The Tennessee Titans were ON FIRE in the first half of their Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with the offense and defense operating like well-oiled machines.
Running back Derrick Henry was particularly busy, as he first busted through three tacklers en route to a 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Buy Titans TicketsAnd then he showed off his arm – yes, that’s right, his arm.
As the first half was winding down, the Titans went with Kingcat and Henry received the direct snap before throwing it over the head of the Bengals’ defense to a waiting Josh Whyle, who notched his first career score.
Making the play even better, Jeffery Simmons was on the field as a fullback.
It's getting Whyle in here
📺: Watch #CINvsTEN on @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/jC9cfRm1Jf
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 1, 2023
Of course, Titans fans know Henry isn’t exactly a stranger to throwing touchdown passes. In fact, this was his fourth career touchdown pass.
In our keys to victory, we almost pleaded with offensive coordinator Tim Kelly to get more creative, and thus far he’s done exactly that.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Kelly’s excellent play-call.
Tim Kelly is in his bag.
Jeffery Simmons at fullback. Derrick Henry THROWS a TD to Josh Whyle. #Titans lead 24-3. pic.twitter.com/1S72OAxFvb
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) October 1, 2023
Nothing to see here with the #Titans offense
Derrick Henry at shotgun, Jeffery Simmons options out to the wing, Tannehill out wide.
Henry throws a TD to rookie TE Josh Whyle!
TIM KELLY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN pic.twitter.com/1YS4n64k9N
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) October 1, 2023
Derrick Henry took the snap in wildcat then ran to his right and hit the Tim Tebow jump pass to Josh Whyle. Tim Kelly, coming out party today.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 1, 2023
DIRECT SNAP TO DERRICK HENRY TO JOSH WHYLE‼️🏈
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE BENGALS⁉️#NFL #RuleTheJungle #CINvsTEN #Titans pic.twitter.com/06vCElmzIu
— Not Quite An Athlete (@NQAA_Channel) October 1, 2023
Derrick Henry touchdown pass to Josh Whyle. #Titans offense all of a sudden can do no wrong. 24-3 Tennessee with :10 left in the half. @NC5
— Steve Layman (@SteveLayman) October 1, 2023
Titans just pouring it on now. Derrick Henry with a TD pass to Josh Whyle.
A rout in Nashville. Titans will be up 24-3 at half.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) October 1, 2023
Titans trotting Jeffrey Simmons out in front of Derrick Henry in wildcat. Henry throws it backside to Josh Whyle for a TD.
Knockout punch before halftime. Locate your panic buttons.
Titans 24, Bengals 3.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) October 1, 2023
Josh Whyle’s first career TD really came off a pass from Derrick Henry 😂 #Titans
— Ryan Stonehouse Stan Account (@titan_always22) October 1, 2023
Josh Whyle's first NFL pass comes from Derrick Henry. Now that's a memory for the ages.
— Titans (@tennakeytigers) October 1, 2023
Derrick Henry just threw a touchdown to Josh Whyle on a play where Jeffery Simmons lined up at wingback.
Tim Kelly's just having fun, y'all.#Titans up 24-3, 0:10 Q4.
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) October 1, 2023
Derrick Henry passing TD to Josh Whyle? Teams sure are having fun scoring against the Bengals this season.
— Rob Waziak (@WazNFL) October 1, 2023
Derrick Henry is now 7/8 for 4 TDs when throwing the football in his career. Nice play design from Tim Kelly to get Josh Whyle his first career touchdown. #titans
— Parker Kelley (@parker_kelley10) October 1, 2023
Just how Josh Whyle thought it would go, his first career touchdown catch from Derrick Henry.
— Derek ⚔️ (@DRIWU14) October 1, 2023
It was just a matter of time until Derrick Henry threw a touchdown pass to Josh Whyle.
That’s just too good of a connection to keep out of the end zone for long.
— Mile High Parlay (@MileHighParlay) October 1, 2023
