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Calvin Watkins' five plays that shaped the game

01:08 AM CDT on Monday, October 2, 2006


1
Glenn's first TD
The situation: Second-and-12 at Tennessee's 13, first quarter.
The play: Trailing 3-0, the Cowboys responded on their second possession. The 12-play, 80-yard drive was capped when Drew Bledsoe found Terry Glenn open in the corner of the end zone with 34 seconds remaining.

2
Failed fourth down
The situation: Titans face fourth-and-7 at Cowboys' 45, fourth quarter.
The play: With 11:12 left, the Titans went for it trailing 31-14. Vince Young's pass over the middle for fellow UT-ex Bo Scaife fell incomplete. The Cowboys, who didn't blitz often, did so here, forcing Young to hurry his throw.

3
Bledsoe intercepted
The situation: Third-and-11 at Cowboys' 36, first quarter.
The play: Drew Bledsoe's pass, which was intended for Terry Glenn, was intercepted by strong safety Chris Hope at the Titans' 45. It was Bledsoe's first interception since the opener at Jacksonville. Tennessee showed man coverage, then went back into a zone, allowing Hope to challenge Glenn for the ball. The turnover led to a field goal.

4
Young's failed scramble
The situation: Third-and-5 at Cowboys' 34, second quarter.
The play: Trailing 14-3, the Titans were in field goal range until Young scrambled out of the pocket and lost five yards (the quarterback fumbled the ball out of bounds after being hit by linebacker Greg Ellis). So, instead of a potential field goal try, Tennessee punted with 6:07 to play.

5
Barber seals deal
The situation: Second- and-goal at Tennessee's 1, third quarter.
The play: Marion Barber went over left guard to make it 28-6 with 6:38 to play. It was the Barber Show, as Julius Jones' backup ran five times for 36 yards on the seven-play, 44-yard drive.
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