Jacksonville began the 2078 regular season with a defense-driven 6-0 victory over Tennessee on September 4th. The Jaguars relied on solid field position and timely kicking to overcome the Titans' efforts in a game marked by defensive stands and special teams play. Jacksonville's head coach Jack Wolf saw his team improve to 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the division, while Tennessee fell to 0-1.

The contest remained scoreless through most of the first quarter. Tennessee's offense failed to generate scoring chances as Jacksonville's Robert Williams repeatedly pinned the Titans deep with punts of 50 and 55 yards. On the other side, Rick Deckard handled punting duties for Tennessee but neither team managed to capitalize early.

The game's first points came in the second quarter when Jacksonville's Thomas McFarland connected on a 22-yard field goal from the Tennessee 5-yard line at 11:04. McFarland struck again with a 36-yard field goal later in the quarter, giving Jacksonville a 6-0 lead heading into halftime. Both teams’ offenses struggled inside the opponent's red zone, with neither side reaching the end zone despite several visits.

Jacksonville quarterback Jerome Vela completed 19 of 30 passes for 219 yards, though he threw two interceptions. The Jaguars also racked up 134 rushing yards on 33 carries, with running back Christopher Tyson contributing 77 yards on the ground. Wide receivers William Perkins and Paul Hollis led the receiving corps with 65 and 62 yards respectively.

Defensively, Jacksonville dominated the line of scrimmage, recording six sacks including two by middle linebacker George Jenkins. The defense forced two interceptions, including a key pick by Marcelino Miller in the second quarter and another by Mark Porter late in the fourth. Both turnovers halted promising Tennessee drives and preserved Jacksonville's narrow lead.

Tennessee managed just 61 passing yards on 12 completions from 17 attempts, with two interceptions and zero touchdowns. Their rushing attack gained 43 yards on 17 carries. The Titans were also held without a field goal attempt. Tennessee's lone penalty was a 4-yard holding call.

Jacksonville had two penalties totaling 15 yards but moved efficiently in key defensive situations. Neither team converted any third downs as both offenses remained stifled by opposing defenses.

The Jaguars' win holds playoff implications as it gives them an early division lead, while Tennessee will look to rebound after an opening loss at home.

Jacksonville's kicking game proved decisive as Thomas McFarland’s two field goals accounted for all the points in a low-scoring contest. The Jaguars’ defense prevented Tennessee from scoring, securing a shutout and a hard-fought victory in Week 1.