Jake Locker threw for 133 yards and a touchdown, and Tennessee sacked Matt Ryan five times Saturday night as the Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-16. Locker got both his first TD and the first turnover this preseason for the Titans. The third-year quarterback also posted his best game yet as he completed 11 of 13 passes and finished with a 134.9 passer rating before leaving after a series in the third quarter. Ryan had Tony Gonzalez back after the veteran tight end reported to the Falcons this week but a Tennessee defense without four starters got to Ryan repeatedly, including three times on third downs. Julio Jones was thrown at eight times with Roddy White resting an injured ankle, and dropped a couple while also drawing an offensive pass interference penalty. Source: Associated Press [ame="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000234055/Pre-Week-3-Falcons-vs-Titans-highlights"]Pre Week 3: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans highlights - NFL Videos[/ame]
He looked good last night, and the receivers didn't drop the ball as much as they have. But I need to talk about this running game, wow. Shonn Green, CJ and Jackie Battle have been gashing people this preseason. That line is a helluva lot better than that garbage we fielded last year. The defense really was what stuck out to me though from last night. Jurell Casey has been a bowling ball with razors this preseason but of all people....Derrick Morgan was getting in on the pass rush! If we can get a push from the edges we can really start doing some things on defense with those young LB's.
