Titans Erase 14-Point Deficit Against Eagles, Retain AFC South Lead

Marcus Mariota threw for 344 yards in Sunday's victory.

Marcus Mariota and the Titans were the comeback kids on Sunday, erasing a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. Tennessee now sits at 3–1, leading the Jaguars for the top spot in the AFC South.

Philadelphia took a 17-3 lead midway through the third quarter, looking in control at Nissan Stadium on a touchdown catch by Alshon Jeffery, who returned to make his season debut. 

.@TheWorldof_AJ, confirmed back.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/nkY4CotAL1

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 30, 2018

But the Titans defense turned up the heat following Jeffery's grab, generating consistent pressure on Carson Wentz en route to four sacks and a forced fumble. With the defense locking down Philadelphia, Mariota and the Titans attack shined, tallying 344 yards passing. 

Philadelphia took a three-point lead in overtime, yet it wasn't enough to stop Mariota and Co. Corey Davis hauled in a touchdown catch on a jump ball with 16 seconds remaining in overtime, giving Tennessee its third victory of the season. The game-winning grab was the first of Davis' career, putting an exclamation mark on his nine-catch, 161-yard effort.

Mariota to @TheCDavis84 FOR THE @TITANS WIN! #PHIvsTEN https://t.co/AFJb0URfPa

— NFL (@NFL) September 30, 2018

The Titans will look to extend their three-game winning streak next week against the Bills. Kickoff from New Era Field in Buffalo is slated for 1:00 p.m. ET.