Mariota completed 21-of-39 passes for 274 yards with a two-point conversion and an interception, rushed three times for three yards, and, most notably, caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from running back Antonio Andrews in Sunday's 30-8 loss to the Jets.
Tennessee's most exciting offensive play came when safety Calvin Pryor fell down trying to cover Mariota with the Titans in the wildcat formation, allowing the quarterback to beat him down the sideline for the team's only touchdown. While the receiving score made for an excellent story, it's disturbing that Mariota was unable to lead the offense to any points besides that play. The athletic rookie has proven that he can contribute using attributes besides his arm, with an 87-yard run and now a 41-yard catch in the last two weeks, but his 253 passing yards per game average leaves something to be desired.