Overview
- Facing fourth-and-3 at the Jacksonville 10 on the opening drive, Tennessee opted for a short field goal that stood as its only points.
- Cam Ward said the Titans should have gone for it, asking "What do we have to lose?" and emphasizing he favors aggression given the record.
- Interim coach Mike McCoy defended the decision, saying the staff planned to go for it on fourth-and-2 but kick on fourth-and-3.
- Tennessee failed to score a touchdown as Ward went 24-of-38 for 141 yards with no scores, and the team logged 10 penalties, two turnovers, and an ejection after a scuffle.
- The defeat dropped the Titans to 1-11 and a seven-game skid, with Ward at seven touchdown passes through 12 games as scrutiny intensifies over coaching and direction.