The Tennessee Titans fell to the New York Jets, 24-17, for their second consecutive loss.
The Titans returned home this week and hoped to wipe out last week’s loss to the Chicago Bears with a win on Sunday, but struggled early and fell behind.
In their efforts to regain control of the game, linebacker Harold Landry III rose to the challenge and exhibited strong play and leadership on the field. The result of his effort is earning Player of the Game honors.
Landry was everywhere on the field against the Jets. He recorded three tackles (two solo), 2.0 sacks, two tackles for a loss, and two passes defensed. When the Jets figured out they needed to contain Landry, it opened the field up to other players to make plays and stops.
The Titans defense as a whole played well today, allowing 265 total yards. They held Aaron Rodgers to 164 yards on 18-for-30 passing. It just happens that he also threw two touchdowns. But he was also sacked four times for 23 yards, and Landry had two of those.
Landry is in his sixth season with the Titans and in the NFL. He’s fast becoming a leader on the defense, and his play against the Jets is a good indication of why.