12-18-2014, 01:01 AM
Greetings, and welcome back here again here in The Jungle, and for NFL Game Night, Jaguars Nation! 
An AFC South divisional battle on prime time with teams with identical 2-12 records, as the Tennessee Titans visit our Jacksonville Jaguars in the home finale in tonight's 'Black Out' promotion at EverBank Field. Tonight is also the finale for the NFL Network's coverage of Thursday Night Football played on a Thursday Night. The NFL Network's remaining international coverage will be played the next two Saturday Nights. Not only are both Jacksonville and Tennessee are playing for pride, but both the Jaguars and Titans also lead off Week 16 of the 2014 NFL season.
Jaguars rookie QB Blake Bortles may still start by game time, as he will test and overcome his right foot injury during pre game warmups, Backup and veteran QB Chad Henne will be ready to start if necessary for tonight's contest, and reserve QB Stephen Morris has been promoted from the practice squad.
Both the Jaguars and Titans have prepared and adjusted in a short practice week, to accommodate for The NFL Network's coverage of Thursday Night Football. Jacksonville and Tennessee also coming from their Week 15 losses last Sunday. Ravens defeated the Jaguars 20-12 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, and later that evening the Titans lost to the visiting New York Jets in a Jets come behind win by the score of 16-11, at Louisiana Pacific Field in Nashville.
Titans only two wins during the 2014 regular season was their opening week home and season opener to the Kansas City Chiefs 26-14, at Louisiana Pacific Field back on September 7, followed by a four-game losing streak. Tennessee later won the earlier meeting over Jacksonville 16-14 on Week 6 back on October 12. Titan's kicker Ryan Succop's 42-yard field goal at 14:54 of the fourth quarter was the scoring difference for Tennessee's victory. Since that game, the Titans have been on an eight-game regular season losing streak entering tonight.
Our Jaguars have endured a six-game losing streak, to start their regular season, before the Jaguars defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-6 at EverBank Field back on October 19. Jacksonville then went a four-game losing streak, including a 31-17 loss to Dallas in London, England, before Jacksonville upset, and spoiled former Jaguars Head Coach Tom Coughlin's return to Jacksonville with their 25-24 home win over the New York Football Giants at EverBank Field. Josh Scobee kicked the 43-yard field goal with 32 seconds left in regulation, for the game-winner over the N.Y. Giants.
Tonight is the 41st all-time meeting, including one postseason game, between the Jaguars and Titans, dating back to the first-ever game, when the then Houston Oilers, defeated the expansion Jaguars 10-3 , in their inaugural and first season in the NFL, back on Opening Week on September 3, 1995. Tennessee also defeated Jacksonville 33-14 in AFC Championship Game, played at then Alltel Stadium, back on January 23, 2000.
Tennessee (and the Houston/Tennessee Oilers) also leads the all-time series winning 23 games and losing 17 games, and has also outscored the Jaguars in the previous 40 games 816 points to 737 points entering tonight.
Both Jacksonville and Tennessee appearing on Thursday Night Football for the sixth time, and the first time together, and each team enters tonight with a previous record of one win and five losses. Three of Jacksonville's losses on Thursday Night Football were to the Indianapolis Colts. Colts defeated the Jaguars 31-24 back on December 8, 2008, 35-31 on December 17, 2009, and 27-10 back on November 8, 2012. Falcons also defeated our Jaguars on the other loss, played at the Georgia Dome back on December 15, 2011.
Only Thursday Night Football victories for both Jacksonville and Tennessee, one win each, occurred in the Jaguars last appearance, a 27-20 home win over the visiting Houston Texans, played last year at EverBank Field on December 15, 2013, while Tennessee's only Thursday Night Football win was a 26-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Louisiana Pacific Field played on October 11, 2012.
Three touchdown passes highlighted the Jaguars during their last Thursday Night Football appearance and 27-20 home victory on the NFL Network last year.. Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes, a 1-yarder to Marcedes Lewis, then a 6-yarder to Cecil Shorts. Matt Schaub then threw a 5-yard TD pass to TE Garrett Graham. Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee completed the game scoring with his two field goals, from 40 and 39 yards, and his three PAT's.
Jim Nantz, and former New York football Giants QB Phil Simms, are announcing the live TV game commentary, along with sideline reporter and interviewer Tracy Wolfson, for both the joint production of CBS Sports and The NFL Network, simulcast locally over-the air in Metro Jacksonville on WJAX-TV CBS Channel 47, and internationally throughout the USA, Great Britain, and Europe, through CBS Sports and The NFL Network, Sky Sports, and Europe, all networks and media seen live on HD.
