After falling on their face a week ago, the Tennessee Titans offense bounced back in a massive way by emphatically beating the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 — and offensive coordinator Tim Kelly rightly received praise for it.
This was an incredible performance from nearly everybody involved, with Kelly’s play-calling especially deserving of a shoutout.
The Titans’ offensive mastermind called a nearly flawless game on all fronts. Kelly got the tandem of Derrick Henry and Tyjae Spears involved early and often with success. He found ways to get the ball into the hands of his pass-catchers while also finding creative ways to put the ball into the end zone.
Kelly’s most impressive moment came at the end of the first half.
The Titans’ play-caller made the bold decision to let Derrick Henry throw a pass for a touchdown in the closing seconds while also sending Jeffery Simmons in as a blocker to completely throw the Bengals’ defense off.
Fortunately, the play was executed to perfection or else the Titans may not have come away with any points there. Kelly ended up looking like a genius for his gutsy play-call.
This entire game rightly led to Kelly being praised by fans and media. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions to the offensive coordinator’s sensational day following the Titans’ 24-point beatdown of the Bengals.
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
Tim Kelly spamming play action now like pic.twitter.com/N22UKGEqpU
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) 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
Tim Kelly is in. his. bag.
— Lucas Panzica (@lucaspanzica) October 1, 2023
TIM KELLY IS IN HIS MFN BAG! That formation with 81 in the backfield was *chefs kiss* #Titans
— Darius Horton 🫡 (@DariusHorton_) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly in his bag today.
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) October 1, 2023
Say what you want but Tim Kelly in his damn bag today!!! #Titans
— Ron Slay (@TheRonSlay) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly in his BAG with the spears dribble dribble run with tannehill ad the lead block 🔥🔥🔥
— Womack (@TheTrumanShow89) October 1, 2023
Back to back to back excellent play calls by Tim Kelly. Dialed up a deep pass to DeAndre Hopkins, play action to Josh Whyle then play action to NWI. #Titans lead 10-3
5 plays 78 yds 2:54— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 1, 2023
Run up the damn score. Tim Kelly is in his bag. pic.twitter.com/4aDTZ4a1Wq
— Austin Nelson (@austinnelson) October 1, 2023
TIM KELLY IS COOKING
— Alex (@alexfromthe270) October 1, 2023
WHO DEY SAY THEY GONNA STOP THIS TITANS OFFENSE?
HAVE A DAMN DAY TIM KELLY!
— 2nd & Victory (@2ndandVictory) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly is having a day!
— German Titans (@German_Titans) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly is playing Madden out there.
He just found a play his little brother can’t stop.
Play action, Play action, Play action.
Rinse & Repeat. #Titans— Jake Robertson (@GloryDaySports) October 1, 2023
I’ve been preaching patience for an offense who underwent an offseason change at:
– OC
– Playbook
– a majority of their personnelIt was always going to take time for Tim Kelly’s #Titans to click. They just showed you what they’re capable of in that half when it clicks…
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) October 1, 2023
WHO DEY SAY THEY GONNA STOP THIS TITANS OFFENSE?
HAVE A DAMN DAY TIM KELLY!
— 2nd & Victory (@2ndandVictory) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly flexed his muscles in that first half. Elite playcalling. #titans
— Ryan Harris (@ryanharris662) October 1, 2023
Tim Kelly and Ryan Tannehill that drive pic.twitter.com/qC0s99Ic9u
— the metten burger (@titanningup) October 1, 2023