Tennessee Titans: 3 Takeaways from Wild Card Round win over Chiefs

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Mike Mularkey of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Mike Mularkey of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 17: Head coach Mike Mularkey of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 17: Head coach Mike Mularkey of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

We take a look at three takeaways from the Tennessee Titans Wild Card Round win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

That was a fun game. The Tennessee Titans  defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a 22-21 score. After the Chiefs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the Titans fought their way back. It was not pretty but needless to say, it was gritty. After a tough first half, the Titans began to find their form, getting in a rhythm that allowed them to hang with Alex Smith and Co.

It was the type of game that must have made the coaching staff crazy. Now as the Titans move onto the next round, the competition gets even tougher.

With players like Marcus Mariota, Derrick Henry, and Eric Decker on offense there is little doubt that the Titans possess the ability to have offensive firepower. Led by defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau the Titans have found a resurgence on defense, one that has been a key part of their success.

Without further ado, we take a look at three takeaways from the Titans Wild Card Round win over the Kansas City Chiefs.