.: Jackson's pass to Mark Andrews goes off his fingers and is intercepted by Titans' Kevin Byard. A personal foul on the tackle by Jackson will give Tennessee an extra 15 yards.
8:22 p.m.: The Titans pick up a first down but don't get much further. Tennessee punts it deep into Ravens territory but an illegal toughing will give Baltimore better field position for Lamar Jackson and his offense to operate.
8:17 p.m.: Ryan Tannehill and the Titans will get started on offense at their own 25.