Titans lose hearts broken by shippers, 20-19

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LONDON – The Titans lost their hearts and hearts on Sunday.

Instead of leaving the United Kingdom cheering, the Titans had to face a long flight home after a 20-19 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers in front of 84,301 spectators at Wembley Stadium.

"It hurts, it hurts a lot," said Titan catcher Taywan Taylor, "We came here to win, and we thought we would win until the end." Unfortunately, that is not the case. come.

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is close to Luke Stocker for a touchdown just 31 seconds into the end, which was crowned by 13 minutes of play in the last 13 minutes.

But the two-point test that followed – a pass in the end zone to Taylor – failed.

"We wanted to win the game," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of the decision. "I will not guess the call. It just did not work. … I'm just trying to do what's best for the team and find a way to win a football match. I have not done a very good job in recent weeks. I have a lot of confidence in our players. Given the same situation, I would like to think that I would do it in the same way. "

The players liked the decision to go for two. The result was the only thing that bothered them.

During the two-point test, Mariota's pass to Taylor was tipped and he flew over his head. The two-point play came from the Chargers' one-yard line after a penalty in the first two-point test.

"We've come all the way to win," said half Dion Lewis. "If you said before the game: You have a game and a yardstick to win the game." You have registered before the start of the match. We have been aggressive in the past, so why would not we do it this time? It's just a shame that it did not work. "

The Titans fell to 3-4.

Mariota completed 24 of 32 passes for 237 yards and one touchdown in the game. Under pressure, Mariota orchestrated the final training and put the Titans in a winning position.

But as the ball swung over Taylor's head, Mariota and the rest of his teammates left disappointed.

"I loved the call and I love (Vrabel) trust in us," said Mariota. "We just did not run. They did a great job of covering it and I probably should have done a better job of extending the room.

"It's definitely more than I would have liked to do. … it does not feel good.

The Titans took a 3-0 lead in their first possession on a 28-yard placement by kicker Ryan Succop.

But the Chargers responded quickly after a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Philip Rivers to receiver Tyrell Williams, who took cornerback Titans Logan Ryan. The Chargers extended their lead to 10-3 on kicker Michael Badgley before another Succop goal went to 10-6 with 12:51 in the first period.

The Titans put in an excellent late-half-half practice, passing the ball from their five-yard line to the Chargers 10 in the final minutes of the first half. But a decisive pass for Mariota was intercepted by Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram near the goal line, and the Titans were without a point.

It was the first interception in the red zone of Mariota's career.

The Titans had another defensive turn early in the third quarter, and that cost them. Rivers found catcher Mike Williams on a 55-yard touchdown for 17-6. Titan security Kendrick Lewis let Williams get behind him for the score.

But the Titans are out of the carpet.

The Titans narrowed the gap to 17-13 thanks to a half-court touchdown by offensive midfielder Derrick Henry, who completed a seven-run, 42-yard campaign with a nice return from Darius Jennings. The Chargers scored a 20-13 win over another Badgley goal with 12:29 to go. A goal missed by Succop at 51 yards left the score unchanged at 8:21 to go.

Then came the dramatic arrival.

The Titans return to play on Nov. 5 – a Monday night football game against the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

"If we had played this game, people would have said it was the best call of all time," said Titans center Ben Jones. "We only had one piece to play and if we won, it would have been incredible. But that did not work. We did not perform the last piece.

"We still have a lot of games to keep warm and ride. Now, we just have to find a way to do it. "

The Tennessee Titans will face the Los Angeles Chargers in week 7 of the 2018 season on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Wembley Stadium in London. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)

22-year-old Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) misses running back Derrick Henry (22), left, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the London Wembley Stadium, Sunday 21 October 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Keenan Allen (13), Los Angeles Chargers receiver, top left, is tackled in the first half of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21st. 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers' distant catcher, 13-year-old Keenan Allen, runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 21, 2018 (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Keenan Allen (13), Tennessee Titans catcher, faces Kendrick Lewis (28) in the first half of an NFL football match at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. ( AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

22-year-old Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) escapes the challenge of Chris Landrum (46), defender of the Los Angeles Chargers, in the first half of an NFL football game in the United States. London Wembley Stadium, Sunday 21 October 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Jonnu Smith (81), a Tennessee Titans forward, is tackled in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (Photo AP / Matt Dunham)

Titans receiver Tennessee Titan Corey Davis (84), right, is faced by Los Angeles Chargers halfback Casey Hayward (26) in the first half of a football match. NFL at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes the ball in the first half of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018 (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

