Jake Locker needed a signature moment in his Titans career to solidify the public impression of himself as a franchise quarterback. He may have gotten that on Sunday with a comeback 20-17 victory over the Chargers.
Chargers vs. Titans 2013 final score: Jake Locker delivers exciting 20-17 comeback win in final seconds
Tennessee drove 94 yards on their final drive to beat San Diego and move to 2-1.
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With the Titans trailing 17-13 and starting from their own six-yard line with barely more than two minutes to go, Locker drove Tennessee down the field before hitting rookie Justin Hunter on a 34-yard touchdown catch with 15 seconds left in the game, giving the Titans a three-point win.
Locker was 7-of-10 for 94 yards and a touchdown on the final drive alone. The Chargers fell to 1-2.
Fantasy studs and duds
Locker threw for 299 yards, one touchdown and scored a touchdown on the ground. Philip Rivers was efficient, going 19-of-23 for 198 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
Ryan Mathews continues to disappoint, running for 58 yards and recording zero catches. Chris Johnson ran for 90 yards, but did not score and was absent in the passing game.
Injury report
Kenny Britt was involved in a scary play, going high in the air and then coming down straight on his head, but was quickly back in the game.
Titans linebacker Moise Fokou left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Chargers guard Chad Rinehart left with a foot injury and tackle King Dunlap also went to the sideline late in the game.
Titans tight end Delanie Walker left the game on the final drive.
Did they cover?
The Titans were three-point favorites, according to OddsShark.com.
What’s next?
Sept. 29, 4:05 p.m. ET: NY Jets at Tennessee
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