Titans

The Titans didn't make it easy on the Jags, who made the big plays they needed late and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Dobbs also made a perfect drop-in-the-bucket throw to [Chigoziem Okonkwo](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360635/chigoziem-okonkwo) for a touchdown. [Austin Hooper](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043275/austin-hooper) on an out-breaking route on third down. Fortunately for McCreary, [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360310/trevor-lawrence) overshot Jones, and the Jaguars had to settle for a field goal. He should've had safety help over the top but [Joshua Kalu](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116105/joshua-kalu) was late to the party. [Zay Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059722/zay-jones) in the end zone. [Christian Kirk](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk) in the front corner of the end zone. [Roger McCreary](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4371973/roger-mccreary) gave up another touchdown catch pushing his season total to seven. But a Rayshawn Jenkins blitz in the fourth quarter led to a Dobbs fumble that was returned for a touchdown. That possession began with [Tyson Campbell](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4379397/tyson-campbell)'s interception of an underthrown pass by Dobbs. That gave the Jaguars (9-8) the AFC South title with a [20-16](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401437954) win and sent them to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. He was pressured again when corner [Roger McCreary](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4371973/roger-mccreary) was able to catch up to Kirk, who had a step, and break up the pass. That makes up for the fumble earlier in the game.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Titans lost 20-16 to the Jaguars here on Saturday night. ... It was a short season for quarterback Josh Dobbs in Tennessee. After joining ...

When the game ended, the scene on the field – the Jaguars celebrating – and in the Titans locker room – dejected players with tears in their eyes – told the story. The late third quarter interception thrown by Dobbs set up a Jacksonville field goal early in the fourth quarter, and then the Jaguars scored on the late strip sack touchdown. Henry's most memorable play of the night, however, was his stiff-arm of Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins on a 14-yard run. On Saturday night, Lawrence threw for just 212 yards, and the Jaguars managed just 13 first downs. I'm proud of my effort, I'm proud of the team's effort and I'm proud of how guys fought." On the night, Dobbs completed 20-of-29 passes for 179 yards with the TD and INT.

The Titans lost a late lead – and eventually the game. The Jaguars scored a defensive touchdown with 2:51 left to take the lead, and the Titans weren't able ...

In the first quarter, the Titans went for it on fourth-and-three not once, but twice, and converted both times on a 17-play drive that took 9:59 off the clock. "I thought we started the game how we wanted to, but you have to finish better. "I told the guys I appreciate their efforts," Henry said. "When you throw the ball, and the ball goes forward after the guy hits you, it feels like … "I felt like my arm was moving forward," Dobbs, who completed 20-of-29 passes for 179 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the contest, said of the late turnover. It's a disappointing way to end the year."

Josh Allen returned a fumble for a touchdown with 2:51 remaining and the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched their first playoff berth since 2017 by recording a ...

Jacksonville's Tyson Campbell intercepted Dobbs late in the third quarter and returned it 29 yards to the Tennessee 25-yard line. Seven plays later, Dobbs tossed a 10-yard scoring pass to Okonkwo to make it 10-0 with 5:32 left in the half. Derrick Henry rushed for 109 yards on 30 carries and Chigoziem Okonkwo had a touchdown catch. Jacksonville stopped Tennessee on downs and took possession with 90 seconds left and ran out the clock. Trevor Lawrence completed 20 of 32 passes for 212 yards and one touchdown for Jacksonville. Christian Kirk had six receptions for 99 yards and one score.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. − After 10 weeks of pain, Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons finally felt his agony. Simmons and the Titans lost 20-16 ...

They won't have another chance to excise the demons of this losing streak until next season starts in September. The Titans didn't get that win. [lost 20-16 to the Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2023/01/08/joshua-dobbs-fumble-tennessee-titans-nfl-playoffs-2022-jacksonville-jaguars/69767810007/) on Saturday night, ending their season on a seven-game losing streak to miss the playoffs for the first time in Simmons' four-year career. And the people that have stood by us through this whole thing." The message was one of pride, one of gratitude. The Titans have plenty to figure out, but wanting to win isn't one of them. I just wanted to be on the field. So did the stale offensive approach to second halves that's haunted the team since Week 1. But that win slipped through the grasp of [quarterback Joshua Dobbs' fingers](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2023/01/08/joshua-dobbs-fumble-reaction-tennessee-titans-jacksonville-jaguars-game/69788019007/) on a sack-fumble returned for a touchdown with 2:51 remaining to give the Jaguars (9-8) their only lead of the game, and the only lead they needed. The Titans sent 28 players to injured reserve this season, finishing with 23 players on the shelf. [Tennessee Titans reaped what they sowed in this failure of a 2022 season No matter what, I wanted to be on that field.

What a roller coaster ride it was, from the A.J. Brown trade back at the 2022 NFL draft, to a surprising 7-3 record and a comfortable division lead, to the ...

The signal-caller’s arm was moving forward, and the ball ultimately went in that direction, also. The only two starters the Titans should consider keeping are obviously Jones and Davis, the latter of whom is under contract for next season. Both have the potential to be special. Had the offensive line provided just a little better effort, Dobbs might’ve been able to do more in the second half. Of course, nothing we can do to change it and NFL officiating will never be perfect, but worth noting nonetheless. And the Titans should be interested in giving him one. Don’t be surprised if the Titans run it back with Ryan Tannehill for another season. Dobbs, who is well-traveled, looked pretty good considering in his two starts with the Titans. We’ve seen the same issues over and over again for two seasons now. Sure, it a bad decision by Burks no matter what happened there, but just a risky and terrible call if designed. Now, the Titans have something to show for it, so big silver lining there. What a roller coaster ride it was, from the A.J.

