NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Marcus Mariota kept dropping back, and he kept ending up on his back.
The Titans quarterback was sacked 11 times in Sunday's 21-0 loss to the Ravens.
After the game, no one was interested in pin-pointing the exact reasons how it happened. Across the board, Titans coach Mike Vrabel and the Titans said things just need to get fixed.
"It was a lot of things," Vrabel said. "Bad coaching, not good execution, and that's how it goes. There's no excuse for it – we have to be better on all levels, and it starts with me."
Mariota was sacked six times in the first half, and five times in the second half as the Titans struggled to get anything going on offense. Heading into the game, the Titans had allowed just nine sacks in the previous five games combined.
"We have to hold up," center Ben Jones said. "You never want to see your quarterback hit. … We played awful, and we have to be better as a whole offense.
"We put ourselves in bad situations. We were in third-and-long it felt like the whole game, and when you are doing that they have a great secondary and great defensive line, and that's what they thrive on – getting guys in third-and-long and getting after the passer, and they definitely did that."
In the game, the Titans managed just seven first downs in the game, and 106 yards of total offense.
The Titans had just 55 yards rushing, and the team never made it inside the Baltimore 47.
Mariota completed 10-of-15 passes for 117 yards in the game, but the team lost 66 yards on the 11 sacks.
"It is frustrating," Titans tackle Taylor Lewan said. "Being seen as a leader on this team, that is on me, and us, and we'll do the best job we can to go in and fix that."
Mariota blamed himself for some of the sacks.
He said there were occasions when he should have gotten rid of the ball quicker.
"It's a combination of a lot of different things," Mariota said. "I can do a better job of stepping up in the pocket. I put our guys in a bad spot, trying to run around too much. So I have to be better."
As a whole, the Titans have struggled offensively. The Titans haven't scored a touchdown since Week 4, when Mariota connected with Corey Davis for a game-winning touchdown to beat the Eagles. The team has now been held without an offensive touchdown in three of its six games.
Next Sunday, the Titans will aim to get back on track against the Chargers.
The good news is the Titans (3-3) are still tied atop the AFC South, with the Jaguars and Texans. The bad news is the team has plenty of issues that need to be fixed, especially on offense.
"It is such a roller coaster of emotions for sure," Mariota said. "With that said, we have to dust ourselves off and move on. It is a long season, and we have another good opponent coming up this week.
"No one is going to feel sorry for us. We just have to go out there and work and grind and get better, and find ways to win."
The Tennessee Titans take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6 of the 2018 season on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)



Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kenny Young (40) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Chris Wormley (93) for a 6-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)










Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan plays against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota directs his team in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) is slow to get up after a kick against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (86) gets past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back Dion Lewis (33) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, talks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Chris Wormley (93) for a 6-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)






















































Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens players are separated in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens guard Alex Lewis is taken off the field after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game between the Ravens and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens guard Alex Lewis (72) lies on the ground after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game between the Ravens and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) runs to the sideline after intercepting a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) knocks the ball loose from Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

A pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead IV (83) bounces up in the air as Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) moves in to intercept it in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) recovers the ball after it was knocked loose by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (86) gets past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back Dion Lewis (33) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan plays against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked for a 3-yard loss by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kenny Young (40) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) is slow to get up after a kick against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota directs his team in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Referee Carl Cheffers, left, field judge Land Clark (130) and umpire Barry Anderson (20) take a measurement in the second half of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Onwuasor for a 7-yard loss in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Baltimore Ravens guard Alex Lewis is taken off the field after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game between the Ravens and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) meets Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota on the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens players pose after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson (25) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (29) signs a jersey after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel runs off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota sits on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans linebacker Kamalei Correa, right, trades jerseys with Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (97) after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

A Tennessee Titans fan looks at his phone during the second half of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) gets set to snap the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans guard Quinton Spain (67) is attended to in the second half of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans players are separated after Ravens guard Alex Lewis, not visible, was injured in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked for a 3-yard loss by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kenny Young (40) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura gets set to snap the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans players are separated after Ravens guard Alex Lewis, not visible, was injured in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, talks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota answers questions after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens won 21-0. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)























































































The Tennessee Titans prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6 of the 2018 season on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)



Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) talks with Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch (4) before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) talks with Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch (4) before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota keeps a football under his shirt as he warms up in the rain before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)















Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac and cheerleaders ride in a chariot decorated in pink for breast cancer awareness before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans cheerleaders wait to perform before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

A man dressed as a titan waits to take the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Breast cancer survivors stand on the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) wait to take the field before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks with referee Carl Cheffers, left, and umpire Barry Anderson (20) before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, right, talks with referee Carl Cheffers, center, and umpire Barry Anderson, left, before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks with referee Carl Cheffers, left, and umpire Barry Anderson (20) before an NFL football game between the Ravens and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talk before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans place kicker Ryan Succop warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talk before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) talks with Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch (4) before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talk before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) talks with Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch (4) before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, talks with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)


















































































