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Titans see blueprint for season in how they beat Panthers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marcus Mariota thinks the Tennessee Titans gave a glimpse of just how they can play this season in their second preseason game.

Run hard, throw the ball efficiently and take the ball away from the opponent as much as possible.

The Titans did all three, with some big plays on special teams thrown in Saturday, as they beat the Carolina Panthers 34-27 on a steamy day , and Mariota said that absolutely set the path for Tennessee.

"I think that was the blueprint for how we can be successful this year," said Mariota, who was 6 of 8 for 61 yards and a touchdown.