Turnovers and Zay Jones’ TD help Jaguars lead over Titans at halftime

The Jacksonville Jaguars are doing their best to pull off the upset against the Tennessee Titans in Week 14 and are leading 20-14 at halftime.

Even though the defense hasn’t been able to slow down Henry, their doing their part to help the Jags win the game. After rookie outside linebacker Travon Walker forced a fumble early in the game, safety Andrew Wingard came down with an interception in the second quarter. And with less than two minutes left in the first half, linebacker Shaquille Quarterman forced a fumble that edge defender Josh Allen then recovered.

The defense is giving up yards in chunks and has had a hard time containing running back Derrick Henry. However, they’re making up for it with a couple of turnovers. This was Walker’s first forced fumble of his young NFL career and second overall turnover. He previously made an interception against the Washington Commanders in the season opener. Meanwhile, Wingard hauled in the first interception of the year and the fourth of his career.

On the other hand, the Jags’ offense has struggled to move the ball. Following Walker’s forced fumble, tight end Evan Engram capped a three-play, 20-yard drive with a 12-yard touchdown reception. Jacksonville punted on their next possession but managed to make a field goal after Wingard’s interception.

The Jaguars offense has also done its job vs. the Titans

Shaquille Quarterman’s forced fumble came with two minutes left in the second quarter. Trevor Lawrence wasted no time and put together a 78-yard, six-play drive that ended on a 20-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Zay Jones.

Originally Jones’ reception was originally ruled out of bounds but it was reversed and he was awarded the touchdown. So far, Lawrence is 16-of-23 for 197 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, and tight end Evan Engram is leading the team with six receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown.

The offense has stalled a couple of times in the first half they’ve also taken advantage of all the extra possessions their defense has given them. If they can find a way to keep Henry in check and the offense doesn’t take their foot off the gas pedal, Jacksonville could end up upsetting their division foes.