In Sunday’s AFC South Division matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars were in Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars came in at 1-0, off of a Week 1 upset over Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts.
The Titans meanwhile also came in at 1-0 after surviving a disastrous kicking performance by Stephen Gostkowski in his Titans debut, in Denver. The winner would be alone atop the division albeit just two weeks into the season. The Jaguars were looking to end the Titans recent stranglehold in the series, having won five of the last six. The lone Jaguars victory came last season with Gardner Minshew under center.
The Titans would be without second-year receiver A.J. Brown, who was out with a knee injury, as well as one of the key defensive offseason acquisitions Vic Beasley who was out for his second straight game. The Jaguars on the other hand were at full strength after defensive end Josh Allen and tight end Tyler Eifert were both cleared to play on Friday.
First Half
The Titans got the ball first. They took just three plays to put points on the scoreboard. Ryan Tannehill found Jonnu Smith for a 13-yard touchdown. The big play on the drive went to Smith as well a 63-yard catch and run. Titans 7-0
Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars’ ensuing drive ended on the 12th play when Titans’ rookie cornerback Kristian Fulton intercepted a tipped pass.
Five plays later Tannehill found Corey Davis from nine yards out. Titans 14-0
The Jags got on the board on their next drive when Minshew found tight end, Tyler Eifert, from 19 yards out. Titans 14-7
After exchanging punts, Tannehill and the Titans capped off a 13-play drive when again he found Smith from four yards out. Titans 21-7
The team’s traded field goals including a 51-yarder from Stephen Gostkowski as time expired in the first half. Titans 24-10 Halftime
Second Half
Jaguars Running back James Robinson took it in from 17 yards out on their first drive of the second half. Titans 24-17
The Titans responded with a nine-play 75-yard drive that ended with Tannehill finding Adam Humphries from 18 yards out. Gostkowski’s point after missed off the left upright. Titans 30-17
Minshew and the Jaguars would respond with a 75-yard drive of their own. Keelan Cole would score on a two-yard pass from Minshew. Josh Lambo would miss the point after. Titans 30-23
The Jaguars defense forced a three and out. The offense tied the score after a nine-play 86-yard drive culminated with Minshew finding running back Chris Thompson from 14 yards out. Tie 30-30
After the Titans drained clock to just over a minute and a half and making Jacksonville burn all three timeouts, Stephen Gostkowski made a 49-yard attempt. Titans 33-30
All hopes of Minshew Magic ended after Titans linebacker Harold Landry intercepted a tipped pass. Titans 33-30 Final
Final Stats
Tannehill passed for 239 and four touchdowns on 18-24 attempts. Minshew tallied 339 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. On 30-45 passing.
Henry had 25 carries for 84 yards. Robinson had 18 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Smith had four catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns. DJ Chark also had four catches for 84 yards for the Jaguars.
Highlights
The @Titans open with a 62-yard catch and run from Jonnu Smith! #Titans
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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 20, 2020
All tied up after this @ChrisThompson_4 touchdown‼
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— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) September 20, 2020
GAME SAVER @HaroldLandry! #JAXvsTEN pic.twitter.com/ZnDBa7nU10
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 20, 2020
The win moves Tennessee to 2-0 and in first place in the AFC South Division. They travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 3. Meanwhile, the Jaguars host the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.
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