There were consistent problems during a seven-game losing streak that culminated with Saturday's 20-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Of course, Harold Landry was never a part of the pass rush this year. That could be forcing him out of the pocket and to throw on the run. The Titans 30 sacks in the first 10 games with at least one in all 10, as many as six in a single game (Denver on Nov. The only ones they got to more than once were Justin Herbert (three) and Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts (two). An ankle injury slowed Jeffery Simmons during the second half of the season, and Denico Autry missed four straight with a knee injury. Of course, nothing affects a quarterback more than getting him to the ground. • Injuries, injures and more injuries: The Titans finished the season with 23 players on injured reserve, and more than half of them got there during the seven-game slide to end the season. In the first meeting between the division rivals, the Titans were minus-4 with three fumbles lost and one interception, all of which led to 20 Jaguars’ points. It could be forcing him to throw the ball sooner than he wants. Finally, a 16-10 lead over Jacksonville shrunk to 16-13 in the opening minute of the final period. Thirteen – that’s right – 13 players were deemed unfit to finish the season since the loss to Cincinnati on Nov. Ten games into their schedule, any simulator you could find determined that they had better than a 90 percent chance to reach the postseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins was all over social media in the first half of Saturday night's NFL game against Tennessee when Titans running ...

Saturday night’s game was the 26th in Henry’s career (including the playoffs) in which he had at least 24 rushing attempts, and it was only the second of those that Tennessee lost. [UAB](//www.al.com/uab/)) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play. Dobbs completed 20-of-29 passes for 179 yards with one touchdown and one interception and ran for 32 yards on five carries in his second NFL start. For the second game in a row, Tennessee’s quarterback was Joshua Dobbs, who was signed off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad on Dec. He became the fourth NFL player with at least 1,500 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns in three seasons, joining LaDainian Tomlinson, Edgerrin James, Terrell Davis and Eric Dickerson, four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [Alabama](//www.al.com/alabamafootball/)) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play. I’m blessed, I’m thankful to even be here in the position we are today. We just played till the clock hit zero zero zero.” We needed to find a way. “I think we capitalized on every opportunity we had. We are brothers’ keepers no matter what situation arises. We found a way.

The Tennessee Titans can secure a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft if everything goes right Sunday. Here's your rooting guide.

If the Jets and Browns lose, the Titans should get the No. If either or both of those teams win, the Titans will most likely carry tiebreaker advantages in both cases, but even with lost tiebreakers the Titans can pick no higher than 12th. Tiebreakers: The Browns' enter Week 18 with a .520 strength of schedule. The Steelers need a lot of help, but they'll still be incentivized to win. If both teams finish with 7-10 records, the Titans will almost certainly be picking ahead of them. the Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2023/01/08/joshua-dobbs-fumble-tennessee-titans-nfl-playoffs-2022-jacksonville-jaguars/69767810007/) on Saturday, causing the Titans to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Depending on how Sunday goes, it's conceivable that either the Titans or Saints finish with the worse strength of schedule. Rooting interest: Root for the Panthers. (The Broncos and Rams have already traded their picks to the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions, respectively.) From there, there are four games of consequence for the Titans. In an event where multiple teams finished with the same record, the better pick is given to the team that played an easier schedule. Thanks to their seven-game losing streak to end the season, the Titans finish with a 7-10 record and are in position to claim a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, somewhere the Titans haven't picked since 2017.

The Tennessee Titans' 2022 campaign officially came to an end on Saturday night after a 20-16 loss at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank ...

Per Tankathon, Tennessee is exactly 10th, but that could change a spot or two after the results of Sunday. As least there’s something to show for this mess of a season. To make the showing even more impressive, the unit did it despite being absolutely plagued by injuries. No, Dobbs isn’t a starting-caliber quarterback, but he did prove he can be a solid backup. In fact, they should’ve won the game and sent Jacksonville packing instead. Anyone who thinks Vrabel should be fired needs to reassess their beliefs.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars took down the Tennessee Titans to claim the AFC South title for the first time since 2017.

TCU](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/odds-cfp-title-game-early-lines) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-wild-card-odds-early-lines-for-every-game) He covered the Seattle Seahawks for SeattlePI.com for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tennessee. He previously worked for The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. Jacksonville turned the takeaway into a 36-yard field goal by [Riley Patterson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/riley-patterson-player). Lawrence missing a wide-open [Zay Jones](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/zay-jones-player) (four receptions, 21 yards) in the end zone in the third quarter highlighted a night Jacksonville went 0-for-2 in the red zone. The Titans (7-10), who end their 2022 campaign on a seven-game losing streak, had won the previous two AFC South crowns. Jacksonville’s previous AFC South title came in 2017, when it made a run to the AFC championship game. But the team rallied to win six of the next eight games, including four in a row, to set up a division title in Week 18. Three of the "I saw Rashawn coming off the edge and honestly, (my) jaw dropped," Lawrence said of watching from the sidelines. The Titans (7-10) appeared to be on the fast track to winning the game, holding a 16-13 lead midway through the fourth quarter. When the teams met last month, Jacksonville cruised to a double-digit victory on the road.

Tennessee Titans QB Joshua Dobbs exceeded expectations in his two-start, 17-day stint, but his late fumble led to the Jaguars' go-ahead score.