The Tennessee Titans played spoiler-like in Week 18, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-20 at home on Sunday and eliminating them from the AFC playoffs.
The Jaguars' loss not only gives the AFC South title to the Houston Texans, who advanced to the playoffs with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, but also gives the Buffalo Bills a chance to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. I have no belief that we will definitely win. night, as they nonetheless clinched a spot in the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are also thankful for Saturday's win over the Baltimore Ravens and Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
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Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans runs off the field after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
With Jacksonville leading by eight points in the fourth quarter, Andre Cisco intercepted a pass from Titans QB Ryan Tannehill, and Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence had excellent field position to tie the game with a touchdown and two points. He set up a chance and got a much-needed turnover. conversion. This came after Lawrence connected with tight end Evan Engram for a touchdown pass to shorten the lead.
Lawrence had two potential touchdowns, including a 6-yard shot by receiver Zay Jones on second-and-goal, driving the Jaguars to the 1-yard line.
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However, the play-action pass for third-and-goal sailed over the back of the end zone, giving the Jaguars a mandatory fourth-and-goal on the next play. Head coach Doug Pederson called for a quarterback sneak, and Lawrence jumped over the offensive line and attempted to hit the ball across the goal line.
But the Titans' defense stopped Lawrence before he could do so and snuffed it out.
The Jaguars had another chance to tie the game with two minutes left, but just four plays later they turned the ball over on downs.
Calvin Ridley, who took a touchdown pass from Lawrence early in the game, was open with two outs and second base, and nearly set up the Jags, but his diving attempt fell short.
DeAndre Hopkins of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 7, 2024 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
The Jaguars couldn't believe the result, but unfortunately for them, they have no games scheduled next week and will have a lot of time to reflect.
Titans running back Derrick Henry is set to become a free agent and will likely play his final game in Nashville after eight seasons with the Titans. And he delivered his patented “King Henry” performance with 19 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown, helping his team win.
Henry addressed the crowd after the game, thanking them for their support and wishing them inspiration for the community over the years.
DeAndre Hopkins also had a notable game, as he needs 39 receiving yards to reach 1,050 yards on the season and is eligible for $250,000 in incentives. He had seven catches for 46 yards. Since he caught 75 fish for the year, he secured an additional $250,000 in incentives for seven catches.
Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of a game against the Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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Lawrence went 29/43/280 for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for the Jaguars, despite being plagued by a shoulder injury that kept him busy throughout the game. Ridley gained 106 yards on just six catches, and Engram was the top target from Lawrence with 10 catches on 13 attempts.
