JACKSONVILLE, FL — In a pivotal moment early in the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence took full advantage of a defensive lapse by the Tennessee Titans. With the game tied and the Jaguars facing a first-and-goal scenario, Lawrence found tight end Brenton Strange roaming free in the back of the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown.
The play was set up by a costly penalty on Titans’ star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, putting Jacksonville in prime position to score. Lawrence wasted no time, dropping back and firing a pinpoint pass to a wide-open Strange. Analysis of the replay suggests a significant miscommunication between Titans defenders, particularly cornerback Derell Baker, who failed to track Strange’s vertical route.
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“Lawrence… endzone… open man… touchdown, Brenton Strange!” — Game Broadcast
As the Jaguars celebrated, the Titans’ sideline was left searching for answers. The coverage bust appeared to be a simple lack of communication on the left side of the secondary. Strange, who has been an emerging threat in the Jaguars’ offense, was able to slip past the defense completely undetected.
The Jaguars look to capitalize on this momentum as they aim to solidify their position in the AFC South. For the Titans, shore up their secondary communication will be a top priority heading into the second half.
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