Tonight's Jaguars Vs. Titans game can also bee seen online through different network camera angles of the playing field throught the NFL Network's website, live on HD.
Partly cloudy skies at 56 degrees is the game forecast for tonight's home finale inside EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, for the 8:25PM Eastern Standard Time kickoff, along with 0% humidity, and very mild, north/northwest winds at 3 miles per hour.
Visiting Titans are wearing their white jerseys and navy blue pants, while the Jaguars are wearing their matching black jerseys and pants for tonight's 'Black Out' at EverBank Field.
Both the Jaguars and Titans, and the rest of the NFL teams throughout the month of December, have been participating in their communities to encourage local children get involved with the NFL's Play 60 program, to participate in at least one hour of exercise daily.
I also want to wish everyone here on the Jacksonville Jaguars Official Fan Message Board - The Jungle - A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to yourselves, your loved ones, especially your families, friends, and relatives. B) :thumbsup: ^_^
NO further injuries, put on a great show in front of your home fans and international television audience at EverBank Field. Thanks for entertaining locally, and give an early Christmas gift to your fans with a win in your final regular season game and finale in 2014, and GO JAGUARS!!!!! :yes: B) :thumbsup: ^_^
Jaguars Vs. Titans Live NFL Game Centers, And NFL Network Links:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.jaguars.com/gameday/game/2014/regular16'>http://www.jaguars.com/gameday/game/2014/regular16</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014121800/2014/REG16/titans@jaguars#tab=preview&menu=info'>http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014121800/2014/REG16/titans@jaguars#tab=preview&menu=info</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/tnf'>http://www.nfl.com/tnf</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork'>http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.Jacksonville.com/jaguars'>http://jacksonville.com/jaguars</a>
Jaguars Vs. Titans Pre Game Injury Reports:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.jaguars.com/team/injury-report.html'>http://www.jaguars.com/team/injury-report.html</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.titansonline.com/team/injury-report.html'>http://www.titansonline.com/team/injury-report.html</a>
NFL Rush Play 60:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nflrush.com/play60'>http://www.nflrush.com/play60</a>
An AFC South divisional battle on prime time with teams with identical 2-12 records, as the Tennessee Titans visit our Jacksonville Jaguars in the home finale in tonight's 'Black Out' promotion at EverBank Field. Tonight is also the finale for the NFL Network's coverage of Thursday Night Football played on a Thursday Night. The NFL Network's remaining international coverage will be played the next two Saturday Nights. Not only are both Jacksonville and Tennessee are playing for pride, but both the Jaguars and Titans also lead off Week 16 of the 2014 NFL season.Jaguars rookie QB Blake Bortles may still start by game time, as he will test and overcome his right foot injury during pre game warmups, Backup and veteran QB Chad Henne will be ready to start if necessary for tonight's contest, and reserve QB Stephen Morris has been promoted from the practice squad.
Both the Jaguars and Titans have prepared and adjusted in a short practice week, to accommodate for The NFL Network's coverage of Thursday Night Football. Jacksonville and Tennessee also coming from their Week 15 losses last Sunday. Ravens defeated the Jaguars 20-12 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, and later that evening the Titans lost to the visiting New York Jets in a Jets come behind win by the score of 16-11, at Louisiana Pacific Field in Nashville.
Titans only two wins during the 2014 regular season was their opening week home and season opener to the Kansas City Chiefs 26-14, at Louisiana Pacific Field back on September 7, followed by a four-game losing streak. Tennessee later won the earlier meeting over Jacksonville 16-14 on Week 6 back on October 12. Titan's kicker Ryan Succop's 42-yard field goal at 14:54 of the fourth quarter was the scoring difference for Tennessee's victory. Since that game, the Titans have been on an eight-game regular season losing streak entering tonight.
Our Jaguars have endured a six-game losing streak, to start their regular season, before the Jaguars defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-6 at EverBank Field back on October 19. Jacksonville then went a four-game losing streak, including a 31-17 loss to Dallas in London, England, before Jacksonville upset, and spoiled former Jaguars Head Coach Tom Coughlin's return to Jacksonville with their 25-24 home win over the New York Football Giants at EverBank Field. Josh Scobee kicked the 43-yard field goal with 32 seconds left in regulation, for the game-winner over the N.Y. Giants.
