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Analytics say Mike Vrabel made worst punting decision of season vs. Ravens

Going for it on fourth down in the NFL has never been more popular.

But Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel passed up what appeared to be a golden opportunity to do so late in the Titans’ wild-card game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, which Tennessee lost, 20-13.

With the Titans trailing, 17-13, early in the fourth quarter, Tennessee made a series of questionable decisions. Facing a second-and-2 at the Baltimore 40-yard line, the Titans attempted a deep shot to A.J. Brown. That one missed the mark.

Then on third-and-2, Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was asked to throw again, but Jonnu Smith couldn’t hang on to the pass after a big hit.