Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travon Walker has had a quiet season after a strong start to his career in September.
The first overall pick added a highlight to his reel Sunday, though, when he got a massive strip sack against the Tennessee Titans. After shaking off a block from tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo, Walker was hardly touched by left tackle Dennis Daley before he buried quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
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A strong chop at the football launched the ball into the ground where defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot was fortunately in the right spot to recover.
A few plays later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence found tight end Evan Engram for a 12-yard touchdown.
.@eazyengram goes untouched for SIX!#JAXvsTEN on CBS/NFL+ pic.twitter.com/FxAt4z0eES
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Walker’s big play early came at a crucial time with the Jaguars starting slow in Nashville. The Titans drove the field on a 10-play, 76-yard touchdown drive to start the game and the Jaguars responded with a three-and-out.
The touchdown pass to Engram tied the game back up and gave the Jaguars a bit of life, although a 50-yard run for Derrick Henry swung the momentum back in Tennessee’s favor.
