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Back to reality: Titans dominate 2nd half, top Jaguars 37-16
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Tennessee and Jacksonville each played much more like all those preseason predictions Sunday.
Derrick Henry, Delanie Walker and Jalston Fowler each ran for touchdowns, and the Titans pounded the Jaguars in the second half for a 37-16 victory.
Reality check? The result was quite possibly more indicative of what to expect from the AFC South rivals than what they showed in their season openers.
''Those guys wanted to come out the second half and make a statement, and I think they did,'' Titans coach Mike Mularkey said.
Henry finished with a career-high 92 yards on the ground for the Titans (1-1), including 87 in the final two quarters. His 17-yard touchdown run , which seemingly broke Jacksonville's defense in the third, came on a play the Titans installed Saturday night.
''It was awesome to start running the ball the way we did in the second half, to start popping the holes open and get the runs breaking out,'' right tackle Jack Conklin said.
''It was huge for us. It's picking up where we left off last year. That's the way we want to play. It's smash-mouth football. We love when (the coaches) want to run, run, run the ball. That's what we're all about.''
Starting running back DeMarco Murray spent much of the second half standing on the sideline and wearing a baseball cap backward, nursing a tight hamstring. There was no need to risk him in this one, the third consecutive lopsided score in the series.
Marcus Mariota, returning to the place where he broke his right leg last December, completed 15 of 27 passes for 215 yards. He had a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in the final quarter.
''Last year, I was leaving here on crutches,'' Mariota said. ''To be able to walk out of here with the guys, huge divisional win, I'm going to enjoy it.''
Tennessee's performance surely eased some concerns about a 10-point home loss to Oakland in the opener. The Titans ran 21 times for 95 yards against the Raiders, hardly the ground attack Mularkey craves.
Tennessee finished with 179 yards on the ground against Jacksonville, including 121 in the final 30 minutes.
''We tried it in the first half and it didn't go so well,'' Mularkey said. ''It was the patience of sticking with it.''
Jacksonville's home opener felt eerily similar to most of the team's performances the previous five years: Lackluster offense and countless mistakes.
Blake Bortles threw two interceptions, including one on a ball tipped at the line, and fumbled once. He completed 20 of 34 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown to Allen Hurns in garbage time.
Rookie Leonard Fournette scored for the second time in as many games , but this one came with the game out of reach. Tennessee led 30-3 before Fournette found the end zone. He finished with 40 yards on 14 carries.
The Jaguars (1-1) enjoyed a near-perfect opener at Houston, running the ball with authority, avoiding errors and playing stingy defense.
Jacksonville looked nothing like that against Tennessee. The team's biggest issues were turnovers (three) and penalties (10).
''With the way we play, we can't have any mistakes,'' receiver Marqise Lee said. ''It's only the second game. You've still got 14. If you're sitting here worried, then you've got a problem.''
KEY INJURIES
Titans rookie receiver Corey Davis injured a hamstring. Fellow receiver Taywan Taylor injured his left ankle on punt coverage in the second quarter, but later returned.
Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson left the game with a groin injury in the third quarter. Linebacker Lerentee McCray injured a knee and did not return. Defensive tackle Michael Bennett left the game with a pectoral injury.
CHIPPY CORNERBACK
Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey got a little chippy after Walker's 1-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Ramsey pushed Walker after he was in the end zone and was flagged for unnecessary roughness. Several players exchanged words as Mariota grabbed Ramsey and whispered something into this ear.
''Going to let somebody walk in our end zone celebrating and (stuff) with the ball in one hand,'' Ramsey said. ''I gave him a little nudge. I ain't even really get all in to him, to be honest. I gave him a little nudge.''
IMRA TRIBUTE
The Jaguars wore ''One Florida'' stickers on their helmets to recognize those affected by Hurricane Irma. Defensive end Dante Fowler, who grew up in Florida, led the team onto the field while carrying the state flag.
UP NEXT
The Titans host Seattle next Sunday. Tennessee has lost six of the past seven in the series.
The Jaguars travel to London to play Baltimore. It will be Jacksonville's sixth consecutive season playing at Wembley Stadium, the most of any NFL team.
