Gridiron Thunder: Jaguars Stun Titans in Wild Divisional Round UpsetGridiron Thunder: Jaguars Stun Titans in Wild Divisional Round Upset Jacksonville, FL – In a thrilling divisional round playoff matchup, the underdog Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a stunning 27-20 upset over the heavily favored Tennessee Titans. The Titans, who had a bye in the wild-card round, were seen as the clear favorite entering the game. They had won the AFC South with a 12-5 record and had a formidable offense led by quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry. However, the Jaguars had other plans. Led by their relentless defense and the resurgent play of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, they controlled the game from start to finish. The Jaguars struck first with a Laviska Shenault Jr. touchdown catch on their opening drive. The Titans responded with a Tannehill rushing touchdown, but the Jaguars regained the lead with a field goal by Ryan Santoso. The second half was a defensive battle, as both teams traded punts and field goals. The Jaguars extended their lead to 20-10 with a James Robinson touchdown run, but the Titans rallied with a Henry touchdown to make it 20-17. With just over four minutes remaining, Lawrence drove the Jaguars down the field and found Christian Kirk for a 24-yard touchdown pass. The Titans had a chance to tie the game in the final minutes, but Tannehill’s pass to A.J. Brown was intercepted by Andre Cisco to seal the Jaguars’ victory. Lawrence finished the game with 269 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Robinson rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown, while Shenault and Kirk each had over 50 receiving yards. For the Titans, Tannehill threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, but he was sacked five times. Henry rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Jaguars’ defense. The Jaguars’ victory marks their first playoff win since 2017. They will now advance to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face the winner of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals game. The Titans’ season ends with a disappointing loss, but they can take solace in a strong regular season performance. They will look to bounce back next year and make another run at the playoffs.
