Titans fans celebrate in downtown Nashville during big win over Ravens

Courtney Pedroza
Nashville Tennessean

It was a party 17 seasons in the making. 

For the first time since 2002, the Titans are going to the AFC Championship game.

Tennessee beat the No. 1 seed Baltimore Ravens 28-12 Saturday night, continuing their remarkable run and fans throughout Nashville were primed for the party. 

Fans gathered at bars throughout the Metro, including Nashville Underground and the George Jones, where people showered each other with beer and danced on tables for first-downs and touchdowns. 

As the game progressed and the Titans kept scoring, Nashville's Lower Broadway was flooded with blue jersey's, setting the stage for a boisterous celebration. 

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Here are three key moments from the game:

Jonnu Smith makes catch of the year

The Titans struck first with an absurd 12-yard touchdown catch by tight end Jonnu Smith over Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr in the first quarter. 

Titans defense stands tall at start of the second half

Tennessee's defense again limited the opponent in the red zone, with the stop at the beginning of the third quarter chief among them. 

Derrick Henry jump pass touchdown

Derrick Henry ran for 195 yards, but one play vaulted to the top of his highlight reel.

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