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Titans take a 10-7 lead just before halftime
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Titans take a 10-7 lead just before halftime

The Titans controlled the game against the Jets for much of the first half, but two turnovers by Will Levis kept things tighter than they should have been.

Levis lost a fumble on an ill-considered backward flip while trying to evade pressure inside the Jets’ 10-yard line, then threw an interception on the first play of the ensuing drive. The Jets turned that mistake into their first touchdown of the game, and Levis led a field goal drive just before halftime to give the Titans a 10-7 lead.

Levis now has five turnovers through two games, and Sunday’s giveaways marred what has generally been a strong half for the second-year quarterback. He is 11-of-13 for 115 yards and the Titans outrebounded the Jets 152-93 through the first 30 minutes.

They also got help from two personal fouls by the Jets, including a hit on a defenseless receiver that set up Nick Folk’s field goal at the end of the half.

Aaron Rodgers is 10-of-15 for 82 yards and a touchdown to rookie running back Braelon Allen. The scoring drive came after three Jets punts to open the game, but the scoring drive was something they could build on if they got the ball out of halftime.

Whatever their offense does, the defense will have to do more to stop the Titans if Levis doesn’t shoot them in the foot. Linebacker C.J. Mosley is out with a foot injury and is doubtful to return, so he may not be part of that effort.