Titans vs. Jaguars: 3 keys to victory for Week 2 matchup

Keys to victory for the Titans (1-0) as they host the Jaguars (1-0) at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (noon, CBS):

Stop missing kicks

Stephen Gostkowski became the first kicker to miss four kicks (PAT or field goal) in his first game with a team since Dennis Partee did it for the Chargers in September 1968. Not ideal. The Titans can't afford another abysmal kicking performance – and neither can Gostkowski, for the sake of his job security.

Get pressure on Gardner Minshew

Gardner Minshew completed 19 of 20 pass attempts against the Colts last week, becoming the fourth quarterback in NFL history with a completion percentage of 95 or higher (minimum 20 attempts) in a single game. The Jaguars' second-year quarterback showed poise, throwing for three touchdowns without throwing an interception. To counter that, Tennessee will need to apply pressure on Minshew as it looks for big games from outside linebackers Jadeveon Clowney and Harold Landry.

Get more explosive plays

On the ground, the Titans' longest play in Week 1 went for 13 yards. Through the air, their longest was 23 yards. The Titans offense developed a knack last season for ripping big plays on a consistent basis, but that element was lacking in their 2020 debut. Even just a couple of those big-gainers sprinkled in would go a long way in helping them reach the red zone more often.

Reach Erik Bacharach at ebacharach@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Erikbacharach.

JACK DEMPSEY, AP Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) unsuccessfully attempts a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver.