Scenes From a Win: The King Ain't Dead; The Kid Ain't Ready

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Derrick Henry's numbers against the Las Vegas Raiders were not eye-popping. He rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries and caught five passes for 58 yards. Yet anyone who saw the first two games of this season knows this performance looked different, and the two-time rushing champion was clearly a difference-maker in this contest. ... Caleb Farley was benched in favor of newcomer Terrance Mitchell. The move did not go well as Mitchell gave up a number of big plays and after the game coach Mike Vrabel said coaches are "still looking" for the best combination of cornerbacks. What does Sunday's approach say about Farley's development in his second season and about his chances to be the player the Titans hoped when they selected him in the first round of the 2021 draft? ... Tennessee has done without left tackle Taylor Lewan at times in recent years. It won't have him anymore this season because of a knee injury. Add to that his contract status (the Titans can save big money if they cut him next year) and it's possible that Lewan's time in Tennessee has ended. ... The first division game of the season in on tap in Week 4 (at Indianapolis), and surprises from the first three weeks of the season conclude the show.