Ugly loss puts Titans in position to draft No. 1 overall

“They haven’t been to the playoffs?” Muhammad Wilkerson had three sacks for NY, which was coming off a stunning 23-20 overtime win over the Giants last week and had some wondering if there might be a letdown against the lowly Titans (3-10).

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. “This is what all the work is for”. Mularkey said the Jets went straight to the line without huddling, snapping the ball just as he was trying to alert the side judge their headsets went out for a timeout.

Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Bilal Powell each caught TD passes for the Jets (8-5), who stayed on track in the AFC playoff race.

“There are some older guys”, Fitzpatrick said with a sly grin crawling on to his face, “that really understand how unique and what a great opportunity this is”. The trade for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and the addition of Chan Gailey as the offensive coordinator in NY has changed the culture, as they Jets have taken the identity of being a pass-first offense. Like I said, guys find homes at different places at different times in their career. Tennessee dropped to 2-4 under interim coach Mike Mularkey. “I think our health is pretty good and so we’ve set ourselves up offensively just to continue to get better”. Several Titans players were drifting toward their sideline, frantically asking coaches for instructions.

The last time Chan Gailey was in the NFL, he was sacked as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills following the 2012 season and made a decision to retire from the league. If Avery Williamson and Wesley Woodyard can step in and take control of the middle of the field, it will go a long way towards winning this game. “That includes Ruston Webster”.

The New York Jets were expected to be a defensive powerhouse, but it turns out that Ryan Fitzpatrick had another idea. They are now tied with the Titans in yards allowed to opposing passers with 280, but may be getting Darrelle Revis back into the lineup this week, which could help substantially. They didn’t score a point in the first half, and the only way they managed to get in the endzone was with a trick pass to Marcus Mariota for a touchdown. The Jets are built very similarly to the Titans as far as strengths and weaknesses now. Afterward, left tackle Taylor Lewan flapped his arms in disgust.

Chris Ivory (Running Back): Chris Ivory was a lot more productive than he has been for most of December. Mariota split out right and sailed untouched into the end zone after safety Calvin Pryor fell down.

The Jets looked out of it. A not ready for prime time team that couldn’t execute the proper plays for a victory.

Mariota split out wide and Antonio Andrews lined up behind center. The Jets were every bit the defense we expected on Sunday. If Decker continues to play well, he should eclipse the 1,000 yard mark and that is with sitting out for a game.

Mariota finished 21 of 39 for 274 yards and an interception.

“It was all bad throws this week”, Andrews said. “I think it was the most complete half that we’ve played to this point”. He threw a 37-yard completion as a freshman at Western Kentucky in 2009.

Tune in for Sunday’s Tennessee Titans vs NY Jets game from the Big Apple. Three losses followed that game, including a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, before they won in Week 13 against those same Jaguars.