Tennessee Titans

Titans QB Mariota tosses four TDs in first half of debut

Published Sep. 13, 2015 5:38 p.m. ET

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Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota used the opening drive of his first regular-season game to show he's more than prepared to be a starter in the NFL.

Mariota, the second overall pick in last April's draft, led the Tennessee Titans on a five-play scoring drive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, capped off by a 52-yard touchdown to wide receiver Kendall Wright. It was one of four touchdown throws Mariota made in the first half.

Marcus Mariota's got this NFL thing DOWN. 52-yard TD to Kendall Wright? Yes, please. #TENvsTB http://t.co/LztvROd6A6
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2015

Later in the first quarter, the Heisman Trophy winner orchestrated another scoring drive, resulting in a 10-year touchdown pass to running back Bishop Sankey.

Rookie? Don't tell Marcus Mariota he's some rookie. He's too busy throwing touchdowns. #TENvsTB http://t.co/JOtmyibmNO
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2015

In the second quarter, Mariota connected with receiver Harry Douglas on a four-yard touchdown and then capped the half with a one-yard pass to tight end Delanie Walker to give the Titans a 35-7 lead at the break.

(h/t Twitter)