Fitzpatrick, defense lead Jets to 30-8 victory over Titans
Instead, the Jets took control over the game from the opening drive, beating the Titans 30-8.
Fitzpatrick, who was supposed to be in shotgun on the play, saw Marshall was uncovered and quickly went up to center to take a snap.
Marshall scampered down the sideline and was nearly pushed out of bounds by Titans safety Michael Griffin, but the receiver fended the defender off with his left hand and made it to the end zone to give the Jets a 27-0 lead at halftime. If he catches 17 more, it will mark the sixth season in which the talented WR has caught 100 passes or more. Titans TE Delanie Walker had seven catches for 71 yards, giving him 74 receptions, which breaks Frank Wycheck’s franchise record for tight ends (70).
The former Heisman Trophy victor from OR will lead Tennessee into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., today to play the New York Jets. The last score in the half – a 69-yard touchdown pass from Fitzpatrick to Marshall – was the most impressive.
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First quarter, 9:12 left: Eric Decker caught a 16-yard touchdown from Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Todd Bowles is hopeful that he could lead his team into the postseason.
The New York Jets will host the Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 14 action. CB Darrelle Revis uncertain to play vs. Titans after missing last two games with concussion…. The Jets were every bit the defense we expected on Sunday. The Titans D/ST will be a middling Week 14 fantasy option on the road against the Jets.
Te Jets have allowed an average of 83.5 yards on ground that include a total of two touchdowns. Webster took over as GM in 2012 and the team has won only 18 games in his four seasons.
“We know [Mariota] is an elusive guy”, said defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, who had a career-high three sacks on Sunday. The injury may cap a tough rookie season for Smith, who suffered rib and lung injuries during the first day of training camp and didn’t make his National Football League debut until September 27. He could best Steve McNair’s 24 in 2003, which would be a big step for the rookie.
On the flip side, the Jets will put their offense on the legs of power RB Chris Ivory and look to dictate field position. It was the second pass for Andrews since graduating high school.
But the return of the bruising running game and the competent pass protection for Fitzpatrick was a very good sign.
And this time, Fitzpatrick and Marshall caught a defense sleeping and not set, something quarterbacks and receivers often dream about but rarely ever have time to practice. The Titans and their fans had the opportunity to watch a Quarterback do something last week against Jacksonville that had not been done since 1960.
The Jets have a strong secondary and it will test Tennessee’s pass-heavy offense. The New York Jets are coming off a stunning victory over the new York Giants last Sunday that now has them holding a wild-card spot in the AFC playoff race. Tennessee will certainly not roll over.