Tonight is the 41st all-time meeting, including one postseason game, between the Jaguars and Titans, dating back to the first-ever game, when the then Houston Oilers, defeated the expansion Jaguars 10-3 , in their inaugural and first season in the NFL, back on Opening Week on September 3, 1995. Tennessee also defeated Jacksonville 33-14 in AFC Championship Game, played at then Alltel Stadium, back on January 23, 2000.
Tennessee (and the Houston/Tennessee Oilers) also leads the all-time series winning 23 games and losing 17 games, and has also outscored the Jaguars in the previous 40 games 816 points to 737 points entering tonight.
Both Jacksonville and Tennessee appearing on Thursday Night Football for the sixth time, and the first time together, and each team enters tonight with a previous record of one win and five losses. Three of Jacksonville's losses on Thursday Night Football were to the Indianapolis Colts. Colts defeated the Jaguars 31-24 back on December 8, 2008, 35-31 on December 17, 2009, and 27-10 back on November 8, 2012. Falcons also defeated our Jaguars on the other loss, played at the Georgia Dome back on December 15, 2011.
Only Thursday Night Football victories for both Jacksonville and Tennessee, one win each, occurred in the Jaguars last appearance, a 27-20 home win over the visiting Houston Texans, played last year at EverBank Field on December 15, 2013, while Tennessee's only Thursday Night Football win was a 26-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Louisiana Pacific Field played on October 11, 2012.
Three touchdown passes highlighted the Jaguars during their last Thursday Night Football appearance and 27-20 home victory on the NFL Network last year.. Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes, a 1-yarder to Marcedes Lewis, then a 6-yarder to Cecil Shorts. Matt Schaub then threw a 5-yard TD pass to TE Garrett Graham. Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee completed the game scoring with his two field goals, from 40 and 39 yards, and his three PAT's.
Jim Nantz, and former New York football Giants QB Phil Simms, are announcing the live TV game commentary, along with sideline reporter and interviewer Tracy Wolfson, for both the joint production of CBS Sports and The NFL Network, simulcast locally over-the air in Metro Jacksonville on WJAX-TV CBS Channel 47, and internationally throughout the USA, Great Britain, and Europe, through CBS Sports and The NFL Network, Sky Sports, and Europe, all networks and media seen live on HD.
Tonight's Jaguars Vs. Titans game can also bee seen online through different network camera angles of the playing field throught the NFL Network's website, live on HD.
Partly cloudy skies at 56 degrees is the game forecast for tonight's home finale inside EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, for the 8:25PM Eastern Standard Time kickoff, along with 0% humidity, and very mild, north/northwest winds at 3 miles per hour.
Visiting Titans are wearing their white jerseys and navy blue pants, while the Jaguars are wearing their matching black jerseys and pants for tonight's 'Black Out' at EverBank Field.
Both the Jaguars and Titans, and the rest of the NFL teams throughout the month of December, have been participating in their communities to encourage local children get involved with the NFL's Play 60 program, to participate in at least one hour of exercise daily.
I also want to wish everyone here on the Jacksonville Jaguars Official Fan Message Board - The Jungle - A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to yourselves, your loved ones, especially your families, friends, and relatives.
B) :thumbsup: ^_^NO further injuries, put on a great show in front of your home fans and international television audience at EverBank Field. Thanks for entertaining locally, and give an early Christmas gift to your fans with a win in your final regular season game and finale in 2014, and GO JAGUARS!!!!! :yes: B) :thumbsup: ^_^
Jaguars Vs. Titans Live NFL Game Centers, And NFL Network Links:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.jaguars.com/gameday/game/2014/regular16'>http://www.jaguars.com/gameday/game/2014/regular16</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014121800/2014/REG16/titans@jaguars#tab=preview&menu=info'>http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014121800/2014/REG16/titans@jaguars#tab=preview&menu=info</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/tnf'>http://www.nfl.com/tnf</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork'>http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.Jacksonville.com/jaguars'>http://jacksonville.com/jaguars</a>
Jaguars Vs. Titans Pre Game Injury Reports:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.jaguars.com/team/injury-report.html'>http://www.jaguars.com/team/injury-report.html</a>
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.titansonline.com/team/injury-report.html'>http://www.titansonline.com/team/injury-report.html</a>
NFL Rush Play 60:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nflrush.com/play60'>http://www.nflrush.com/play60</a>