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Updated NFL standings, Week 2: Ravens, Chiefs off to hot starts

By Jon Dove

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, August 30, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, August 30, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 9: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans is checked by staff after being injured during a play against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL game on September 9, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Titans 27-20. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 9: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans is checked by staff after being injured during a play against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL game on September 9, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Titans 27-20. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

Loser: Tennessee Titans

The weather wasn’t the only ugly situation in the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins matchup. Tennessee looked completely out of sync on both sides of the ball. The biggest issue was the play of quarterback Marcus Mariota.

He struggled with his accuracy and with the overall flow of the offense. This could be a make or break year for Mariota as he must show development.

The Titans are a team loaded with talent but haven’t been able to take that next step. A lot of that has to do with the play of their quarterback. Mariota obviously has plenty of natural talent, but is struggling with his consistency.

A shorter term concern is his health as Mariota left this game with an elbow injury. His favorite target, Delanie Walker, also suffered what looks like a season-ending injury.

Things didn’t look great on defense either. The Dolphins were able to run all over the field averaging over four yards per carry. Frank Gore had 61 yards on only nine touches. Kenny Stills contributed two touchdowns including one for 75 yards.

Tennessee even struggled on special teams surrendering a 102-yard kickoff return to Jakeem Grant after tying the game in the fourth quarter.