A.J. Brown makes a spectacular one-handed TD catch and ties Titans with Bengals

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee TitansWide receiver A.J. BrownA big-time performance by somehow falling with a Ryan TannehillWhen the team was most in need, the team passed for a touchdown of 33 yards. The Titans’ offense was stale for most of the game. Brown was able to focus on the throw and get it in, even with two defenders behind him.

Brown was able to receive over 100 yards for the first time ever in the postseason. Brown now has four receptions of 122 yards, including a touchdown. Titans safety Amani HookerThe Titans were awarded the ball after he caught a tipped pass from Joe BurrowThe Bengals’ interception was made when the ball was kicked off the turf and it was returned 15 yards to the Bengals’ 27-yard line. The score is tied at 16-16

Hilton tips to himself for an acrobatic intercept

The Tennessee TitansWe are on the brink of a major touchdown drive.

Then, Cincinnati Bengalscornerback Mike Hilton intervened. Hilton came from the right sideline of the line-of-scrimmage and batted down a quick pass for the edge of field. He then took the ball in his hand for an interception.

The Titans were trying to counter Cincinnati’s first touchdown. Tennessee was running down Bengals’ defense until that point. Titans running back D’Onta ForemanThe previous play saw him run 45 yards.

Hilton chased Foreman down after he broke several Cincinnati tackles. These plays may have brought Cincinnati closer to its first AFC Championship Game appearance in nearly 20 years.

D’Onta Fordeman runs 45 yards

Titans run back D’Onta ForemanHis team got the big play they needed when Foreman ran for 45 yards in the third quarter. Foreman made multiple tackles before finally being brought down at the Bengals nine-yard line.

Before his 45-yard run, Foreman had only carried the ball once for a two yard gain. Derrick HenryHe started for the Titans with 13 carries of 51 yards. The Titans are 16-6 behind the Bengals


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