NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews looked like a steal in his first season with the franchise, tying for the team lead with 65 catches, leading the team with 945 receiving yards and scoring nine touchdowns.

That's as many touchdowns as A.J. Green and Amari Cooper combined.

Those are very nice numbers for anyone, especially for a guy in the first year of a three-year, $15 million contract.

It turns out his season finale was additionally lucrative.

Matthews had a $250,000 incentive for reaching 65 catches. He matched his season-high with nine catches in the Titans' 24-17 win against Houston in the season finale, triggering the bonus.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota developed a nice feel for Matthews in their first year working together.

The Titans have cause to expect the two can build on it.

If they add a true No. 1 receiver, Matthews could draw more favorable coverages and have a chance at big numbers again in 2017.