EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – On another big day by running back Derrick Henry, the Titans picked up another big win.
Henry ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries, one week after rushing for a franchise-record 238 yards against the Jaguars, as the Titans rolled to a 17-0 win over the New York Giants here at MetLife Stadium.
The Titans improved to 8-6 after their third straight win. It was the first shutout by the defense since December 25, 2000 vs. the Cowboys.
"I am proud of our team for coming out and starting the way we started in tough conditions," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. "And I am proud of our football team for finishing."
Henry broke the franchise record for rushing yards (408) in back-to-back games, breaking Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell's record of 405 yards.
"When I came out for pregame, the rain was coming down, and it was windy," Henry said. "I knew if we were going to run it, I had to go out there and make something happen.
"Hat's off to everybody – the offensive line, receivers, tight ends, blocking. For me to have this opportunity, it is all of us."
The Titans took a 7-0 lead on a one-yard touchdown run by Henry, which came on fourth-and-goal. Quarterback Marcus Mariota connected with receiver Corey Davis for third-down completions of 11 and 17 yards on the drive, which ended up being 15 plays for 75 yards in 7:45.
Later, the Titans got another one-yard touchdown run by Henry. Kicker Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to account for the final points.
Defensively, the Titans held the Giants in check.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley managed just 31 yards on 14 carries. Quarterback Eli Manning was just 21-of-44 for 229 yards with a 54.1 rating, and he was sacked three times.
"We knew if we stopped the big plays from (Saquon) Barkley, we could have success," Byard said. "And that's something we did. We corralled him, and we did a great job swarming to the ball. We didn't let their offense make any big plays."
Byard and Titans cornerback Logan Ryan each recorded sacks of Manning in the first half, giving the team's defensive backs the record for sacks in a season.
Early in the second half, Byard stepped up and made a big interception for the Titans, stopping a Giants drive deep in Tennessee territory.
The defense got an even bigger play later, when linebacker Kamalei Correa sacked Manning, forcing a fumble that was recovered by defensive lineman Jurrell Casey at the Giants 14. Five plays later, Henry found the end zone again for the one-yard touchdown.
It was a big day for the defense, which came just one week after the Giants scored 40 points in a win over the Redskins. Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees was awarded a game ball in the locker room after the contest.
The Titans return home to face the Redskins on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. The Titans need to win, and they still need help from others to reach the postseason.
"Playoffs came a month early for us – that's our mindset and mentality," Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard said. "We have to win to stay in, and we're taking it week by week. Today, we were able to do that."
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)
































































































