subject: Wrap-Up: Broncos 23, Titans 20 [print this page] What it Means: The Titans blew a huge chance at a 3-1 start and stand at 2-2. They seemed in control but a pass interference penalty against Chris Hope set Denver up for the go-ahead score and a special mlb jerseys teams' gaffe killed the Titans' shot at a drive to go win or tie it at the end. The San Francisco 49ers cannot catch a break or finish a game when they're in position to win. They've played New Orleans and now Atlanta tough, only to falter in the end. But they also would emerge from Week 4 only two games out of the NFC West lead if the Arizona Cardinals lose at San Diego later Sunday. The 49ers do need to win a game at some point, obviously, but this defeat sure beat the lackluster effort at Kansas City in Week 3.
What I didn't like: Javon Ringer made a big contribution with a 54-yard run. But Chris Johnson lost a fumble, didn't have a run longer than 8 yards and finished with a very human 53 rushing yards. One touchdown and 13 points from the offense were not enough on this day. The 49ers shook off a difficult week and immediately made good on their promises to spread the ball around to their best players on offense. Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis were involved early. Davis' touchdown reception, his first of thenfl jersey season, ended an 88-yard touchdown drive to open the game. The 49ers continued to fight even when their offense struggled.
Hero, then goat: Marc Mariani's 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown put Tennessee ahead 17-13 in the third quarter and helped alleviate the stress on the offense by providing special teams points. But the rookie return man went up to field a bouncing kickoff after Denver took the lead, got hit and muffed it. Denver's recovery crushed the Titans hopes to force overtime or drive to win mlb jerseys.
What's Next: The Titans travel to Dallas and test their pass rush and defensive backfield against Tony Romo and the Cowboys.
