Mariota makes 87-yard run touchdown in Titans’ win over Jaguars 42-39
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs 87 yards for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. >> Marcus Mariota scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 87-yard run midway through a wild fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Titans edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 42-39 on Sunday to snap their 11-game home losing streak.
The Titans (3-9) had not won on their own field since Oct. 12, 2014, when they needed a blocked field goal to beat these very same Jaguars 16-14. The teams combined for much more than that Sunday, scoring six touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone.
Mariota finished with 112 yards rushing, becoming the first Tennessee player to run for at least 100 yards since Chris Johnson on Dec. 29, 2013. The Heisman Trophy winner also threw for three touchdowns and 268 yards.
The Jaguars (4-8) failed at the chance to sweep Tennessee for the first time since 2005. Blake Bortles threw for 332 yards and five touchdowns.
Marcus Mariota escapes pressure, turns on the jets and takes it 87 yards (‼) to the HOUSE #JAXvsTEN https://t.co/NywmYfmDzx
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“87-yard run touchdown”? SA hiring dyslexic writers now??
Good job, Marcus. Defense gave up 5 passing TD’s by Blake Bortles. Can’t give up that many passing TD’s and expect to win. Need something to work at before next game. Hope his offensive line is giving him time to pass and not letting him get sacked. IMUA, Marcus.
Every few games, we see flashes of greatness from Marcus. This guy has proven he has made the transition from college football to the NFL. If only they can protect him on the offensive line, he has a good chance of making more headlines in the coming seasons.