NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for just 88 yards in Sunday's win over the Giants, but that was OK by him.
Running back Derrick Henry was rolling, and that helps everyone, Mariota said on Tuesday.
"It helps the offense tremendously," Mariota said of Henry, who has racked up 408 yards and six touchdowns in the past two games. "When you are able to do that and get in third and manageable, you have an opportunity to throw the ball down the field. So we definitely have to continue to do that.
"I'm the No.1 fan," Mariota continued, discussing the success in the run game. "I think a good running game is important for an offense to be successful. … For me, I am all about it. We have to continue to do that. I think it really helps us get into situations where we get in a rhythm, we can do different things. So I love it."
On Saturday, the Titans face the Redskins, who are ranked 18th in the NFL in total defense.
The Redskins are 13th in the NFL in scoring defense.
"I think they've done a great job on defense, to be honest with you," Mariota said of the Redskins. "They've got some veteran guys throughout, and they've done a good job getting after the passer. And from what I have seen, they've done a good job of attacking the football.
"So ball security for us is going to be important, making sure that no matter what we finish every play with the ball."
Walker Walking
Titans tight end Delanie Walker said on Tuesday he's on schedule in his recovery from the broken ankle he suffered in Week One.
He's out of the walking boot, and he was cleared to walk roughly 10 days ago. Right now, Walker is doing workouts in the pool, and he's able to walk on a treadmill. He's focused on strengthening his calf and quad muscles, he said, to make the injury heal faster.
Walker said he's not sure when he'll be cleared to run. Walker said he's missing the game, but said he's trying to be patient while fielding questions on his timetable.
"I still have a ways to go," Walker said of his recovery. "That's what everyone is asking me -- What's the time limit? That's something we don't know. This is the type of injury you don't want to rush."
Orakpo Update
Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo missed Sunday's game vs the Giants with an elbow injury, and his status for this week's game against the Redskins falls in the "to be determined" category.
In the locker room on Tuesday, Orakpo said he's feeling good, but he declined to go into specifics about the injury.
"I'm getting better day by day," Orakpo said. "We'll see where we're at by the end of the week."
Orakpo said he's rehabbing the injury and said his plan "is to come back as fast as possible, but at the same time make sure I am myself. I can't be out there where I am limited.
"We'll see how it goes," Orakpo said. "I am very optimistic about how my body is responding so far."
The Tennessee Titans take on the New York Giants in Week 15 of the 2018 season on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at MetLife Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis, right, runs with the ball as New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree moves in for the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) looks on after missing a field goal against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) watches with holder Brett Kern, right, after missing a field goal against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) attempts a field goal with Brett Kern holding during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Succop missed the kick. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard (81) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans strong safety Kendrick Lewis (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) applies a hit on New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after releasing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, left, runs with the ball as New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb prepares to make the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) leaves behind New York Giants defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson (94) on his way to score a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown run against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kendrick Lewis, center, reacts with teammates after making a tackle of New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, top right, is stuffed while trying to score on a quarterback sneak against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro, center left without helmet, talks to teammates after making a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, left, runs with the ball as New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb prepares to make the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass as offensive tackle Chad Wheeler, right, blocks Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, top, is sacked by Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) avoids a tackle from Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants center Spencer Pulley, left, prepares for the snap against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, top, is sacked by Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard celebrates after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram, center, applies a stiff arm on Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, top right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb (23) tackled Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as New York Giants defenders, from left, B.W. Webb, Curtis Riley and Kareem Martin try to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by a host of New York Giants defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, top, is sacked by Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard (81) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans strong safety Kendrick Lewis (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31), strong safety Kendrick Lewis (28) and cornerback Logan Ryan (26) celebrate after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, celebrates after intercepting a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop, right, gestures after kicking a field goal against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, as tight end Rhett Ellison (85) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center back, fumbles the ball as Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Kamalei Correa (44) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) intercepts a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, as cornerback Logan Ryan (26) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard in action against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) tosses the ball to an official after scoring a touchdown run against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, fumbles the ball as Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Kamalei Correa applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans recovered the fumble on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro (97) grabs at Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) while making a sack during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) rushes in during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, left, dives to tackle New York Giants tight end Evan Engram during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis, right, grabs the facemaske of New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree during a scuffle in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) and Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis (33) scuffle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Jawill Davis, center, is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Will Compton, left, and free safety Kevin Byard during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, left, intercepts a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, intended for wide receiver Russell Shepard, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard, left, celebrates after free safety Kevin Byard, center, intercepted a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) looks on during the celebration. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard celebrates after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop, right, gestures after kicking a field goal against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31), strong safety Kendrick Lewis (28) and cornerback Logan Ryan (26) celebrate after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) looks on after missing a field goal against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, left, talks to Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) talks to New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney (3) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants center Spencer Pulley, left, prepares for the snap against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard in action against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) leaves behind New York Giants defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson (94) on his way to score a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry steps down after speaking to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, left, and Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones pose for photographers after exchanging jerseys after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans defenders react after they forced the New York Giants to turn the ball over on downs in late in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, hits Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, in the back on an attempt to tight end Evan Engram during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, left, talks to Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Jawill Davis, center, is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Will Compton, left, and free safety Kevin Byard during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro (97) grabs at Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) while making a sack during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won 17-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
