Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Sunday's Game Between Titans and Seahawks

The Tennessee Titans dropped their third straight home game on Sunday, giving up a touchdown to the Seattle Seahawks in the final minute to lose 20-17. Here are the best pictures from the Christmas Eve game.
Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Sunday's Game Between Titans and Seahawks
Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Sunday's Game Between Titans and Seahawks /

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans dropped their third straight home game on Sunday, giving up a touchdown to the Seattle Seahawks in the final minute to lose 20-17.

They are now 5-10 on the season, with two games remaining. They play at Houston next Sunday and close out the regular season on Jan. 7 with a home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Sunday's game was a thriller. The Titans took the lead on a Derrick Henry touchdown with 3:21 remaining, but Seattle answered with a score of their own with just 57 seconds left on the clock. Henry accounted for both Tennessee touchdown. He also threw a touchdown pass to tight end Chig Okonkwo early in the second quarter. He finished with 88 yards rushing on 19 carries, and also caught a pass for 11 yards.

Here are the best photos from the game. 

Tre Avery :: Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) pulls in a touchdown past Tennessee Titans cornerback Tre Avery (23) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.


Derrick Henry :: Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) evades Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.


Derrick Henry :: Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks free for extra yards against the Seattle Seahawks defense during their game at Nissan Stadium on Sunday.


DK Metcalf :: Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Sports

Seattle wide receiver DK Metcalf hurdles a Tennessee Titans defender during Sunday's game at Nissan Stadium.


Derrick Henry

Titans running back Derrick Henry bursts through the Seattle defense for a big gain during Sunday's game. He rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown, and also threw a touchdown pass. 


Arden Key, Denico Autry

Titans defenders Arden Key and Denico Autry celebrate after a tackle.


Arden Key :: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans linebacker Arden Key (49) urges the crowd to get loud during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Tyler Lockett, Ty Zentner :: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) and Tennessee Titans punter Ty Zentner (13) pose for a picture after the game at Nissan Stadium. They were former teammates at Kansas State.


Geno Smith, Ryan Tannehill :: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after a Seahawks win at Nissan Stadium. 


Mike Vrabel, Shawn Smith / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

NFL referee Shawn Smith (14) talks with Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel after a play during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


DeAndre Hopkins, Ryan Tannehill / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) talks with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after a play during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Tyjae Spears :: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) runs for a short gain during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Titans Cheerleader / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

A Tennessee Titans cheerleader performs during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Mike Vrabel / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports


Titans cheerleader / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

A Tennessee Titans cheerleader performs during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Michael Jackson, DeAndre Hopkins / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is pushed out of bounds by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson (30) after a catch during the first half at Nissan Stadium. 


Titans fan / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

A Tennessee Titans fan dressed as The Grinch watches during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Chris Moore / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore (11) has the ball knocked loose when he is hit by Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. 


Ryan Tannehill / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) attempts a pass during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. 


Tyler Lockett, Mike Brown / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) misses a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans safety Mike Brown (44) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports


Related Titans-Seahawks stories

  • TITANS GAME STORY: Once again, the Tennessee Titans made all sorts of late mistakes and lost 20-17 in the closing minutes to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. It's the seventh one-score defeat, and their third straight home loss where they've blown a late lead. The Titans are now 5-10 on the year. CLICK HERE
  • TOM BREW COLUMN: The Tennessee Titans are eliminated from the playoffs, but don't tell the players to shut it down. They aren't wired that way. That's what made Sunday perfect. They entertained us for three hours — but lost anyway and moved up in the draft order. It's all good. Do it again next Sunday? CLICK HERE
  • WATCH DK METCALF TD CATCH: The Tennessee Titans gave up the lead for the first time of the game in the fourth quarter when they allowed a go-ahead touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH ARDEN KEY SACK: The Tennessee Titans came out and got a big play from their defense early against the Seattle Seahawks as edge rusher Arden Key sacked Geno Smith for a big loss. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH DERRICK HENRY TD PASS: The Tennessee Titans took an early lead over the Seattle Seahawks as Derrick Henry threw his fourth career touchdown pass. This time, to Chig Okonkwo to give the Titans a 7-0 advantage. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH HENRY RUSHING TD: The Tennessee Titans took the lead late in the fourth quarter as Derrick Henry's touchdown run capped off an excellence response from the Titans' offense. CLICK HERE
  • WEEK 16 POINT SPREAD: The Tennessee Titans are banged up, and will turn to veteran Ryan Tannehill at quarterback on Sunday against the Seahawks at Nissan Stadium. With all the injuries, the Seahawks are favored to win. CLICK HERE

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