Saints-Titans Gameday Live Blog/Thread - Week 16

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Saints vs Titans by the numbers

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Saints-Titans Gameday Live Blog/Thread - Week 16

Saints force a 3 and Out on the Titans opening drive.

(12:58) (Shotgun) A.Kamara left tackle to NO 29 for 5 yards (J.Casey).

Brees' consecutive passes for receptions streak ends at 23.

(11:10) (Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to A.Kamara pushed ob at NO 35 for -1 yards (T.Brock). Penalty on NO-J.Cook, Offensive Holding, declined.

SCORING ALERT

(8:03) R.Tannehill pass short middle to J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Saints - 0, Titans - 7

Saints defense and offense appear lethargic.   Titans offense is using misdirection, screens and reverses to keep the Saints defense off-balance.

(5:00) A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Marcus Williams missed another tackle which contributed to the touchdown.

Saints - 0, Titans - 14

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Michael Thomas has 3 receptions.

End of 1st Quarter:  Saints - 0, Titans - 14

(13:41) (Field Goal formation) W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.

SAINTS - 3, TITANS - 14

(12:34) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short right to J.Smith to TEN 31 for 7 yards (D.Davis).

Saints get the football back after the Titans fail to pick-up the first down.

(7:46) (Punt formation) B.Kern punts 43 yards to 50, Center-B.Brinkley. D.Harris MUFFS catch, touched at 50, and recovers at TEN 48. D.Harris to TEN 48 for no gain (D.Cruikshank).

Penalties are hurting New Orleans.  Nine penalties on the day.

(5:57) D.Dawkins right guard to TEN 21 for 1 yard (D.Davis; C.Gardner-Johnson).

Cam Jordan sacks Tannehill.  14.5 sacks on the season.

(4:56) (No Huddle) R.Tannehill sacked at TEN 24 for -3 yards (C.Jordan).

4th Saints Sack recorded by Demario Davis.

Jared Cook scores a 61 yard touchdown.  Cook was wide open and Kamara gave a great block.

Two-Minute Warning

Eli Apple (ankle) is questionable to return for the Saints.

(:28) (Punt formation) B.Kern punts 43 yards to NO 30, Center-B.Brinkley. D.Harris to NO 38 for 8 yards (B.Brinkley, K.Byard).

HALFTIME - Saints -10, Titans - 14

Alvin Kamara's first TD since Week 3.   

(14:07) A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

SAINTS - 17, TITANS - 14

(9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to A.Kamara to TEN 19 for 14 yards (H.Landry).

(4:36) R.Tannehill pass short middle to T.Sharpe for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

SAINTS - 24, TITANS - 21

(1:24) D.Brees pass deep right to J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

SAINTS - 31, TITANS -21

4th Quarter

SAINTS - 31, TITANS -28

141 - Michael Thomas, 2 shy of Harrison's record.

142 - Michael Thomas, 1 shy.

143 - TIES THE RECORD

Justin Hardee drops a perfect pass from Taysom Hill on the fake punt.  Titans football.

(4:26) (Punt formation) T.Hill pass incomplete short right to J.Hardee.

FINAL:  SAINTS-38, TITANS-28