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Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

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Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

The Lions dominate on the ground, the Titans burn Detroit in the air, while the Lions lead 14-7 after one quarter

Tennessee starts another drive at its own 30 when Pat O'Conner misses the tackle on Pollard, allowing him to gain two yards. Rudolph finds Pollard on the quick slant for the first down, but Chig Okonkwo is called for offensive pass interference. The Titans made up for it when Ridley hit Amik Robertson deep before being tackled by Kerby Joseph for a 47-yard gain. Ridley catches the out route for 11 yards and another first down, then Pollard gets the direct snap and throws it to Jackson, who leaps outside and runs for the touchdown, but there are two offensive hold calls to bring the Titans back. It's first-and-20 as Ridley gets more catches and gains 20 yards on consecutive plays, ending the quarter. (end of 1st quarter)

The Lions took the lead back in one play, and Gibbs' 70-yard touchdown gave Detroit a 14-7 lead

After the touchback, it's first-and-10 at the Detroit 30 as Gibbs receives the handoff and storms into the open field, where he runs untouched down the sideline for a 70-yard touchdown run. He has already topped his longest touchdown run from last week and with a good extra point the Lions quickly take the lead again. (3:57)

Goff continues to be sacked, the Titans respond to the tie at 7-7

Rudolph enters the play on first down and finds a wide-open Josh Whyle running for a 33-yard completion. The Titans used their first timeout with 5:33 left in the first quarter, then Boyd made the catch for five yards on first down. On second down, Ridley makes a hard-contested catch over Brian Branch for 26 yards, then Rudolph shakes Ben Niemann for the 11-yard touchdown run. The extra point is good and the Titans tie the game. (4:07)

Gibbs runs outside for 11 yards on first down. The pass from Goff to Allen Robinson, replacing Jameson Williams in the lineup, is short and incomplete, then Goff is sacked by Roger McCreary for a loss of 13 yards. On third-and-23, Goff is sacked by Key again and fumbles the ball as Kevin Zeitler recovers it, forcing the Lions to punt again. Fox hit a booming 67-yarder to Jackson, who returned it to the Tennessee 25. (6:20)

Jackson takes the kickoff and returns it to the Tennessee 29, but Malcolm Rodriguez is seen limping off the field after the kickoff. Pollard finds a hole on first down and gains 17 yards to move the chains, then pushes forward for another four yards on the next play. On his third straight run, Pollard is blocked by Alim McNeill, losing two points and making it to third-and-8 as Carlton Davis nearly intercepts the pass. The Titans pass the ball to Kalif Raymond, who makes a 10-yard return to the Detroit 17. (8:15)

Nowaske gets the first interception, Montgomery finds the end zone and the Lions take an early 7-0 lead

David Montgomery gets his first carry since the fumble against the Vikings last game, gaining nine yards and 15 more after a facemask penalty on Key. Montgomery receives the second carry and takes it into the end zone for the 7-yard touchdown run. Jake Bates' extra point is good and the Lions take an early lead. (10:31)

Mason Rudolph gets the start for the injured Will Levis, while Tony Pollard makes his first run for four yards. Rudolph then finds Calvin Ridley for 13 yards and a first down, then Pollard gains nothing on the next play. It's second-and-10 when Rudolph is pressured by Levi Onwuzurike and throws the ball straight to Trevor Nowaske for the interception! Nowaske makes it to the Tennessee 23 as the Lions have excellent field position to start their second drive. (11:07)

(Beginning of the 1st quarter) The Lions start the game on first down, but Arden Key collects the blindside sack against Jared Goff for a loss of seven yards. Goff then throws the ball short to Amon-Ra St. Brown for six yards, then Jahmyr Gibbs also gets a short pass for six yards as the Lions punt. Jack Fox sends the ball to Jha'Quan Jackson, who loses the ball but recovers it at the Tennessee 15. (12:57)

Start

The Week 8 game between the Titans and Lions is underway. The Lions wear their all-blue uniforms, while the Titans wear white uniforms and light blue pants. Tennessee won the throw and elected to defer, meaning the Lions will start at their own 30 after the touchback.

Before the game

After a few high-profile away games, the Lions return to Ford Field to take on the struggling Tennessee Titans.

After defeating the Vikings 31-29 in a back-and-forth matchup last week to clinch first place in the NFC North, the Lions are looking to extend their winning streak to five straight, which would be their longest since 2016.

They will be without one of their young weapons on offense as Jameson Williams is serving the first of a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. This is the second time Williams has been suspended in his young career.

More: Here are the Lions' inactives against the Titans

Meanwhile, the Titans are looking for an upset win to salvage a tumultuous season. Tennessee has scored more than 20 points just once this season, and that was before the team traded veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Follow here for live updates from Detroit News staff writer Kameron Goodwill.

Titans at Lions

▶ Start: Sunday, 1 p.m., Ford Field, Detroit

▶ TV/Radio: Fox/97.1

▶ Records: Titans 1-5, Lions 5-1

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