From columnist David Climer …
A week after coming up with two interceptions and a fumble recovery against the Jets, cornerback Alterraun Verner twice got his hands on Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith’s passes but could not make the play.
Verner also was burned on a 41-yard Smith-to-Donnie Avery bomb after the Titans offense had been stopped on fourth-and-goal at the 1.
“We just needed someone to step up and make plays,” Verner said. “That was the difference between us and them. They made those key interceptions when we were driving on them and their offense converted key third downs when they had to have them.
“That’s what it came down to. They made the plays and we didn’t.”
Verner has four interceptions this season.