Scout's take: Good plan from Todd Downing and other keys to Titans' win

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By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A win was just what the Titans needed, but they aren’t out of the weeds yet.

The Titans played their best game of the year and were almost perfect from a production and strategic standpoint on offense in the first half.Derrick Henry

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The second-half offense was not as effective or productive, but they were able to hold on to the win even though they didn’t add any points to extend their lead.

The Titans needed a big game from Derrick Henry, and they got one with his 20 rushes for 85 yards and a touchdown plus a role in the passing game.

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.