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
M. MariotaĀ
8 QB
14 FPTS
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M. Mariota | 15/27 | 215 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. HenryĀ
22 RB
15 FPTS
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D. Henry | 14 | 92 | 1 | 17 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MurrayĀ
29 RB
2 FPTS
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D. Murray | 9 | 25 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. MariotaĀ
8 QB
14 FPTS
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M. Mariota | 6 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. FluellenĀ
32 RB
1 FPTS
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D. Fluellen | 3 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. TaylorĀ
13 WR
5 FPTS
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T. Taylor | 2 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. FowlerĀ
45 FB
6 FPTS
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J. Fowler | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WalkerĀ
82 TE
12 FPTS
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D. Walker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. WalkerĀ
82 TE
12 FPTS
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D. Walker | 4 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 19 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. MatthewsĀ
18 WR
4 FPTS
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R. Matthews | 5 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 20 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. TaylorĀ
13 WR
5 FPTS
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T. Taylor | 1 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
E. DeckerĀ
87 WR
3 FPTS
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E. Decker | 5 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. SmithĀ
81 TE
9 FPTS
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J. Smith | 3 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 32 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. DavisĀ
84 WR
0 FPTS
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C. Davis | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. MurrayĀ
29 RB
2 FPTS
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D. Murray | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
W. WoodyardĀ
59 ILB
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W. Woodyard | 6-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. JacksonĀ
25 CB
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A. Jackson | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. RyanĀ
26 CB
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L. Ryan | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. OrakpoĀ
98 OLB
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B. Orakpo | 4-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WilliamsonĀ
54 ILB
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A. Williamson | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ByardĀ
31 FS
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K. Byard | 3-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. SimsĀ
36 CB
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L. Sims | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. KlugĀ
97 DE
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K. Klug | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MorganĀ
91 OLB
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D. Morgan | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. CaseyĀ
99 DE
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J. Casey | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. JonesĀ
90 DE
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D. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. TaylorĀ
13 WR
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T. Taylor | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. BrownĀ
55 LB
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J. Brown | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. TrawickĀ
41 DB
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B. Trawick | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BrinkleyĀ
48 LS
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B. Brinkley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. SupernawĀ
89 TE
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P. Supernaw | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MurrayĀ
29 RB
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D. Murray | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. McCainĀ
23 CB
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B. McCain | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SearcyĀ
21 SS
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D. Searcy | 1-2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. RileyĀ
35 CB
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C. Riley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WallaceĀ
52 OLB
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A. Wallace | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
R. SuccopĀ
4 K
0 FPTS
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R. Succop | 3/3 | 41 | 4/4 | 13 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
B. KernĀ
6 P
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B. Kern | 3 | 41.7 | 0 | 42 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
A. JacksonĀ 25 CB
0 FPTS
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A. Jackson | 2 | 27.5 | 46 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
B. BortlesĀ
5 QB
10 FPTS
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B. Bortles | 20/34 | 223 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
L. FournetteĀ
27 RB
12 FPTS
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L. Fournette | 14 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BortlesĀ
5 QB
10 FPTS
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B. Bortles | 4 | 29 | 0 | 11 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. IvoryĀ
33 RB
4 FPTS
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C. Ivory | 6 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. GrantĀ
30 RB
1 FPTS
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C. Grant | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
A. HurnsĀ
88 WR
14 FPTS
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A. Hurns | 7 | 6 | 82 | 1 | 20 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. LeeĀ
11 WR
7 FPTS
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M. Lee | 12 | 7 | 76 | 0 | 19 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. IvoryĀ
33 RB
4 FPTS
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C. Ivory | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. FournetteĀ
27 RB
12 FPTS
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L. Fournette | 5 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. ColeĀ
84 WR
1 FPTS
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K. Cole | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. KoyackĀ
83 TE
0 FPTS
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B. Koyack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. LewisĀ
89 TE
0 FPTS
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M. Lewis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
A. BouyeĀ
21 CB
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A. Bouye | 6-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. ChurchĀ
42 SS
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B. Church | 6-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. SmithĀ
50 OLB
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T. Smith | 6-2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JackĀ
44 OLB
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M. Jack | 5-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. CampbellĀ
93 DE
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C. Campbell | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. PoslusznyĀ
51 MLB
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P. Posluszny | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ColvinĀ
22 CB
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A. Colvin | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. RamseyĀ
20 CB
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J. Ramsey | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. AnkouĀ
99 DT
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E. Ankou | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JacksonĀ
97 DT
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M. Jackson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SmootĀ
94 DE
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D. Smoot | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BennettĀ
96 DT
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M. Bennett | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. LeeĀ
11 WR
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M. Lee | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ParnellĀ
78 T
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J. Parnell | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BohanonĀ
40 FB
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T. Bohanon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ColeĀ
84 WR
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K. Cole | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. GipsonĀ
39 FS
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T. Gipson | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. HurnsĀ
88 WR
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A. Hurns | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. GrantĀ
30 RB
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C. Grant | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. StrongĀ
WR
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J. Strong | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Y. NgakoueĀ
91 DE
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Y. Ngakoue | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. MyersĀ
2 K
0 FPTS
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J. Myers | 1/1 | 43 | 1/1 | 4 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
B. NortmanĀ
3 P
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B. Nortman | 5 | 49.2 | 1 | 59 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. LeeĀ 11 WR
7 FPTS
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M. Lee | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 |