Things can change in the bat of an eye in the NFL. For a moment, it looked like the Jacksonville Jaguars were going to offer no resistance to the Tennessee Titans. And although they’re trailing 14-7, a touchdown pass by tight end Evan Engram shows they won’t give up without a fight.
Right off the bat, the Titans wanted to catch the Jags by surprise, attempting a flea flicker that was incomplete thanks to cornerback Tyson Campbell’s pass deflection. However, things quickly went sideways for Jacksonville not long after, as the Titans had no trouble marching down the field and scoring on a three-yard touchdown run by running back Derrick Henry.
The Jags’ offense then went three and out and gave the ball back to Tennessee. Rookie Travon Walker wouldn’t let the Titans keep the ball for long though and forced a fumble which defensive end Dawuane Smoot promptly scooped.
Walker kind of made up for a couple of times he was flagged in the Titans’ first drive. Trevor Lawrence, who suit up after being listed as questionable for the game, then drove Jacksonville 20 yards and Evan Engram caught a touchdown pass.
.@eazyengram goes untouched for SIX!#JAXvsTEN on CBS/NFL+ pic.twitter.com/FxAt4z0eES
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 11, 2022
The Jaguars must find a way to stop the Titans’ offense
Not long after tying the game, the Jaguars allowed the Titans to reach their end zone for the second time in the game. They have had no answer for Derrick Henry, who has already amassed 84 yards on just 10 carries.
On an injury note, safety Andrew Wingard, who’s filling in for Andre Cisco, had to exit the game and was listed as questionable to return but eventually was back.
The Jaguars’ offense can’t afford to keep stalling if they want to tie the game and have a chance at winning it. Similarly, the defense must make a few stops. Otherwise, this one is going to get out of hand rather quickly.