Patriots Bench Jones as Henry Shines for Titans in Sunday's NFL Action

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26/11/2023 20h45

The New England Patriots made a bold move on Sunday as they opted to bench quarterback Mac Jones for the fourth time this season. Jones was sidelined for the second consecutive game after throwing two interceptions in the first half, which left the Patriots trailing 7-0.

Stepping in for Jones, backup quarterback Zappe had an impressive start, completing all five of his passes on his first drive. He led the Patriots down the field, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.

In another game, the Tennessee Titans' star running back, Derrick Henry, showcased his dominance against the Carolina Panthers' defense. Henry powered his way into the end zone for a 1-yard score, giving the Titans an early 7-0 lead.

Henry continued to make his presence felt, breaking a tackle at the line of scrimmage and running untouched for a 10-yard touchdown to extend the Titans' lead to 14-3.

The Panthers fought back, and running back Chuba Hubbard managed to find his way past the Titans' defense for a 5-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-2 play, narrowing the Titans' lead to 17-10.

Meanwhile, in the matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans, Jaguars' rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence displayed his athleticism and agility. Lawrence used his long frame to stretch his arm over the goal line for a touchdown, giving the Jaguars a 10-0 lead.

However, the Texans fought back as their quarterback, C.J. Stroud, evaded the Jaguars' pass rush and found Tank Dell in the end zone for a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 10-7.

Not to be outdone, Stroud showcased his versatility by using his legs to high-step into the end zone for a short touchdown run, giving the Texans a 14-13 lead.

In a back-and-forth game, Lawrence connected with wide receiver Calvin Ridley in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, and later found him again on the two-point conversion to give the Jaguars a 21-14 lead.

In the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, there was some early controversy as a potential touchdown pass to Steelers' receiver Diontae Johnson was ruled incomplete.

The game remained scoreless until Bengals' quarterback Jake Browning threw a play-action pass to tight end Drew Sample for a 12-yard touchdown, giving the Bengals a 7-3 lead.

Bengals' rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase wowed spectators with an impressive catch along the sideline while holding his mouthguard in his right hand.

The Steelers fought back as running back Najee Harris found his way to the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown run, giving Pittsburgh a 10-7 lead late in the third quarter.

In another matchup, the Indianapolis Colts took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor scored the game's first touchdown with a 4-yard rush, putting the Colts ahead 10-3.

Colts' quarterback Gardner Minshew added to the lead with a touchdown run from 3 yards out, pushing the Colts ahead 17-3.

The Buccaneers responded as their quarterback, Gardner Minshew, found Mike Evans in the end zone for a touchdown, closing the gap to 17-10.

Evans made a second touchdown catch in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, bringing the Buccaneers within striking distance at 20-17.

Overall, Sunday's NFL action was filled with exciting moments, from quarterback changes and impressive touchdowns to standout performances from running backs. The Patriots' decision to bench Jones raised eyebrows, while Henry's dominance on the field propelled the Titans to victory. Meanwhile, Lawrence showcased his athleticism, and Evans provided a much-needed spark for the Buccaneers.

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