The Derrick Henry Show took center stage during the Titans' beatdown of the Jaguars on Thursday night.
The third-year running back matched an NFL record and flirted with another in Tennessee's 30-9 home victory over Jacksonville.
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Henry tied Tony Dorsett’s mark with a 99-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, bullying several Jaguars defenders on his trek across the length of the field.
He had four rushing touchdowns in all — one shy of the record — as he helped Tennessee (7-6) keep its playoff hopes intact. With a Ravens loss on Sunday, the Titans can tie for the No. 6 seed in the AFC, although Baltimore would still hold a head-to-head tiebreaker.
Henry had 238 rushing yards — a Titans franchise record — on just 17 carries. He set the tone early, pushing in for a short touchdown before his 99-yard scamper. Henry's production meant Tennessee didn’t need much from quarterback Marcus Mariota, who had 162 yards on 18 completions.
Aside from their problems in stopping, the Jaguars failed to generate much offense in Cody Kessler’s second start at quarterback. Their most notable shortcoming was on third down, where they were just 2 for 12. They have put up just 15 points in their last two games.
The Titans will play their final road game of the season next week against the Giants, while the Jaguars will try to get their myriad problems worked out against the Redskins at home.
Sporting News provided live updates of the Jaguars vs. Titans "Thursday Night Football" matchup:
Titans vs. Jaguars: Score, results, highlights
(All times Eastern)
Titans: 30
Jaguars: 9
Final: Titans 30, Jaguars 9
11:20 p.m.: The Titans run out the clock to close out their blowout win.
11:15 p.m.: With nothing to lose on fourth down, the Jaguars go for it on fourth-and-nine and Cody Kessler never had a chance. He's sacked by Logan Ryan and the Titans get the ball.
11:07 p.m.: Henry can't get in on third down and Mariota's fourth down pass in the end zone is incomplete. Titans turn it over on downs.
11:04 p.m: Dion Lewis fails to score on back-to-back runs near the goal line. The Titans call a timeout and it looks like they will give Henry another chance to score.
11 p.m.: Henry with a pair of double-digit gains and is up to 239 rushing yards in this game.
10:56 p.m.: Kessler airs it out on a fourth-and-3 but the pass is dropped by Donte Moncrief and Henry and the Titans will get the ball back.
10:53 p.m.: Jacksonville generates a quick punt and will have a chance to get this game to within two touchdowns on offense.
End of third quarter: Titans 30, Jaguars 9
10:36 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, JAGUARS. Dede Westbrook is ruled to have kept two feet in bounds after catching a touchdown in the back of the end zone. Seemed very close on a second look, and the Titans fan are not happy after a review confirmed the ruling. Titans 30, Jaguars 9
.@DedeTHEgreat11 with the Toe Drag Swag in the back of the end zone!#DUUUVAL #JAXvsTEN
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10:33 p.m.: Cody Kessler's getting into a groove right now and finds Dede Westbrook down to the Titans' 7.
10:25 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. For the fourth time tonight, Derrick Henry takes it into the end zone. Henry has 219 yards on 11 carries. Titans 30, Jaguars 2
HIS FOURTH TOUCHDOWN OF THE NIGHT.@KingHenry_2 just went 54 yards! #TitanUp
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10:22 p.m.: Kessler is sacked by Jurrell Casey and loses the ball. The Titans recover and take over.
10:14 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Henry now has three touchdowns on ten carries. He made this run look easy. Titans 23, Jaguars 2
.@KingHenry_2's THIRD TD of the night! #TitanUp #JAXvsTEN
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10:09 p.m.: Jacksonville can't even tackle Derrick Henry on a direct snap.
.@KingHenry_2 isn't done breaking tackles. #TitanUp
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10:01 p.m.: The Jaguars offense picks up where it left off with a three-and-out, aided by a couple of penalties that set them back.
Halftime: Titans 16, Jaguars 2
9:42 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, TITANS. A few short passes and a miscommunication in the end zone force the Titans to settle for a Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal. Titans 16, Jaguars 2
9:39 p.m.: Aided by a pass interference on a deep ball, the Titans are once again in the red zone and threatening for points.
9:31 p.m.: Three straight incompletions by the Jaguars after the two-minute warning and Tennessee will get the ball back with 1:17 to play and three timeouts.
9:22 p.m.: Jaguars are forced to punt again and it's downed at the 6-yard line. Could we get another long Henry run?
9:14 p.m.: Ryan Succop's field goal attempt is no good. The Titans lead 13-2.
9:11 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Derrick Henry runs 99 yards and lays a few nasty stiff arms to tie Tony Dorsett's record for longest touchdown run in NFL history. Titans 13, Jaguars 2
9:07 p.m.: Goal line stand for the Titans defense as Leonard Fournette is stopped for no gain on a fourth-and-goal and the Jaguars turn it over on downs.
9:04 p.m.: On a fourth-and-inches at the 5, Cody Kessler sneaks it for a first down to set up a goal-to-go situation.
8:58 p.m.: Kessler scrambles on third-and-2 and connects with Dede Westbrook for 21 yards to extend the drive.
End of first quarter: Titans 7, Jaguars 2
8:52 p.m.: SAFETY, JAGUARS. Cameron Batson muffs the punt and, while surrounded by defenders in the end zone, is taken down for a safety. Titans 7, Jaguars 2
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8:51 p.m.: Jacksonville doesn't take advantage of the turnover and goes three-and-out.
8:43 p.m.: INTERCEPTION, JAGUARS. Mariota overthrows a wide open Tajae Sharpe and rookie Ronnie Harrison intercepts it to give Jacksonville possession.
PICKED!
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8:36 p.m.: The Jaguars and Kessler pick up two first downs before a sack on third-and-8 ends the drive.
8:29 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TITANS. Derrick Henry pushes his way into the end zone on his third consecutive carry to get the Titans on the board first. Titans 7, Jaguars 0.
. @KingHenry_2 goes up the middle for the TD! @Titans take the lead early. #TitanUp
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8:27 p.m.: Tennessee has quickly pushed its way into the red zone on a 29-yard catch and run by Dion Lewis.
8:23 p.m.: The Titans will start with the ball.