The Tennessee Titans' Dion Dion (33) runs for the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 21, 2018. ( AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, center, during the first half of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Tensee Titans midfielder Derrick Henry (22) scored a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is greeted by Tennessee Titans linebacker Jayon Brown (55) as he steps out after an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Los Angeles Chargers game 20-19. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8), left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes the ball during the second half of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21st. 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Offensive halfback Derrick Henry (22) of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday 21 October 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday. October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) was unable to catch the ball in the end zone, while the Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) , presented himself at the challenge during the second half of an NFL football match at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21st. 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked during the second part of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. ( AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans back defender, Brynden Trawick (41), third from right, sits on the bench during the second part of an NFL football match against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Running back Austin Ekeler (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers, right, plays with the ball during the second part of an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London, the Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Luke Stocker (88), a famous Tennessee Titans player, welcomes his touchdown in the second part of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday 21 October 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8), center, makes a touchdown that was subsequently denied in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at London Wembley Stadium, Sunday 21 October 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17), center, joins other players to pray after an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday October 21, 2018. Los Angeles Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Keenan Allen (13), Tennessee Titans catcher, faces Kendrick Lewis (28) in the first half of an NFL football match at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 21, 2018. ( AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) smiles as he leaves the field after an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Los Angeles Angeles Chargers won the game 20-19. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

The receiver of the Titans of the Tennessee Titans, Taywan Taylor (13) has not recovered the ball during an attempt to convert two points in the second half of a football match of the NFL against the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, October 21, 2018. Los Angeles Chargers won the game 20-19. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Le quart-arrière des Chargers de Los Angeles Philip Rivers (17 ans) sourit alors qu'il quittait le terrain après un match de football de la NFL contre les Tennessee Titans au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. Los Angeles Chargers avait remporté le match 20-19. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

L'entraîneur-chef des Titans des Tennessee, Mike Vrabel, est sur la ligne de touche lors de la première moitié d'un match de football de la NFL contre les Los Angeles Chargers au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Le porteur de ballon Austin Ekeler (30 ans) des Chargers de Los Angeles, à droite, est affronté par Kendrick Lewis (28 ans), le joueur de Tennessee Titans, au cours de la seconde moitié d'un match de football de la NFL au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Le quart-arrière des Titans des Tennessee Marcus Mariota (8 ans), à gauche, laisse derrière lui le secondeur Jatavis Brown (57 ans) devant le secondeur, alors qu'il joue avec le ballon lors de la première moitié d'un match de football de la NFL au stade de Wembley à Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre. 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Le quart-arrière des Titans des Tennessee Marcus Mariota (8), au centre, effectue un touché qui a par la suite été refusé lors de la deuxième moitié d'un match de football de la NFL contre les Chargers de Los Angeles au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Le receveur des Titans des Tennessee Titan Corey Davis (84), à droite, est affronté par le demi-coin des Chargers de Los Angeles, Casey Hayward (26 ans), lors de la première moitié d'un match de football de la NFL au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)

Le quart-arrière des Titans des Tennessee Marcus Mariota (8), à gauche, court avec le ballon pendant la première moitié d'un match de football de la NFL contre les Los Angeles Chargers au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Luke Stocker (88 ans), célèbre joueur des Titans du Tennessee, se félicite de son touché lors de la deuxième partie d'un match de football de la NFL contre les Chargers de Los Angeles au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (AP Photo / Tim Ireland)

Des pom-pom girls font la queue avant un match de football de la NFL opposant les Titans de Tennessee et les Chargers de Los Angeles au stade Wembley de Londres, le dimanche 21 octobre 2018. (Photo d'AP / Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8), left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16), left, lies on the pitch after failing to catch the ball in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17), right, gestures as he prepares to join other players and coaches in prayer after an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Los Angeles Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gestures during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) pauses during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel pauses during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) wipes his face during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gestures during a press conference after an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Chargers won the match 20-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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The Tennessee Titans prepare to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7 of the 2018 season on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Wembley Stadium in London. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)

Fans pack Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Fans walk up Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

A fan poses for a photo on Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Fans pack Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel walks on the field before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon stretches as he warms-up before an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Fans take a selfie on Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Players warm-up before an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel walks on the field before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Fans take a selfie on Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

A close-up of the boots of Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota as he warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

One of the boots of Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota as he warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel stands on the pitch before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, center, catches the ball as he warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

The officiating crew pose for a photo before the NFL football game between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) catches the ball as he warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Amy Adams Strunk, the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans smiles before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Amy Adams Strunk, the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans stands on the field before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Amy Adams Strunk, center, the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans smiles before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes the ball during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (90), left, warms-up with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) holds the ball during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22), center, runs with the ball during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8), center, passes the ball during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) warms-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball during the warm-up before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)