Titans Vs. Jaguars: Tennessee Dedicates Final Drive To Chris Johnson’s Stat Line
Let it be known that Titans coach Jeff Fisher cares more about keeping his running back happy than sparing your feelings. While those who look at Chris Johnson’s final stat line might assume he had an overall solid game against Jacksonville, it was on Tennessee’s last clock killing drive that Johnson put up a large chunk of his stats.
With the Titans leading 23-3 with six minutes to go, Fisher ran Johnson seven times, on which the rusher gained 66 yards and scored his only touchdown of the night. That figure represents almost as much total yardage as he had the rest of the game.
Read Article >Titans Vs. Jags: Trent Edwards Appears, Leads Late Long Jags Drive That Nets Nothing
In what was a showdown of 3-2 teams with a share of first place on the line in the AFC South is taking on a tone of an unintentional late preseason game. Both starting quarterbacks have left the Monday night game with injuries. The only persisting theme is that the Titans are in near complete control of the game.
Former Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards took over for a banged up and generally ineffective David Garrard. Edwards was actually pretty good in limited action, completing six of nine passes for 55 yards. He lead the Jaguars on their only drive into the Titans’ red zone, but Marcedes Lewis fumbled after a short reception to prevent Jacksonville from getting on the board.
Read Article >Titans Vs. Jaguars: Jacksonville Looking Outclassed Early
What a punny photo to go with that headline. It appears that Jack Del Rio’s replacement will stress the rhinestone package.
While the Jaguars are doing an admirable job of containing Chris Johnson, who has only 21 yards rushing on 10 carries midway through the second quarter, there’s been little showing out of the Jags’ offense, which has gained only 72 total yards.
Read Article >Titans Retain Possession After Vince Young Fumble, But Lose Starter
Vince Young left the Monday night game with an injury sustained recovering a fumbled snap on the Titans’ second offensive drive. It was an added shame as Young had gotten off to a great start to the game, completing three of four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive of the game.
Kerry Collins came in and completed two of three passes on the drive for 31 yards before the Jaguars forced a punt.
Read Article >Titans At Jaguars: Loser Falls Behind The Pack In AFC South
Reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Chris Johnson carried the Titans as usual, piling up 131 yards and 19 touchdowns to go along with his fifth and six touchdowns of the season.
Johnson leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns (6) as Week 6 begins, and the Titans’ seven overall rushing TDs lead the league as well.
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