NASHVILLE – The Titans misplaced 10-6 to the Jaguars on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Here’s a have a look at six issues that stood out from the competition:
The Titans obtained zero factors on two journeys inside Jacksonville’s 10-yard line. One got here within the first half, when the workforce had a primary and purpose on the four-yard line. After a Tony Pollard run went for 2 yards, Titans quarterback Will Levis threw three straight incomplete passes, together with a fourth-down toss to tight finish Nick Vannett (when tight finish Chig Okonkwo was open). The Titans had one other golden alternative within the fourth quarter, after they had a primary and 10 on the Jacksonville 16. The Titans finally reached the nine-yard line earlier than a excessive Levis cross escaped the grasp of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. There had been causes each possessions flamed out. Not scoring factors on each events was the most important purpose the Titans misplaced.
Levis performed each snap within the contest. It did not appear to be that might be the case after Levis took a giant hit, and was sacked, on the finish of the primary half. Left sort out JC Latham allowed Jaguars edge Josh Hines-Allen to get round him and bury Levis to shut out on the half. “I simply obtained beat,” Latham stated. “No excuse.” Levis, who accomplished 19-of-32 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions within the contest, stated he is doing OK health-wise, contemplating. He appeared to be in ache after reaggravating his proper shoulder damage. “I’ve a sprained AC joint,” Levis stated. “I’ve been enjoying by means of all of it 12 months. I made it worse by means of that hit, shot it up, performed by means of it. I’m nonetheless in a position to play, however not enjoyable.”
Tony Pollard was one of many shiny spots on Sunday. The veteran working again rushed 21 instances for 102 yards, together with a run of 21 yards. He picked up some robust yards, and he managed to get into house on a number of events. Pollard now has 937 yards on the season, together with 4 touchdowns. Tyjae Spears additionally added 21 yards, together with a run of eight yards. The Titans did their greatest to ascertain the run early, because the workforce ran the soccer on its first eight offensive performs. It was a part of a 126-yard speeding day for the Titans. On today, that wasn’t sufficient.
Titans Created Two Turnovers
The Titans made some performs on protection on this one. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday, intercepted Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones within the first half. Later, linebacker Otis Reese intercepted Jones. I observed Reese a number of instances on Sunday – he was credited with 5 tackles and two quarterback hits – whereas enjoying alongside linebacker Luke Gifford, who led the workforce with 11 tackles. The Titans could not make a play after they wanted to in the long run, nevertheless, because the Jaguars rallied. But let’s face it: On most Sundays, the protection is confronted with the duty of needing to be near good, as a result of the offense simply would not produce sufficient factors. And, this protection is not good.
The Titans dedicated simply 4 penalties for 25 yards on Sunday, which was a giant enchancment. The workforce entered the competition as one of many league’s most penalized groups. It was the workforce’s second-lowest whole of the season by means of 13 video games (two in opposition to Green Bay on Sept. 22). Titans sort out Dillon Radunz did commit a pricey holding penalty within the contest, nevertheless, and it took a landing run by Pollard off the scoreboard. Those factors turned out to be the distinction within the recreation.
A Discouraged Locker Room
The Titans at the moment are 3-10. It’s been a tough season. Despite the losses, and the frustration, gamers have remained comparatively upbeat, and optimistic. There was a special tone within the locker room on Sunday. Players appeared as discouraged and down as they have been all season. “It’s laborious,” defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons stated. “At the top of the day, if you find yourself chief, there’s solely a lot you’ll be able to say. … You’re enjoying for the title in your again for the final 4 video games. And that is my mindset, I’m going to offer this workforce all I’ve obtained for the remainder of the season. From off the sector and on the sector, we simply obtained to complete the season.”
