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Jacksonville took the opening kickoff and started out strong, gaining 51 yards on their first two plays.

First, Mark Brunell completed an 18-yard pass to Jimmy Smith, and then Fred Taylor ran 33 yards to the Titans 13-yard line.

Three plays later, Brunell threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Brady.

But Tennessee struck right back.

First, Derrick Mason returned the ensuing kickoff to the Titans 49-yard line.

Then quarterback Steve McNair completed three passes for 23 yards and rushed for 14 on a 51-yard drive that ended with his 9-yard touchdown pass to Yancy Thigpen.